Southern Sports Edition
Jason Bishop Show July 17 2025
Pirate To Gator
By: Robert Craft
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Florida has landed a commitment from four-star tight end Heze Kent.
Kent is a 6-foot-6, 310-pound tight end from Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Georgia.
He chose the Gators over Florida State Miami and Texas, and ranks as the No. 11 athlete in the country, the No. 18 recruit in Georgia and the No. 167 overall recruit in the 2026 class.
What Kent looked for most in a school throughout his recruitment is a place where he can feel comfortable, but he also wanted a place where he’s seen as a true, pass-catching tight end at the next level.
Because of his size at 310 pounds, not all schools that recruited him looked for him to line up at tight end.
Kent’s top four schools in Florida, Florida State, Miami and Texas all saw him as a tight end, which brought each school into his final cut.
What helped separate Florida, however, was Kent’s relationship with offensive coordinator and tight ends’ coach, Russ Callaway.
“That’s like a father or a brother to me,” Kent said. “My coach had told me how he was as a person, like the same person he is on the field is the same person he is off.”
Kent was able to have some familiarity with Callaway before Florida began recruiting him heavily. Callaway played football at Valdosta State with Kent’s high school coach, so that gave Kent a unique perspective on what to expect from Callaway.
The relationship grew on its own, however, and that combined with how Florida sees him in the offense gave Kent a lot to like about the Gators.
Kent kept his recruitment relatively private and even keeled, especially down the stretch. Florida State made a push close to his decision, especially after his official visit with the Seminoles.
“Everything has been good over there,” Kent said ahead of his decision. “I talk to Coach [Chris] Thomsen and Coach [Mike] Norvell.”
What helped give Florida the nod, however, was the fact that the staff not only treated him as a priority, but as a priority tight end throughout much of his recruitment
“They say no other tight end that they’re recruiting has the same skillset as me,” Kent said.
Here is what National High School Scouting Analyst Hudson Standish had to say in late June on Kent’s game.
“One of the more unique evaluations in the 2026 cycle. Jumbo athlete hovering around 6-foot-6, 310 pounds who primarily plays tight end at the prep level but likely projects to offensive tackle or defensive tackle on Saturdays. Shows significant developmental blocking upside when asked to stay attached, possesses nimble movement skills and redirection ability that directly translate from his work as a forward on the basketball court. Uncommon movement skills from a player of his size in the open field and will make acrobatic ladder-climbing snags in the red zone. Dominates South Georgia 5A competition in a variety of ways and has even found success as a ball carrier. Could start his career as a specialty tight end in 12/13 personnel groupings before transitioning to a long-term positional home. Sheer size and athleticism point to obvious long-term NFL upside, especially if he embraces a role along the offensive or defensive line at the next level.”
The Gators landed a unique unicorn with size and athleticism. Kent adds to an impressive group Coach Napier is bringing in for 2026.
Wildcat Reload
By: Michael Spiers
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After a 7-4 campaign in 2024 that included scoring over 400 points but falling short in key region matchups, the Camden County Wildcats are heading into the 2025 season with high expectations and a lot of returning firepower on both sides of the ball.
Head coach Travis Roland enters his second season at the helm with a clearer picture of what he has to work with and what it will take to push the Wildcats deeper into the postseason.
While the team loses some major contributors from last year, there’s plenty of talent waiting to step up and a few key additions that could make Camden County one of the more intriguing teams in Georgia’s loaded Region 1-6A.
The most notable departure is former All-State tight end Elyiss Williams, now competing for playing time at the University of Georgia. Williams was a major part of Camden’s offense in 2024, hauling in 54 receptions for 789 yards and 11 touchdowns. Replacing that production, and his leadership, won’t be easy.
The Wildcats also saw turnover in the trenches, losing offensive linemen Tazio Rosso (now at Louisiana Tech), Anthony Green Jr., and Zach Taylor (now at Cincinnati). That trio helped anchor a line that paved the way for Camden’s high-scoring attack last season.
On defense, the Wildcats will miss Wayne Austell, a relentless outside linebacker who earned back-to-back First Team All-Region honors before signing with Mars Hill University.
Despite some big-name losses, Camden returns six starters on defense, including key playmakers at every level.
Cornerback David Coleman Jr. (verbally committed to East Carolina) gives the Wildcats a true shutdown option on the outside, and linebacker Xavier Brown (committed to Georgia State) is back after racking up an impressive 129 tackles in 2024.
