Head coach Morris Starr is looking forward to his seventh season as the head coach of the Vikings, where he will be returning seven starters from last year’s 4-6 squad. Lakeside has come a long way since its back-to-back winless seasons in 2019-20 and has compiled a 20-20 record over the last four seasons. Last season, Lakeside competed in Region 4-5A and opened up a 3-0 region record before dropping its final four games and missing its first playoff berth since 2015. “You hope in the offseason that the young guys can make improvements and get better in terms of their skills,” Starr said. “I saw a little carryover this spring, especially on the offensive line with guys that look like they have played before.”
This season, Starr is excited to have several multi-year starters returning that will play key leadership roles. “I am really looking forward to seeing the two Ellerman brothers, Cole and Grady. They are linebackers that started as sophomores and juniors and this will be their senior year.” Spencer Wise is a 6-foot-4, four-year starter at defensive back/free safety who will also play receiver. Quarterback Noah Lanford has been waiting his turn behind a three-year starter.
Head Coach: Morris Starr
Coach Record: 43-97
2024 Record: 4-6
2024 Region: 4-5A
2024 Region Record: 3-4
2025 Region: 4-5A
Stadium Name: Adams Stadium
2025 Schedule:
8/15 Berkmar (Adams Stadium)
8/22 St. Pius X (Adams Stadium)
8/29 @ Macon County
9/12 Arabia Mountain (AS)
9/19 @ Dunwoody
9/26 @ Tri-Cities
10/03 Chamblee (Adams Stadium)
10/17 Decatur (A)
10/24 @ Shiloh
10/31 @ Woodward Academy
