DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - In 2019, LSA Football had low participation numbers, forcing them to start mostly freshman.
That is when head coach Jordan Hopman started doing some research.
LSA decided to leave the IHSA and join the Illinois 8-Man Football Association.
Other than of course less players on the field, Hopman says the only other major difference is the width of the field. LSA has committed to a run dominant philosophy since the switch.
And the team is thriving in their new league, specifically in 2022. The Lions are off to a 6-0 start this season.
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