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AUGUST 31, 2018, KEIZERTIMES FOOTBALL PREVIEW, PAGE C9 WEST SALEM TITANS West Salem led by team speed By DEREK WILEY Of the Keizertimes West Salem is almost always a favorite to fi nish atop the league standings. With the 2017 Greater Valley Conference offensive and defensive players of the year, Anthony Gould and Alex Hurlburt, returning, this season is no different. “I don’t mind as a coach saying we’re talented enough to be league champions and make a playoff run,” West Salem head coach Shawn Stanley said. “I’m not scared to say that. If we don’t, we didn’t do a very good job as coaches.” Along with Gould, who was also voted special teams return man of the year, and Hurlburt, the Titans also bring back linebacker Micah Pugh and cornerback Stanley Green, who were both selected to the All-GVC First Team defense last season. But West Salem does have question marks entering the 2018 season. The Titans return zero starters on both the offensive and defensive line. Hurlburt played on the defensive line last season but is moving to linebacker. “It’s crazy to think two years in a row we replace pretty much the entire line,” Stanley said. “I’m encouraged and feel real positive about those guys but until you’re tested on a Friday night that’s the part that’s unknown.” Senior Daniel McNeely will be counted on to lead Fundraise WITH JAMBA ® Fundraise the fun way! Raise money for your school group, sports league or other non-profit organization dedicated to keeping kids healthy and active. ASK YOUR STORE MANAGER ToDAY 503-485-0472 Keizer Station — 2555 Jorie Lane SCHEDULE Aug. 31 at Lake Oswego Sept. 7 vs Bend Sept. 14 at Grant Sept. 21 vs Sheldon Sept. 28 at Beaverton Oct. 5 vs South Salem Oct. 12 at Mountain View Oct. 19 vs McNary Oct. 26 at Sprague both lines. Holden Whipple is an athletic sophomore that could break out. West Salem’s strength is team speed as Gould and Green along with Simon Thompson and Jamal McMurrin all ran on the Titans 4x100 relay team that placed second in the OSAA Track and Field State Championships last spring. McMurrin will play receiver and defensive back for West Salem this season. Thompson, the state champion in the 110 hurdles, is the team’s new quarterback. But Stanley said Thompson, who has already made his mark with the Titans in previous seasons at free safety, is more than just a runner. “He’s been the consummate team guy and waiting his turn and he can do some things that no quarterback that I’ve had can do and I’m really excited,” Stanley said. “He fi t a ball in a window 40 yards down fi eld. If he gets out in the open, there’s not a lot of guys, even on our team, that are going to catch him.” Thompson will also continue to play defense. “He has to for us,” Stanley said. “He’s too much of an impact player.” West Salem roster # PLAYER NAME POS. YR HT. 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