Bison looking good during football summer workouts

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor New Carlisle Bison

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Wilson said he’s been pleased with the progress of his team during summer workouts.

The Bison have competed in two team camps and various 7-on-7 passing events.

Wilson succeeded Caleb Shock, who resigned to enter the private workforce again following the Bison’s Class 2A state runner-up finish in 2022.

“We’re real happy with what we’ve done,” Wilson said. “I feel like we’ve had good showings at the team camps. It’s the same for our 7- on-7. I think we’re really encouraged from our passing game. We’re pretty happy with where we’re at right now.”

The Bison have two quarterbacks, including three-year starter Holden Jones and Lawson Petrus.

The Bison lost running back Jason Sullivan, who set a state record for touchdowns a year ago. He also set the school record for rushing yards in a season and career.

“Both quarterbacks have done a really good job,” Wilson said.

“Lawson has done a really good job running some read-option stuff, making the throws we ask him to make.

Holden has thrown the ball better than I’ve ever seen him do it. He’s going through his progressions better than he ever has. I think he’s more confident than he’s ever been too.

“He’s got some guys who can run and throw the ball to. They are doing a really good job of getting open and catching the ball.”

Wilson said his defense is getting better.

“It’s been solid,” he said. “We’ve been able to look really solid when we’ve been able to have everyone out there. There have been some times we’ve been banged up during the summer where we had to rest some guys.”