The Hobbton Wildcats football team has undergone significant changes under the leadership of new coach Adam Scronce. In his first year, Scronce led the team to a share of the Carolina Conference championship, despite a slow start with an 0-3 record. The team eventually finished with a 7-5 record and reached the third round of the NCHSAA 2-A playoffs.

Coach Scronce’s Approach

Scronce, who previously served as the offensive coordinator at Wallace-Rose Hill, implemented a new system that emphasized the Wing-T offense. The team’s statistics reflect this change, with the Wildcats running for 3,590 yards and passing for 372 yards in 2025, compared to 918 rushing yards and 2,463 passing yards in 2024 under former coach Joe Salas.

Scronce has been working with his players during the offseason, focusing on teaching and understanding the new system. The team has been attending weight room sessions, with an average of 40 players attending daily. Scronce believes that this approach will help the team improve and be more competitive in the upcoming season.

Player Development

The Wildcats have been participating in summer camps, including a Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp at North Carolina Wesleyan. Quarterback Braxton McLamb, who took most of the snaps at the camp, is expected to play a key role in the team’s success. Other players, such as Isaiah Collins and rising ninth-grader Milo Brewington, have also been working on their skills.

The team’s running backs, including Reggie Thompson and Amir Tate, will be crucial to the team’s success. Thompson rushed for 1,448 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2025, while Tate produced 1,287 yards and 10 touchdowns.

The Wildcats will face a challenging schedule in the upcoming season, including a game against Midway on August 21. Scronce is optimistic about the team’s chances, but acknowledges that personnel and leadership will be key factors in determining the team’s success.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.