The Skinny
Nick Garrett returns for his third season as the head coach of the Riverside Military Academy Eagles. Last season, Coach Garrett led the Eagles to their first playoff appearance since 2009. We asked Coach Garrett what his staff’s biggest challenge was coming into this season.
He said, “Putting together another varsity roster.”
The Eagles lost a lot of pieces from a team that went to the 2nd round of the playoffs a year ago.
Camron “Shad” Dabney is the leading returning player for the Eagles at the skill positions. Dabney caught 33 passes for 686 yards and 4-TDs in 2018. Meanwhile, the offensive line will be anchored by Lamar Gordon, Lauren Wylie Mcdonald, and Yaoxiam Ling.
Dabney will also double as a defensive back for the Eagles. Last year, he garnered All-Region honors after picking off 4 passes with several more deflections in the Eagles secondary. Dabney will be joined in the secondary by Jordan Thomas and Sean Whitley.
Nicholas Haley returns for the Eagles at linebacker while the Eagles defense will be anchored by Christian Pearson and Lamar Gordon.
We asked Coach Garrett if there were any games circled on the schedule for the Eagles.
“All of them,” he said.
How will the Eagles define success this season?
Garrett responded, “Our success will be built and excited by the leadership on our team.”
