The Heathwood Hall Hawks concluded the 2025 campaign with a 9‑4 record, capping the season in the 4A state championship game.
Although the Hawks fell to Northwood Academy in the title match, they had edged Hammond 16‑13 in the semifinals, a victory that underscored the team’s resilience.
A Deep Talent Pool
Head coach Tymere Zimmerman, who has overseen the program for several years, emphasized the impact of the graduating senior class while noting the readiness of the next wave of talent.
Among the standouts, transfer quarterback Harrison Hartley is expected to assume the starting role, while wide receiver and return specialist Keon McKinley will continue to be a dual‑threat on offense and defense.
Junior Alan Rodriguez, who transferred from Cardinal Newman, brings speed and skill to the receiving corps, and sophomore Jackson Dickerson is slated for a larger role at running back.
The offensive line will be anchored by senior Hill Belser, with veterans A.J. Morgan and Levi Glass providing depth, while defensive ends Cole Moore and Evan Johnson look to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
Linebacker Heyward Belser, flanked by seniors John Thompson and Christian Hitchcock, will be joined by safety Liam Edwards, who is drawing interest from Ivy League institutions.
Beyond the varsity squad, the program has been buzzing with activity, averaging 60 participants daily in spring practice and logging over 90 weight‑room sessions this summer.
Coaches have instituted 6 a.m. workouts to build conditioning, a regimen that parents and players alike have embraced as they prepare for the challenges of the 2026 schedule.