Is Matanzas' offense more versatile than ever before?

The Pirates seemed to have found their future playmakers.

By Jeff Dawsey
| 3:59 p.m. June 27, 2016

Phillip Moultrie caught five touchdowns throughout the tournament. Photos by Bob Rollins

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Two years ago, the Matanzas Pirates were a one-demensional football team. Everyone on both sides of the stands knew Daniel Dillard was running the ball. Now-a-days, they're gearing up for a "guess who?" type of offense.

Mackenzy Wagner threw 11 touchdowns to just one interception for the tournament.

With little run support in the 7v7 set up, teams are forced to air it out. That's just what Matanzas did. Mackenzy Wagner played near perfect, throwing 11 touchdowns while only tossing one interception throughout the tournament. Phillip Moultrie led the Pirates with five touchdown receptions; Devin Mathews had three.

Cory Stewart draws a penalty after getting in front of his defender.

Matanzas is heading into the upcoming season with a ton of offensive talent, which may be the most coach Robert Ripley has ever had. With guys like Moultrie, Mathews, Cory Stewart, Jacob Miley, Will Cowles, Trent Stewart, the Pirates will look to open their offense even more than last year with Andre Bodison.

Curtis Gray gets away from defenders after a reception from Wagner.

"I think all of them make us more versatile," coach Ripley said. "We should be better if we can mature up front. We've been playing with sophomores and juniors forever; now I have seniors."