Newsome Ready For A Banner Season
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With a strong, talented and well-rounded senior class, Newsome (Lithia) High’s football program could accomplish some huge things in 2020. One of the teams that actually navigated the 2020 pandemic season, the Wolves and head coach C.J. Yockey finished 8-3,…
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Continue ReadingWith a strong, talented and well-rounded senior class, Newsome (Lithia) High’s football program could accomplish some huge things in 2020.
One of the teams that actually navigated the 2020 pandemic season, the Wolves and head coach C.J. Yockey finished 8-3, losing a tough 17-7 decision to 8A state runner-up Kissimmee Osceola in the third round of the state playoffs.
What this program showed last year was that there is enough talent to beat teams like Plant City Durant, Riverview, Lennard, Haines City and Ridge Community School in the regular season – and Tampa Wharton and Lutz Steinbrenner in the playoffs.
This is a program has worked extremely hard to be in this position – as the summer is now upon us.
The senior class, which was so impressive last season, has the prospects to give the Wolves another solid playoff run. Add to that the amazing work in the classroom, and this is a team that will shake some people awake.
Prospects such as Jason Albritton (RB, 5-10, 202 – 3.04 GPA, 1150 SAT), Amir Austin (DB, 5-10, 180 – 2.62 GPA, 890 SAT), Richard “Luke” Bradford (DE, 6-4, 215 – 3.29 GPA), Devin Belcher (DB, 5-8, 160 – 3.12 GPA), Drew Dempsey (RB, 6-0, 180 – 5.2 GPA, 1090 SAT) and impressive student/athlete Ryan Eckley Ryan Eckley P Lithia Newsome | 2022 FL (K/P, 6-1, 176 – 5.2 GPA, 1220 SAT) are certainly the heart and soul of this team.
Add in Kaeden Eichelberger (OL, 6-3, 300 – 4.96 GPA), Ryan Green (DT, 6-1, 270 – 4.87 GPA, 1090 SAT, 22 ACT), hard-working Caden Huffman Caden Huffman 5'10" | 195 lbs | LB Newsome | 2022 FL (LB, 5-9, 175 – 5.3 GPA, 1240 SAT), Travis Jandrlich (DL, 6-1, 205 – 5.15 GPA, 23 ACT), Jacob Johnson (LB, 6-0, 185 – 3.4 GPA, 940 (SAT, Retaking, 21 ACT), Ethan Robinson (DB, 6-0, 175 – 5.25 GPA, 1420 SAT) and defensive tackle Augustus Teepe Augustus Teepe 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Newsome | 2022 FL (6-4, 285 – 3.99 GPA, 1100 SAT) and you have experience and leadership all rolled into one.
THE UNDERCLASSMEN ARE READY
Following the lead from the classes ahead of them, the 2023 junior group is also worth keep an eye on this coming season.
In the spring and summer, prospects like Seth Burke Seth Burke 6'5" | 325 lbs | OL Tampa Bay Tech | 2023 FL (OL, 6-5, 320), Matt Connally (RB/Slot, 5-10, 160 – 4.27 GPA), Tanner Easley (WR/FS, 5-10, 170 – 4.16 GPA), Evan Mitchum Evan Mitchum 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL Lithia Newsome | 2023 FL (DT, 6-1, 250 – 2.66 GPA), J.C. Roque (RB, 5-8, 170 – 3.4 GPA) and defensive back Albert Soto (5-10, 160 – 3.62 GPA) have proven that they are waiting to make a solid contribution. Even Class of 2024 standouts Dwayne Bain (OL, 6-4, 300 – 4.54 GPA) and Eli Hiscock (LB, 6-2, 215 – 4.54 GPA) are quickly emerging.
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