MARATHON FOOTBALL VISITS FIU

A small crew of Marathon’s returning football team enjoyed a tour of Florida International University’s football complex on April 13, just over two weeks before high school spring football season. The Dolphins were able to watch FIU’s morning practice session from the sidelines and were given access to key players and coaches for questionand-answer sessions. After the practice, the players were given a tour of the team meeting room, weight room and other campus facilities. Coaches Sean McDonald and Sean Roussin accompanied the team in an effort to drum up excitement for the upcoming spring season as well as to show the players what it takes to compete at the next level.

Spring football practice officially opens in Florida on the first day of May. This year, Marathon and Coral Shores both play at home on May 19, with kickoffs at 6 p.m. The Dolphins face Somerset South Homestead while the Hurricanes will play Coral Springs. Key West has not yet secured an opponent for its spring game and may opt for a classic intersquad soap bowl showcase. The soap bowl refers to a game in which fans are asked to bring laundry detergent in lieu of regular admission fees in order to keep the team’s uniforms laundered throughout the season.