The Skinny
Coach Mike McDonald begins his first season as head coach for the Northgate Vikings this season. McDonald previously led both Union Grove and Newnan to playoff appearances in his 11 seasons as head coach. McDonald and the Northgate staff will have a big challenge right away.
He explained, “Replacing a 3 year starter at quarterback,” will be one of the teams biggest challenges.
While the Vikings try to sort out the quarterback competition, they do return 3 seasoned offensive linemen in Bryan Bordeaux, Will Sachs and Mason Smith. Newcomer, Cameron Cruver should give the Vikings a boost in the run game.
Defensively, the Vikings will look for leadership from lineman Niakl Johnson, linebacker Jefferson Page and defensive back, Chandler Cao.
Coach McDonald kept it simple when we asked how the team will define success this season.
“Winning record, (and a) play-off berth, “ he said.
