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Published September 04, 2008 11:55 am - Most pieces in place for Hulbert By LYNN WOMACK Press special writer TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS — The Hulbert Riders are ready to play for keeps this season as the preseason is over.
The Riders have a lot of positives to look forward to. Dillon Brown has done a fine job at quarterback. He struggled at times, but for the most part had done a good job so far. The Riders had three injury's in J.D. Hancock but Ricky Carey and Cody Adair are fine and will be ready to play Friday. Matt Fertig will be the kicker this season. He will handle the kickoffs, punts, field goals and PATs. Adair and Hancock will handle all the return duties. "Our defense will need to stop the run as Keota runs the Power I,” Hulbert coach Mark Vance said. “Senior Shawn Watie will be the main force to stop along with junior quarterback E.J. Thomas. Thomas has started for the Lions since he was a freshmen. They will be much better than they have been the last few years. They have a new coach this year that has done some good things with their team. We must stop the run in order to beat them. "Tyler Harmon, Cody Coulburn and Mike Marrs have been the standouts on defense so far. They must be able to stop the run. All three have had good practices this week.” Ty Odom adds to the running back spot and Tyler McGuire Jake Lee, Cody Box, and Chasten Dix operate from the fullback spot. D.J. Kenzie plays on tackle and end. McGuire, Box, and Lee are the offensive line for the Lions. "Offensively we must establish the run and then pass,” Vance said. “Our receivers must be consistent in catching the ball. We must execute our offense the way we are capable of. With that I think we have good chance to win. Our offense must beat their 4-3 defense.” Keota leads the all-time series against the Riders 7-4. Kickoff will be at 7:30 Friday at Keota. The Lions will be looking to break a 26 game losing streak this season. 
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