Coach: DANNY WEAVER

2024 Record: 4-6

SCHEDULE
9-5 – vs. Baxter Springs
9-12 – vs. Girard
9-19 – at Frontenac
9-26 – at Cherryvale
10-3 – at Galena
10-10 – at Columbus
10-17 – vs. Fredonia
10-24 – vs. Caney Valley

OFFENSE
After making the playoffs in 2024, the Riverton Rams and head coach Danny Weaver are looking forward to taking the field and making another run at history. Before the team hoists the championship trophy, they must first replace a few key starters from last season. “We will be replacing several starters on both sides of the football. We are looking at around 30 players when we begin in August. Our OL and DL
will be the main focus of our new starters. We feel like we are solid at the skill positions on both sides right now. We feel like we came up short of our goals last season. We were decimated with injuries and
had a ton of guys playing their secondary position by the end of the season,” said coach Weaver.
Brock Ross (Sr.) was All-CNC, All-District and All-State last year and will be the anchor up front for the Rams. Expect Ross to see time on defense as well. Grady Thomas (Jr.) will slide to the interior of the
offensive line after playing tight end last year. His athleticism will be a big plus up front. Tyler Reitz (Jr.) is the likely choice at quarterback. The former wide receiver has a grip on the offense and is athletic
enough to get himself out of trouble if needed. Reitz will benefit from a good run game and an offensive line that may need a little time to develop into a solid unit.

DEFENSE
Several players will see time on both sides of the ball. Reitz is a notable player who should see
time in the defensive secondary. His ability to read receivers and quarterbacks sets him apart.
“Our goal this summer was to increase attendance at weights and conditioning in order to
combat the injury bug. We feel like the CNC is a very tough league and will help us
prepare for our 2A districts at the end of the season. Our goal is to win a district title and
compete in the playoffs. If our young guys grow while stepping into starting roles, we will be a
successful football team,” said coach Weaver. Aydin Witherspoon (6-0, 170, Jr.) was named All-CNC, All District, and All-State last season and returns to join Reitz in the secondary. Witherspoon will
also see time at running back on offense alongside Noah Parker (Jr.) who was an All-District
selectee as well. Both Parker and Witherspoon will play a key role on both sides of the ball.
Look for Parker at linebacker on defense where his speed allows him to close quickly on
the ball. Thomas will join Parker at linebacker giving the Rams two players who play a physical
brand of football.