2026 Team Preview: The West Philadelphia Speedboys
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Willie McGonigle | August 22, 2026
The West Philadelphia Speedboys
Head Coach: Karl “BUBB” Patrick
PIAA District 12
Class 5A
Conference: Philadelphia Public League – Independence
2025 Season Record: 5-6
| Key Starters lost |
| Xavier Howard, Shamij Sloan-Rice, Mekhi Woodard, Mekhi Bryant, Chauncey Alford |
| returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year |
| Ahmeir Green- QB, DE 6’3” 235 Sr. A’Kar Archer- ATH 5’9” 145 Sr. Cayden Norman- DE/TE 6’2 220 Sr. Donte Wright- OL/DL 6’2” 270 Sr. Jahsir Newsome- RB/LB 6’2” 205 Sr. Mahki Wilmore- OL/DL 6’ 272 Sr. Neelaj Armstead- ATH 5’9” 160 Sr. Jeremiah Wilkerson-Hall – WR/DB 6’3” 160 Jr. Hanif Ewell- WR/DB 5’9” 155 Sr. Micah Jefferson- OL 5’10” 250 Sr. |
| Key Newcomers’ name, position* |
| N/A |
| Season Outlook |
| “Our outlook is to be competitive and take it one game at a time.” Karl “Bubb” Patrick |
08-22
|
vs. Mt. Zion Prep (MD) |
– |
08-28
|
@ Owen J Roberts (0-0) |
– |
09-05
|
vs. Sussex Tech (DE) |
– |
09-10
|
@ Harry S Truman (0-0) |
– |
09-18
|
@ Abraham Lincoln (0-0) |
– |
09-26
|
vs. Northeast (0-0) |
– |
10-01
|
vs. Belmont Charter (0-0) |
– |
10-09
|
@ George Washington (0-0) |
– |
10-17
|
vs. Imhotep Charter (0-0) |
– |
10-23
|
@ Radnor (0-0) |
– |
11-26
|
vs. Overbrook (0-0) |
