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The Elgin Wildcats are finding a way to keep their entire roster sharp this summer, not just the players who see action in traditional 7-on-7 drills.
Head coach Rich Lucero has organized a series of lineman challenges to give offensive and defensive linemen competitive reps alongside the skill-position work happening at summer scrimmages. Competing against players from area schools, linemen take part in strength and conditioning events including tire tossing, rope lifting and moving heavy barrels across a finish line.
“It’s necessary,” Lucero said. “You want to engage your full team as much as you can, but at the same time, it’s building cohesion within those offensive and defensive line groups.”
The challenges are scheduled to continue throughout the summer, with Elgin set to host several area schools in the coming weeks.
According to Lucero, the challenges will help keep the entire Wildcat roster engaged and building chemistry ahead of the season.
“The more time they spend and compete together, it will carry over for us in the fall,” Lucero said.
