Seahawks gear up for 2024 campaign

Senior Michael Hill, shown her rushing against Hamilton, will see action as fullback and linebacker. “We expect him to have a big role,” said Coach John Cooper. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ]

Coach John Cooper has a word with #50, senior guard and defensive end Preston Butler, and #55, sophomore center and defensive tackle Brice Horst, during the Hamilton game. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ]

Handing off against Hamilton is junior quarterback and defensive back Owen Juno, who is expected to have a big role this season. “He’ll see the field a lot,” said Coach Cooper. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ]

While no starting positions have yet been announced, senior Garyson Millender is expected to be starting quarterback. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ]

Now that the Franklin County Seahawks have begun summer workouts beginning Monday, Monday through Thursday 9 to 11 a.m., Coach John Cooper is looking forward to a lot of great things from his players.

He also has high hopes for a new member of his coaching staff.

After deciding to step down from a successful stint as Lady Seahawks softball coach, including a 153-85 record dating back to 2014 which includes several lengthy postseason stretches, Scott Collins has joined Cooper’s coaching staff as offensive coordinator.

“He’s had an amazing record as an offensive line coach at Wakulla and Tallahassee schools,” said Cooper. “Bringing him in is a breath of fresh air. He loves football.”

Collins will be in charge of shaping the game plan, but “I’m going to be in his ear non-stop,” said Cooper. “It’s going to be awesome to have him out there.”

On the defensive side of the ball, assistants Brock Johnson and Ray Bailey will be calling the shots. Bailey will also focus on the receivers and the defensive backs, while Johnson will hone the efforts of the quarterbacks and linebackers.

Willie “Suge” McNair will help shore up the backfield, while Mike Todd zeroes in on defensive end play.