Wynot will face one of the state's best in opener

WYNOT —  Wynot High School Coach Ron Rolfes is faced with a difficult task this year.
Rolfes must replace all but one starter on defense. The Blue Devil team will have to rely on a lot of young kids to step up if the Trojans are to have any success, Rolfes said.
Returning letter winners for Wynot are: Tyler Koch, Ross Pinkelman, Zack Humphrey, Wade Thoene, Jimmy Thoene, Ryan Eskens, Ryan Heimes, Zach Jones, Ryan Boeckman and Justin Boeckman.
The Devils will have two other big obstacles to overcome in their season-opener Friday. They open on the road against one of the best D1 football teams in the state.
Wynot travels to Bancroft to take on the ranked Panthers.
B-R is again expected to be led by running back Kyle Novak. Although Novak is 5-6, and 185 pounds, he is quite a good ground gainer. He churned out 1,379 yards and scored 21 TDs last year.
Bancroft is led by  a strong defensive line, as well. Clint Soll, Kyle Novak, Jeremy Anderson and sophomore nose guard Blake Reil.
(6-1, 225).