Friday Night Lights Feature: Stepping up to the challenge

Looking at what Havre High's Thomas Gruber has done this season, you wouldn't know that he had just one varsity start prior to this season.

Gruber, a junior, has adjusted very well to the varsity lineup in just three games this season. He is a starting wide receiver on the offensive side of the ball, and is a starting corner on the defensive side of the ball. And while it sometimes takes players several weeks to really make a splash when new to the varsity lineup, Gruber has seemingly made the transition with no major hiccups.

"I adjusted pretty well," Gruber said. "But it isn't that hard to d...