Vanguard sends 15 football players to football program in 2025
Vanguard head coach Edwin Farmer gives a speech on national signing day as 15 players from the program sign national letters of intent
Last week the Spring football report focused on coaches in new homes. This week we focus on teams who are in the midst of more established eras.
Forest and North Marion are responsible for our first taste of live action with back-to-back spring games. Vanguard showed its depth in its red and blue scrimmage. A visit to Lake Weir, the land of hidden gems, revealed a breadth of untapped talent.
Lets parse through the most prevailing themes from the third week of spring football practice. That includes the progression of a Hurricanes football team under head coach Jason Roberts.
The best Hurricanes yet?
In the last two years, coach Roberts led Lake Weir to an SSAA state championship, multiple playoff appearances, and a 12-8 record. It’s the most successful two seasons span the Hurricanes have experienced since 2018-19.
Winning is leaving its mark on Robert’s roster as of spring 2025. Standing on the practice field is the largest group of football players under his tenure and they’re passing the eye test with flying colors.
A team that’s relied heavily on the run game now has receiving core whose size and athleticism was missed in previous seasons. An infusion of talent on the defensive line will certainly give it pass protection to solidify its new weapons.
The two sides of North Marion football
North Marion’s 26-34 loss to Eastside told us three things about the Colts after three weeks of practice: they’re ready to fight, they can make big plays, and they have work to do.
By halftime, North Marion trailed 34-8 until a thundering hit from junior Courtney Singleton sparked a second half comeback. The defensive backfield came…
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Publish date : 2025-05-19 08:02:00
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