Head coach Moe Douglass shoulders the blame for Springfield’s step back in 2024. The Wildcats failed to get out of the first round of the playoffs for the first time in six years and a run of five straight regional titles came to an end.
With all that behind them, Springfield looks to turn the page back to prosperity and Douglass vows accountability for all on the way to making it happen. With a senior class that has gone 10-3 in the postseason over the past three years, the Wildcats have the experience and veteran presence to get back on track and in grand fashion.
Division I, Region 2
2024 RECORD: 6-5, 5-2 GWOC
COACH: Muarice Douglass (89-45 at Springfield, 11 years; 190-99 overall, 24 years)
HONOR ROLL
Royce Rogers, Sr, OL/DT – The heart and soul of the Wildcats of defense. Rogers was named Division I OPSMA Third Team All-Ohio and a TriState Football Defensive Player of the Year Finalist as a junior. The 6-foot-1, 270-pound Rogers has 90 tackles, a sack, 13.5 tackles for losses and a forced fumble in his career.
Sherrod Lay Jr., Sr, WR/RS – Does a great job of breaking down opponents with his speed. Lay Jr. had 44 receptions, 376 yards receiving, 538 return yards, 958 all-purpose yards and nine touchdowns (six rec, one pass, one KR, one PR) earning Division I OPSMA Honorable Mention All-Southwest District (WR) as a junior.
Deontre Long, Sr, RB – A focal point of the offense, Long is primed for a big season at running back. An Honorable Mention All-GWOC selection in 2024 Long has 1,386 yards and 16 touchdowns rushing in his career.
Jahmiere Daniels, Jr, LB/SS, 6-1/ 190 – A rising star who has a very high ceiling. Daniels emerged onto the scene last fall with 75 tackles, two sacks and 11.0 tackles for losses. He has
Offers from BGSU. Maryland, Miami
Taj Powell, Sr, DB, 6-3/ 200 – Has a real nose for the football. Powell was named Honorable Mention All-GWOC after recording 47 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 7.0 tackles for losses, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries as a junior.
OTHER RETURNEES
Sincere’ Keyes, Sr, DB – A leader in the secondary, Keyes has 55 tackles and 4.0 tackles for losses in a Wildcats uniform.
Jack Walker Cherry, Sr. OLB – Is expected to make a big impact at linebacker this fall. Walker Cherry was in on 21 tackles with a forced fumble, one fumble recovery, three pass breakups and two interceptions as a junior.
Calvin, Mitchell V, Sr, RB/LB – Will play an integral role on defense. Mitchell IV has 46 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles for losses in his career.
Braylon Keyes, Jr, ATH – No matter where Keyes has lined up, he has produced. Keyes has thrown for 595 yards, ran for 134 yards, caught 18 balls for 167 yards accounted for five touchdowns (four pass, one rec) and 14 tackles in his two years at the varsity level.
Ty Thompson, Jr, DE – A long lanky player at 6-foot-4 and 205-pounds. Thompson’s best days are still ahead as an edge rusher. He was in on 20 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 4.0 tackles for losses as a sophomore.
Kavon Blackmon, So, OL – Already a leader on this team, Blackmon has a very promising future ahead of him. He has all-state potential.
Amileo Novell, So, RB –Will see plenty of carries after proving himself at the varsity level as a freshman. Novell ran for 218 yards, including a career high 74 yards against Centerville, had six receptions for 32 yards and two touchdowns (one rush, one rec) in seven games.
NEWCOMER
Preston Allen, Sr, DE/OLB – The 6-foot-2, 270-pound transfer from Springfield Northwestern was a stat sheet filler in his three seasons for the Warriors. Allen, a 2024 OPSMA Division IV Second Team All-Ohio selection has amassed 981 yards rushing, 14 rushing touchdowns, 35 receptions, 271 yards receiving, two touchdown catches, 1,277 all-purpose yards, 222 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 23.5 tackles for losses, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception in his career.
OFFERS AND COMMITMENTS
Deontre Long, Sr, 5-6/160 – offer from Toledo.
Taj Powell, Sr, 6-3/200 – committed to West Virginia.
Royce Rogers, Sr, 6-1/270 – committed to Buffalo
Sincere Keyes, Sr, 5-10/170 – offers from Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan.
Jahmiere Daniels, Jr, 6-1/190– offers from Arizona State, BGSU, Cincinnati, Louisville, Maryland and Miami (OH).
Braylon Keyes, Jr, 5-10/160 – Kent State, Kentucky, UMass and Toledo.
Kavon Blackmon, So, 6-5/240 – offers from BGSU, Kent State, Temple and Toledo.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
(14 appearances, 7-14) – 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2005, 2004, 1999
2025 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/22/25 – at Winton Woods (10-2 in 2024) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/29/25 – WALSH JESUIT (13-1) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/05/25 – at Trotwood-Madison (6-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/12/25 – at Miamisburg (2-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/19/25 – CENTERVILLE (11-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/26/25 – at Springboro (7-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/03/25 – at Wayne (8-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/10/25 – BEAVERCREEK (3-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/17/25 – at Fairmont (9-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/24/25 – NORTHMONT (2-9) – 7:00 PM
