I just happened to be reading the Tribune tonight and caught site of my brother's head in the background of this picture. No, he's not mentioned in the article, of course, but is a member of the offensive line being the "biggest hole" in Hunter's football season. Oh well.
Les Hamilton is back. Way before anyone expected him to be.
The former head coach at Alta, who led the Hawks to state titles, resigned this winter to pursue a seafood career. He’s since returned to Hunter High and is poised to lead the Wolverines to what he hopes are similar results to what he produced at Alta.
On paper, Hunter is well-stocked to make a run at the Region 2 title. The Wolverines have one of the best defensive ends in the state in Utah commit Moses Foluahola. Derrick Payton is back from Lehi to be the defensive coordinator, and the defense overall looks deep and poised to make a lasting impact on the upcoming season.
The question is whether Hunter will be able to score points.
It seems almost silly to wonder whether a Hamilton-led team can get into the end zone. But there are holes. Gone up front is Ului Lapuaho, a 6-foot-7, 285-pound left tackle who’s now at Brigham Young University. The offensive line will be new; so will the quarterback, Jairo Tarver, and a host of receivers.
Still, the talent is there. Hamilton loves Tarver’s dual-threat ability. Devonte Maez, a 6-1 wideout, already has an offer to Weber State and could have a breakout season. And then people wonder how a team full of players designed for a running game will adjust to a spread offense.
“People think we’re going to throw it like Jordan High,” Hamilton said. “But at Alta, we’ve always tried to be a balanced offense. We’re going to run the ball, but when it comes time to throw the ball, I feel confident that we’re going to be able to do that too.”
Last year » 7-4 (lost to Bingham in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs).
Key returner » Moses Foluahola anchors the defensive line and will be perhaps the most important player on the team this year.
Player to watch » Wide receivers usually excel in Les Hamilton’s offenses. The best one for Hunter this season will be Devonte Maez.
Biggest hole » An offensive line that dominated last season is gone, leaving a huge question mark.
Need to know » Hamilton considers Kearns, not his team, the Region 2 favorite.
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