South Fork’s eight-man football team reached new heights in the 2025 season.  They suffered just one defeat, which came in the state playoff semifinal.  Making a deep run in the playoffs was the goal, and this season’s outcome is part of the growth the program has experienced in recent years.  It began with a strong contingent of junior league players joining the team four seasons ago.  Now as seniors, they can look back on how far they and the team have gone. 

The coaching staff has played its part as well.  They include head coach Zach Hanlon, offensive coordinator Grant Graham, and defensive coordinator Chris Clark.  Clark also serves as the superintendent of South Fork Schools.  They credit the players, especially the seniors, for galvanizing each other and pushing for a better finish this season than in previous ones.

The Ponies had ten seniors on the team, many of whom received major accolades for their performances.

The team is in fact a co-op with Edinburg and Morrisonville.  The coaches say the combination of the smaller communities has created one strong, united group of supporters.

As happy has the coaching staff has been with the team’s success on the field, they want the South Fork football experience to carry a deeper meaning for the players than just wins.

More information on South Fork School District 14 is available at www.southforkschools.com.

Chris Clark, Grant Graham, and Zach Hanlon appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.