6-0 season

The eighth-grade Pershing Middle School football team concluded their season with a 6-0 record, earning the title of District Champs. They have secured the title of undefeated District Champs the last four years (Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, and Spring 2021 after a postponed 2020 season). Coached by David Burgan, Sam Hinman, Dexter Harmon, and Mike Woods, the team demonstrated effective teamwork and sportsmanship throughout their season, both on and off the field. The team included (pictured, back row, from left) Marcus Williams, Kyle Behan, Henry Bauch, Dylan Harris, Travis Washington, Jacob Young, Cameron Woody, coach Burgan; (third row, from left) Jacques Shepard, Johnny Solomon, DeShawn Gloston, Javyon Daniel, Angel Amaya, Khairi Kidd, Marcus Peters; (second row, from left) coach Hinman, Dedrick Wolford, Keith Lemell, Brandon Theus, Deamone Sanders, Koli Nelson, Joshua Godfrey, Sean Myers; (front row, from left) coach Harmon, Barrett Bedortha, Eaden Jones, Jeremiah Ray, Diego Castillo, Zadkiel Galaz-Dorame, Clarence Washington, and coach Woods. 

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