Morgan High School football preview: 2025 team prospectus

Morgan Trojans
2024 finish: 13-0 (5-0 Region 13)
Postseason: 13-2 win over Richfield (3A state champions)
Head coach: Jared Barlow (sixth season)
OFFENSE
Scheme: Spread
Offensive coordinator: Matt Larsen
2024 ppg: 45.8 ppg
Returning offensive starters
• Ledger Keele, OL, Sr.
• Ryker Hales, OL, Sr.
• Maks Sargent, OL, Sr.
• Jack Hurd, WR, Sr.
Offensive newcomers
• Cade Randall, QB, Sr.
• George Thurston, WR, So.
• Eli Mortensen, WR/DB, So..
• Krew Asay, WR, Jr.
• Owen Belliston, WR, Jr.
• Gabe Whiting, OL, Sr.
• Brody Peterson, RB, Sr.
• Forster Ostrander, OL, Jr.
• Gage Denton, OL/DL, So.
DEFENSE
Scheme: 3-4
Defensive coordinator: Nate Larsen
2024 ppg: 6.4
Returning defensive starters
• Miles Sydenham, DL, Jr.
• Jake Hansen, DB, Sr.
• Luke Bauerle, DB, Sr.
Defensive newcomers
• Tagg Rich, DL, Sr.
• Noah Birkland, LB, Sr.
• Chase Allen, LB, Sr.
• Cade Spens, LB, Sr.
• Jace Nye, LB, Sr.
• Cael Edgington, LB, Jr.
• William Pace, LB, So.
• Jake Halls, DB, Sr.
• Bo Dickman, DB, Sr.
• Mason Williams, DL, Sr.
COACH ON 2025
Jared Barlow: “We have a lot of new varsity starters this year, but a lot of returning varsity experience. Many of the new starters played quite a bit last year. We will see how well they mesh together as a new unit. Our preseason is about as difficult as we have ever had with a lot of quality opponents. We could go through the preseason anywhere from 5-0 to 0-5. Hopefully it will prepare us for our Region and State play. The competition at each position is deep, so we will see who comes out on top. We love the tradition of Morgan High Football and hope to continue to represent our community in a positive way.”
2025 SCHEDULE
Aug. 15 – at Ridgeline
Aug. 22 – at Sky View
Aug. 29 – Park City
Sept. 5 – at Bountiful
Sept. 11 – Provo
Sept. 19 – Union*
Sept. 26 – Ben Lomond*
Oct. 3 – at Grantsville*
Oct. 9 – at Ogden*
Oct. 15 – Logan*
*Denotes region game
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