Brown also blocked two field goals and provides the kind of toughness and leadership that every defense needs.
On the line, Jacaryous “Chunky” Holzendorf returns to plug up the middle and pressure opposing quarterbacks.
With a mix of experience and emerging talent, this defense has the potential to be more consistent and disruptive in 2025.
Second year offensive coordinator, Grant Alford, continues to mold Camden’s offense, which racked up 430 points last fall. The unit returns some serious weapons, with some players possibly in new spots.
Parks Riendeau is back for his senior season after spending the last two years as the starting quarterback, but he’ll face competition in camp from Will Jackson, a dynamic dual-threat quarterback who transferred in from Winter Park High School in Florida.
Jackson brings a lot of buzz with college offers from the likes of UCLA, Arkansas, and South Carolina.
Regardless of who comes out the quarterback battle, Riendeau is a proven winner with the athletic ability to dominate on the field in other positions, specifically at receiver.
Camden’s signal-caller will also have the luxury of throwing to Sean Green, a four-star wideout and one of the top juniors in the state. Green already holds offers from major programs, including Florida State and Georgia, and is expected to be a game-changer again this fall.
Also returning are running backs Antwan Williams and Julian Dailey, both seniors and proven contributors from last year’s ground game.
With the right balance and improved offensive line play, this unit has the potential to be one of the most dangerous in the region.
Coach Travis Roland took over the program last year with the goal of restoring Camden County to its powerhouse status. Year one had its highs and lows, but with a better understanding of the region and a roster stacked with experience and upside, Roland’s 2025 squad appears poised for a leap forward.
The quarterback room is deeper, the skill talent is legit, and the defense is anchored by veteran leaders. If the Wildcats can fill their gaps on the offensive line and stay healthy, they could be a real threat that I predict to be the Region 1-6A champs in 2025.
Camden County fans have reason to be excited this fall. With the right pieces falling into place, this could be the year the Wildcats take a big step toward reclaiming their spot among Georgia’s elite programs.
Deadly Pirates
By: Cameron Miller
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The high school football season is almost here and the buzz around the Brunswick High Pirates is louder than ever.
The Pirates are coming off a stellar 2024 campaign where they finished 10-2 and had a perfect 8-0 region record, which put them at the top of the region.
The Pirates, led by the reigning Region 1-AAAAA Coach of the Year Garrett Grady, are reloaded with talent and poised for another deep run this fall.
With one of the most explosive offenses in the state last season, averaging 36 points per game, Brunswick returns its core stars, including standout quarterback Grant Moore.
As a junior, Moore dazzled defenses with 2,525 passing yards and 22 touchdowns, adding another 283 yards and 3 scores on the ground.
Now entering his senior season, he’s more experienced, more confident, and surrounded by elite playmakers.
The most dangerous weapon in Moore’s arsenal is none other than Heze Kent. Kent is a 6’5″, 265-pound tight end/wide receiver hybrid who recently committed to the University of Florida.
He is a nightmare matchup for any defense and brings elite athleticism to the field. Last season, he averaged 82 receiving yards per game and scored 16 touchdowns, dominating in the red zone and stretching the field.
As a four-star recruit, Kent enters the 2025 season with high expectations and the tools to exceed them.
But Kent isn’t the only target Moore has. Waseem Murray, a crisp route-runner with speed and hands, averaged 64 receiving yards per game with 6 touchdowns last year.
Many around the program expect Murray to have a breakout season now that defenses will be focused on stopping Kent. With Kent drawing double teams, Murray could be the X-factor in many games this fall.
In the backfield, the Pirates boast a potent 1-2 punch. Nigel Gardner, who averaged 83 yards per game and tallying 8 touchdowns.
His vision and power between the tackles make him the workhorse. Meanwhile, Josiah Gibbons added 48 yards per game and also found the end zone 8 times, giving Brunswick another dependable option on the ground.
On the defensive side, Aviyon Addison is the name to watch. The senior cornerback had 43 tackles and 4 interceptions last season and is the leader of a secondary that looks to be one of the best in the region. His lockdown ability will be vital during Brunswick’s tough stretch of region games in September and October.
The Pirates kick things off with a home scrimmage against Ware County on August 8th, a great early test against one of the most physical teams in the state.
Then the season officially begins on August 15th with a big road game against Camden County in Kingsland, a battle that could set the tone for the season.
After that, the Pirates host Wayne County (August 22) and Effingham County (September 5), with a bye on August 29 and a road trip to Evans (September 12) in between.
