Summary of last season:
After an early season stumble to top-ranked Clinch County, the Buccaneers stepped on the gas to go into the state playoffs with a first round bye. Defense was the name of the game in Darien and it took MCA all the way to the Georgia Dome and the state championship game, where they played Macon County close until the final quarter. The Bucs went on a five game winning streak before falling to fifth-ranked Calvary Day School during the regular season. In the playoffs, MCA downed Lincoln County and Greene County before getting their revenge on Clinch County in the semifinals. The Buccaneers finished the season at 10-3 and were number six in the state’s Class A-public school seeding’s.
The New Coach :
In late February it looked as though all was well in Darien until Coach Robby Robinson was indicted by a grand jury in connection with an alleged hazing incident on a player. Robinson and MCA parted ways for the second time in his career. The school board didn’t have far to look when they chose Terel Toomer, the Buc’s defensive coordinator the past two years including their 2016 run to the dome with the state’s top defense that gave up just 12.5 points per game. “The Bucs have high expectations after a 10-3 state runner up season in 2016,” Coach Toomer said. “The team is working hard this off season and embracing the process. See you at The Ship.”
This is Coach Toomer’s first stint as a head coach.
Outlook for this season?
Coach Toomer says the Bucs would like to take one more step this year and win the state title. “Our players have set the team goals very high,” he said. “After a disappointing finish to last season’s championship game, our kids have set a goal of taking the new season one day, one session, one practice, and one game at a time. Our players have had a taste of winning and they are hungry for more.”
Big games this year:
“Clinch, Savannah Christain and Calvary Day,” Coach Toomer said. The Bucs start with two big games: An old rivalry against Brantley will rekindle in Nahunta to open the season followed by a trip to Homerville to face Clinch County. Games against Savannah Christian and Calvary will be at home this year.
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