An all-new chapter begins for the Indians under DC-turned-HC Thomas Flowers. With the defense being a strong point for several years now, it’s a no-brainer, and the familiarity certainly helps a team that has massive turnover on both sides of the ball. Expectations are still high, and it’s next man up!
Head Coach: Thomas Flowers (1st Season)
2024 Record: 8-5; State Quarterfinals
“We are focused on creating and maintaining a championship culture,” says Flowers. “Whether on the field or in the class room, we want our players to have a champion mindset. We are not focused on region or state championships. We are focused on winning the day and beating the next opponent. We know that if we take care of business, accolades will come. Expectations are always high in Stephens County and we see that as a good thing.”
2025 SCHEDULE – STEPHENS COUNTY
Personnel & Schemes
Key Departures: Javin Gordon, Tripp Underwood, Brock Tankersley, Jonah Swinton, Jakob Lunsford, Garrett Addison, Kamari McCarter
Returning Starters: 6 on offense; 5 on defense
Key Returning Players: Davon Swinton, Kymani Colbert, Duke Collins, Morris Perkins, Connor Holtzclaw
Up & Coming Players: Kaiden Harbin, Branson Stowe, Dallas Hague, Zoonk Patterson
“Right now we have two QBs sharing time,” says Flowers. “Kaiden Harbin (FR) and Branson Stowe (SO). We’ve seen some good things out of our freshmen and hope there are several that can challenge the older guys for playing time. One of those players is Dallas Hague who plays RB and OLB. We also expect to see great things out of Zoonk Patterson (SO) who plays CB and WR.
Offense: Spread
“We will continue to do a spread offense that is catered to our athletes,” states Flowers.
Harbin and Stowe will share reps for now at QB, until otherwise one of them takes a big step forward above the other. Jasiah Wiley will be the main ball-carrier, and Davon Swinton and Duke Collins will anchor the WR room.
Defense: 4-2-5 Multiple
Kymani Colbert, Morris Perkins, and Duke Collins are the trio you’ll see lead the efforts here.
Trenches: “We have an opportunity to be fundamentally sound on both offensive and defensive line,” states Flowers. “Luke Sosebee will lead us on the OL and Kymani Colbert will lead us on the DL.”
Strengths & Areas of Focus
Strengths: “The strength of our team this year is going to be how tough we are,” adds Flowers. “We have no choice but to be the toughest team mentally, physically, and spiritually.”
Focusing On: “We are focusing this year on stopping the run on defense and running the ball on offense. As well as playing good, sound special teams.”
