As October and the end of the 2024 football season comes around it is time to celebrate the special athletes of Hidden Valley High School’s class of 2025! On October 25, the senior football players celebrated their last year in the Hidden Valley program at Bogle Stadium. The atmosphere of the football game was electric, filled with loving parents and supportive students. The following players of the class of 2025 were recognized this past Friday: Hayden Crowder, Japhon English, Chris Harless, Chris Harmon, Cayden Snellings, Kohen Whiteneck, Abel Fitzgerald, Kyle Stancil, Landon Kyle, Brenden Rose, Bently Altic, and Trey Kemper. These athletes have all contributed greatly to the Hidden Valley Football Program and will finish their last season here this fall.
Celebrating seniors in football who are about to graduate is important because it acknowledges their dedication, hard work, and contributions to the team over the years. These players have spent countless hours training, competing, and building team spirit, often balancing academics with athletics. Recognizing their achievements not only rewards their personal growth but also serves as an inspiration to younger players, reminding them of the rewards that come with commitment and resilience. Celebrating seniors helps create a strong, supportive team culture that values each player’s journey and accomplishments.
Prior to the football team’s senior night, there was insight shared by a couple of the senior players about their run in the Hidden Valley Athletic Program and how they personally grew from it. The Hidden Valley High School Varsity football team has benefited its athletes in many ways. Japhon English (12) shares that he has had many memorable moments with the program, but his favorite was when he scored his first touchdown against William Byrd, giving them the lead and evidentially ending in the team’s victory. This moment helped show him that giving up is never the best option and “perseverance creates success.” “Not only does football give memories, but it also creates a family.” Hayden Crowder (12) states. The thing he will miss most after this season is over is the “family and connections” he made while in the program. Crowder states that it not only benefited his athletics but his life in general, giving him a family that he will never forget.
