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An Elite 8 run was in store for Jefferson last year, as the #2-ranked Dragons rolled up 21 wins to put up its best season since 2019 in the win category, and best playoff run in even longer. Some standouts moved on, but there’s a great core of veterans coming back to try and take this program back to the postseason.
PRESEASON INFO
2025 Record: 21-16; State Elite 8; #2 State Rank
Head Coach: Kyle Hardy (4th Season)
Returning Starters: 5
Key Departures: Matt Earon, Eston Simpson, Rett Hemphill
Key Players: Ryan Reed, Eli Primm, Daniel Coker, Jackson Sims, Kade Seabolt, Cody Britt, Reece Romans, Dylan Verdi, Boone Horn
Strengths: “Athleticism and experience,” says Hardy.
Team Goals/Expectations: “We play in one of the toughest regions in all of AAA. Our goal is to be tough and compete for a region championship, as well as build on our Elite 8 run from last year.”