The midseason slate also includes a rivalry showdown at Glynn Academy (Sept. 26) and crucial region matchups with Bradwell (October 3), Statesboro (October 10), and Lakeside (October 17).
After another bye week on October 24, Brunswick will close the regular season at home against South Effingham (October 31), a game that could have serious playoff implications.
With a proven coach, a dynamic quarterback, elite skill position players, and a defense ready to take the next step, the Brunswick Pirates are poised to make a serious run in 2025. Expectations are sky-high and rightly so.
If this team stays healthy and plays to its potential, don’t be surprised to see them make noise deep into November. The Pirates aren’t just playing for wins this year. They’re chasing championships.
Hunting Wolves
By: Kenneth Harrison
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The 2025 high school football season is kicking off soon.
We are going to look at the Buford Wolves and see how they will do this season.
Buford is always a state championship contender. They have 14 football state championships from single A up to 6A. They have one championship prior to the year 2000. Their last state championship is from 2021.
This year will be no different. They have a very talented roster, so I expect them to have another great season.
Last season they were 12 – 2. Buford was 9 – 1 during the regular season with their only loss to Milton, 13 – 10 in the season opener. They advanced to the 6A state semifinals and lost to Carrolton, 30 – 17.
The Wolves are led by five-star senior defensive lineman Bryce Perry-Wright. He’s ranked as the #5 recruit in the state for the class of 2026 and he’s committed to Texas A&M.
As a junior he had 57 total tackles, 30 solo, 13 TFL and 9 sacks. Perry-Wright is 6’2, 250 pounds and he can play defensive tackle or defensive end.
Buford has added three-star senior edge rusher Dre Quinn. He transferred from Greater Atlanta Christian (GAC). He’s 6’4 and 230 pounds. Last season he had 42 total tackles, 9.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks. He is committed to Clemson.
The Wolves have senior quarterback Dayton Raiola, who is the younger brother of University of Nebraska starting quarterback Dylan Raiola.
Dayton is committed to the Huskers and coming off a season where he threw for 1,953 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Three-star senior athlete Tyriq Green is a three-star player and a Georgia commit. He plays running back, defensive back and he runs track. He’s a member of the Buford 4×100 relay squad that captured a Peach State AAAAAA title as an 11th grader. He clocked a personal-best 10.85 in the 100-meter dash as a 10th grader.
In 2024 he had 28 tackles, 5 interceptions and 5 PBU. He also had 77 carries for 527 yards (6.8 YPC) and 8 touchdowns.
Senior IOL Graham Houston is a three-star recruit and he’s committed to Georgia. Houston is 6’5 and 305 pounds so he’s a man amongst boys.
Nassir ‘Nascar’ McCoy is a senior three-star safety. The 6’2, 180 lbs. DB has over 20 scholarship offers. Some of the schools recruiting him are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Florida State, North Carolina, NC State, Georgia, Auburn, Ole Miss and Kentucky.
Buford will start the season on Thursday, August 14th at home against Milton, which is a nationally televised game on ESPN. They are looking to avenge last season’s loss.
Week 2 they travel to Savannah to face Benedictine. The Cadets are a 4A school but they came close to beating the Wolves on the road last year, losing 29 – 28.
The rest of the non-region schedule is brutal. They play Roswell and Douglas County. Buford will begin play in AAAAAA Region 8 on September 19th against Discovery. The only two teams that might challenge them from their region are Collins Hill and Mill Creek.
Grayson won the 6A state title last season so I think they are still the favorites. I do think Buford can challenge them for the state championship.
Schedule
8/14 vs Milton
8/22 @ Benedictine
9/5 vs Roswell
9/12 vs Douglas County
9/19 vs Discovery
10/3 @ Collins Hill
10/9 @ Dacula
10/17 @ Central Gwinnett
10/24 vs Mountain View
10/31 vs Mill Creek
Walking Terrors
By: Joe Delaney
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Summer is upon us and while most people plan vacations, go to the beach, cookout and enjoy the Golden Isles etc, there is a large group of teenage boys who are focused on one thing. That thing is high school football.
So, I wasn’t surprised when I pulled up to the Glynn Academy fieldhouse to meet with Red Terror Coach Rocky Hidalgo that there were 50 plus kids working out in the hot sun with another 30 inside lifting weights.
For the really good teams, this is the time they get ready. Glynn wants to be a really good team.
In my conversations with Coach Hidalgo, he was very upbeat about the 2025 edition of Red Terror Football.
