Coach: Jack Zilla, 15th year
2011 record: 4-6, 4th in league.
Offense: Coordinator (set) - Jack Zilla (shot gun). Returning starters - 4. Top players - OL Zach Grate, 6-0, 200, jr.; WR Jesse Perkinson, 5-8, 180, sr,; WR Shayne Robinson, 6-0, 180, sr.; WR Max Trotter, 5-9, 160, sr.
Defense: Coordinator (set) - Eric Snelson (3-4). Returning starters - 5. Top players - DB Nick Knittle, 5-7, 160, jr.; LB Conrad Nygren, 5-8, 195, sr.; DB Mitch Stone, 5-8, 160, jr.; LB Marquise Wall, 6-0, 210, sr.
Outlook: One emerging positive sign for the Wolves this season is the turnout numbers – up to 65 players after ending last season with 50. After a string of seasons with one quarterback, Black Hills will feature a two-quarterback system with senior Miles Smiley (passer) and junior Zach Joaquin (runner).
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