After getting off to an unblemished 6-0 start to open the 2015 season, Lee County suffered four straight losses in Georgia high school football’s toughest region to ultimately miss the state playoffs. While the Trojans will only bring back three offensive starters from a season ago, the defensive side of the ball should be a completely different story.
Head coach Dean Fabrizio’s team will return a whopping eight players from a side that was impressive in 2015. Excluding the team’s 54-17 home loss at the hands of back-to-back state champion Colquitt County, the Trojans allowed just 14.9 points per game and will be expected to post similar numbers this year.
Sylvestor Jackson, Adrian Jones and TJ Harris will lead the solid core of returning defenders, but Lee County also returns a pair of offensive players, running back Giavonte Daniels and wide receiver Kono Smith, who received significant playing time in 2015. Kicker Dylan Brendel will also return to anchor the Trojans’ special teams unit.
Despite the disappointing end to the 2015 season, there could be some momentum to be gained from Lee County’s 31-25 loss to Valdosta on November 6. The Trojans played that contest without quarterback Garret Morell and several other key offensive weapons, which afforded some returning players the opportunity to see live game action in a meaningful contest. Perhaps that loss will end up resulting in multiple wins for Fabrizio’s group moving forward.
Jacob Dennis
Improved Performance In Region Play Key For Trojans
Written by Jacob Dennis
Photo by Mike Chapman
