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Top Returning O-Lines Class 2A

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Top Returning O-Lines Class 2A

Picking the top returning Offensive Lineman was a very challenging feat.  It was a lot of digging through who was lost and who is coming back.  An offensive line could be hurt by departures of a few players or could be strengthen.  This was one of the toughest things to pick so I am not putting them in any order but just listening them according to their record from last year.

 

High School Stats
Bayfield HS Potentially losing all 5 starters but they have always seemed to develop offensive lineman.  They have great skill players behind them that will also help.  Bayfield also has plenty of size returning with Bailee Blakeslee, Trevor Donahue, and Daniel Westbrook all over 220 lbs.
Platte Valley HS Potentially losing just 2 senior offensive linemen.  This group could be one of the deeper groups with 3 starters returning and with some very good skill players behind them.  Platte Valley has plenty of size with Devin Bullinger, Max Gorham, and Tyler Gutierrez all toping the 200 lb mark.
Faith Christian HS Potentially losing 3 starters Faith Christian also is returning with plenty of experience.  Faith Christian also like Bayfield produce very good offensive line and will have holes to fill.  Jacob Thielen and Andrew Abeyta will have to lead this young group of linemen coming up.
The Classical Academy TCA seems to be losing tons of starters at all positions, but offensive line may be their strongest core coming back next year.  TCA could be returning 3 or 4 offensive linemen.  TCA will need their O-Line to carry this young group of skill players.
Eaton HS Eaton is losing a very good group of seniors including potentially all 5 starters.  Eaton though also produces and runs a system that can help inexperience offensive linemen.  Eaton has plenty of size coming back with Matt Salazar and Jeremy Murano both topping 250 lbs.
Salida HS Salida is losing some great talent in the skill positions category but they are also returning plenty of experience on the offensive line.  Salida could have 2 or 3 starters back from last year and plenty of size with them.  Juan Doyle, Holt Brashears, and Keanu Ellsworth will need to lead this team as they try and find their offensive grove.
Sterling HS Sterling is losing some very good skill players but may have the most depth of any team coming back on the offensive line.  Sterling may be losing just 1 starter on the O-Line but the rest will be returning.  Sterling will need their O-Line to lead until the skill positions come to speed.
Resurrection Christian Resurrection Christian potentially is losing 3 offensive linemen but with plenty of depth coming up this group could also be a deep group.  Resurrection Christian will of course need to fill holes in their line but have plenty of experience to help the process.
Alamosa HS Alamosa is losing some solid starters on their offensive line but have some solid depth coming up to help fill those holes.  Alamosa will need some players to really step up and fill some spots but have solid returners to help get the offensive line up to speed.
Brush HS Brush is potentially losing 3 offensive lineman but with a good group of juniors coming up replacing them should not be a problem.
Weld Central HS Weld Central is also in the same boat as Brush.  They are losing some valuable senior leadership but should have plenty of experience returning.
Englewood HS Englewood is possibly losing 3 starters on the offensive line but have some solid young players coming up to fill those holes.  Englewood will need to get the young players up to speed quickly to find success.
La Junta HS La Junta has some holes to fill on their offensive line but with a solid leader at QB they will quickly fill the holes.  Their coaching staff also develops lineman.