Two-A-Days: First-year Ben Bolt head coach sees success on the horizon
The Caller-Times will be previewing area high school football teams through the month of August as part of the Two-A-Days series. For previous stories in the series go to caller.com.
Ben Bolt Badgers
District: 16-2A Division I
2022 Record: 3-8, 2-3
Head coach: Sam Rodriguez
Top returners
RB/LB Devin Godines, QB/DB Louis Sill III, OL/DL Chris Goodman, OL/DL JD Montalvo, WR/S Darius Elizalde
What to know for 2023
First-year head coach Sam Rodriguez, who came over after being part of Carroll's resurgence last year, is excited and sees similarities between the two programs. The Badgers have a stellar running back/quarterback combo in Godines and Sill, and Rodriguez is excited about the number of strong pass catchers, which could challenge defenses. The expectation is a winning campaign for the first time since 2016.
Coach Sam Rodriguez on the 2023 season
“Our goal for the short term is consistency and getting some kids out. Depth is a problem, but we have talent. I knew I was going to have talent. This situation is very similar to Carroll. Being at Carroll, after seeing them last summer, I called coach Neatherlin and said this isn't an 0-10 team, by any means. I feel the same way. I feel like we are going to have a winning season and that is what I expect. I think they expect it and the community does as well."
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