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8 Wednesday, August 28, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Outlaws football will aim for playoff spot By Rongi Yost Correspondent The Outlaws bring 15 experienced players back to the gridiron this year, and a mindset to make it to the playoffs. Five returning players will play on both the offen- sive and defensive line: Aaron Montanz; Anthony Randolph; Cameron Wessel; Logan Curtis; and Damien King. Montanz will anchor the offensive line; Randolph is a force to be reckoned with and always does his job; and Wessel brings a great attitude and work ethic and knows what he9s expected to do on the field. Curtis was fairly new to football last year, gained valuable experience, and is coachable and willing to learn. King is the Outlaws9 most improved player and continues to consistently get better. Taylor Fendall is a three- year starter at quarterback, and a tough player who knows the game and will be a coach on the field. Eli Gurney and Gator Haken will both play at slot. Eli is physical, consistent, and hard-working, and will also play at linebacker. Gator is very athletic and was the Outlaws9 leading rusher last season. Brogan Pettersen and Hayden Sharp will also play at the slot position. Brogan is another very athletic player who can take it to the house. Hayden is the Outlaws9 key returning tackler and is very quick and speedy down the field. Ethan Martin will be a beast for the Outlaws. He9s relentless, as tough as nails, and will play at fullback and on the defensive line. Hunter Spor is a big man that can both run and hit, and will play fullback and linebacker. Garrett Kersavage will play at wide receiver and defensive back. Garrett is savvy and can make the big plays. Rounding out the returning players are Dillon King, a total team player who will play at linebacker and on the offensive line; and Brayden Way, who will play at the same spots. A few of the players shared their thoughts on what they felt the team would need to be successful this year. Sharp said, <Success is sticking with our C-3 culture: connect, care, and compete. If you care you have to connect with your teammates, and to be able to compete you have to care.= Gurney agreed with Sharp that the C-3 culture was key and stated, <Our C-3 culture has brought us all together to care for and love each other, and also care and love our Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry ~ Your Dentist in Sisters Since 1993 ~ We are here to help you smile with confi dence! 541-549-0109 | 304 W. 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