Panther Family

While it's easy to celebrate the exploits of the Lena-Winslow Panthers and their 14-0 season after thumping Central A & M 58-20, a major factor for that success has gone unnoticed.

Let's talk about the coaching staff.

With the win, Ric Arand and his program have now won their fourth state title in less than ten years. No other coach in our region has won more than two. But Ric will be the first one to deflect the credit.

When asked about the atmosphere created by himself and his two main assistants – defensive coordinator Kevin Milder and offensive coordinator Kyle Benson – Arand was quick to...