Leps Could Be Very Good

By JEFF WICK The Fayette County Record

With two big-time college recruits and a dozen returning starters back from last year’s 7-5 team, expectations are as high for the Leps as they have been in a while.

“It all comes down to working hard and staying healthy, but with the senior bullets we have it sure does raise expectations a bit,” said La Grange head coach Matt Kates. “But the expectations around here are always very high. But if you compete hard and do it with class, the winning will take care of itself.”

If there is one concern for the Leps, it’s depth.

With just 35 on the varsity roster this year, the Leps will have more than their usual numbers of players starting both ways.

“We’ve got 95 kids suited up (across all three high school teams) and that’s good 4A numbers, really good 4A numbers for

Leps Football By The Numbers

1,006

This is the number of years Matt Kates has been the Leps head coach counting this season. He says 13 isn’t unlucky for him. His kids often wear this number in sports.

This is the number of rushing yards Bravion Rogers had last season, a total that should go up this season as he plays more running back and less quarterback and receiver this year.

Quick Hits

Last year’s record: 7-5 overall, 3-2 in district

Returning starters: 4 offensive, 8 defensive Last playoff appearance: 2021, Beat Manor New Tech in first round before losing to Sinton in second round. Reason to be confident: Bravion Rogers is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. The Leps also have some beast on the line. Lingering concern: players, a few injuries could derail the Leps.