Norman North looking good for next year

Norman North football fans won't be let down this year, according to head coach Lance Manning. Photo by Taylor Bullard.

Norman North football lost what most people would consider a very talented graduating class after the 2009 football season. But although many think North will have a down year, those involved in Timberwolves football will tell you they're looking solid.

Last year, seniors like Beau Blankership, Nathan Badger, Bryce Easley, Cody Hughes, and Tyler Tettleton led a Norman North football team that was top-heavy with senior talent. Next year those players will be gone.

The Timberwolves went (9-3) last season and the Norman community is buzzing with whispers that the team's fortunes will change with the upcoming season.

"It's hard to try and replace players like Beau, as a leader as well as a player," Head Coach Lance Manning said.

Norman North will kick their season off against inner-city rival Norman High School next year, a game that will be a measuring stick for the Timberwolves, as well as the Tigers.

Click here to hear what Coach Manning had to say about next year's team.