Here’s a look at the Bushland Falcons heading into the 2025 football season. Press Pass Sport reporter Lee Baker caught up with Josh Reynolds to talk about fall camp, the many changes from last season and how expectations never change in Bushland.
2024 resume
Head coach: Josh Reynolds, fifth year at Bushland, 49-12. Fifth year overall.
2024 Record: 10-2 overall, 2-1 in District 1-3A Division I. Class 3A Division I area finalist.
Returning starters
Offense: 4
Defense: 4
Season opener: vs. Borger, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Falcons Stadium.
Players to watch
Colton Strickland, 5-11, 185-pounds, QB-LB, Sr.
With the departure of quarterback Quaid Ferris to Frenship High School this past spring, Strickland is now in competition for the starting quarterback position. Strickland is a leader and will serve well in that role if given the opportunity. He’s also a very talented linebacker that had 83 tackles with a pair of interceptions last season.
Jenner King, 5-11, 170-pounds, WR-DB, Sr.
The Falcons always seemed to be gifted with high-flying receivers on the edges, and this season isn’t any different. King gives Bushland a weapon on the outside with his dangerous speed. Last season, King hauled in 32 catches for 537 yards with five touchdowns.
Jaxon Lawler, 6-4, 250-pounds, OL-DL, Jr.
Lawler has made major strides in the offseason and over the summer and he’s starting to catch the attention of Division I scouts across the country. Lawler has great size; he’s explosive and coach Reynolds is optimistic this is going to be a breakout year for the junior.
