The opening day of the state tournament put me behind on updating you on what's been happening at Mason County's spring football practice. The Royals held a 60 play scrimmage Tuesday on a beautiful, warm day.
"[The] Passing game looked much better than it had previously in practice," Buchanan said in an e-mail message. " We caught the ball well. We hit much better. The enthusiasm was good, and we were able to involve everyone."
Richie Cox got 15 plays at quarterback before going to baseball, and Colt Fearis got the other 45.
Buchanan said the numbers were down Wednesday because a lot of players are attending the state tournament. The team worked on fundementals on both sides of the ball.
He says the Royals' kickers this season may be the Batey twins, Jessica and Rebecca.
"As we speak, they are the best two kickers on the team.," Buchanan said. "One may handle (P-A-Ts and field goals) while the other does the (kickoff). I have never had 2 girls on the team, but I hope they work out because they will help us win. And, they are just sophomores so we would have them 2 seasons."
Buchanan said Fearis got a lot of work at quarterback Wednesday with Cox at baseball.
"We think we may have over 22 players capable of starting and winning on Friday night," Buchanan said. " We are not there yet, but the coaches put a preliminary depth chart on the board after practice with only one player going both ways. I am not sure we will go that route, but we are encouraged by our kids, the numbers, their attitude and potential. The more guys that we can play that can help us win, the better- fewer injuries, less fatigue, more focus onposition, and improved morale. Too early to tell, but we have not had this type of depth since I have been here."
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