- June 16, 2025
Quarterback La’Darius Simmons runs for a touchdown in FPC's Green and White spring game. Photo by Brent Woronoff
FPC coach Patrick Turner talks to his team after the Green and White game on May 16. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Kicker Garrett Tucker boots a field goal in FPC's Green and White game. Photo by Brent Woronoff
FPC's Jontae Gouamba (84) breaks up a pass to Logan Jacobelli (19) as Tywann Andrews (15) runs to the play. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Steven Hafer (27) makes a catch in the Green and White game. Photo by Brent Woronoff
JV quarterback Bobby Starr throws a pass in the Green and White game. Photo by Brent Woronoff
JV quarterback Creed Smith runs with the ball in the Green and White game. Photo by Brent Woronoff
New Flagler Palm Coast football coach Patrick Turner was pleased with his players’ excitement and grasp of the schemes in the team’s Green and White scrimmage on Friday, May 16.
The Bulldogs have been practicing for just three weeks learning their new coach's plays.
“They were excited. They were flying around on both sides of the football. The offensive players showed confidence in the scheme and knowledge of the plays. The defense was flying around. There were not a lot of penalties. There were a lot of positives,” Turner said. “I’m so happy with what I saw today.”
Turner said there were good transitions by the offense, defense and special teams. He said the linebackers played at a high-level, specifically mentioning Josiah Hathaway and Caleb Shamblin and was impressed by the back side of the defense.
“The entire secondary was lights out. Michael London at jack linebacker was all over the field,” Turner added.
On offense, Turner said quarterback La’Darius Simmons and running back Darwin Harris did some good things. But he was especially excited about the offensive line, which returns starters Angel De Leon, Zach Farrell and Gavin Petty and other players who provided depth last year.
“They’re probably the strength of our team,” Turner said.
The Bulldogs did not keep score in the scrimmage which was only about an hour long. Fans brought packs of Gatorade and cases of water for the players as admission to the game.
FPC will end spring practice with a spring game at Orlando Bishop Moore on. Friday, May 23, at 7 p.m.
