The sights and sounds of Enumclaw High football are back at the Pete’s Pool field as the Hornets prepare for the beginning of the 2013 season.

Enumclaw kicks off the campaign Friday at Sheets Field in Buckley against the White River Hornets in the annual Battle of the Bridge game.

At stake is the traveling trophy, which the Enumclaw boys will be trying to keep following last year’s 22-13 victory at Pete’s.

EHS coach Mark Gunderson is beginning his second year on the sideline leading the Hornets and expects a successful year.

Gunderson said the team is deep in returning veterans and seniors who worked hard during the offseason in the weight room.

“We have depth across the board,” Gunderson said. “We have a lot thing going for us this year. We expect to bring back the pride and tradition of Enumclaw football.”

Taking snaps will be senior quarterback Peter Nordby, who will also be playing free safety on defense.

Nordby will be working from the power-I offense.

Running out the backfield will be seniors Mauricio Portillo and Cameron Strecker. Strecker will also be playing safety and Portillo will play middle linebacker on defense.

Also at the running back position is Evan McCrillis, a senior who will be playing outside linebacker.

Sam Fisher will play both offensive and defense on the line. Chandler Steuli will also be anchoring the line.

Gunderson said an added strength for the team this year is offensive coordinator Jason Patterson, a former Enumclaw and Central Washington University player.

The coach said the most important aspect of working the sidelines is, “the impact you have on kids. That is why you get into this. The influence you have on someone’s life in a positive way.”