Head Coach: Anthony Cox
Assistant Coaches:
Head coach = Anthony Cox
Defensive coordinator/Linebackers = Mike Buffington
Running backs = Justin Zellman
Receivers = Mike Brooks
Offensive line = Joe Pittman/Averex Grant/Connor Sprout
Offensive staff = Jed King
Defensive line = Joe Teklits/Joseph Gote
Secondary = Brandon Brooks/Michael Brown
Special teams = Michael Brown
Team Name: Solanco Golden Mules
2024 Record: 5-5
Key Starters Lost:
Austin Jarabak (QB)
Braighton Lenhart (WR/LB)
Joseph Murry (OL)
Chase Chapman (OL)
Thomas Leibley (LB)
Offensive Starters Returning:
Chase Sensenig (QB)
Kris Burgos-Wise (RB/CB) *2024 honorable mention for athlete in section 3*
Anderson Miller (RB/S)
Gabe Forren (RB/S) *2024 defensive back of the year in section 3*
Wesley Bard (RB/S)
Kali Hines (RB/LB)
Johnny Garcia (FB) *All state selection last season*
Eric Koch (WR) *2024 second team WR in section 3*
Tyler Kreider (OL) *2024 second team OL in section 3*
Noah Gote (OL) *2024 honorable mention OL in section 3*
Desmond Ferguson (OL)
Vincent Henry (RB/LB)
Schneider Lenhart (WR/DB)
Tristin Brown (K/WR/LB) *2024 honorable mention K in section 3*
Defensive Starters Returning:
Kris Burgos-Wise (RB/CB) *2024 honorable mention for athlete in section 3*
Anderson Miller (RB/S)
Gabe Forren (RB/S) *2024 defensive back of the year in section 3*
Wesley Bard (RB/S)
Kali Hines (RB/LB)
Tyler Kreider (OL/DL) *2024 second team OL in section 3*
Noah Gote (OL/DL) *2024 honorable mention OL in section 3*
Desmond Ferguson (OL/DL)
Bryce Cox (DL) *2024 second team DL in section 3*
Evan Kurtz (DL)
Frank Lucarino (DL)
Vincent Henry (LB)
Schneider Lenhart (WR/DB)
Special Team Starters Returning:
Tristin Brown (Kicker) *2024 honorable mention K in section 3*
Kris Burgos (Returner) *2024 honorable mention for athlete in section 3*
Key Newcomers:
Trevor Prange (RB/S)
Colin Toaltoan (WR/DB)
Isaiah Wright (WR/DB)
AJ Haag (OL/LB)
Evan Bennethum (OL)
Chase Plastino (LB)
Kannon Lilly (DL)
2025 Returning Player Stats:
Johnny Garcia (FB):
199 carries for 1,298 yards & 18 touchdowns in 2024
Kris Burgos (RB/CB):
64 carries for 806 yards & 6 touchdowns/11 receptions for 167 yards/25 tackles, 1 INT, 2 fumble recoveries in 2024
Wesley Bard (RB/DB):
35 carries for 300 yards & 1 touchdown in 2024
Eric Koch (WR):
11 catches for 371 yards (33.7 yards per catch) & 5 touchdowns in 2024
2025 Offensive Outlook: We are a triple option team that values the football on every drive.
2025 Defensive Outlook: We are a defense that is aggressive and wants to force turnovers.
2025 Special Teams Outlook: To allow our kicking game to supplement our offense and defense in a positive way.