Football at South Fork High School is flourishing, but the game is different from what you may expect.  Their eight-man team is unbeaten after four games.  Even with a schedule consisting of competitive opponents, they have won their games by a combined 110 points.  The team has not only reached the playoffs each of the last four seasons, but they have increased the buy-in and work ethic from their players as this group pursues greater success. 

Eight-man football is played on a field with 80 yards between the end zones and 40 yards in width.  Five players make up the offensive line, but the two players at the ends join the other receivers and backs as eligible receivers. 

Brody Lush, Brody Pop, Jhude Walker, Marshal Brandon, and Carter Elder are among the seniors on the team.  This means they’ve seen the progression over the last four years.  To reach this level, the team needed dedication not just during the season but also over the summer.  Elder says that’s exactly what happened over the recent months, and it paid off immediately.

Pop, Walker, and Lush say an understanding of the playbook and sheer squad depth are a major part of what has helped them find success.

Brandon and Elder say as time has passed, more players have shown commitment and desire to compete and win, and this has led to an increase in numbers on the team. 

South Fork’s next game is away to St. Anne.  More information on South Fork School District 14 is available at www.southforkschools.com.

Marshal Brandon, Carter Elder, Brody Lush, Brody Pop, and Jhude Walker appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.