Briar Cliff Spring Ball Week 1

The Briar Cliff chargers started there 1st week of spring ball on Thursday after their 1st practice was cancelled due to the rain. The chargers look to improve on all sides of the ball including replacing the leading tackle in GPAC History Jarrod Mackovicka. On the offensive side of the ball the chargers loose 4 of their top offensive lineman and receiver Luke Roeder. On the flipside the Chargers were 12th in the nation on defense last year but look to fill 3 key position were there linebacker, free safety, and linebacker/strong safety. The defense returns the same defensive line as last year as the look to improve and make a statement this year. Head Coach for The Chargers Tom Rethman says this could be the year the chargers could go have a .500 record or better. The players and Rethman agree that this season can either make or break the chargers. I had a conversation with Rethman on players to watch this upcoming spring ball. “I don’t know if there is 1 particular player to watch for in spring this year, but I am interest in seeing how are young offensive linemen will develop this year.” Captains this year for the Chargers are Eric Bolin and returner Drew Prohaska. I asked Drew about how spring ball was going so far, “It’s still early but I’m excited about the potential I see so far, I’m excited to get outside and put the pads on.” Do you feel if your team doesn’t have a .500 record it will be a disappointing season for you guys? “Yes, I do feel it will be a disappointment we have improved every year with our win total. Are goals will be bigger than ever this year, and not achieving them this year will be a disappointment?”