Defensive Talent In Greenwood

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Greenwood Bulldogs are going to be a force to deal with this coming 2023 football season. Starting with the return of [player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer'] a 6'1, 225 pound junior defensive lineman with multiple offers from Louisville, New Mexico State and Toledo with more to come. Other returning starters and contributors include Brady Mackey senior free safety. Also returning is Braden Skaggs senior linebacker, Zachary Edwards junior Linebacker, Gage Hanna junior linebacker, Riley White senior linebacker, Josh Allen senior defensive back, [player_tooltip player_id='588686' first='Kaleb' last='Garner'] senior linebacker, Brady Pettigrew senior defensive ;ineman, Brenden Chick senior defensive lineman, [player_tooltip player_id='149598' first='Eli' last='Whitaker'] senior Linebacker, [player_tooltip player_id='491216' first='Landon' last='Nelms'] senior defensive back, Zach Zitzman junior Linebacker, Elijah Caraway senior defensive Lineman and senior defensive lineman Cameron Green. <br> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riley White is a 6'0, 215 pound senior linebacker who bench presses 300 pounds and squats 420 pounds. Riley's goals for this upcoming season is to make All State, get over 120 tackles, 20 tackles for losses and 4 interceptions with a team goal of winning a state championship. He says what separates him from other linebackers in the state is his heart, goes head first in tackles and wants to make a big impact on his tackles. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riley can play inside or outside linebacker and calls the plays on defense. He says that his heart is what makes him the player that he is and hard work in the weight room. He feels that he is overlooked. The colleges that have shown interest so far are Nichols State, Oklahoma Baptist and Southwestern Oklahoma State University for Prospect Camps. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riley feels that his specialties as a player are his ability to read the offensive line, runningbacks and pass rushing. His strengths are his no fear attitude and being strong physically. Riley shows his leadership on the field by keeping his teammates motivated. He looks up to teammate [player_tooltip player_id='149598' first='Eli' last='Whitaker'] who he works out with and Defensive coaches Jason Gill and safety coach Travis Sandifer for support. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What he love most about playing football is the team bonding. Riley plans on attending camps at Ouachita Baptist, University of Central Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University and possibly others. I feel that with a strong season this coming year that more colleges will be showing a lot more interest. <br><br>Josh Allen is a 5'7, 155 pound defensive back with a 4.02 GPA and an ACT Score of 26. He has goals this season of making All State and winning a state championship. Josh feels that he is fundamentally sound is what separates him from other defensive backs in the state. He plays the position called striker which is a combination of cornerback, safety and linebacker. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josh feels that film study and discipline are what makes him the player that he is. His strengths are his being smart and being a solid tackler. The pass coverage he enjoys playing the most is cover 2 man as it shows his versatility. Josh shows his leadership on the field by supporting his teammates and helping out his teammates when needed. <br> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What he loves most about playing football is the brotherhood, memories made and the hard work paying off. Josh says the player he looks up to the most is running back [player_tooltip player_id='169376' first='Brayden' last='Davis']. Coach Travis Sandifer gives him the most support. Josh plans on attending camps at Harding Academy with others possible. I feel that Josh has the heart and want to be successful on the field. <br><br>Mark Garretson is a 5'10, 205 pound defensive lineman with 4.7 speed in the 40 yard dash. He bench presses 225 pounds and squats 365 pounds. His individual goals this season is to get stronger, get more playing time and to do whatever is necessary for the team. Mark feels what separates him from other defensive linemen in the state are his being hardworking and his coaches. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He feels that his specialties are his speed and his technique. Mark shows his leadership on the field by encouraging his other teammates and his hard work. What he loves most about playing football is the team bonding and building friendships. The player who inspired him the most was former Bulldog [player_tooltip player_id='481762' first='Tanner' last='McKusker']. <br> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mark looks up to his teammate [player_tooltip player_id='221259' first='Cash' last='Archer'], head coach Chris Young and defensive Coach Hunter Moreton. I feel that Mark will be successful with his want to and unselfishness to do what is necessary for the good of the team.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->