After a fantastic 2022 campaign that saw the Broncos advance to the semi-finals of the Division 3 NCS Championships, the Northgate Football team is not considering 2023 a rebuild, it is simply a reload.
Head Coach Ben Ballard and his staff have returners at a plethora of positions combined with young talent who has been waiting for their opportunity. Senior Kawika Boyd has patiently been waiting 3 years for his opportunity as the signal calling Quarterback. He enjoys returning starters on the Offensive line in Tony Pucci and Max Anum, plus returning running back Ben Hosler, returning receivers Jake Berger, Bo Molinelli, Jake Ebrahimi and Blayne Ballard. The defense will be stout with Linebackers Jack Kessler and Thanasi Polyzos joined by Owen Fruchtenict and Eytan Juergens among others. Junior Safety Brady Willis, along with Tyler Jewell, return after breakout Sophomore seasons and major contributions in the playoff push. Dante Bisone, Brandon Johnson, Miles Louie, Hayden August and others will be major contributors in the trenches in 2023. The Special Teams will enjoy an embarrassment of riches with 5- star kicker Lucas Lesieur AND 4.5- star kicker Blayne Ballard! The Broncos open at Reno High School, who also made it deep in the Nevada state playoffs in 2022. All signs point to another exciting season for the Broncos!
By Zack Torrey, Assistant Varsity Football Coach