2024 Snapshot: Lloyd Memorial

Quietly flying under the radar, Lloyd is creating quite the buzz about football in Erlanger. The Juggernauts head into 2024 having won 10 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since before 1990. The program shows no signs of slowing up amidst all these new heights that it is reaching.

Winning double-digits games again will be a challenge especially with the loss 17 seniors to graduation. “Our goal is to continue building our program. We have had success the last couple of years because of the leadership within our program and this season shouldn’t be any different,” head coach Kyle Niederman states.

Lloyd dominated on both sides of the ball last season scoring 45 points or more eight times and holding eight opponents to eight points or less last season. The Juggernauts had a 25.4-point margin of victory.

With six starters returning on offense and five back on defense, Niederman believes the nucleus will hit the field on Friday nights. “We have a ton of athleticism eager to fill the roles left open by the graduating 17 seniors. We will be young in some areas, but our leadership will help bring those young student athletes along.”

The Juggernauts schedule is set up for the team to make another good run heading into the playoffs. Only three opponents finished 2023 with a winning record. Lloyd is set up for another successful campaign as long as they take care of the business that they are supposed and that has been the teams calling card under Niederman.

Class 3A, District 5
2023 RECORD: 10-2, 2-1 Class 3A, District 5
COACH: Kyle Niederman (33-21 at Lloyd Memorial, five years; 33-21 overall)

HONOR ROLL
Tyler Copeland, Sr, WR/DB – This four-year starter is menace on both sides of the ball. As a receiver, Copeland has 42 receptions, 630 yards receiving, nine touchdown catches and one rushing score in his career. The 2023 Division III All-NKY (DB) selection has tallied 174 total tackles, with two forced fumbles and seven takeaways (four FRs, three INTs) in a Juggernauts uniform.

Lloyd RB/WR/DB Tyler Copeland (photo from Facebook: Lloyd Juggernauts Football)

Yurii Collins, Sr, RB/LB – A focal point of the Lloyd offense. Collins emerged as one of the area’s top backs in 2023. He was named Division III All-NKY (RB) after running for 958 yards and 14 touchdowns. Collins is also a force on defense with 141 total tackles, two sacks, five takeaways (four FRs, one INT) and a scoop-and-score in his career.

Petey Sebastian, Sr, ATH/DB/R – One of the most complete players to ever play at Lloyd. The electrifying Sebastian has been a stat sheet filler. In 2023, he was named Third Team All-Tristate Football (RS) as a return specialist after returning five punts for touchdowns and averaging 24.8 yards per punt return. Sebastian goes into his senior year with 1,655 yards rushing, 1,211 yards passing, 108 total tackles, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 10 interceptions and 46 touchdowns (23 rush, 12 pass, six PRs, three IRs, two rec).

OTHER RETURNEES
Ky’Ron Carter, Sr, OL/DL – Will be the leader in the trenches. The Juggernauts are going to lean on Carter to guide the underclassmen up front. He has 51 total tackles, five-and-a-half sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in his career.

Elijah Collins, Sr, WR/DB – Back for his third season as a starter, Collins is a valuable asset, on both sides of the ball. Collins has caught 42 balls for 419 yards, with two touchdown catches, 30 total tackles and two interceptions in a Juggernauts uniform.

Kaleb Evans, Jr, QB – A TriState Football: 2024 Breakuout Performer
Evans has already throw for 804 yards and 10 touchdowns at the varsity level.

Lloyd QB Kaleb Evans (photo from X: @KALEBQB15)

NEWCOMERS
Juniors WR/DB Andre Hall, RB/LB/K Ryan Miller, sophomores WR/DB Isaiah Jones, OL/DL Aiden Dolan, TE/DE Brandon Carter, OL/DL Jason Greene as well as incoming freshmen RB/LB Lincoln Tomlinson and QB/RB/DB Colten Barger will find themselves in the hunt for starting jobs and snaps in the rotation. Miller has big shoes to fill in the kicking game but handled himself well going 12/14 on extra points last season.

2024 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/23/24 – at Newport Central Catholic (8-5 in 2023) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/30/24 – at Boone County (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/06/24 – at Holmes (0-10) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/13/24 – BETHLEHEM (4-8) – 7:30 PM
Fri – 09/20/24 – BISHOP BROSSART (5-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/27/24 – BYE
Fri – 10/04/24 – at Newport (8-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/11/24 – PENDLETON COUNTY (0-10) – 7:30 PM
Fri – 10/18/24 – at Lexington Catholic (9-5) – 7:30 PM
Fri – 10/25/24 – at Bourbon County (2-9) – 7:30 PM
Fri – 11/01/24 – SCOTT (2-8) – 7:00 PM

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