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Was super excited to open these today! Each mini helmet from my playing and coaching career. Shoutout my wonderful fiancée! These turned out so amazing @Hubbyshelmets did a heck of a job. If ya ever want custom mini helmets done that’s the place to go!

Let's Go! Excited for the future! Another reason for me to head up 81

4th Annual Gridiron Football Coaching Clinic 📆 February 21, 2026 ⏰ 9AM - 3PM 🏫 William Byrd MS 💵 $125 per staff or $40 individual Online registration link below: forms.office.com/r/bxPDwZ9b17

Yes sir!!! Excited to see what the next level has in store

College and High School coaches will be sharing at the 4th Annual Gridiron Football Coaching Clinic. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get better. Our list of speakers continues to grow.

Certified dogs!

SAVE THE DATE - Don’t miss one of the best coaching clinics in the state. More details will be released after the holiday.

After a great conversation with @DeReHicks I am blessed to receive an offer from @RoanokeFB!! Thank you @DeReHicks @CoachGiancola!! #AGTG @CoachBradLutz @CoachAMitch @Coach_CloseWBHS

After a great visit and call with Coach Arruza, I am blessed to receive an offer from @RMCfootball!! Thank you coach Arruza and @Coach_NJackson!! @CoachBradLutz @CoachAMitch @Coach_CloseWBHS

Congratulations to all of our players, who earned All-Region 3D honors.

Congratulations to all of our players, who earned All-Region 3D honors.

Congratulations to all of our players, who earned All-Region 3D honors.

Congratulations to the following special teams players for earning All-Blue Ridge District Punt Returner: Tate Kotz - SR Kick Returner: Tate Kotz - SR Punter: Cannin Lutz - SR Connor Whitehead: Kicker - JR

Congratulations to the following defensive players for earning All-Blue Ridge District DL: Titus Beatty - SR DL: Maurkese Burnette - FR DE: Mason Hershel - SOPH LB: Justyn Rozenboom - SR DB: Tate Kotz - SR DB: Jamari Toler - SOPH AP: Zane Taylor: JR

Congratulations to the following offensive players for earning All-Blue Ridge District C: Nicholas Toney - JR OL: Caleb Wrye - SOPH TE: Thomas Purcell - JR QB: Cannin Lutz - SR RB: Jamez Toler - SR RB: Gray Matthews - SOPH WR: Tate Kotz - SR AP: Gray Matthews - SOPH

It’s never easy ending a season, especially for a group of seniors. Extremely proud of this group! 31 wins in the past 3 years as well as 1 district championship and 2 region championships! Definitely going to miss this group. It’s been fun watching yall grow as men and players

6 years is a long time to spend with a group of people, and I wouldn't trade a second of it for anything. 2 Region Championships 1 District Championship 2 undefeated seasons (WBMS '21, WBHS JV '23) 43-14 Combined Record (MS,JV,Varsity) Thank you class of '26 #ProudCoach

week 1-12 highlights missed 3 of those games, ended with 81 carries for 752 yds 8Tds and 9 ypc, 8 receptions 108 yds 1 Td. hudl.com/v/2TFhPk @CoachBradLutz @Coach_CloseWBHS

WEEK 9-10 Film check it out!! 12 carries, 64 Yds, 2 TDS 4 Rec, 110 YDS, 2 TDS @CoachBradLutz @coachatsmith @CSAPrepStar @CoachGiancola @Coach_Rich50 @CoachEdgarHSC @Coach_CloseWBHS @coach_J_Santi hudl.com/v/2TB6mP

WEEK 4-7 HIGHLIGHTS!! Check it out!!! 60 carries,507 rushing yards,9Tds (8.45YPC) 4 REC, 34YDS (8.5 Yards per catch) @CoachBradLutz @coachatsmith @CSAPrepStar @CoachGiancola @Coach_Rich50 @CoachEdgarHSC @Coach_CloseWBHS @coach_J_Santi @CoachWalters_ hudl.com/v/2T52ZX

A big wins the first 3 weeks of the season! Check out my highlights! 51 carries, 480 yards, 9 TDS (9.4 YPC) 1 rec, 32Yds @CoachBradLutz @coachatsmith @CSAPrepStar @CoachGiancola @Coach_Rich50 @CoachEdgarHSC @Coach_CloseWBHS @coach_J_Santi @CoachWalters_ hudl.com/v/2SgWGP