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“At one time, we were in the upper 80s. It’s not easy, and kids have decided not to play, and we’ve lost a couple that I wish we wouldn’t have. They decided to go a different route.”
At the same time, Langrell said, his Eagles are a talented group.
“This might be the most athletic team I’ve ever coached, from top to bottom,” he said. “We’ve got the tools in the shed. I’ve just told people that we’ve got to sharpen them and get the most out of them.
“We’ve got some kids who can run and catch. We’ve got some size. It’s just a change in culture, teaching life lessons as well. We’ve got to have great effort and become selfless, and we need tough guys. We need some tougher guys on this football team.”
Britton (5-11, 184) returns as the start- ing quarterback. He passed for 763 yards in nine games a year ago. He also rushed for 566 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Running backs include junior Draven Smith (6-1, 176) and senior Zeke Bell (5-9, 175). Smith rushed for 122 yards on
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First-year Vilonia Eagles coach Todd Langrell talks to his team at the end of a preseason practice.
23 carries in 2017. He also had 10 catches for 84 yards.
The receiving corps includes junior Corbin Watson (6-3, 193), Koonce (6-3, 190), senior
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From left, Vilonia junior Drew Killough, senior Todd Gibson and senior Jayce Greer block for a punt during special-teams practice.
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