According to the recently released BCMoore power rankings, Coon Rapids-Bayard is the 2nd best team in 8 man football. The Crusaders finished last season with a record of 9-2 and are returning many of their best players. Back this year is junior quarterback Brandon Riley, who tossed 13 touchdowns next to only 2 interceptions. Also returning is the rushing trio of Zach Evans, Brandon Riley and Sam Obert, who combined, rushed for over 3,000 yards last season. The team’s three leading tacklers from last year, Obert, Evans and Juan Trevino are back as well. The Crusaders open their season at home on September 4th, when they host Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn.