Holtville has a majority of its starters from both sides of the ball back this season and the Bulldogs will need all the help they can get as they move to Class 5A for the first time in program history. Despite the numbers being on its side, Holtville will have to replace fill some key holes in its lineup but coach Jason Franklin is confident the Bulldogs have the right personnel to get the job done and it starts with the team’s signal caller.
Braxton Buck, senior quarterback
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