In spite of the novelty, it’s never easy to start a new chapter. Edgewood Academy’s football team has turned the page under its new but highly experienced head coach Gregg Baker, showing off new faces and plenty of potential in last week’s 7-on-7 tournament.
The Wildcats hosted Hooper Academy and Valiant Cross for some live competition last week, the first of the summer. It was the first time Edgewood has competed with its new systems under Baker.
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