Nick Good-Malloy, the head coach for the Annapolis High School football team, is quick to tell you his team's motto is "brick by brick." It's a phrase that represents consistent progress, something the Panthers have enjoyed since Good-Malloy's first season as head coach in 2012.
When Good-Malloy took over, the team had experienced a 15-game losing streak and hadn't qualified for the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletics Association state playoffs since 2009. Under Good-Malloy, who graduated from Annapolis in 2001, the team has enjoyed steady progress -- winning one game in 2012, four in 2013 and five in 2014.
In 2015, the Panthers had a true breakout season, finishing 8-3 and qualifying for the MPSSAA 4A state tournament. This season, Annapolis has taken it even further. With a 40-15 win against Glen Burnie Oct. 28, the team eclipsed its win total from 2015 by winning its first nine games and will once again qualify for the postseason.
