When it comes to the St. Johns County football programs, Pedro Menendez is like the red-headed step-child everyone forgets about. However, they went 3-2 in their region last year, and head coach Patrick Turner is hoping to make the forgettable, unforgettable.
“We had an awesome year last year, it was our first time in the playoffs in six years, and the first ever three-way shootout experience,” Coach Turner said.
“This year, we expect to pick up where we left off. We started five freshman last season, and we are still young, but now they have experience.”
Overall, the Falcons are returning five starters on each side of the ball. Their offensive line should be quite a force: Menendez is returning college prospects Connor Robbins, who is 6 foot 9 and 330 pounds, and OLB Seth Bradshaw as well.
Coach Turner says he’s looking forward most to their game against Clay, which should be a good shootout. Winnable games for the Falcons are against Creekside, Middleburg, Palatka, Ridgeview and Matanzas, while in-county rivals Nease, Ponte Vedra, and St. Augustine will likely give them some trouble.
Pedro Menendez Falcons
Falcons Hoping For A Breakthrough
Written by Kim Hoy
Photo by Pedro Menendez
