It was a legendary night for Friday night football in Ashburn. Former Commanders players join the sidelines for both Stone Bridge and Independence High School.
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders are celebrating high school football and the local community through its first High School Takeover Game of the season. This all happened at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, VA.
Both schools have former Commanders players on their coaching staff. The Legends and Major Tuddy also served as honorary captains at the coin toss. The players in attendance include:
-Kedric Gholston (former DL)- SBHS HC
-Kerry Campbell (former DB): SBHS Assistant Coach
-Logan Paulsen (former TE)-IHS OC
-Todd Storm (Former Commanders TE Coach)—IHS OL Coach
-Will Montgomery (former OL)—IHS Volunteer Coach
“It’s big because you have to realize they’re our future. They are what we do this for,” former cornerback for Commanders, Fred Smoot, said.
This year the experience goes beyond the yard lines.
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