 Even with the departure of key seniors off last year's 10 win and section runner-up team, the Nevis Tigers haven't wasted any time picking up where they left off for this year with the fast start. Rewind of 2016 in a game away from state, the Nevis Tigers came just short of their goal falling to Wabin. Now fast forward to this past Friday night and revenge was in full effect. Be the number one ranked Bombers on the Road by 32 points. We knew that we really wanted to get it done because of what they did last year. They took a chance to go to the state tournament and we had a little chip on our shoulder from that and we just really wanted to get out there and get it done. This year they're off to a three and oh start outscoring their opponents 104 to 24 and it all starts with their senior class. When they get out on the field, you know, I don't have to do much. They make me look really good and they do a lot of coaching and you know that we hang our hat on our seniors right now. One of those leaders is starting safety and quarterback Jack DeWolf that leads a balanced attack offensively. He's been throwing passes to me since fourth grade like I said and I love him. He's my buddy, his family and I'm just ready to make some noise. Jack calls all the plays and he runs everything and I kind of coach up the other position guys and it's like having another coach out there having a guy that started three years for us. But don't let the two straight 40 point games fool you. The Tigers bread and butter is on the other side of the ball. Defense is first in our mind. Coach DeWolf does an amazing job and every week you know our goal is to shut out the other guys. We take great pride in our defense and defense gives us short fields and lefts allows us to score some points. So even though the end goal is getting to state, Nevis goes by two simple words. Earn it. We have to earn every single game weekend and week out and prove that we're a good football team. We've had a lot of successful years and we just want to kind of go out with a bang and finish this loss when the way we want it to. They're back at home Friday night hosting Northern Freeze. We'll have those highlights Friday night at 10. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.