Since 1985 when Alan Chadwick took over the Marist football program, the War Eagles have had 28 double-digit win seasons, including a streak of seven years in a row beginning in 2017. It’s safe to say Chadwick and Marist were a match made in heaven all those years ago as the War Eagles are looking for their fourth state championship in program history and their fourth with Chadwick at the helm. Marist finished last season 12-2 and went undefeated 5-0 in region play, making it all the way to the semifinals before losing to Thomas County Central 13-7. The two losses for the War Eagles came in the first and last games of the season with a 12-game win streak sandwiched in between.
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The War Eagles lost production on both sides of the ball with tight end/defensive end Luke Harpring enrolling at Georgia Tech and Jackson Hughes graduating as well, leaving room for new players to step in this upcoming season. Marist retains GACA All-State quarterback Jack Euart who will look to take the War Eagles past the semifinals and to this year’s state championship. The War Eagles and their famous unconventional offense featuring the triple option allows for them to get their playmakers in open space. Getting in open space is easier when Marist has players such as returning lineman Nicholas Woodward clearing the way for them. The Class of 2025 offensive lineman stands at over 6-foot-4, 280-pounds, clearing the way in front of him for the Marist offense.
Head Coach: Alan Chadwick
Coach Record: 431-80
2023 Record: 12-2
2023 Region Record: 5-0
2023 Region: Region 4-6A
2024 Region: 5-4A
Stadium Name: Hughes Spalding Stadium
2024 Schedule:
8/16 vs. Jefferson
8/30 @ Woodward Academy
9/13 vs. Northview
9/20 vs. Druid Hills
9/27 vs. Southwest DeKalb
10/4 vs. North Springs
10/11 @ St. Pius X
10/17 @ Clarkston (HS)
10/25 @ Lithonia (GO)
11/01 vs. Tucker