While last year’s team had a winning record and went to the playoffs, you could tell the Terrors and Coach Rock wanted more. With multiple returning starters, they have a chance to be much better.
Offensively, the Terrors return multi-year starters in Aiden Ward and Josh Baker up front. Add in starter Grant Ferrell and this offensive line could be very good. It is a great nucleus to start with.
Running the ball behind these guys are returners Dasean Howard and D J Creighton. These guys are quick and fast and should be fun to watch. Veterans make a difference.
Outside are returning starters Sean Wallace at the slot, Lavonte Lockett and TY Chisholm at the wideouts.
The key to the offense will be the play of incoming quarterback Max Noonan. He has looked great in practice and the young 5’11” 165 lb QB just needs to distribute the ball to all those playmakers and limit his mistakes.
He has a lot of players around him and doesn’t need to make a ton of plays. If he limits the mistakes this could be a very good offense.
Defensively, everything will rest on the play of the young D-line.
Glynn will be very solid in the back seven with returning starters all over the place.
If young bucks like James Kennedy, Amahray Moore, and Zamir Bell step up on the defensive line then the Terrors will be very good.
Smith Whitehead, Anson Gallon, and Cooper Reiss all return at linebacker. Throw in returning starters Sean Wallace, and Quan Coleman at DBs and it should be a solid unit.
The kicking game is always a strength for Glynn Academy and 2025 shouldn’t be any different. When the Glynn Academy Soccer team wins about 15 games every year…well you get the idea. Patrick Coyle is the next man up.
The Red Terrors will face stiff competition in the region with Effingham and Brunswick the region co favorites.
Add in Richmond Hill and some of the games will be brutal.
But with a nice group of returning starters and solid coaching staff, Glynn should be competitive in every game. The play at QB and on the D-line will have a lot to say about how far this Terror team will go.
They don’t have to be great. They just have to be solid and let the veterans make plays and the Terrors will be dangerous.
Schedule
8/15 @ Wayne
8/22 @ Richmond Hill
8/29 Bye
9/5 @ Bradwell
9/12 v. Statesboro
9/19 @ Lakeside
9/26 v. Brunswick
10/3 @Evans
10/10 v. South Effingham
10/17 Bye
10/24 v. Effingham
10/31 @ Greenbriar
The New QBs
By: Colin Lacy
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As we hit the unofficial end of the offseason with the SEC Kickoff Media Days coming to Atlanta this week, one of the biggest questions around the league will be the first year starting quarterbacks.
The SEC is flooded with first year starting quarterbacks this year with nine of the sixteen teams breaking in a year one starter running the offense.
Some of those have more questions around them, but the biggest questions in my opinion come from Knoxville, Tuscaloosa, and Auburn.
In Tuscaloosa, Ty Simpson is expected to be named starter for the Crimson Tide to fill the shoes of Jalen Milroe.
There’s been a lot of moving parts in T-Town on the offensive side to try and make the transition to the new signal caller with Kalen DeBoer changing up the play caller and bringing in Ryan Grubb as the new offensive coordinator and essentially demoting Nick Sheridan to “co-offensive coordinator and QBs Coach”.
After spending two years with Coach DeBoer as the OC leading Washington to two magical seasons in 2022 & 2023, Grubb spent the 2024 season as the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.
Simpson is a name that Bama fans have heard for three years and has been in the program since 2022 but has seen limited action behind Milroe.
Simpson in 16 career games over the first three years of his career only has 50 pass attempts with only real meaningful snaps coming in the 2023 matchup against South Florida where he helped lead Bama to a victory in game 2 of the year when Milroe got benched for one game by Nick Saban.
Simpson is expected to make his first career start in Tallahassee on August 30th when the Tide open the year against Florida State.
Knoxville has been an interesting situation this offseason for the quarterback room. At the end of spring ball, Nico Iamaleava shockingly decided to enter the transfer portal and ended up at UCLA.
That caused Tennessee to scramble (no pun intended) and find a QB1 in the portal, so they landed on Joey Aguilar who was a two-year starter at Appalachian State before spending the spring at UCLA before transferring to Tennessee.
Aguilar racked up over 3,000 yards passing in 2024 for the Mountaineers and was named honorable mention All-Sun Belt both years in Boone.
Aguilar is pretty set in Knoxville to start the year at QB1 for Josh Heupel, but in my eyes won’t finish the year like that.
Aguilar absolutely is talented, there’s no doubt about that, but seeing him at App State, he’s not an SEC Quarterback.
