BY Coach Bradley Lord, SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL EAGLES
The Eagles look to improve on their 2-win 2023 campaign under second-year coach Brad Lord. The Eagles have worked very hard in the off-season which started with an 8-day college bus tour at the beginning of the summer.
South Lake Eagles has added much-needed coaches to its 2024 staff. These coaches have put in the work with the Eagle athletes in the weight room, during agility training, and during the Florida High School 7 on 7 tournaments. The goal is for the Eagles to compete for the 2024 district title. “ We have gotten bigger, stronger, and faster and our football IQ’s have increased. If we tackle, block, execute, and take care of the ball we will be a formidable opponent,” states Coach Lord. South Lake High School is in a district with Lake Minneola, Horizon, Davenport, and Ocala Forest.
Below are the Eagle’s returning starters on both sides of the ball. Marcel Walker led all 4S last season in kickoff returns averaging over 50 yards a return. Tre Kelly as Freshman QB threw for 660 yards and 4 TDS and rushed for 294 yards and 4 rushing TDS. Kelly only threw 2 interceptions in 10 games. Look for Jesse Barker Jr, Johens Misere, Kaden Magloire, Malik Holman, and Rome Mckinnond to lead an experienced Eagle Defense.
Eagles Returning Offensive Starters
- Tre Kelly – QB – 2027
- Connor Plummer- OL -2025
- Blayton Rush- OL – 2026
- Joseph Robinson- WR -2027
- Marcel Walker- WR/ Athlete-2025
- Rome Mckinnond- Athlete -2027
- Aidan Neal – WR
- Izaiah Henderson- WR -2025
- Tyger Darden – WR
- Aidan Neal – WR
Eagle Returning Defensive Starters
- Johens Misere – DL-2025
- Jesse Barker – DL-2028
- Anthony Johnson – DL-2027
- Murphy Connelly – DL-2026
- Kaden Magloire – LB/SS-2025
- Tyson Williams – LB-2026
- Malik Holman – LB/RB 2026
- Rome McKinnond – DB-2026
Look for newcomers 2026 WR Kendrick Powell, and 2025 Izaiah Henderson to have breakout seasons at receiver. Henderson was just recently offered by Webber International. Another new addition to the Eagles’ Defense is DB Moses Ward. Ward has exceptional speed and a big-time football IQ. Senior Connor Plummer brings a ton of experience to the Eagle Offensive line. Plummer is a three-year starter and is 6’7” 250 lbs with an outstanding punch. Plummer had a big summer receiving several college offers. Dylan Prinzel, Christian Taylor, Blayton Rush, Quoy Nelson, Andrew Carter, Pierce Noe, Mark Elder, and Alex Vila will all compete for offensive line playing time. Latraverick Anderson and Brandon Dipaolo look to get in the rotation with Anthony Johnson and Murphy Connelly on the interior defensive line and Ramond Carter joins Jesse Barker and Johens Misere as dominant edge players. Tyson Williams along with Kaden Magloire, and Malik Holman were all leading tacklers last season and also bring experience to the Eagle defense. Rising freshmen who have impressed the coaching staff this summer are Brian Bedingfield WR/TE and Julian White. DB/ Athlete.
