Following one of the best seasons in program history, Dixon doesn’t expect too much drop-off in 2025.

And while several key names are missing from the skill positions, it’s all going to start up front for the Dukes this fall.

Dixon brings back four starters on the offensive line in Dylan Bopes, Chase Simpson, Exzadrain Diaz and Owen LeSage, and five players who made starts on the defensive line in Bopes, Exzavier Diaz, Bene Baratta, Jayden Neal and Brady Lawrence.

That experience in the trenches will be key as the Dukes try and replace an all-state quarterback and their top four wide receivers.

“It’s huge to have that, and I hope it mitigates those key losses,” Dixon coach Jared Shaner said. “As coaches we’ve kind of talked about, at least going into Week 1, what our strengths are, a

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