Broncos Welcome New Head Coach, Return Several Speedy Weapons

New Russell High School Head Football Coach Cole Greenwood hopes to build on the recent success of the RHS football program this fall with a balance of professionalism and aggression.

Greenwood steps into the job following the departure of Christien Ozores for Salina South High School. The Broncos were 4-5 in 2023 and 6-4 in 2022 under Ozores.

Greenwood also replaced Ozores as the physical education and weights teacher at the high school and has been in Russell for a few months working with the student athletes during the summer.

Greenwood is a 2015 graduate of Lawrence High School.

He said he was fortunate to play for and coach with very talented men.

Greenwood explains his coaching philosophy.

Greenwood said he expects good things from the Broncos this fall.

Walker Middleton, Max Evans and Dominick Hernandez are a few more of the returning offensive weapons.

Teagen Pfeifer and Brody Pfannenstiel will be just a couple of the key players up front.

Greenwood said he's excited about his assistant coaching staff as well.

Cole's wife Kenzie is an elementary teacher in Russell and will also serve as the Head Softball Coach for the Lady Broncos in the spring.

The Russell High School football team will travel to Concordia on Friday, August 30 for a preseason jamboree at 6 PM.

Participating schools will include Concordia, Russell, Phillipsburg and Hutchinson Trinity.

RHS kicks off the regular season on Friday, September 6 against longtime rival TMP-Marian at 7 PM at Shaffer Field in Russell. It's also Hometown Heroes Night.

Catch all Russell High School varsity football games on KRSL 95.9 FM and KRSL.com.