Written by: Luke Trader
New team, same dream! The Lions Football Team welcomes new defensive coordinator Reed Boltmann.
Reed Boltmann was the head football coach at Edina High School for over 30 years. Since Boltmann joined the Lions Football staff, the Lions are 6-2 and ranked 6 in the state in the 4A division. The Lions are more confident than ever, and have serious hopes of a state tournament berth.
“I think this is the best chance we have ever had to win the state championship. We have all the tools, we just need to execute,” Quarterback Magnus Hansen, ‘25 said.
Along with being part of the Lion family, Coach Boltmann is also part of senior linebacker Grant Sandell’s family. Boltmann is Grant’s uncle and they have a bond stronger than steel. Not only do they look similar, but Grant plays the same position Boltmann played in high school and college.
“It’s been great having him here, I get to see him a lot more than I usually do and he has made me a better player in the past couple months,” Sandell, ’25 said.
Coach Boltmann still teaches strength and conditioning at Edina High School, but he makes the commitment to drive to Providence right after school. While he is busy, he has stayed committed to the team and has transformed the defense into one of the best in program history.
“We have the potential to be one of the best defenses in 4A this year. We just need to eliminate a couple breakdowns in alignment and assignment. Hopefully we can reach our potential in the playoffs. If we can play four quarters of great defense we have a chance to be the last one standing when Thanksgiving rolls around,” Boltmann reflected.
The Lions are preparing for the Section Championship game this Friday against Orono. Under Coach Boltmann, the Lions are more than ready to defend the den. Expectations and energy are at an all time high, and the Lions can’t wait to demolish the Spartans.