Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina football reached the midpoint of its annual spring drills on Saturday morning as the squad held its first scrimmage session, working out for around two hours on the turf at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field.
 
Opening under cool morning temperatures and working out under crystal clear skies, Saturday's light scrimmage included just over 75 total plays with both sides showing progress and highlights as reps were spread across much of the roster.
 
WCU's defense came up with three takeaways including interceptions by sophomore DB Hasaan Sykes and returning senior DB Armond Anderson, while LB Blue Monroe recovered a fumble as the ball was put on the carpet. Redshirt junior safety Ja'morri Downing also forced a fumble among the highlights.
 
On offense, quarterback Taron Dickens tossed a touchdown pass to WR Malik Knight, with redshirt freshman QB Isaac Lee connecting with WR De'Andre Tamarez for a scoring strike as four QBs split the reps. Joining Dickens and Lee were returner Bennett Judy and early enrollee, true freshman Jordan Martin-Durham. WCU's offense split rushing reps between several running backs, while both units rotated through different pairings along the line of scrimmage.
 
Western Carolina returns to the practice field on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 25, for the first of three weekly practices – Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday – ahead of its next scrimmage on Saturday, March 29. Unless otherwise noted, each WCU spring football practice is open to the public. It is respectfully requested that spectators observe from the stadium seating area and avoid being either on the field or the sidelines.
 
Please be aware of the addition of construction fencing around the West side of the stadium and Stadium parking lot that will limit access points as construction plans for the Western Skybox and Whitmire West projects start to ramp up this spring.
 
Season tickets for the six-game home 2025 schedule are on sale now through the Catamount Athletics ticket office and start at just $96 for adults and $66 for youth 12 and under. A Catamount Family Four Pack that includes two adult reserved season tickets, and two youth reserved season tickets is just $250 – that is less than $11 per ticket. The renewal deadline for returning season ticket holders is fast approaching on April 30, 2025.
 
Fans can purchase tickets through the Catamount Athletics Ticket Office, located on the first floor of the Ramsey Center, or by phone Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at CatamountSports.com/BuyTickets.
 
The unofficial opening of the 2025 SoCon football schedule begins with SoCon Media Day on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Greenville, S.C. Details regarding the event will be released on a future date.
 
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Catamount Football – UPDATED Spring Practice Schedule (as of 3/26):
Practice 8: Tuesday, March 25 – 4:15 – 6:30 pm (full pads)
March 26, 2025 – One Day for Western - Day of Giving
Practice 9: Thursday, March 27 – 4:15 – 6:30 pm (uppers)
Practice 10: Saturday, March 29 – 10:00 am – Noon (full pads/scrimmage)
Practice 11: Tuesday, April 1 – 4:15 – 6:30 pm (full pads)
Practice 12: Thursday, April 3 – 4:15 – 6:30 pm (uppers)
Practice 13: Saturday, April 5 – Noon – SPRING GAME (full pads/scrimmage
Practice 14: Tuesday, April 8 – 4:15 – 6:30 pm (uppers)
Practice 15: Thursday, April 10 – 4:15 – 6:30 pm (helmet only)

Wednesday, April 30 - Returning Football Season Ticket Renewal Deadline