The Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens will look to rebound from an opening-season road loss to border rival NEO when they take on Iowa Western in their home opener Saturday.
Running back Diesel Solari had several solid punt returns to set Coffeyville up with good field position, while quarterback John Nicholas and receiver Tyler Jackson connected for two scores against the Golden Norsemen. All three will look to make an impact against the Reivers.
Iowa Western is coming off a 71-0 victory over Highland in its season opener, and head coach Nick Dobler says limiting big plays and playing physical football will be key for the Red Ravens against the Reivers.
Dobler spent his first few years with the Red Ravens as the defensive coordinator and made it a staple of Coffeyville’s identity. The Red Ravens forced a fumble in last week’s game, and Dobler says his team is ready to get back on the field and show out in front of Red Raven Nation at home.
Saturday’s game has been moved from a 1 p.m. start to an 11 a.m. start due to the heat, with pregame coverage beginning at 10:30 on US 98 as CCC looks to defeat the reigning NJCAA champions.
