🔥Pending Board Approval Chad Grandstaff will lead Foxfire 🏈 in its inaugural season! He led
@ZHS_FB
to a 105-57 record, 7 play-off trips & 2 state semi-final appearances in 2013 & 2015! He also led Danville to the Div. VI, Regional finals in 2006!
@StoriedRivals
@SamBlackburnTR
Just a glimpse of the renovations happening at Foxfire stadium in preparation for the school’s first football game in school history! Next Saturday night
@FoxfireK12
will take on SOIL league opponent Southern Buckeye! Kick off slated for 7:00 pm!
@StoriedRivals
@WHIZsports
Congrats
@MaxPreps
player of the game (Jr.) Braydon O’Neil
@B_radddd24
! Braydon scored 3 TD,s (Rushing, Receiving & Kick-Off return) & also had 2 interceptions as the Phoenix 🐦🔥 defeated Southern Buckeye 52-8 in the first game in school history!
@brandonhannahs
@SWassermanTV
Congratulations to 5’10” 252 lb. So. JaVaughn Wheeler named “Rise Up” Player of the Week for July 8-12! JaVaughn has perfect attendance at workouts & comes every day to get better! He never complains & brings a “blue collar” mentality & smile everyday! He’s a great teammate!
DWWD-“Do What Winners Do!” Winners never let adversity on the field or off determine mindset, Winners never blame others, Winners put team above self, Winners thrive being uncomfortable, Winners embrace obstacles, Winners never, ever quit! Don’t wear it if you don’t live it!
Good evening session tonight! Simulated game reps, tackle progression & efficient weight room was just part of what we were getting after tonight! 32 days until scrimmage vs. Millersport!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out & supported the program last night! Our players were so so happy to see a large turnout of parents, students, community & media, cheering on the Phoenix! 🐦🔥Special thanks to our Sponsors, Board of Education, & Administration!
For the first time in school history the Foxfire Phoenix football team will compete in a scrimmage vs.
@MillersportHS
! The scrimmage will be this Saturday (August 10th), beginning at 10:00 am at Millersport!
@MillersportHS
!
@StoriedRivals
@WHIZsports
AM shift Athletic “Bridge” program. Bridging end of shift at 11:00 am until practice at 2:30 pm. Includes Film work, Community Service, Online course & Lifting completed prior to practice! Many advantages to staying a full day, including learning to grade film for the 1st time!
Getting after it on a Friday night with a great defensive install session! New faces & continued growth both physically & mentally are helping to shape the first football ream in
@FoxfireK12
history!
Can’t say enough about our community! Big thank you to Chief Taylor & the S. Zanesville Police Department for donating 64 lockers to our athletic department!!
@WHIZsports
@TimesRecorder
Last day before small break & Team Camp opens on July 8th! Growth has been made by all that have attended consistently in June! Shout out to Koben Bowen & Anthony Jenkins who crushed their previous times in the 40 & shuttle run. Playbook & July calendar were issued today!
Those in attendance today continue to grow as teammates! Shout out to Jeff Hughes (Fr.) & Gage Johnson (Fr.) who completed their workout & then did extra stadium step work on their own! Also Hunter Wilcox (Fr.) came straight to workouts from working all day in the heat!
#DWWD
Foxfire Football Fundraiser! Help support our young men as we make history! Every little bit goes to supporting the needs of a new program & providing our student athletes with a quality experience!
Foxfire Football Uniforms have arrived! Thank you to
@BSNSPORTS
& Todd Northrop for making this donation happen for our student /athletes! Also, a big shout out to the Zanesville
@DunhamsSports
for the mannequin so we can display!
We want to thank Mr. Bob Grayson (one of the finest artists in Southeastern, Ohio) for the work he did in our Weightroom! Shout out also to our Technology team led by Mr. Cooper for adding the technology needed to allow us to watch film, etc with our players!
#DWWD
Congratulations to our “Rise Up” Player of the Week-July 15th-July 19th, Anthony Jenkins! Anthony has been with us from day 1 & has made 92% of our workouts this summer! He has overcome alot to be part of the program & we are proud of his progress! He currently is our Center!
