1A PREVIEW: Baker Has Vacancies To Fill
Winning a state title – the first in nearly three decades -has put head coach Matt Brunson and his Baker Gators in a different position. One of the most successful teams in the Panhandle, this is a program that used…
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Continue ReadingWinning a state title – the first in nearly three decades -has put head coach Matt Brunson and his Baker Gators in a different position.
One of the most successful teams in the Panhandle, this is a program that used a strong running attack to beat Cornelius Ingraham and Hawthorne, 27-14.
Speaking of runner up Hawthorne, the question remains is with all the impressive programs in the region, could two straight state appearances be a reality?
Head Coach Mike Coe and Madison County was away from the spotlight last year after being upset by Hawthorne – and with plenty of talent, you never can count the Cowboys out of any race. They are too gifted!
In addition to the defending state champs, the runner ups and Madison County, 1A programs to keep an eye on in 2021 include Blountstown and head coach Beau Johnson, a state finalist from two years ago, an always talented Pahokee program, where the Blue Devils have a new head coach and plenty of talent, an always athletic and a gifted Port St. Joe squad with Coach Tanner Jones and Coach Bill Wiles and Trenton as well.
Other programs to keep an eye on include Coach Andrew Thomas and an improving Lake Butler Union County, Coach Gerald Tranquille and a quality Vernon football program and Coach Vincent Brown Sr. and the always improving Wildwood Wildcats.
In addition, two teams to really keep an eye on in 2021 – as Bradford (Starke) comes down from 4A and – Taylor (Pierson) is down from 3A.
DO NOT SLEEP ON….
While the programs that we gave you are loaded with quality talent and coaching, there are other schools who you will hear from in 2021 as well.
Here are some additional teams to keep an eye on.
In Region 1 -in addition to the defending state champions, keep an eye on Bozeman (Panama City), Freeport, Graceville, Holmes County (Bonifay), Jay and Northview (Bratt).
In addition to Madison County, Blountstown and Port St. Joe Region 2 will have Franklin County (Eastpoint), Hamilton County (Jasper), Jefferson County (Monticello), Liberty County (Bristol), Sneads, Taylor County (Perry) and Wewahitchka.
With Trenton and Union County already programs to keep an eye on, watch Region 3 as Bell, Branford, Chiefland, Dixie County (Cross City), Fort White, Hilliard and Lafayette (Mayo) all have been in the mix in the past and have solid teams.
Region 4 is also gifted – with Hawthorne, Wildwood and Pahokee as well as Bronson, Fort Meade, Newberry and Williston.
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