The offensive line is the heart and soul of any successful football team. Few positions require the discipline and technique as the offensive line. The success of the football team is directly effect by the play of the five guys upfront.

River Ridge High school is looking to change the tone of the football team. Starting with head football coach Ryan Benjamin. He has vowed to put his best foot forward and require his team to do the same. He has forced his players to be accountable, take responsibility and depended on each other. All qualities that a strong offensive line has.

Benjamin, an ex-collegiate and professional offensive lineman, knows what it takes for his team to be success. The offensive line is the biggest key and he is excited about what he has entering the 2012 season. Below is a brief breakdown of each player penciled in to be the starters on the River Ridge offensive line.

Right Guard: Hayden Krautner 2013 6-3/300lbs
Clocked a 4.9 40yard dash at a local combine this summer. He is pretty quick off the ball.

Right Tackle: Carlos Santamaria 2013 6-5/330lbs
The biggest of the linemen. He has great explosion and upside.

Center: Ken Harris 2013 6-1/270lbs
Worked hard this off-season. Benches close to 400lbs and squats 500 lbs.

Left Tackle: Brandon Moritz 2014 6-2/250lbs
He is young, but coaching staff really excited about his capability and growth

Left Guard: Caleb McClure 2014 6-1/230lbs and Joe Semsey 2014 6-1/230lbs
Carbon copy of each other. The starting position will be a dogfight between the two players.

Tight End: Damion Hicks 2013 6-3/290lbs
Projects as an offensive guard or defensive lineman in college. He is really athletic and has great hands. Transfer from Gulf high school. Will also play defensive end.