McFarland is the New Head Wolf….

Replacing the most successful coach in Reeds Spring Football History will certainly not be an easy task.  Lance Gosch was 49-19 in his six years as head coach.  He announced last month that he was stepping away from the sidelines and would concentrate on his duties as Activities Director

After an extensive round of interviews, Andy McFarland has been tabbed to take over the Wolves Football Program.  McFarland comes to Reeds Spring from Forsyth, where he took over a program still in its infancy.  Before Forsyth, he spent time at Hillcrest and Parkview as an offensive assistant.

Most likely gone, is the flexbone offense, that the Wolves have become known for.  McFarland’s offenses have run out of the spread  and he will look to tailor it to the strengths of the players he has.

Everyone I have spoken with, says that Coach McFarland will bring energy and excitement.  In speaking with him, myself, I can certainly feel that.   His hiring was approved by the school board last night….  He becomes the 14th head coach in the history of the program.

photo courtesy of Twitter

 

Reeves-Eakins will continue with Two Sports…..

Its a special day anytime an athlete excels enough in a sport that a college wants them to come and play for their school.  And when that athlete is good enough to do in in two different sports, well, that is truly amazing…. enter Carley Reeves-Eakins.

Last week Eakins signed a national letter of intent to play Volleyball AND Basketball at Carl Sandburg College in Illinois.

Eakins story is one of overcoming adversity.  She missed her sophomore season of basketball after tearing an ACL in the preseason jamboree.  She missed the end of the volleyball season, and the whole basketball season, her junior year, after tearing the ACL in her other knee.  That was followed by an eye condition that left her future in doubt.  But she overcame to help lead the Lady Wolves Volleyball team to Sectionals and an finish in the Elite Eight.  She was named All-State for her efforts.  She has grown on the basketball court as well, despite spending almost two full years away from it….

Excited to see what Carley can do at the next level…

Reeves-EakinsSign (click link to hear interview with Carley)

Eakins addressing the crowd
signing her LOI
Eakins with family and teammates

Paxton Smith to be a Bobcat…

If you are a fan of Paxton Smith, you wont have to go very far to see the next phase of his athletic career.  The Reeds Spring baseballer, last week made it official, He will attend The College of the Ozarks.

Paxton has been a jack of all trades for the Wolves, spending time on the mound, behind the plate, at first and pinch hitting.  At his point CofO plans to use him primarily on the mound, but with his bat, that could easily change…

PaxtonSigning  (click Link to hear interview with Paxton)

Paxton with his parents
its official
Paxton with coaches and family