Deerfield came as close as it possibly could’ve to winning the state championship last season, and while the Knights will return just eight total starters, head coach Allen Lowe and his team prefer the term “reloading” instead of “rebuilding.”
Deerfield will be forced to replace its entire offensive line and quarterback, so it isn’t unreasonable to suggest that the private-school powerhouse based in Albany might start slowly out of the 2016 gates. Even still, Lowe describes his offensive philosophy as one that likes to “spread the wealth,” meaning that the offseason has been crucial to Deerfield in terms of uncovering new playmakers.
Toughness and physicality have become staples of Deerfield football teams over the years, and while the team doesn’t return many players from its 2015 state runner-up squad, the players that are returning epitomize these traits. Among the players that the Knights will bring back are fullback/nose guard Cameron McCook, running back/defensive back Howell Logan, and outside linebackers Oliver Davis and Joseph Davis.
Deerfield will open the season versus Trinity Christian on August 12 before heading south to Tallahassee for a showdown with North Florida Christian. The Knights will also undoubtedly have October 14 circled on the calendar, as the team will travel to Valdosta for a state championship rematch versus Valwood.
In terms of team goals, Allen Lowe had just one for the 2016 season. “We want to get back to the final game,” he said.
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Written by Jacob Dennis
Photo by Marque Milla Reese
