The Crusaders are changing the guard.
Longtime successful coach Mark Thorson is leaving to accept the athletic director position at Bishop Kenny, and filling the head coach role is assistant Bobby Raulerson.
Thorson leaves behind quite a legacy at Kenny. He was 97-55 in his tenure there, and always fielded a terrifying defense.
However, there is definitely a feeling of hope with Coach Raulerson. You have to expect consistency, since the staff and playbook will likely be the same. Also, the team already knows Coach Raulerson, so the transition should be an extremely smooth one.
The 2015 Bishop Kenny team finished 6-5, and 2nd in 5A District 4. They averaged 18.2 points per game, and gave up an average of 21.9 points per game. Their wins came over Baker County, Westside, Terry Parker in a last minute field goal, Ridgeview, Paxon and Wolfson.
Looking forward, the Crusaders have winnable games against Atlantic Coast, Westside, Paxon, Wolfson, and Ridgeview. Ponte Vedra and Bartram Trail will likely give them some trouble.
Overall, we believe they will finish first or second in 5A District 4.
Bishop Kenny Crusaders
Bishop Kenny Crusading Into New Era
Written by Kim Hoy
Photo by Vincent Saladino
