The Mount Vernon Fighting Jackets have finalized their roster for the 2025 high school football season, setting the stage for a campaign filled with intensity, ambition and high expectations.
At the center of it all is senior quarterback Mason Richards, a seasoned leader whose arm strength, poise and field vision will guide the Jackets’ offense. With his final season ahead, Richards carries the weight of both experience and the hunger to deliver victories for his hometown team.
Head Coach Mark Weber takes the helm this fall, instilling discipline and drive into a program ready to battle in the unforgiving Licking County League. Supporting Weber is offensive coordinator Payton Vanderkool, whose schemes will look to maximize the Jackets’ firepower, while defensive coordinator Lee Richards commands a unit determined to shut down opponents under Friday night lights.
The Fighting Jackets understand their league is no easy battleground. Rivals loom, expectations are mounting, and every game will be a test of grit and execution. But Mount Vernon’s roster — a collection of determined athletes unified by a shared goal — is ready to step into the spotlight.
This season, the Jackets aren’t just competing. They’re chasing greatness.
