Along with the new faces on offense, Coach Mark Brooks and the Bombers will be moving to more option-like offense. Senior Parker Rathman will step in at quarterback for Ballard Memorial. Last season, Rathman spent some time at receiver as well as a small amount of time at running back. As a receiver, Rathman had 88 receiving yards on 9 receptions for the Bombers in 2018.
Seniors Trenton and Trevor Howard will be two big pieces to the Bombers offense this season. Last season, Trenton Howard was second in receiving for the Bombers with 722 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games played. Trevor Howard spent more time at running back last season and rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Senior guard Colton Baker and senior Carson Bishop are two players Coach Brooks is looking to create some gaps along the line for Rathman, Howard, and Howard. Joining Baker and Bishop on the offensive line will be senior Ryan Rehkember, and juniors Mason Headrick and Jake Lane.
The schedule for the Bombers will not be easy. Due to district realignment, the Bombers inherit Caldwell County into their Class 2A District 1 schedule. Along with Caldwell County in the district, Ballard Memorial will also have to face state power Mayfield and rival Murray in the district as well. The Bombers open up the season on the road against Class 6A Marshall County in Draffenville on August 23rd.
2019 Ballard Memorial Schedule
August 23 – at Marshall
County
September 6 – Crittenden County
September 13 – Trigg
County
September 20 – at Madisonville-North Hopkins
September
27 – Caldwell County
October 4 – at Fulton City
October 11
– Murray
October 18 – at Mayfield
October 25 – at Fort
Campbell
November 1 – at Muhlenberg County
