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Off of a very respectable return to Class 2A last season, the Rockets graduated its quarterback, it backfield and much of its frontline.
Good news is that several of the team’s skilled-position players are back and first-year quarterback Quinn Summers is a junior with plug-and-play capabilities and high expectations.
An understudy the past two-years to record-setting QB Micah Newcom, Summers is more than ready to handle the offensive bridal. He’s looked good in preseason and there’s more to unpack, says fourth-year head coach Gaige Courtney.
“We expect a lot out of Quinn,” the coach said. “We’ve seen him in practice the last two years and know what he can do. So far he’s done everything we expect from him. We know it’s his first time out there in meaningful minutes, so it may not always be perfect – there will be some up and downs. But he will be able to control and run our offense the way it needs to be.”
While the offense will revolve largely around quick-hitting passes, Courtney says Summers has a very strong arm and it will be on display as needed. The key for that to happen is getting the offensive line ready to sustain its pass blocking.
“We have some questions up front,” Courtney explains. “Three of the eight guys we’re counting
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