Football Friday 2024 Preview: Amherst County Lancers

Amherst County Lancers

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Head Coach: Chris Moore (2nd year)

Record/playoff result of last year: 3-7, not qualified

Key players (with position(s)): Gary Liggon, Jr. QB/LB, Devonte Wade, Sr. WR, Kenyon Thompson, Jr. WR/LB, Braelin Sales, Sr. LB/WR, Jasiah Page, Sr. OL/DE

Games for circling: 9/6 at GW, 9/20 against LCA (home opener), 10/11 against Heritage, 10/25 against Rustburg

Team plan (Kick-off at 19:00, unless otherwise stated, home games in CLEARLY):

• 30.8.Bye
• 9/6 at GW
• 9/13 in Mecklenburg
• 9/20 Life cycle assessment
• 27.9. at EC Glass
• 10/4 Harrisonburg
• 10/11 Heritage
• 18.10. in Brookville
• 25.10. Rustburg
• 11/1 in Jefferson Forest
• 11/8 Freedom

Summary: Lancers coach Chris Moore (and his players) have learned a lot about playing and winning in the Seminole District. After injuries decimated the young roster in 2023, the Lancers have returned stronger and healthier in 2024, with players showing improved football IQ as well as their progress in the weight room. The key now is for the talent to keep up with a grueling district schedule and turn some of last year's closer losses into wins this year.