Class 5A Blog: Lee County football reloaded for another run

Lee County showed its dominance once again, rolling past 4A contender Warner Robins 45-7 in Week 1 to open the season. The victory continued the Trojans’ dominance over the Demons, giving them four straight wins and five in the last six meetings against one of Georgia’s premier programs.

The Trojans entered 2025 with major offensive questions. In 2024, Lee County had the state’s most dominant offense, averaging 53.3 points per game, the highest in state history, while their 745 total points ranked third all-time. But the team lost several key pieces, most notably 4-star running back Ousmane Kromah, 4-star quarterback Weston Bryan, and offensive coordinator Jonathan Thompson.

Kromah and Bryan combined for 2,400 passing yards, over 2,800 rushing yards, 741 receiving yards, and 57 rushing/receiving touchdowns, not to mention Bryan’s 29passing touchdowns. Yet in Game 1, the Trojans didn’t miss a beat. New quarterback Marcus Snipes threw for 111 yards and two touchdowns, while the rushing attack piled up 256 yards, with four players topping 40 yards each.

Perhaps the biggest loss, however, was Thompson. Following last season, he left to replace Chris Prewett at Roswell, where he quickly proved his offensive pedigree by guiding the Hornets to a 45-17 win over Peachtree Ridge. His departure leaves some uncertainty at offensive coordinator, especially with tough games ahead against Coffee, Houston County, and Thomas County Central. Still, the Trojans seem to be in a strong place early on.

Despite losing some star power, Lee County remains loaded with talent. Leading the way is 6-foot-3, 4-star cornerback and Stanford commit Lasiah Jackson, a shutdown defender capable of erasing one side of the field. Behind him, the Trojans also boast rising young talent, including elite 2028 cornerback Montravious Clay, who is expected to make a major impact in 2025.

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