Storylines:
Coming off a 2-win season a year ago, Head Coach Jon Malandrucco and company are hoping for a stronger season in year two with the current staff. Like the Leopards, year one under the new regime saw the Hornets go through rough patches en route to a losing season. Unlike the Leopards, the new coaches were brought in because the team had hit rock bottom with a winless season in 2021. Has the second-year staff had enough time to rebuild the Hornets into a 5-plus win squad? With more time in the system, Coach Malandrucco feels they have taken a step forward offensively and are able to “run more formations” as a result. If the Hornets have made tangible progress on that side of the ball, it will be a far cry from being shut out seven times in 10 games two short years ago.
Team Overview:
Head Coach: Jon Malandrucco
Previous Season Record: 2-8
’21 – ’22 Season Record: 0-10
Stadium: The Hornets Nest
Hornets Schedule:
8/25 Home vs. Crystal River Pirates at 7:30
9/1 Weeki Wachee at Williston Red Devils at 7:30
9/7 Weeki Wachee at Tenoroc Titans at 7:30
9/15 Home vs. Wesley Chapel Wildcats at 7:30
9/29 Weeki Wachee at Nature Coast Tech Sharks at 7:30 (District)
10/6 Home vs. Fivay Falcons at 7:30
10/13 Home vs. Hudson Cobras at 7:30 (District)
10/20 Weeki Wachee at Anclote Sharks at 7:30 (District)
10/27 Home vs. Central Bears at 7:30 (District)
11/3 Weeki Wachee at Hernando Leopards at 7:30
Players to watch for: RB Eryk Marcuccio, ILB Jordon Jandro
Newcomers: QB/DB Richard Hanshaw, TE/LB/WR Mason Brown, OL/DL Ian Barbosa
Game to watch: It’s got to be the Hornets’ home matchup against the Fivay Falcons on October 6th. Having lost last year’s road tilt 14-7 in overtime, the Green and Black have an opportunity to win this one at home this time. The game is a mid-season matchup that also gives Weeki Wachee the chance to build momentum heading into the back half of the schedule.
Thank you to our high school football kickoff sponsors, Shuayb Dental and 103.9 The Boot
