Last year, the Highlanders were just edged out by Seymour and Columbus East for the Hoosier Hills Conference title, and then lost in the sectional final on penalty kicks to rival New Albany to finish the season 11-4-3.
Coach Zach Watson said this year’s squad has the potential to do better.
“This is a very talented group with a lot to prove, and the potential to be one of our best,” he said. “We were one game shy of winning the conference again last year and we are working hard to accomplish our goal of winning it this year.
“We were disappointed with the way we ended the season and are hungry to get the sectional title back to Floyd Central.”
Key returnees include senior Will Spiller, and juniors Matt Kelecy and Cray Trimble, while the team will also benefit from the transfer of senior Tyler Butler from Providence.
The entire coaching staff -- including DJ Barksdale, Ben Smith and Brad Senn -- also returns.
Floyd Central kicks off its season with home games against Forest Park on Thursday (7 p.m.) and East Central on Saturday (12.30 p.m.). Then it’s on the road to rival Providence next Tuesday (August 24, 7 p.m.).
And the Highlanders won’t lack backing for any of their games, believes Watson.
“Our team has great support from our parents, fans, the community, and our school,” he said.
Jacob Holland of Floyd Central and Jeffersonville’s Gavin Leavell battle for possession during the jamboree held at the home of the Highlanders Saturday evening. The event featured the boys’ and girls’ varsity squads from both schools, and from New Albany. Photo by Ronda Trimble.
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