SEASON OUTLOOK
Curtis players better get geared up early, as they have No. 14 Plant (Tampa, Fla.) on the nonleague schedule.
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No. 14 Plant (Tampa, Fla.). Not only will Plant catch Curtis early in the season, but Plant’s strength will be up front on its massive, talented offensive line. That does not bode well for a Curtis team whose only ostensible weakness is up front on defense. The Curtis staff would never admit this, but this could be the only truly competitive game that Curtis will see this season. Not a knock on the Patriots’ in-state schedule, but a testament to this team’s potential.
Biggest question mark: The aforementioned defensive line jumps out. The other possible issue is how the team’s two-quarterback system plays out. It seems like a strength, but it’s possible it hinders the team’s offensive rhythm.
Sherman Badie is one of many quality running backscoming back for Curtis.
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Curtis appears to be the class of Louisiana this year, at least entering the season. There are the traditional powers of West Monroe and Neville who should be very good, but watch out for St. Augustine, with new head coach Cyrus Crutchfield, and talent-laden Edna Karr. Both teams have very high ceilings.
Overall outlook: John Curtis has never shied away from playing with the big boys, either in its own state or across the country. This is most of the most talented, physically imposing teams that has walked the halls at Curtis, and it’s poised for great things. There’s no shortage of expectations for this squad, but it needs to deliver from day one to meet them.
Coach quote: “The difference between some of the guys we have this year versus in the past, it seems like all of our guys run exceptionally well. They’re not just big, don’t just fit that mold. They all run extremely well.”
- Jeff Curtis, assistant coach
