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Injuries hit a couple 5-2A teams
August 16, 2008It has not been a rash of several injuries, like Henrietta suffered two years ago. But a couple of 5-2A squads have suffered a couple of big blows.
Olney lost Jodee Wales right before two-a-days began when he broke his leg in a motorcycle accident (he was hit by a car riding around Wichita Falls). I believe he has already had a surgery, but Coach Damon Rodgers said he might have to have a toe removed because of poor blood flow.
I don't think I am going out on a limb by saying Wales is Olney's second best player, right behind QB Callen Pittman. He was a huge threat in the passing game, and a great defensive back.
In fact, defense is where Rodgers said the Cubs would miss Wales the most. And they lost their big-play tailback Cody Cope to graduation. So Pittman is going to need some huge performances to keep Olney in the thick of things.
It is not as big a loss, but Henrietta had a setback today when lineman Cy Covert broke a bone in his leg and dislocated his ankle and knee in a scrimmage against Boyd.
The Bearcats' biggest question mark is on the line, and losing a definite two-way starter in Covert will not help matters. But I still think Henrietta will be in decent shape for a playoff spot.
I think Olney, on the other hand, has its work cut out with the loss of Wales. Here's hoping the young man makes a quick recovery, too.
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