Shannon looking for answers at skill positions

Shannon is returning its quarterback, but a young Red Raiders team will have to develop some playmakers quickly. Spring football is in full swing at Shannon, where the Red Raiders are looking to build off a 7-4 season last fall. “It’s just a great opportunity for us to kind of see the young guys that really don’t have much playing experience get out there with the other guys mixed and just trying to get them caught up to where we want them to be,” Shannon head coach Ken Topps said.

“Just get them some experience basically. I’m excited, we’re going to be young, but just excited to see what they grow into. ” Shannon’s offense had no problems putting up points last year, averaging 32.

9 per game. But the Red Raiders graduated Brayden Hooks, their leading rusher from last year, and are virtually starting from scratch at wide receiver. Shannon is hoping to develop some impact players at the skill positions.

“With the offense we run, it’s going to be really important,” Topps said. “For us to operate at the level I know we can operate, those guys got to be performing at a certain level. It’s our jobs as coaches to try to get them there.