By: Mike Still (@mikestill94)
Feature photo: Chase Sinclair will be a major part of the Hornets offence in 2018. Photo provided by Brian Weiser.
Over the next month, manitobafootballfeed will be previewing each of the 31 varsity teams battling for supremacy in the Winnipeg High School Football League, which kicks off its regular season on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Below is a breakdown of the Tec Voc Hornets.
Team: Tec Voc Hornets
Head Coach: Brian Weiser, 14th season with program
Conference/Division: Currie Conference, Division 3
2017 Regular Season Record: 2-5
2017 Playoff Record: N/A
The Hornets will look to bounce back from a playoff-less 2017 this season. Brian Weiser is back as head coach, after coaching the JV program the past two years.
Offence: The Hornets biggest strength will be their offensive line, as all members up front played on the JV program with Weiser prior to stepping up to varsity, and have invaluable chemistry. The group will be led by Damen Ruiter.
The team’s biggest playmaker on offence is likely to be Chase Sinclair. He had 372 yards rushing and four touchdowns a year ago while averaging eight yards per carry.
Defence: Speed and agility will be two keys to the Hornets defence this year, according to Weiser. Three players to keep an eye out for are linebackers Kayden Pelletier and Michael Santos, as well as defensive back Emmery Eising.
Short and long-term goals: Weiser’s goal for his team this year is simple. “Make the playoffs.”