Father, son make most of last season together

Nehemiah Brunson and his son aim to take the Army and Navy Academy to a title, while Nehemiah Brunson Jr. commits to play for Army

Nehemiah Brunson Jr. of the Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad scores a touchdown last season. The senior committed to play football at Army next year and went to ANA to be coached by his father. Courtesy photo

CARLSBAD — Over the past several seasons the Army and Navy Academy has gone from football afterthought to a growing power.

Part of the reason is the father-son duo of Nehemiah Brunson and Nehemiah Brunson Jr. Nehemiah Brunson has coached the Warriors since 2015, while his son is entering his senior season.

Nehemiah Brunson Jr., a two-star recruit, also committed to play football at Army over an offer from Navy. But since his commitment, which is non-binding, others have begun to roll in.

Army and Navy is an all-boys college prep school. The Warriors kick off the season on Aug. 22 at home against Rock Academy.

Solid in his commitment, Nehemiah Brunson Jr. said he is focused on the upcoming season and playing for his dad for the last time. Nehemiah Brunson Jr. said his father was the only coach he wanted play for in high school and now they have just months left on the field.