THOMASVILLE — It was a night to remember for one Brookwood freshman.
A significant GIAA region battle against Deerfield-Windsor last year turned into a shootout that saw multiple records shattered for the Brookwood Warriors. Quarterback Rodge Waldrop threw for 698 yards and nine touchdowns. Rex Schofill snagged 25 receptions for 369 yards and a record-tying four touchdowns, as Brookwood prevailed 59-56.
Lost in those two acts of statistical greatness was another exhilarating performance from a Brookwood receiver.
It was a breakout night for Seth Boggs, who caught 14 receptions for 297 yards and four touchdowns. It was a performance that highlighted his potential and provided head coach and father, Shane Boggs, a glimpse into what he can do for the Warriors in this his sophomore year.
“To start the year, he had worked hard enough to give himself a chance to be in the game and was supported by an incredible group of guys. I think those first few games (last year) he was really a guy that was capable of lining up right, knowing what route to run, getting open in zone coverage. When he became the open guy, Rodge threw it open to him, and he made a couple of yards after the catch,” Shane Boggs said. “By the end of the year, he was taking it to a new level. He ended up winning a bunch of one-on-one types of stuff. Particularly, in that Deerfield game, he was winning one-on-one. I was really proud of how he grew, really prior to the season, to give himself a chance to be in the game. He got better and better as the season went on.
“He’s worked really hard in the offseason and gotten off to a great start in the summer.”
Boggs, along with rising senior Rex Schofill, will provide whoever replaces Waldrop at quarterback, a dynamic 1-2 punch at receiver to throw the ball. Boggs’ added confidence heading into this season will make him a receiving threat starting in the Warriors’ first game on Aug. 23.
“I think he developed some confidence along the way, particularly throughout last season. The confidence and success certainly led to more and more hunger,” coach Boggs said. “I think he’s worked hard in the offseason to make himself better physically and better understand the routes.”