Hornets’ coach defies all odds with playoff success: Marcus Edwards named Riverbend News 2023 Coach of the Year

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Marcus Edwards, head football coach of Lafayette High School, faced challenges at the start of the 2023 football season, as he had to fill several positions in his lineup. Although the Hornets' regular season record did not meet his expectations, he led his team to the second round of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) playoffs. Coach Edwards' game scheduling philosophy is straightforward: he is willing to play against any team, anytime, anywhere, whether at home or away. This was demonstrated when he arranged a match between the Hornets and Pace High School, a Class 4A powerhouse located four hours away, in the hope of prepa