DW Football Seeks Fresh Start

WAITSBURG—Coming off a 0-9 season, DW football coach Troy Larsen says his team is hungry to correct the program. Larsen says he has great confidence in his senior class, who will lead the team.

Senior starters include Brayden Miller, who will play tight end/slot back on offense and defensive end. Jack Willis will play offensive tackle and defensive end, Jarred Williams will play offensive tackle and middle linebacker, Chris Andrews will play wide receiver, and defensive back, Carson Allessio will play offensive guard and defense tackle, Dylan Swan will also play offensive guard and defensive tackle, and Kaleb Bryant will play offensive tackle and outside linebacker.

Underclassmen, who are also expected to contribute are junior Tayven Seney at center and defensive tackle, and sophomore Shawn Evans, who will start the first game at quarterback and outside linebacker. Freshman Damien Johnson will start at running back and outside linebacker.

“With Miller and Andrews at the [wide receiver] spots, we have good hands and speed out there,” Larsen said. “And I am excited to see what Damien Johnson can do at [running back]. He has had a great fall camp.”

Some other athletes to watch out for are Drake Campbell and Andrew Reeves at offensive guard and defensive tackle, and Johnny Wyatt at wide receiver and safety. Some Juniors who will try to get some time will be Seamus House on the offensive line and outsidelinebacker, while Cason Nichols competes at wide receiver and defensive back. Christian Watson-Solis will rotate through the receiver and running back spots, while playing outside linebacker on defense.

DW starts their season Friday night on the road against Columbia-Burbank team. The game starts at 7 p.m.

DW has only three games at home this year – two in Dayton and one in Waitsburg. The first home game will be Sept. 7, when DW hosts DeSales in Dayton.