District 2A-3 notebook: Lindsay picked to finish on top

Washington and Lindsay have each lost a total of three district games the past two seasons, and have each finished in second place behind Bridge Creek — Lindsay in 2009 and Washington in 2008. Bridge Creek has moved up to Class 3A this season.

District 2A-3 coaches' Poll

1. Lindsay (7-5)

2. Washington (7-5)

3. Frederick (5-5)

4. Hobart (4-7)

5. Comanche (4-6)

6. Cordell* (9-3)

7. St. Mary* (3-7)

8. Walters* (1-9)

*Denotes new school to district

Note:2009 records in parentheses

Lindsay returns 12 starters from last year's team, and was picked to win District 2A-3 by its coaches.

"Our experience up front is a cause for concern," Lindsay coach Tom Ferguson said. "Our receivers and secondary are definitely our strength."

Treat smart on field and in classroom

A team's quarterback is supposed to be the smartest player on the field because of the quick decisions he has to make throughout a game. Washington's Dakota Treat takes that intelligence into the classroom, as well.

Treat, who scored a 32 on his ACT, is being recruited by Ivy League schools Brown and Dartmouth.

"He's a great leader and quarterback that runs the option well," Washington coach Brad Beller said.

Treat (6-foot, 180 pounds) plays safety on defense.

Frederick keeps improving

Frederick's 5-5 season last year was a drastic improvement for a team that won three total games the previous two seasons.

"I think we will have a vastly improved group than last year," third-year coach Hugh Farmer said. "We have a lot of kids coming back and that have worked really hard this summer."