Elwood football program attracts new players after outreach effort
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Elwood High School's football program saw a rise in participants after athletic director Ryan Vanskyock's call for more players. Initially starting with only 12 players, the team now has 21 following social media outreach that received over 250 shares. Vanskyock expressed gratitude and a need for more players to ensure a full roster. The program is considering options, including moving to eight-man football if numbers do not improve further. Vanskyock plans to hold a public forum to discuss the future of the football program in the community.
- •Elwood's initial practice had only 12 players present.
- •Outreach increased team size to 21 players.
- •The program may transition to eight-man football if numbers remain low.
- •Vanskyock emphasizes community engagement for sustainability.
- •Elwood football has seen intermittent success historically.
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — A plea for more players is a prayer answered for Elwood football program
"After just 12 players showed up to first practice, Elwood athletic director Ryan Vanskyock put out a call asking for more players. It worked.
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