Roxana Shells Football

"We create a standard for how we want to do things and everybody’s got to buy into that standard or you really can’t have any team chemistry. Mediocre people don’t like high-achievers and high-achievers don’t like mediocre people." #win ~ Nick Saban

WE HAVE A STATE CHAMP!! #WIN @RHS_Shells @AMiller31 @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports

The Roxana Shells have a new strikeout leader!!! Mason broke the strikeout record today previously held by Logan Reardon at 235. Mason recorded his 236th strikeout in the top of 5th inning today. Mason also tied the school record for career wins with 19! Congratulations Mason!!

Common story: Kid loves baseball. Decides to quit other sports & specialize in 8th grade. Plays spring ball, summer travel ball, & fall ball. Private lessons over the winter. Ends up swinging/throwing 12 months straight. Does this for 4 years. 48 months straight of the same back/arm stress. And we wonder why so many HS players have Pars stress fractures and torn UCLs. Now apply this to volleyball, golf, basketball, etc. We are breaking our kids’ bodies in pursuit of scholarships. Athletes need an offseason. Especially when they’re 15.

2026 Cahokia Conference Champs! @RHS_Shells @GregShashack @pete__hayes @1071TheBigZ

Congratulations to Kylee Slayden on being named the 2026 Roxana High School Female Scholar Athlete of the Year! Kylee has represented Roxana the right way in the classroom, in athletics, and throughout our school community. Her leadership, work ethic, and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on Shell Nation. Very proud of Kylee and all she has accomplished! @RHS_Shells @AMiller31 @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports

Congratulations to Lyndon Thies on being named the 2026 Roxana High School Male Scholar Athlete of the Year! Lyndon has built one of the most impressive careers in Roxana history through football, wrestling, baseball, and academics. His leadership, toughness, and commitment to excellence truly represent what it means to be a Shell. Very proud of Lyndon and all he has accomplished! @RHS_Shells @AMiller31 @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports

Congratulations to Daisy Daugherty on being named the 2026 Roxana High School Female Athlete of the Year! Daisy leaves Roxana as one of the most accomplished athletes in school history. A standout in basketball, volleyball, and track, she became the all-time leading scorer in girls basketball history while also making a huge impact in volleyball. Very proud of Daisy and everything she has accomplished as a Shell! @RHS_Shells @AMiller31 @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports

Congratulations to Sean Maberry on being named the 2026 Roxana High School Male Athlete of the Year! Sean has been one of the top multi-sport athletes in Roxana history, making an impact in football, basketball, and baseball throughout his career. His toughness, leadership, and work ethic have been special to watch. Very proud of Sean and all he has accomplished as a Shell! @RHS_Shells @AMiller31 @1071TheBigZ @STLhssports

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This sums up the large majority of the problem we see in HS Weight Rooms @pntrack (Training Sport Teams, Caron 2026) @coactimcaron

100% true. @Sean_Maberry23 had an outstanding career. Big roles on teams that were Cahokia Conference champions in football, basketball, baseball with individual all-state accolades. A leader and winner. #AboveTheLine #OnceaShellAlwaysaShell @RoxanaShells @BaseballShells

We are a month away from Mega Camp! ☑️Increase in college coaches attendance. ☑️Increase in camper registration. What are you waiting for? Don’t miss this massive opportunity!! Register Here: tinyurl.com/JS26MegaCamp

🏈Illinois 2027 Football Prospects🏈 Drop Your Film and Stats Below from This Past Season! ⬇️ We Will Be Doing Another 2027 Rankings Update Soon! Please Include: Name High School Primary Position Height Weight Stats Hudl Film @OJW_Scouting @nielstopczynski

I am getting really tired of out-of-season coaches and clubs pressuring student athletes to participate in weekday practices or weekend tournaments while they are competing in in-season sports. Let kids compete and be all-in during their season.

We are a month away from our 2026 padded prospect camp!!! Come out for a great opportunity to get better on the field and get an offer to be a McKendree Bearcat!! #EET football.mckendreecamps.com

Get signed up for this years Mega Camp! June 5th & 6th!

Roxana Girls Track wins the Madison County Green Division Championship for the first time since 2015. 🏆 Boys finish 2nd, falling just short of a 3-peat. Great day for Shells Track & Field!! @AMiller31 @RHS_Shells @1071TheBigZ

Huge congrats to Mark Briggs for being named District 19 IBCA Coach of the year!! Absolutely deserved!! @ShellsBoysBball @the_reef_roxana @RHS_Shells @RoxanaAthletics @AMiller31

33 years coaching high school football, all at the same school. If I cloud go back to my 21 year old self, I’d tell him to relax. It’s less about X’s and O’s and more about Jimmy’s and Joes. Make practice fun and competitive. Make practice the best part of their day. Celebrate the little wins. Enjoy each day. Someday it will be your last.

The real value of S&C at the high school level is how much it can raise the floor of your average kids. It’s very possible for a normal kid to become a 20 mph guy by their junior or senior year. When your average kids are 20 mph guys instead of 18 mph guys, you’re doing alright