That could open the door to Savannah product Jake Merklinger. Merklinger redshirted last season in Knoxville and will have four years of eligibility remaining for the Calvary Day alum.
My two cents says that Aguilar will start the year, but by the week five off week, Merklinger could be set up to start the Arkansas match-up the following week.
Finally, Auburn has been an interesting scenario at quarterback. After the departure of Peyton Thorne (who is now on the roster for the Cincinnati Bengals), Hugh Freeze hit the transfer portal to bring in Jackson Arnold.
Arnold spent two seasons at Oklahoma with a rocky 2024 season. Arnold was benched in the mid-September matchup with Tennessee for Michael Hawkins because of struggles for Arnold.
The former Sooner threw for over 1,400 yards with 12 scores but struggled at times. The plus side for Arnold is that while he’s technically a first-year starter (for Auburn) he does bring SEC experience having played in seventeen career games with five starts.
This is the most intriguing to watch for me and the one that could turn up golden for the Aubs or could turn the lights out on Hugh Freeze.
There are so many un-answered questions swirling around quarterbacks in the SEC which has created buzz and excitement around the best football league in the country.
Again, I think that Gunner Stockton for Georgia and Austin Simmons for Ole Miss will be the two that will be consistently solid throughout the year, but watching the rest unfold will be incredible to see as the season goes on.
Jason Bishop Show July 10 2025
Break Out
By: Robert Craft
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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) remains the gold standard of college football, consistently producing NFL talent and competitive programs.
As the 2025 season approaches, several under-the-radar players are poised to explode onto the national scene.
While many fans focus on household names and established stars, it’s often the breakout players who define a season. Here are five SEC athletes primed to make a major impact in 2025.
Cam Coleman – Wide Receiver, Auburn: The former five-star recruit couldn’t quite reach the same heights as fellow C/O 2024 receivers Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams due to Auburn’s offensive struggles.
However, Coleman absolutely has the athleticism and skill necessary to be a star in this sport.
After a slow start, he put up eye-popping numbers in the Tiger’s last three games, hauling in 22 catches for 306 yards and six touchdowns.
Upgrades from the portal will help his production improve, with Auburn bringing in quarterback Jackson Arnold from Oklahoma, as well as highly touted offensive linemen Xavier Chaplin and Mason Murphy.
The 6 ‘3 receiver will also be complemented nicely by Georgia Tech transfer Eric Singleton Jr., who should keep some double-coverage off Coleman.
KJ Bolden – Safety Georgia: Georgia is essentially swapping one All-American safety for another this offseason.
Bolden will be taking over for probable first-round pick Malachai Starks in the Bulldogs secondary after an impressive freshman campaign.
Playing a rotational role for a stingy Georgia defense, the hard-hitting safety turned heads when he was on the field, compiling 59 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and an interception in 15 games.
Able to play at any spot on the field, Bolden has the chance in 2025 to cement himself as Georgia’s next great defensive-back.
Austin Simmons – QB Ole Miss: In other years, I’d have Simmons as a top-5 quarterback in the SEC entering the season.
The buzz out of Oxford is that the southpaw is exactly the guy we saw save the day against Georgia.
Simmons’ touchdown drive might’ve fueled a ton of offseason hype but go back to the fact that he reclassified from 2025 to 2023, and heading into his redshirt freshman season, he beat out coveted former LSU transfer Walker Howard for the backup job.
Simmons did that while still juggling baseball duties. He moved on from baseball in hopes of becoming Lane Kiffin’s next great quarterback.
He’s got a largely new group of pass-catchers — Cayden Lee will be worthy of preseason All-SEC love — and he’ll have to do more heavy lifting than the 2024 Rebels offense had to do with an elite defense.
Jadan Baugh – RB, Florida: Florida’s offense enters a pivotal year, and one of its most exciting weapons might be sophomore Jaden Baugh.
Baugh is now the lead candidate to start at running back. A lightning-quick runner with elite agility, he brings a home-run threat every time he touches the ball.
At 6’ and 230 pounds, Baugh combines speed with power and vision.
Head coach Billy Napier has hinted at a heavier ground attack in 2025, making Baugh a potential breakout star in Gainesville.
Rueben Owens – RB Texas A&M: As brutal as it was to watch Owens go down with a broken foot in fall camp after a promising true freshman campaign — he forced 23 missed tackles on 101 carries in 2023 — it was encouraging to see him return at all in 2024.
