We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Lowndes High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Vikings this season.
2023 Stats
- Overall Record: 4-6
- Points Scored: 258
- Points Allowed: 298
Key Losses
The Lowndes defense has seven starters not returning.
Among them are defensive back Marlon Evans, who had 93 tackles and three interceptions last season, and outside linebacker Omarion Whitlock, who had himself a solid senior year with three quarterback sacks and a fumble recovery. Whitlock also tallied 28 tackles with 7 ½ tackles for loss.
Carson Page was considered by many to be the best punter in the state, with an average of 35.6 yards per punt.
On offense, five starters graduated, including running back Jacarre “Smoke” Fleming, who had 131 carries for 890 yards and 12 rushing TDs in 2023. He ran for at least 100 yards per game in five games last year. Fleming also had two receiving TDs on 10 total receptions on the year.
Who’s Back
The Vikings had a young team in 2023, and they still do heading into the 2024 season.
Only four defensive starters return, but they include the team’s top tackler from last year in linebacker Coleman Lewis, who was also the ninth leading tackler in the state in 2023 with 119 tackles.
Also returning to the defense are defensive lineman Kaleb Barron and cornerback Travis Brown.
Lowndes returns six starters on offense, including quarterback Marvis Parrish, who has two primary targets returning at wide receiver in seniors Jaylin Carter and Aiden Sefa.
Parrish is effective as a dual-threat QB, having thrown for 2,419 yards and 20 TDs while rushing for 1,036 yards and 18 TDs over the last two seasons.
What to Expect
Head coach Adam Carter returns for his second season leading the Vikings, and he likes the depth of the seniors.
“Our 2025 Class is a very deep group, and a bunch of this 2025 Class has played meaningful reps over the past two seasons,” Carter said. “With their leadership, we should be able to get this ship going in the right direction.”
Carter said that last year was a learning experience for his young team and that the group should be stronger this season.
“After going through some growing pains, we feel like physically we are finally getting to a level in which we can compete with everyone on our schedule,” Carter said.
Prediction
The Vikings get back to their winning ways in 2024 with a 6-5 record.
Game to Watch
Winnersville Classic versus Valdosta at Martin Stadium on Oct. 11
