2018-19 Cheyenne Flag Football Capsule

CHEYENNE

Head coach: Anthony Johnson, sixth season

2017-18 record: 16-4 (7-1 3A Sunset/first)

Returning letter winners (starters): Nine (five)

Top players: QB/S E’leseana Patterson (Jr.), WR/S Angel Buchanan (Jr.), RB/CB Ariyanna Burns (Sr.), RB/CB Maria Borrero (Sr.)

Outlook: The winners of the last two Class 3A state titles, the Desert Shields move up to 4A with nine returning letter winners.

Patterson, a first-team all-state selection, threw for 2,702 yards and 28 touchdowns, rushed for 1,581 yards and 21 TDs and had six interceptions and 53 tackles last season.

Buchanan (4 receiving TDs), Burns (2 receiving TDs) and Borrero (3 interceptions) also should be among the leaders.

“My girls are pumped up and ready to take on the new 4A division,” Johnson said. “After winning state back to back we have some big shoes to fill, with losing some keys seniors. My young team will have to step up and make big plays for us.”