Hoarses1,
I think Lakewood is missing a few things to get them to the championship level....
1). The 3 best coaches in our area are at Clinton, JK and Wrh. Thats the most important and key element in having a championship team. That includes being a coach who understands the importance of the balanced attack( passing game and kicking game -along with a running game) in winning a State Title
1. Coach Lewis
2. Coach Avent
3. Coach Price
I rank them in that order because they all are proven but I think coach Lewis has the skills combination of Avent and Price.
Avent is an outstanding QB coach and Xs and Os guy who really puts the best player in the right position.
Price is an outstandingt half time adjustment and weighlifting coach, great knowlegde of the game
Our programs are fortunate to have them as head coaches.
2). Tradition of Winning
3). Strong weightroom incorporated in the program
thats what it will take to beat your team Clinton, JK and Wrh on a regular basis....our teams make each other better, but your better bring it on those Friday nights when you see Clinton, JK and Wrh on your schedule...I'm proud and love the competition and the rivarly from schools so close to each other....