202Four to Know: Kickers
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As proven in the Class A state championship, a reliable kicking game can win championships. The 2023 class is graduating some of the top kickers from the past year and this article will provide some insight into some of the…
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Continue ReadingAs proven in the Class A state championship, a reliable kicking game can win championships. The 2023 class is graduating some of the top kickers from the past year and this article will provide some insight into some of the potential difference-makers for next season. Who will have a leg up on the competition?
https://twitter.com/CamBothwellrnBothwell finished 2nd in state behind Tristan Alvano Tristan Alvano 6’2″ | 185 lbs | K Omaha Westside | 2023 State NE in Kick Scoring for 2023. Averaging over 52 yards a kickoff, Bothwell was consistently putting the ball around the 10-yard line with a high arc on the ball. Bothwell made 80% of his field goals while only missing 2 of his 70 points after attempts on the year. Accuracy is a strength and would allow them to plan some trick short kickoffs as well. Gretna is losing some key players and may have trouble early on finding an offensive rhythm, which could put a lot of emphasis on Bothwell to be a consistent scorer for the Dragons. Bothwell will be ready for the challenge.
https://twitter.com/Rileyhodges05rnHodges finished 4th in Kick Scoring thanks to a fantastic offense featuring Carson Rauner Carson Rauner 6’3″ | 200 lbs | QB Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE and Cole Ballard Cole Ballard 6’0″ | 190 lbs | RB Elkhorn South | 2023 State NE . His first year on Varsity as a kicker, Hodges made 93% of his 59 point after touchdown attempts and did not miss a field goal on the year. A strong running game did not allow many field goal attempts for Hudges as the Storm didn’t often stall drives in the red zone. Like Bothwell, Hodges could be called on more often in the early season as the Storm figure out their backfield as Rauner and company will still move the ball down the field consistently. Hodges should be able to showcase himself his senior year.
https://twitter.com/ChristianCamp05rnPossibly one of the strongest legs in the state, Campbell averaged over 50 yards a kickoff with 17 touchbacks in the 2023 season. He displayed a lot of accuracy during the season making 5 of his 6 field goal attempts and 33 of his 35 point after touchdown attempts. The Titans also had a strong run game behind the graduated Devyn Jones Devyn Jones 6’0″ | 205 lbs | RB Papillion La Vista South | 2023 State NE and will have some backfield evaluations during the offseason. Campbell could turn into a real weapon and keep them in games during the season.