Big Day tomorrow for Foxfire Football! Practice for first time with cut in lines, hashes, etc., first day with shoulder pads, Uniform unavailing
@BSNSPORTS
& a visit from
@WHIZsports
!
Rise Up” Player of the Week for June 24-June 28! Gage Johnson- Fr. 5’8”-125 lbs (WR/DB). Gage has 💯 attendance in June! Catches ball well & is a technician when learning installs & route running! Great attitude! We 👀 forward to his “Rise Up” in football development!
We would like to thank
@MillersportHS
football & their staff for the opportunity to scrimmage! Your kids were great with our young men this morning! The experience we gained today will help us prepare for our first game in school history, next Saturday! Best of luck this year!
Last workout before Helmets
@RiddellSports
are put on Monday! Big Skill had a great day with Coach Grandstaff & Coach Loader! Another new face showed up today to help add numbers to the program! 29 Days until scrimmage with Millersport!
#DWWD
Come out this Saturday Night (August 17th) as
@FoxfireK12
plays their first football game in school history vs. Southern Buckeye Warriors at home! Kick off slated for 7 pm! Special halftime performance by local vocal sensation Breleigh Rael!
@StoriedRivals
@WHIZsports
We located the pins & got the field lined today! Mowing lines in this week, with stadium power washing, & fresh coat of paint to the entire facility very soon!
Thanks to Candy & Rodney Totman for donating the pregame meal Wally’s Pizza from Cambridge & Nurse Lindsey for the taping prior to offense & defensive meetings!
Heading into our final week of our
@ColumbusRaise
campaign
@OMGMartin123
& his Youth Foundation contributed the largest donation to date of $1,500! Just as his foundation logo suggests, Kevin Martin continues to lend a hand & give back to the young people in the Ville! Thank you!
New programs don’t have any film, so we learn from those who do it well (Marion Local & New Brennen)! It’s the first time our young men have ever watched film under a supervision of coaches!
We didn’t let a storm interrupt our work on the first day of helmets! Big Skill worked on our new shields donated by
@BSNSPORTS
& Skill
repped catching the football & ball security! Finished with Team Core! Players did not want to take
@RiddellSports
speed-flex helmets off!
Updates! Paden City WV, replaces Hannan WV this week due to Hannan cancelling their season. Also, Richmond Heights replaces North Adams on 9/28 due to transportation issues. On 9/20 game time at Southern Buckeye has been moved back to 5:00 pm due to light issues.
@WHIZsports
Two new faces tonight with another new one starting next week! Program is growing & our inexperienced young men are starting to come together & understand the game! Coaches were proud tonight! We still have a long way to go but the lights are starting to come on!
#DWWD
Rise Up” Player of the Month belt goes to 6’2” 195 lb. Hunter Wilcox! Hunter has perfect attendance since starting with the program & a super work ethic! He demonstrates
#DWWD
every day with no excuses, team first attitude & a drive to get 1% better everyday! Congrats Hunter!
June 17-21-Rise Up “Phoenix of the Week-Sean Smith- 5’9” 185 lbs.-Jr. (RB/H/LB). Work Ethic is outstanding! He embraces the weightroom while leading others while they lift! Everyday he improves in his football knowledge! We 👀 forward to his “Rise Up” in football development!
Fans, Staff, Students, Community Members & Parents,
If you plan on attending the game tomorrow at Peebles, please bring outdoor chairs as facility has limited bleacher seating.
Hope to see many of you! Safe travels!
Go Phoenix 🐦🔥
@WHIZsports
@brandonhannahs
Want to give a huge shout out to a former HS Coach, Teacher & Administrator Kevin Krier & family for their Legendary Level donation to Foxfire Football! They are always a champion for students & supporting what’s best in academics & athletics! We appreciate the generosity! ❤️
At the very minimum, our young men are learning the values that make you successful in life through the game of football! 🏈 Doesn’t get any better than that! Foxfire Football 🐦🔥
Foxfire would like to give a huge thank you to
@BSNSPORTS_OH
! The BSN’s team is providing a generous hand to support the start-up needs for the first program in school history! Special thanks to Todd Northrop-VP of Collegiate Start Up, Mike Lopez & Jeff Delli-Gatti!
