Reeds Spring Wolves Prepare for a Turnaround
After a dismal 0‑10 record in 2025, the Reeds Spring Wolves are refocusing on discipline and effort, aiming to reverse a long decline that saw the program tumble from consistent winners to a losing streak.
Senior running back Blake Murphy, who logged 1,100 yards and seven touchdowns last season, is expected to eclipse the 1,000‑yard mark again, while quarterback Kaden Evans returns with 60‑of‑141 passing experience that could make the offense dynamic if turnover issues are curbed.
Sophomore standouts Isaiah Hays and Keller Gardner are slated to anchor the defense, with Hays already tallying 40 total tackles as a freshman and Gardner praised for his physical, smart play in the secondary.
Defensive end Tyson Phelps emerged as a breakout candidate, posting 47 tackles and three for loss in 2024, and coach Travis Cagle believes his disciplined approach could reshape the line.
The Wolves will employ a multiple‑spread offense featuring Murphy, Quintin Bekebrede, Izek Hays and Adian Wohletz, while simplifying defensive schemes to prioritize fundamentals after surrendering 369 points a season ago.
Coach Cagle credits middle‑school mentor Shane Corporon for nurturing young talent with high football IQ, and the team hopes to compete seriously with an underdog mentality, aiming to restore the program’s former reputation in the Ozarks.