There hasn’t been a repeat winner of the District 11 6A football tournament since the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The last team to do it was Parkland, and the Trojans have the opportunity to be repeat district champions following the 2025 regular season.

Parkland finished the 2024 regular season 8-2 and then won three consecutive games in districts, defeating Emmaus 17-3 in the final to win gold.

Once again, the Trojans will be led by head coach Tim Moncman, and will also feature a lot of the same assistant coaches, including Mike Facchiano, Chris Kinane and Bob Ruisch.

Last season, Parkland moved the ball and scored some points, finishing with 4,375 yards of total offense.

The Trojans bring back a couple of skilled position players, including running backs T.J. Lawrence and Naquan Thomason, along with wide receiver Nassim Adams. The front five will also be strong and experienced.

Lawrence rushed for 1,157 yards and 13 touchdowns, while catching 25 passes for 328 and two scores. Adams recorded 33 receptions for 402 yards and a touchdown.

“We’re returning multiple offensive line starters to block for the run game with T.J. and Naquan,” said Facchiano. “New quarterback Finn Coen is replacing Osmany Guzman, who graduated. We will look to play with varying tempos and distribute passing game to returners Nassim, Blake Nassry and Jude Ruisch.”

Defensively, the Trojans are looking to be stout once again, led by returning players like defensive end Domenic Martrich, defensive linemen Matt Dorsey and Julian Diaz, along with linebacker Jaren Sanchez.

“An experienced front seven will be led by Martrich, Dorsey, Diaz, Lawrence and Jaren Sanchez,” Facchiano said. “The defensive backs will be led by Nassim and Blake Nassry, with additions of Jeremie Jean-Baptiste, Neche Ewuzie and Jackson Geroulo.”

Some key newcomers according to Facchiano include Coen, Geroulo, Sanchez, Ewuzie and Cooper Bauer. Greyson Dancsecs, Lawrence and Martrich will all be competing for the kicking/punting duties that were vacated by Doug Bell, who graduated last season.

Parkland begins its regular season on the road on Friday, August 22, at George Washington. The Trojans defeated the Eagles 62-12 in the opener last season. Parkland’s home opener is set for the following Friday night against Freedom.

“We’re excited to get things going for another season and to be able to defend out title,” said Facchiano. “We know the target will be on our backs. They’re used to that. The guys have been training hard and are ready to hit the field for another successful season.”