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Postcard 10: Waltham

Postcard 10 sails from Waltham, where coach Paul Mayberry is cautious, yet excited, about his team's potential this fall.

While the Hawks only bring back four starters, Mayberry -- now in his fifth year at the helm -- likes the fact that he has a total of 25 seniors, all of whom have been under his guidance their entire high school careers.

Given the size and athleticism of the group, Mayberry believes it's possible that Waltham could mature into something special. It's going to take a little time, but the Hawks certainly don't want their final year in the Greater Boston League to end on a sour note.

Don't expect any surprises from this group. Mayberry said he'll stick with a run-first offense with quarterback Don Hopkins leading that unit. Defense will continue to be the team's bread and butter, with Hopkins and his twin brother, Steve, patrolling a speedy backfield.

"We're bigger than any team we've had here, so that's a good thing," said Mayberry. "We've got some nice young talent in our sophomore and junior classes, but the seniors will lead this team."

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