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Patriot fans have reason to be excited for the 2018 season. Coming off one of the schools best seasons in school history, Coach Larry Maggard returns for his second season at the helm for the Patriots.

While the loss of several key seniors and the transfer of Jr QB Cameron Jones (Fredrick Douglas) will leave some big shoes to fill on an offense that averaged 35 ppg last season. Promising up-and-coming underclassmen look to prove themselves worthy of the challenge.

However, the key for a successful 2018 season for the Patriots may just lie in preventing a repeat of giving up 38 ppg. As this will be a huge focal point for Coach Maggard and staff heading into the 2018 campaign.

Look for the Patriots to make strides defensively en route to another .500 or better season.