Carroll Football fans have plenty to be excited about in 2025.
From record-breaking potential and breakout performances to high-stakes matchups and rising stars, the Dragons are loaded with storylines worth watching. When will Brock Boyd become the school’s all-time receiving leader? Will Angelo Renda torch defenses for 4,500+ yards? With Gavin Strange’s clutch gene, a monster O-line and a ferocious front seven, the stage is set. Add in head coach Riley Dodge’s pursuit of his first state title and a few wildcards like the sophomore Tongan Twins, and this season could be one for the record books.
As Carroll kicks off against Midland on August 29, here are 11 things we’re looking forward to this season.
1. Brock Boyd surpassing McKay Jacobson’s 3,019 yards to become the no. 1 career receiver in Carroll history. Boyd needs just 327 more yards.
2. Angelo Renda quarterbacking a stacked offensive unit to 4,500+ yards.
3. Another 1,000 yard season from RB Davis Penn and learning which college the former Baylor commit will finally land at.
4. The final score after the no. 1 ranked Dragons host no.14 ranked Euless for 4-6A supremacy.
5. When and if freshman Demarcus Ware Jr. and the sophomore Tongan Twins take the varsity field.
6. More late-game heroics from the top-ranked leg of Gavin Strange.
7. Watching team leading tackler Robbie Ladd break the century mark again.
8. Seeing the height of 6-foot-3 Zac Hays and the heart of 5-foot-8 Jake Lucky dominate the defensive line.
9. An O-line that serves more pancakes than IHOP thanks to its three top college commits.
10. Celebrating our 20th fall edition of Dragon Pride with our 20 for 20 list.
11. The original #11 coaching to his first state championship win