Upcoming 2025 High School Football Season: New Coach at Conner High School Facing Season with Mostly Novice Players
Conner Cougars Prepare for New Season under New Head Coach
The Conner football team is gearing up for an exciting new season, with a fresh face leading the way. Noel Rash, the new head coach, is ready to make his mark as he takes over from Dave Trosper, who passed away unexpectedly last year.
Rash's first challenge will be the season opener against Madison Central, a formidable opponent who made it to the Class 6A region finals last season. The game will be held on Friday at Madison Central.
Last season, Conner qualified for the Class 5A playoffs with a 7-4 record under Trosper. The team's defense will need to improve from last season, as opponents scored 42 points or more in each of the team's five losses. However, the defense boasts some experienced players, including linebackers Travis Keen, Henry Krallman, and Ayden Depenbrock, and cornerback Abram Kollar.
The team's leading tacklers last season were Abernathy and Dozier, who recorded 54 and 51 tackles respectively. The duo will be key players this season, as they are set to be two-way starters.
In the offensive line, the team will rely on a group of young players. Preseason practice has been focused on developing this crucial area of the game.
Grayson Montgomery has been identified as the new quarterback for the team. The backfield consists of a combination of "thunder" and "lightning" players, with Dion being the "lightning" player in the backfield.
This season will mark the first time since 2007 that Conner will start the season with a new head coach. The team's schedule for the 2024 season has been provided, and fans are eager to see how the new coach and the team will perform.
Rash is entering his first season with the Conner football team, and he is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, the Conner Cougars are ready to make their mark on the football field this season.
