LaVille’s Allen Helps Tame Lions In Opener

The LaVille Lancers lost some key components from last year’s 10-1 team. Perhaps none more vital than all-everything Paul DeWitt, who ran for 1,574 yards and 24 touchdowns.

So entering the 2023 season pundits wondered who would fill the void left by DeWitt?

Well, if the season opener is any indication, the answer to the aforementioned question is junior running back Cody Allen.

Allen was superb Friday night at Bremen.

Against the Lions, the 5-foot-10, 170-pounder ran for a career-high 156 yards on 27 carries and a pair of touchdowns (six and 14 yards out).

It goes without saying how critical Allen’s production was in the opener.

He accounted for both of the Lancers’ touchdowns.

His showing in Week No. 1 might have surprised the overflow crowd at Don Bungee Field, but LaVille’s coaching staff was expecting big things from No. 24 after witnessing his determination and dedication in the off-season.

 “Cody had a phenomenal off-season in the weight room,” assistant coach Isaac Eash told MAX 98.3 FM during the postgame show. “He got stronger and faster. He’s been impressive in practice.

“I think Cody Allen is going to have a great year.”

For his efforts in the opener, Allen earned Auto Park and MAX 98.3 FM’s LaVille Player of the Game.

In just one game, Allen topped his entire production for the 2022 season (19 carries for 119 yards and one rushing touchdown).

If Allen continues to churn out the yards like he did against Bremen’s physical defense and if his inexperienced offensive line improves each and every week, the Lancers are once again going to win plenty of football games this fall.

LaVille will get another tough test this Friday night as it hosts a good 1-0 Triton team, which will be MAX 98.3 FM’s Game of the Week. Pregame begins at 6 p.m.

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