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champion—including the development of
younger players and how the top teams match
up against each other. Right now, I would
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give West Salem the slightest of edges over
Sprague and South Salem, even though West
Dufault always seems to have. In addition to
is on the road against the other two teams.
Ramirez-Perez, speedy Sprague receiver Nick
It is admittedly a shot in the dark based on
Brotton could be ready for a break-out season.
nothing more than
Actually, I would not be
watching them for
surprised to see a player
less than one practice
that sat out most or all “ For McNary to match
each. That said, any
of last year have a break
last
year’s
4-4
league
of those three have
out offensive year. That
to be considered the
could either be Giovanni
record a bunch of
favorites. After that
Gonzales of North Salem
trio, it will be a battle
or Manny Bravo of West
young players with
for the fourth playoff
Salem. Gonzales had a
little or no varsity
slot. Not sure there
great sophomore year
is a true wild card
before an injury caused
experience will need
team, but I like what
him to sit out 2015. He
McMinnville
has,
is a speedy, shifty back
to come through.”
especially with their
that thrives in Coach
— Craig Spivey returning quarterback,
Jeff Flood’s misdirection
senior Wyatt Smith.
Wing-T offense. Bravo
Spivey: This is
missed most of last
where I show exactly what I do not know.
year due to injury, but still was honorable
To me, West Salem and Sprague are 1 and 1A.
mention all league. Coach Shawn Stanley’s
Both got stronger as the season went on last
staff is extremely high on the potential of this
year and both return a lot of talent. I am going
running back.
to lean towards Jay Minyard’s Olympians.
KT: Which team will win the GVC? What
With second team all-league tight end Teagan
wild card team has the potential to upset the
Quitoriano, quarterback Spencer Plant, and
favorites?
Brotton, Sprague has the offensive fi repower
Gilman: There are so many variables
to take the league. As for a dark horse, usually
to consider when predicting a conference
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a team outside of the Salem/Keizer area rises
up to have a big year. That team could be
McMinnville. The Grizzlies have certainly
struggled since joining the Greater Valley
Conference, but they return four all-league
players including quarterback Wyatt Smith.
KT: :What questions do you have regarding
McNary?
Gilman: Jeff Auvinen and his staff do
a great job of motivating their players. The
big question is, can the new starters at the
skill positions in particular make signifi cant
contributions from the get-go? An anemic
offensive output can equal a long season. And,
like other GVC teams, depth is also an issue.
Are there good second line players ready to
step in? Injuries happen, and can dramatically
change a team’s fortunes.
Spivey: The Celtics were ravaged by
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