Newsome Ready For The Challenge – Again
When Lithia Newsome head football coach Jeff Turner and his team met the media recently at the Tampa Bay Bucs Facility, there was a sense of unfinished business.
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<p>When Lithia Newsome head football coach <strong>Jeff Turner</strong> and his team met the media recently at the Tampa Bay Bucs Facility, there was a sense of unfinished business.</p>
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<p>After an 8-4 season ended with a second-round loss to eventual state champion Venice, the Wolves reflected on a district that included Plant City, Riverview Sumner, Strawberry Crest and Alonso all providing competition and getting this team ready for a stretch run.</p>
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<p>As this program is ready for the season ahead, there were lessons learned along the way – and with some gifted returning prospects, there is plenty to be excited about.</p>
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<p><strong>Lithia Newsome Wolves</strong></p>
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<p><strong>HEAD COACH: </strong>Jeff Turner</p>
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<p><strong>DISTRICT: </strong>7-7A</p>
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<p><strong>2024 RECORD: </strong>8-4</p>
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<p><strong>2025 SCHEDULE</strong></p>
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<p>8/22 – Valrico Bloomingdale</p>
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<p>8/29 - @Palmetto</p>
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<p>9/5 - @Gibsonton East Bay</p>
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<p>9/12 – Riverview Sumner</p>
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<p>9/19 – Riverview</p>
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<p>9/26 – @Dover Strawberry Crest</p>
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<p>10/3 – Plant City Durant</p>
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<p>10/10 – Tampa Alonso</p>
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<p>10/17 - @Tampa Middleton</p>
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<p>10/24 -@Plant City</p>
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<p>Here are some of the prospects who joined on stage at the Hillsborough/Pinellas Media Day at the Tampa Bay Bucs Practice Facility:</p>
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<p><strong>2026 - Olivier Dalencour, DE, 5'10, 195.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19559378/Olivier-Dalencour" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19559378/Olivier-Dalencour</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>2026 - Christian Mastandrea, OL/NG, 6'3, 305 – 4.54 GPA.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18534997/Christian-Mastandrea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18534997/Christian-Mastandrea</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>2026 - Evan McQueen, LB, 5'8, 170.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: Video Coming In The Fall.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>2026 - Marc Smith, OT, 6'5, 375.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>TAPE: <u><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/2913675/676d92843665c7256d09391a">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/2913675/676d92843665c7256d09391a</a></u></strong></p>
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<p><strong>PHOTO COURTESY OF TAMPA BUCS MEDIA DAY - <a>https://bighitslive.com/</a> - <a>https://floridahsfootball.com/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p>
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When Lithia Newsome head football coach Jeff Turner and his team met the media recently at the Tampa Bay Bucs Facility, there was a sense of unfinished business.
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