By Jeff Steers
MHSSS Special Writer
Swan Valley High School quarterback Colton Klein begins his fourth season at the helm of the team’s offense.
With the “best set of weapons” offensively, the senior should have a big season.
Swan Valley finished 5-5 a year ago losing in the Division 5 playoffs in the opening round. But Klein put up some impressive numbers last year.
“It is crazy that this is my last year … but I am excited,” he said during media day at Ithaca High School. “I was nervous going into most games as a freshman … but it has gotten a lot better.”
MaxPreps statistics has Klein with 1,344 passing yards, 1,650 total yards, and 23 touchdown passes in 2023. He was 83-for-146 passing making him the fifth-ranked quarterback in Division 5 based on passing numbers.
Coach Kevin Gavenda said his receivers – “the best set of weapons he has had” – will make opponents cover the whole field.
“I am sure Colton is sick of me at this point,” Gavenda said of his four-year quarterback. “We are close to being on the same page now … we have been through it all together.”
Some of the weapons Klein will enjoy will be receivers Boston Beougher, Cal Delisle, Logan Zahn, and Jamison Pelt.
Senior Walker Murphy is expected to be a top lineman for Swan Valley on both sides of the football.
Other players expected to make an impact are Michael Gerard, Gavin Grandy, and Jack Lagan.
The Vikings play in the Tri-Valley Conference Red Division.
“If this is not the toughest Division-5 leagues in the state, it is close,” Gavenda said.
Swan Valley opens with Croswell-Lexington, then plays five conference foes before facing Powers Catholic in week 7. They close out the regular season with games against Alma and Bullock Creek.
The Vikings have only missed the Michigan High School Athletic Association three times since 2000.
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