St. Johns Country Day School is a smaller school, which makes it harder to get as many players out to play football each year. According to head coach Bill Sellinger, the school has around 100 boys at the high school. “Getting 25 of them to play football is a challenge,” said Sellinger.
The Spartans lost their 6’5” quarterback last year, which means that incoming freshman Max Monroe will be the teams quarterback for the future. The team will also have Monroe as the kicker, where Sellinger believes he will be going to college for. Another returning star for the Spartans is senior outside linebacker Cade Walden.
The Spartans run a fast offense because of their lack of size on the offensive line and young quarterback. Sellinger says the quarterback needs to get the ball out of his hand quickly. The key to the Spartans success is high energy and working hard whenever they practice.
Education is the number one thing at St. Johns Country Day School, so he gives his players time for homework. The less time practicing means that they have to make every second count on the field.
St. Johns Country Day School-Independent
The Spartans Are young, But Quick
Written by: Ryan Hennessy
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