Owens got to shake out the cobwebs and get live reps in the Collin Klein offense as the lead back in the bowl game.
Owens likely won’t get lead-back work once All-SEC running back Le’Veon Moss makes a full return, but it remains to be seen what he’ll look like coming off his nasty season-ending knee injury.
Even if Moss looks like the best version of himself, you could still see multiple stars emerge in the backfield, especially one that’ll operate behind 5 returning starters on the offensive line.
That’s a massive benefit for A&M. Offensive line continuity is everything in this era.
Complement that with a talented, elusive tailback like Owens in a run-heavy scheme and you’ll see plenty of big-time moments from No. 4.
The SEC never lacks star power, but each season also brings a new wave of impact players ready to seize the spotlight.
Here are a few other players to keep an eye on: Jaydn Ott (RB, Oklahoma), Jack Endries (TE, Texas), Cayden Lee (WR, Ole Miss), Aaron Anderson (WR, LSU) and Gunner Stockton(QB, Georgia).
Prowling Wildcats
By: Michael Spiers
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The Richmond Hill Wildcats have been a team on the rise for several years, and even though they compete in what may be the toughest region in all of Georgia high school football, there is no reason to believe that won’t continue.
They opened last season with six straight wins, including a monumental 35 to 14 victory over longtime rival and traditional powerhouse Valdosta High School. After that win, the yellow-and-black Cats catapulted to a ranking of fourth in the state for the 6A classification.
But late-season losses to Lowndes and Colquitt County kept them just short of a playoff spot, finishing the season at 7-3. Even so, the program feels like it’s in a great position to take another big step forward this fall.
Head coach Matt Lezotte, who has been leading the team since 2015, isn’t shy about the goals he has for his team. He wants to win every game this year.
Of course, getting through Region 1-6A is no small task. It’s stacked with talented teams, and Lezotte knows that not everyone is going to make it to the postseason. He said all they can do is focus on the things they can control, especially their effort.
Off the field, the growth in the Richmond Hill area is showing up in the football program.
The school is expanding with a brand-new building and upgraded athletic facilities. Lezotte sees this as the perfect time for a fresh start. He’s focused on carrying the positives forward and not letting last year’s disappointment hold them back.
There will be some new faces leading the way this season. One of the biggest changes is at running back. Joshua Troupe, who had a huge year in 2024 with nearly 140 rushing yards per game and 18 touchdowns, has graduated.
Now it’s Amir Miller’s time. He was Troupe’s backup last year, but the coaching staff is confident he’s ready to take the next step.
Lezotte said Miller is a complete back. He can run with power, catch passes out of the backfield and has the kind of top-end speed that makes him a threat to score any time he touches the ball. At 200 pounds and running a low 4.5 in the 40-yard dash, Miller brings a different dimension to the offense.
While Richmond Hill will still rely on the run game, the passing attack is expected to be more involved this season.
Quarterback Gunner Mobley is back and has a better understanding of the system.
Lezotte praised Mobley for being a smart player who knows the offense and sees the bigger picture. With Miller’s receiving ability and an offensive line that has improved its pass protection, the Wildcats should be more balanced than in years past.
Lezotte said this year’s team might not be as big up front as some of his previous squads, but they’re more athletic and quicker. That could give them an edge in games where speed and movement matter most.
There’s a lot of energy around the program right now. The team’s youth camp over the summer drew its biggest turnout ever, and the community continues to show strong support.
Richmond Hill will get started with a bye week, then open the season at home against Glynn Academy on August 22.
The Wildcats have a tough schedule ahead, including non-region games against teams from Florida like Everglades and Buchholz, plus their loaded region slate featuring Tift County, Camden County, Valdosta, Lowndes, and Colquitt County.
It won’t be easy, but Richmond Hill is confident, motivated, and ready to prove they belong among South Georgia’s best.
The Richmond Hill schedule for 2025 is:
8/22 7:30p Glynn Academy (Brunswick, GA)
8/29 7:00p Everglades (Miramar, FL)
9/5 7:00p New Hampstead (Savannah, GA)
9/12 7:30p @ Wayne County (Jesup, GA)
9/19 7:00p @ Buchholz (Gainesville, FL)
9/26 7:30p @ Tift County (Tifton, GA) *
10/3 7:00p Camden County (Kingsland, GA) *
10/10 7:30p @ Valdosta (Valdosta, GA) *
10/24 7:30p Lowndes (Valdosta, GA) *
10/31 7:30p Colquitt County (Norman Park, GA) *
Region Game *
