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Mounties Look To Have More Success in 2023

By David Rice JTV Sports (August 21, 2023 2:00 PM ET) Northwest finished above .500 in 2022 for the first time since 2013 and was one of just a handful of schools that just missed out on the playoffs, but they have a bigger goal this year. “Prove it! Our seniors tasted a little bit of success last year, but now it’s time to prove it,” said Head Coach Stafford Newsome, entering his 2nd year at the helm.  This year’s Interstate 8 conference is being viewed as more open and competitive, “to pick just one team wouldn’t be realistic,” Newsome added. Key returners for Northwest include Carter Fairley (RB/S), who carries a 3.9 GPA and was all-conference in 2022. Kaden Gattshall, JJ Miller (OT/DE), and Charles Simpkins (WR/HB) are also key returners for the Mounties.  Newcomers expected to make an impact include Jake Brafford (OT/DE), Gabe Christner (QB) who played as the JV starter in 2022, and Rylan Johnson (WR/RB). Jake Greer is returning for the second year as the defensive coordinator, along with eight returning starters. “He’s a great defensive coach and has a wonderful connection with his players,” said Stafford Newsome. “A brother from another mother,”  speaking on…

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