Summary of last season:
2015 started out on a bad note when All-American Linebacker Nate McBride injured his arms in an auto accident. Coach Lee Chomskis’s Indians got the season started with a shutout win over Swainsboro. After falling to East Laurens, Vidalia downed cross-town rival Toombs County. A one point loss to McIntosh County Academy was next followed by shutout wins over Groves and Long County; a loss to Benedictine decided the region standings for the season. Vidalia won four in a row including a second shutout of the season against Swainsboro. The Indians playoff run came to an end in the second round against Greater Atlanta Christian.
What is your outlook for this season?
“Going into the 2016 season, we have many key holes to fill. The holes are especially noticeable on the offensive and defensive fronts. We lack any significant depth, and we will have several players having to go both ways. Our leadership has been good and we feel good about our senior class. We must stay healthy this season in order for us to be a competitive football team.”
What has realignment changed?
Vidalia will remain in the AA Classification; they will be in the eight team Region 2-AA with Bacon County, Benedictine, Bryan County, Jeff Davis County, Metter, Swainsboro and cross-town rival Toombs.
Big games this year:
The Indians will get the season started with three non-region games against tough opponents. The travel to play Dodge County, then back to Buck Cravey Field to play Appling County and then West Lauren’s. Then, Vidalia starts region play to determine position for payoff seedlings. One of those region games is the annual intra-county rivalry against Toombs County in the Pit.
