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Spring football: Southlake Carroll
06:51 PM CDT on Wednesday, April 23, 2008
It's a new era for Carroll. Gone are mainstays such as Dodge at quarterback, running back Tre' Newton and receiver Blake Cantu.
They're gone to North Texas, Texas and Oregon, respectively. In their place are new names such as Kyle Padron, Tommy Avers and Ryan Walker.
Padron is the heir apparent at quarterback, while Avers tops the depth chart at running back. Both played last season when Dodge and Newton went down with injuries.
Walker is among a host of up-and-coming receivers, including Josh Rake, Ryan Blair and Chris Garvin, who will be trying to make names for themselves. Like Padron and Avers, they will also have to live up to the names of the past.
"Everybody's going to be judged," Padron said. "I'm going to be judged by Riley, Tommy's going to be judged by Tre'. We're a totally different team, and everybody has to adjust to it."
Padron completed 33 passes in seven games last season. At 6-4 and 215 pounds, he's a different type quarterback than the elusive Dodge.
"He's a big, strong guy in the pocket, but he's versatile enough to run the football with his strength and power," coach Hal Wasson said. "He's a very mentally tough kid. He knows it's his time now."
Southlake Carroll spring game: May 29, 7 p.m. at Dragon Stadium
Keith Whitmire