EL quarterback Leighton Girardin throws a pass during Friday’s scrimmage at Walton Field in Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)

Longtime EL assistant coach Dale Brown, who coached many current players when they were in youth football, gives one of his players a pointer during Friday’s scrimmage at Walton Field in Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)

EL coach Dave Sterling watches a play during Friday’s scrimmage at Walton Field in Auburn. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)

EL quarterback Leighton Girardin tosses the ball to one of his running backs during Friday’s scrimmage at Walton Field in Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal)