We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Lee County High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Trojans this season.
2023 Stats
- Overall Record:10-3
- Points Scored: 592
- Points Allowed: 278
Key Losses
Lee County loses two big defensive guys up front as defensive linemen Leroy Jackson and Jaydon Cory graduate. Jackson signed with North Carolina, and Cory is headed to Wingate University. Together they combined for 117 tackles with 17 sacks last season alone.
Another defensive standout takes his talent to the next level as linebacker and strong safety Temirez Williams is now at Georgia Southern University. He leaves with 154 career tackles at Lee County.
Two-way standout Devin “D1” Collier joins Williams at Georgia Southern after a career that saw him rush for 1,465 yards and 27 touchdowns, while collecting 251 tackles with five sacks from his free safety position. He had two interceptions, with one of those returned for a TD, and he returned one kickoff for a TD.
Who’s Back
Head coach Dean Fabrizio has one more season with Ousmane Kromah, who returns for his senior year. The talented running back has been one of the most productive ball carriers in the state during his first three seasons at Lee County, with 5,288 yards rushing and 63 TDs, according to Fabrizio.
Kromah also has 804 yards receiving with 12 TD catches, and he has returned two kickoffs for TDs over the past three seasons. He has averaged 8.9 yards per carry too.
Quarterback Weston Bryan returns for his third season running the offense, with offensive linemen Dylan Richardson and Jace Molden returning too.
On defense, Lee County returns senior linebacker Justyn Tanksley, senior cornerback Jacori White, and senior defensive lineman Deven Jackson.
The Trojans welcome three offseason transfers into camp with the arrival of four-star defensive lineman Jeramiah McCloud, who is a Florida commit; outside linebacker Zech Hall from Gadsden County, Alabama; and wide receiver Ashton Arnett from Luella. All three were previously part of the Lee County program.
What to Expect
Fabrizio is entering his 16th season with the Trojans, and the Lee County head coach knows this season will be a challenge.
“We will have one of the toughest schedules in the state, and we expect to play in some big time games and atmospheres this season,” Fabrizio said.
After opening against Warner Robins, Lee County will play a three-game stretch against Colquitt County, Thomas County Central, and Coffee.
“Graduation hit the defensive side harder than the offense, but we’ll still return some good young talent,” Fabrizio said.
Kromah has proven he can be a workhorse of a back, and he seems to get better with each carry, especially late in games. With Kromah and starting QB Bryan returning, Lee County will give themselves a chance to win in every game this season.
Prediction
If they survive this schedule and region, Lee County can win 10 or 11 games, which will be a success.
Game to Watch
Sept. 13 at Colquitt County will be one of the top non-region games in the state in 2024.
