A dynamic senior group departs the Normal U-High football program, and now it is up to those next on the depth chart to maintain the high standard set after a record-setting year for the program.

Coach Brody Walworth took over a program that had a lot of rebuilding to do, and while he knew last year's seniors were a dynamic group capable of great things, he didn't see it as waiting on them to bring the program to new heights.

With some big spots to find new faces for, Coach Walworth approached the summer no differently than any other. He indicates that this summer, there was probably more teaching and coaching than in other years.

According to Coach Walworth, there will be a really dynamic group of playmakers he will be able to turn to this season. He calls his offense very downhill.

Defensively, the Pioneers return half of their defense from last season, and Coach Walworth is looking for big things from that group.

Normal U-High opens the season at Peoria Manual.