After having an 8-4 overall record and a 2-1 record within the region, former Mount Vernon head football coach Wayne Dabbs announced he was stepping down in December. This led the Mustangs in a new direction, hiring Terrence Edwards as the next head coach to lead the Mustang football program.
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Edwards has made a name for himself around the state as a player leading Washington County High School to three state championships, playing on both sides of the ball as a quarterback and defensive back. Edwards played his college ball from 1999-2002 at the University of Georgia where he switched positions to wide receiver. Edwards left his mark in Athens, holding UGA football records such as single-season receptions (204), career yardage (3,093, also an SEC record), and touchdown receptions during a career (30). Last season, Edwards served as the receivers coach at Milton where he helped the Eagles win the Class 7A State Championship.
With a new coaching staff this fall, the Mustangs will attempt to build off their eight-win season last year where they made it to the second round of the playoffs. The Mustangs are returning GACA All-State running back selection Walker Warshaw, a familiar key piece in the Mustangs 2024 offense. Along with Warshaw, Bristan DeRocher is coming back for his senior season after leading the Mustangs’ receivers in total yards, going for over 800 yards a year ago.
Head Coach: Terrence Edwards
Coach Record: 0-0 (1st year HC)
2023 Record: 8-4
2023 Region Record: 2-1
2023 Region: Region 6-A Division 1
2024 Region: Region 5-A Division 1
Stadium Name: The Ron Hill Field
2024 Schedule:
8/16 @ Darlington
8/23 @ Whitefield Academy
8/30 vs. Brookstone
9/13 vs. B.E.S.T Academy
9/20 @ Mt. Pisgah Christian
9/27 vs. Fellowship Christian
10/4 @ Wesleyan
10/11 vs. St. Francis
10/25 @ King’s Ridge
11/1 TBD Region Crossover
