Spring football preview of Holy Innocents’ Golden Bears

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Holy Innocents’ has been a model on how to build a football program at a small private school.

The Golden Bears have made the state playoffs the last four years.

Here are the team’s top returning players:

LB/FB Harrison Andros, 6-2, 210: Three-year starter on offense

TE/LB Howard Joe, 6-3, 215: Leading WR from last year.

WR/DB Andy Nichols, 6-1, 180: Very versatile athlete.

OL Evan Thomas, 6-0, 220: Three-year starter.

QB/LB John Galloway, 5-9, 150: Team MVP from last year.

Team: Holy Innocents’ Golden Bears

Spring Game:May 17

Last year’s record: 7-4

Starters lost: 5 on defense, 3 on offense

Head coach: Ryan Livezey

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