The Skinny
Greg Vandagriff is back at the helm for his 4th season as head coach for the Prince Avenue Christian Wolverines. He has now lead the Wolverines into the semi-finals for three consecutive seasons. We asked Coach Vandagriff about the biggest challenges his staff will face as they prepare for the 2019 season.
“Replacing 3 dynamic WR’s and DB’s,” he said.
The Wolverines do however return starting quarterback Brock Vandagriff. Last season, Vandagriff was an All-Region selection and passed for over 3,100 yards with 28-TDs. Vandagriff also rushed for over 1,000 yards and scored 23 rushing TDs. Only entering his junior season, Vandagriff is already an Oklahoma commit.
While the leading receivers from a year ago are gone, Chas Scoggins and Zac Dyer are poised to step in help fill the void. Tyler Payne is back at running back. Last season he rushed for 426 yards and 8-TDs
Davis Ridings and McKay Melnick return as leaders for the Wolverines, both were All-Region selections a year ago. Ridings, a linebacker, led the team in total tackles and solo tackles. Melnick, a defensive back, was third on the team in total tackles last season.
We asked Coach Vandagriff if there were any games on the schedule that were circled.
He said, “Wesleyan and Athens Academy (two top 5 Teams).”
How will the Wolverines define success this season?
Vandagriff said, “Making it deep in the playoffs.”
