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Compared to, lets arbitrarily say, the decade before. The talent level from 2015-2017 is down compared to those years, and its not really even close.

Talent as a whole may be down as I said which causes depth issues. You combat that by having your best kids playing on both sides of the ball and special teams if necessary if that gives you the best chance to win. I still contend that they should have been playing in the 2015 state finals if coaching staff bucked the theory of guys only being able to play on one side of the ball. If Hebel plays on the DL in the 2nd half or even just the 4th quarter they stand a heck of a chance of winning that game. That is 100% on the coaching staff.

Games I have been to this year give the sense that being "average" is now the new norm at Highlands in regards to football. Some want to think the pendulum is swinging upward and I just do not see it to be quite honest. The passion for the game is not there like it used to be and most teams take on the character and the demeanor of their coaching staff.