Note: Enterprise finished with a 7-4 overall record in 2014 and tied for second in the 2A South region with a 4-2 record. It lost to South Summit 48-14 in the 2A quarterfinals.
ENTERPRISE — In a rebuilding year for Enterprise head coach Malin Williams things are still looking bright for the Wolves.
A second-place finish in the region last season, along with a trip to the quarterfinals of the 2A playoffs, has Enterprise aiming to achieve the same success it found in 2014.
"You always look to build off the previous season, and that's what we're going to do. We always want to win a state championship, but more than that I just work to improve. We want to be a little bit better than we were last year, so we'd like to get to the same or a little farther until we are there," said Williams.
"It was a three-way tie for second place last year, and we'd like to maybe move up to where we aren't in a tie for second. We'd either like to win it outright or why not go out and win the region."
The offseason has been quite a transition for Enterprise. The Wolves lost a slew of starters and coaches and to top it all off, changing to a spread offense has presented struggles.
"The kids have worked really hard, and I think we're coming along as far as transitioning from one offense to the next," said Williams. "We always focus on getting stronger in the offseason. We continue that, and with the change in offenses we're focusing pretty hard on that."
For Williams, the old cliche of doing your best on the field is one of the cornerstones for his team as the season approaches.
"I mostly want to look for effort and intelligence. Of course, you want to win. That kind of goes without saying, but we want to play the best football we can," said Williams. "I know it's kind of cliche, but the reason it's cliche is because everybody believes it. Just play the best you can play."
Head Coach: Malin Williams is entering the fourth year of his coaching tenure for Enterprise and has compiled a 14-14 record over the past few seasons. He's a graduate of Enterprise High School.
Offense (4 returning starters; Spread offense)
Offensive coordinator: Barry Jones
Returning offensive starters
Brandell Shumway (QB)
Michael Dougherty (RB)
Offensive newcomers to watch
John Oswald (WR)
Defense (2 returning starters; 4-3 defense)
Returning defensive starters
Joey Paine (OL/DL)
Josh Schimbeck (DL)
Defensive newcomers to watch
Jesus Morales (LB)
Coaches preseason 2A South straw poll: Third
Deseret News 2A South prediction: Third
Bottom line: Enterprise culminated last season with a trip to the quarterfinals, the Wolves' best showing in the playoffs since 2009. There are some holes to fill after a slew of kids graduated, as well as some coaching changes. It will only benefit Enterprise to throw a returning quarterback into the mix, but the real question is can the players stepping into lead roles bring an even keel to the team.
2015 Schedule
Aug. 21 — at Diamond Ranch, 7 p.m.
Aug. 28 — PAROWAN, 7 p.m.
Sept. 4 — NORTH SUMMIT, 7 p.m.
Sept. 11 — at Millard, 7 p.m.
Sept. 18 — BEAVER., 7 p.m.
Sept. 25 — NORTH SEVIER, 7 p.m.
Oct. 2 — at South Sevier, 7 p.m.
Oct. 9 — at Grand, 7 p.m.
Oct. 15 — SAN JUAN, 7 p.m.
Oct. 23 — 2A PLAYOFFS, TBD
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Felt’s Facts for Enterprise High School
All-time record: 107-85 (18 years)
Region championships: 2 (2005, 2009 co)
Playoff appearances: 14
Current playoff appearance streak: 2 (2013-2014)
All-time playoff record: 11-13
State championships: 1 (2003)
State championship record: 1-2
Most played rivalry: 19 meetings with Parowan dating back to 1997. Enterprise leads 14-5.
Felt’s Factoid(s): Kody Phelps (2000-03, 60 rushing TDs and 402 points) is one of just four Utah preps to rush for at least 60 touchdowns and score at least 400 points.
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Last 5
2014 — 7-4 (4-2 in 2A South – 2A Quarterfinals)
2013 — 5-5 (3-3 in 2A South – 2A First round)
2012 — 3-6 (1-6 in 2A South – Missed playoffs)
2011 — 6-4 (5-2 in 2A South – 2A First round)
2010 — 7-3 (4-1 in 2A West – 2A Quarterfinals)
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Enterprise coaching history
2012-current — Malin Williams (15-15)
2007-2011 — Barry Jones (30-23)
2005-2006 — Scott Robinson (15-10)
2004 — Dustin Pearce (8-4)
2000-2003 — Randy Hunter (32-13)
1999 — Chris Anderson (2-7)
1997-1998 — Spencer Moody (5-13)
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Deseret News First Team all-staters the past 10 years
2014 — Kelton Hunt, RB/LB
2014 — Chad Beckstrand, OL/LB
2013 — Kelton Hunt, RB/LB
2011 — Ryan West, RB/LB
2011 — Sage Palmer, WR/DB
2010 — Slade Moyle, QB/DB
2010 — Jade Hulet, RB/LB
2009 — Robert Hunt, WR/LB
2009 — Ryan Jones, WR/LB
2009 — Travis Colf, OL/DL
2008 — Kevin Cervantes, RB/LB
2007 — Trevor Colf, WR/DB
2007 — Chance Phelps, RB/DB
2006 — Brian Cates, OL/DL
2006 — Dallin Clove, TE/LB
2005 — Sam Fenn, RB/LB
2005 — Dallin Clove, TE/DL
2005 — Brian Cates, OL/DL
2005 — Jerron Evans, WR/DB
To view second team and honorable mention all-staters through the years, check out the Deseret News All-State Archives.