Raceland Rams ? 

? Shannon Marushi (RB/LB) | Parker Ison (WR/DB) | Jacob Litteral (OL) | Landyn Goodall (DB) | Logan Lockwood (LB) | Christopher Spradlin (OL/DL) | Bryson Rowsey (DB) | Brycen Tuell (DL) 

? Jacob Waller (QB/K) | Landen Stiltner (RB) | Jonah Arnett (ATH) | Grant Sanders (OL) | Jackson King (LB) | David Headlee (DL) | Brody Brumfield (LB) |

?: Raceland's 2025 Stat Sheet

?️ The Rams are stuck in loop they would very much like to break free of. It's become a twisted version of ‘Groundhog Day'.

Raceland has been among the favorites to break through and win that elusive state championship, only to fall short four years in a row.

The former will be true once again, the latter is a weight the 2026 version of the Rams are looking to shed.

The offense will be in great hands with the returning nucleus of Waller, Stiltner, and Arnett, perhaps the best trio in 1A. Massive Grant Sanders (6’7”, 285) will provide the muscle up front.

The Rams return their top four tacklers and should be strong again in the box. Arnett aside, the secondary is perhaps the biggest question mark on the team.

Raceland has come a long way over the last 15-20 years, including clearing the high hurdle of Pikeville. A little case of stage fright is all that's keeping the Rams from their moment in the sun.

It's a catch 22, everyone in Raceland wants that State Championship, but it's hard to be upset about making it to the State Championship Game four years in a row.  The Rams lost some great players, but also return a great deal for opponents to deal with.  

Jacob Waller returns after passing for 1,800 yards and ending the season with a 72% completion percentage.  Waller is a pretty big kicking asset as well, 4 for 5 on FGs and 92% on XPs.  

Landon Stiltner returns after rushing for 1,500 yards and 23 TDs in 2025.  He will be a force to be reckoned with.  

Jonah Arnette will be the change-up back after rushing for 500 yards and receiving another 200 yards in 2025.  His numbers will swell in 2026 with Shannon Marushi graduating.  

The OL/DL will be in good hands with a lot of experience returning.  

Special teams with Waller and Seth Morris is in good hands. 

Like @DevilMayCare  alluded to, the secondary is going to be a place where some rebuilding will happen, but Arnette will supply a great starting point.  

Four years in the finals is proven consistency, the Rams should be expected to be in the exact same place next year, still looking to win that final game. 

Edited January 9Jan 9 by Ram

Bump.

That has to be tough to be the QB and kicker. Even at the half, he really never gets a chance to warm up before kicking. 

40 minutes ago, fatsnbul said:

That has to be tough to be the QB and kicker. Even at the half, he really never gets a chance to warm up before kicking. 

Add punter to that list.  But, Waller doesn't kick-off, Seth Morris is the kick-off specialist.  Waller kicks FGs, punts and is the QB.  

On 1/5/2026 at 4:14 PM, DevilMayCare said:

 ? Jacob Waller (QB/K) | Landen Stiltner (RB) | Jonah Arnett (ATH) | Grant Sanders (OL) | Jackson King (LB) | David Headlee (DL) | Brody Brumfield (LB) |

On 1/5/2026 at 4:14 PM, DevilMayCare said:

? Jacob Waller (QB/K) | Landen Stiltner (RB) | Jonah Arnett (ATH) | Grant Sanders (OL) | Jackson King (LB) | David Headlee (DL) | Brody Brumfield (LB) 

Sanders is a big man who can move.  Probably the most likely D1  player on the team.  

Stiltner is deceptively fast and a big guy to bring down who runs with a purpose.  Will quite possible rush for 2,000 yards in 2026.  

Eli Evens returns for his senior season in 2026.  

 

 

Surely Coach Salmons can get over the hump this year. A lot of good players returning for Raceland to return to the carpet. 

On the flip side, you've got to think it's only a matter of time before Coach McNamee and Pikeville get back and re-up their dominance here soon. 

Raceland's time to win one is NOW!

Stiltner was fun to watch against NewCath.  You have to bring all you got to get him down one-on-one.  

On 2/11/2026 at 3:27 PM, Three Blind Mice said:

Stiltner was fun to watch against NewCath.  You have to bring all you got to get him down one-on-one.  

He is a load for sure.  I think he will be used between the tackles a lot more this coming season due to the graduation of Shannon Marushi who has been the A-gap guy for the last few seasons.  

Senior-to-be Landon Stiltner (RB, 6'1" 205) and junior-to-be Grant Sanders (OL, 6'7" 277)) both attended the Best of the Midwest Combine, in Indianapolis, yesterday.  Apparently Stiltner posted the fastest 40 time at the combine, 4.43.  (I know, I hate 40 times too, but at least this was at an event and not done by hand).  

I haven't heard how Sanders' performance was yet, but I would say he turned some heads.