Wylie East’s offense had two explosive runners last season and will have to replace that production in 2023. With running back Tristan Lee and athlete Terrell Washington Jr. graduating and moving on, they leave a void in the Raiders’ backfield. The duo combined for 1,624 yards (84 percent of the Wylie East rushing yards last season) and 21 of the team’s 23 rushing touchdowns in 2022. Despite his inexperience at the high school level on offense, the Raiders feel confident both players can handle the pressure of carrying the football on offense. “In the modern game, you have to be able to block and catch the ball out of the backfield,” Gold said.

Source: Ethiopian News July 18, 2023 17:30 UTC