Thank you to all 37 supporters who have donated so far to our campaign! We are off to a good start as we are at 56% of our goal! To help us reach our goal click here!
We would like to thank the
@pepsi
company of Zanesville for their donation of cups, coolers, water bottles & towels! We really appreciate your support of the Phoenix 🐦🔥 football program!
Huge shout out to the Straker Foundation for the big donation to purchase
@RiddellSports
SpeedFlex helmets!! This is a huge expense & we thank you for believing in our vision & the positive impact it will have on our young people! Thanks to Doug at Riddell for the quick delivery!
We would like to give a big thanks to the Foxfire Football Mothers Club who provided all the players & coaches food & drinks after the scrimmage with Millersport! It was very much appreciated!
Foxfire: 18 carries for 189 Rushing Yards, 4 TD’s! 52 yards with 1 TD on 2 of 5 passing.
Total offense 241 yards!
Southern Buckeye: -45 yards on 10 carries, 5-9 for 88 yards passing, 1TD. 43 yards of total offense!
All stats:
@brandonhannahs
@WHIZscores
Foxfire returns home Saturday to face Paden City, WV. for Homecoming! Paden replaces Hannan WV, HS after they cancelled their season. The Wildcats a member of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference were 8-2 last year, & outscored their opponents 47-14!
@brandonhannahs
@WHIZsports
Tomorrow nights football ticket 🎫 prices as set by Southern Ohio Independent League!
@SOILFootball2
Foxfire Phoenix vs. Southern Buckeye Warriors
Gates open at 6:00 pm! 🕕
These first year players have come such a long way in all areas of the game since June! Coaches are honored to be part of this history making journey with them!
“Rise Up” Player of the Week for July 1st! Hunter Wilcox- Fr. 6’2” 194lbs. (OL/DE). Hunter has not missed a workout since returning from vacation on June 10th! Very strong work ethic! Great feet & mobility for his size! We 👀 forward to his “Rise Up” in football development!
Board approved Phase I Football workouts have been completed! Our men have been busy in June! Great growth has been made both in the weightroom & the field as we look forward to board approved Phase II workouts in July! Team Camp (helmets) start July 15th! Scrimmage in 42 days!
Big thank you to New Route 22 Auto for your support of our program & players by becoming a “Silver Sponsor!” Your donation will go to helping us field our first program & build for future Phoenix football teams!
Only 3 days left to donate to our
@ColumbusRaise
football fundraiser! Donate, post to social media or forward to others that may? Thanks to everyone who has pledged to the campaign! We have been truly blessed with an outpouring of support!
Foxfire football has been approved to join the Southern Ohio Independent League starting Fall of ‘24! They join Peeble Warriors, Southern Buckeyes, North Adam Green Devils & West Union Dragons! They will play a limited SOIL schedule in ‘24, full time status in ‘25!
@WHIZsports
June 3-7 “Rise Up”Phoenix of the Week-Koben Bowen- 5’9” 175 lbs.-Jr.(RB/H/LB). Koben has a great attitude & works extremely hard in the weight room & on the field! His Core Lifts, 40’s & Shuttle were tops at initial testing! We 👀 forward to his “Rise Up” in football development!
June 10-14 “Rise-Up” Phoenix of the Week-Jeff Hughes- 5’7” 120-Fr. (WR-DB). Jeff has had a great start! He has perfect attendance in June & demonstrates strong leadership qualities! Very good hands & ball tracking ability! We 👀 forward to his “Rise Up” in football development!
Wednesday 8/14 MVHC Mobile Unit will be at Foxfire Schools (behind school by the stadium) from 8:00am-3:00pm doing $10 sports physicals. Bring your insurance card as some companies cover the cost. If your child is playing any sport during the school year stop by to be seen.