On the Line: With much dedication and perseverance, JV coaches gives the Melbourne School JV players a pep talk before they go into the game. Melbourne High School has had an undefeated season ending with 6-0. With two extended lightning delay, Melbourne JV conquered many touchdown and sacks against Heritage. “Our game was energetic and excited” McClain said. Photo by Kinley Caradinal

JV Football's Final Touchdown

Mel High Journalism

October 13, 2025

JV Football's Final Touchdown by Jayda Blanc

Melbourne High JV Football Team makes history this year with an undefeated season, dominating the field from the first kickoff to the final whistle. Melbourne High School Football record wasn't just about their wins but validation for their discipline, teamwork, and grit. Each opponent brings its own challenges and experiences, but the team teamwork and discipline preserved through leaving a great legacy in the program's history. 

For freshman runner back, Ej McClain coming to Melbourne High was nothing but a fun experience. “Fun and just fun” McClain said about how he described his overall experience on the Melbourne High Football Team. “It was intense, but it pushed me to be better every day,” McClain said. Playing along with upperclassmen, Ej McClain swiftly improves to handle the pressure, memorizing plays, and bringing hype energy to the offense. Ej McClain's pre-game hype song is “Hot Now by Youngboy”. "It gives me energy and puts me in the mood to do great things on and off the field”. The season gives him a strong foundation and confidence as he begins his high school football career.

Sophomore runner back/defensive back, Jayden Morris stepped into a bigger challenge this year after being a freshman. The experience on the Melbourne High Football JV Football team for Jayden Morris , “It's good, a new experience, met a lot of people and makes me a better person” Morris said. Known for his tackles and determination, Jayden has matured with his season and stepped to a bigger role. “It depends on my lifestyle after high school, but I see myself playing in college” Morris said . Jayden Morris' pre-game song is “Business by G40”, “because it makes me hype and gives me confidence to persevere through the game” Morris said. For both EJ and Jayden, being apart of an undefeated season wasn’t just about the record—it was about growth, brotherhood, and setting the tone for the future.

As the final whistle blew on their final game, the impact preserves further than the scoreboard. For Ej McClain and Jayden Morris, football isn't just a sport but shapes them into who they are becoming. The undefeated season strengthens their confidence and builds a brotherhood that will carry into the years ahead. Football gives EJ the drive to improve every day and Jayden the determination to step into bigger roles, on and off the field. Together, they proved that the game leaves more than a record—it leaves a lasting legacy and a foundation for their future.


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On the Line: With much dedication and perseverance, JV coaches gives the Melbourne School JV players a pep talk before they go into the game. Melbourne High School has had an undefeated season ending with 6-0. With two extended  lightning delay, Melbourne JV conquered many touchdown and sacks against Heritage. “Our game was energetic and excited” McClain said. 

Photo by Kinley Caradinal