The Skinny
Coach Al Morrell begins his seventh season as head coach at Fellowship Christian. Coach Morrell has taken the Paladins to the playoffs over the past three seasons including a finals appearance in 2016. We asked Coach Morrell what his biggest challenge was coming into the season.
“Keeping the team healthy,” he said.
The Paladins return a trio of talented skill position players on offense. Murphy Reeves rushed for over 1,700 yards and 18-TDs in 2018; Lawson Haigler rushed for 665 yards and 5-TDs.; and Jordan Brewer, the team’s leading receiver with 40 catches for 626 yards. Coach Morrell will lean on Charlie Patterson to help anchor the offensive line.
Defensively, All-Region selection Caleb McClung returns for the Paladins at linebacker. McClung was first on the team in solo and total tackles a year ago. He will be joined by the aforementioned Haigler and Nathan Nardone. Nardone was second on the team last year with 95 total tackles.
We asked Coach Morrell if there were any games circled on the schedule this season?
“Mt. Paran,” he said.
How will Fellowship Christian define success in 2019?
Morrell said, “Improve each week and hopefully make it deeper into playoffs.”
