Lakewood football players gear up for 7-on-7 spring football.

Junior Rodney Adams plays in the 7x7 football game at St. Petersburg High School on March 21. The game helps the football players to get in shape for the upcoming spring football game against Lakeland High School -- NANCY BUTTIGIEG | SNN

By AMY TRAN and ANTHONY LAWRENCE
SNN Staff Writers

After the Spartans are done with the basketball and football season, Lakewood students are treated to the high octane 7-on-7 spring football season.

The 7-on-7 team includes junior quarterback Tracy Johnson, as well as tight ends and wide receivers. Corners and safeties play on defense. Neither offensive or defensive lineman play 7-on-7 football.

“We want to focus on the team, and build on that,” said head football coach and gym teacher Cory Moore.

The Spartans have been participating in 7-on-7 football for four years. It is designed to help football players get into shape for the upcoming spring football game on against Lakeland High School.
It is also designed to help with team chemistry, Moore said.

“Teamwork is key, because when we work together, we’re good. If we don’t we suck. Together we stand, together we fall,” said sophomore and wide receiver Tyrae Boykins.