A New Era for the Wasps
Woodstock High School’s football program has become a fixture in the D3 championship conversation, reaching the title game in three straight seasons. The 2025 final ended in a defeat to Bellows Falls, but the Wasps are already looking ahead to a fresh campaign that could restore their place atop the division.
Head coach Ramsey Worrell has built his reputation on exploiting the team’s natural speed, a trait that remains the cornerstone of the Wasps’ identity. Whether it’s linemen who can sprint down the field or running backs who cut with precision, the coaching staff continues to emphasize rapid, deliberate movement as a strategic advantage.
The roster will feature a mix of seasoned seniors and promising newcomers. Senior lineman Haakon Oates talks about the importance of quick, deliberate steps in both blocking and run‑play execution, while senior running back and defensive back Jake Blackburn expresses excitement about the upcoming season despite the team’s relative inexperience.
With twelve key contributors from the previous year having moved on, the Wasps are counting on players like Aksel Oates, Riley O’Neal and Asher Emery to fill the void. Their blend of youthful energy and veteran savvy aims to foster a culture of teamwork and fun, qualities that Worrell believes are essential for sustained success.
The upcoming schedule presents a challenging slate, but the coaching staff remains confident that the team’s speed‑driven approach can compete with the league’s elite. If the Wasps can gel early and maintain consistency, a championship run is well within reach.