Cambridge

By Justin Dargahi
Published August 31, 2007

Multiple Choice

Cambridge returns how many starters?:

A) 1-5 B) 6-10

C) 11-15 D) 16 or more

Answer: C. The Lancers return 12 from last year's team (five on offense, seven on defense).

True-False

Cambridge has never had a losing season in its program's history.

Answer: True. The Lancers have gone either 5-5 or 6-4 in all four seasons of existence.

Yes or No

Will new starting quarterback Etienne Turner give Cambridge a more explosive offense?

Answer: Yes. At 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Turner features the best arm ever under center for the Lancers. He can throw the ball 55 yards and features great mobility out of the pocket.

Essay

Tampa Bay Christian coach Dennis Duggan on Cambridge

"(Coach Rick Shears) teaches fundamentals, and they keep growing every year, so I always expect the highest caliber of fundamentals on the kids he coaches."

Shears on Cambridge

"I think this will be our first real opportunity to make the playoffs. We're returning our first four-year letterman players, which will provide depth and experience for a shot at the playoffs."

Extra Credit

Senior linebacker Erik Shears, being recruited by Northern Michigan and Georgia Southern, holds the school record for all-time tackles. ...This year's team boasts 12 seniors despite having only nine the past two seasons combined. ...Led by former Armwood strength and conditioning coach John Kelly, Cambridge has had six players bench more than 300 pounds the past two years, compared to only one before Kelly arrived.

Justin Dargahi, Times correspondent

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