Three-Generation Football Lineage Fuels Historic Season for Alonso
Junior quarterback Michael Pyne is guiding the Ravens to a district title and a 9-1 record while preparing for the FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals.
By Meera Fletcher ·
The Alonso Ravens hold a 9-1 record this season, a mark that sets a new benchmark for the program. The team captured the district championship and built momentum through a high-powered offense. This success centers on junior quarterback Michael Pyne, whose statistical output has driven the team’s historic run.
Pyne has played in only 20 varsity games. In that span, he has thrown for more than 3,800 yards and recorded 53 total touchdowns. These numbers place him at the top of the local statistical rankings. The Ravens’ depth chart reflects his central role in the offensive structure.
The Pyne family has maintained a continuous link to professional football for over a century. Michael’s great-grandfather played in the National Football League in 1931. His grandfather played in the American Football League in 1965. His father, Jim, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1994. This makes the Pynes the first family to produce three generations of professional players.
Jim Pyne played nine seasons in the NFL as an offensive lineman. He does not teach his son how to throw the ball. Instead, he focuses on the mechanics of the offensive line. Michael Pyne stated that his father helps him understand the O-line side of the game. He noted that a quarterback must recognize blitzes and read what happens in front of him.
Jim Pyne described the sport as a family business. He said his family has played football continuously for over 100 years. He added that football is simply what they do. Michael Pyne echoed this sentiment, noting that he grew up in the environment. He mentioned that all his cousins played Division I football, and his father played in the pros.
Head coach Hayden Cantrell observes that Pyne studies the game with intense focus. Cantrell said Pyne watches more film than almost any player he has coached. The quarterback spends hours preparing to recognize opposing defenses. Pyne is committed to the University of Pennsylvania, but his current attention remains on the present season.
The Ravens are aiming for a state championship. Pyne said it is his job to get the team ready. He stated that he pushes his teammates to practice and play with maximum effort. He also pushes himself to prepare with the same intensity. The team will host Newsome in the FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
