As the countdown continues for Clarkston’s home opener against Rochester Adams, Head Coach Kurt Richardson, his coaching staff, and varsity team are expecting a challenge.
‘It will be a dog fight Friday night,? said Richardson. ‘It will be fun, a great opener.?
The last time the teams faced off was in 2006, when the Wolves beat the Highlanders, 22-0 ? a Clarkston payback for two losses in 2004 and 2005.
They have had a year away from each other and both sides are ready.
‘The way scheduling was, it didn’t work out to play them last year,? said Richardson.
‘We’re really excited,? said Adams Head Varsity Coach Tony Patritto. ‘We missed playing them last year. For us, it’s a good test. We have a good starting lineup on both sides. We will rely on their experience and get ready to play.?
Richardson and his coaching staff have watched Adams? scrimmage tapes and are prepared for what the Highlanders will bring to the field.
‘They’re a very, very good football team both offensively and defensively,? said Richardson. ‘They have a lot of offensive weapons, they are balanced. Defensively they are very sound.?
While not all starting players have been determined, Richardson has made a few decisions for Friday’s game.
Junior Tyler Scarlett is back as quarterback, Luke Prudhomme as one of the wide outs, Matt Calvano and Dakota Benders in fullback position, Jordan Clark as tight end, and Bryan Haslinger as center.
Linebackers will be Jess Kerr, Adam Koelb, Calvano, and Sloan Hadsall.
Guards are Dan Davis and Greg Keller, tackles John Shumacher and either Jarrett Coy or Steve Carpenter.
Defense front is still up in the air. Some players are hurt and Richardson said he doesn’t know who will be back in time.
Players starting secondary are Prudhomme, Jovan Porter, Andrew Schram and Alex Popp .
‘Congrats to Coach Richardson for being inducted into the hall of fame,? added Patritto. ‘We are happy to be a part of that history for him.?
Kickoff is set for 6:55 p.m. at Clarkston High School’s stadium.