Football preview: Lake Dallas

LNN’s Paige Sachse interviews head football coach, Ryan Cox.

Morgan Riddle, Copy Editor

Leopard Friday brings a home game against the Lake Dallas Falcons. With the Leopards looking for its first win, there may be extra pressure as camera crews from Fox 4 News surround the stands and players.

Here’s a look at the opponent.

 

Ranking:

T17 in 5A- Dallas Morning News

 

2013 Record:

6-4

 

2014 Record:

1-1

Last week: Lake Dallas rolled up 585 yards in its win 56-35 over Frisco Centennial.

 

Returning Starters:

8 offense, 5 defense

 

Strengths:

Lake Dallas has an experienced starting quarterback, Dagan Haehn, who has thrown for 687 yards and 7 touchdowns. Haehn has also thrown 3 interceptions this year. Wide receiver Keegan Brewer was a strong leader last year and so far this year has scored 4 of the team’s 14 touchdowns. Jacob Peppard, Kain Cox, and Micah Fitzgerald are all returning linebackers.

 

Notes:

The Falcons’ 11 year streak playoff streak ended last year.