Steven Ward begins his first season as head coach after spending 10 years on the coaching staff at Willcox. Junior Asher Ward gives Willcox another explosive option in the backfield. “Our backfield should be the strength of the team,” Ward said. Cooke, Ward, Hill and Jackson give Willcox experienced players at the positions responsible for most of last season’s offense. Willcox opens region play October 2nd at Desert Christian.