'Cool' Oakton Football to Attack with Balanced Offense

Cougars gunning for a state championship run in the 2012 season

With an experienced quarterback, a former Redskin directing the offensive line and fierce running game in the works, the Oakton High School football team is on pace to have a balanced offense that can adapt to a variety of defenses. The Oakton Cougars, who posted an 8-2 regular season last year and ended their season after the first round of playoffs, are aiming for a state championship run this fall with a one-game-at-a-time attitude.  Starting quarterback Kyle Downer split time with Tuck Masker '12 last year, so he enters the season tested and more confident after developing his game in the offseason. Having also played tight end and in the slot, Downer's opponents know of his skills in open space — skills that landed him on the All-…

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