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RECRUITING RANKINGS

ARCHER TIGERS...............................................................................6-7 BERKMAR PATRIOTS.......................................................................8-9 BROOKWOOD BRONCOS......................................................... 10-11 BUFORD WOLVES....................................................................... 12-13 CENTRAL GWINNETT BLACK KNIGHTS................................ 14-15 COLLINS HILL EAGLES............................................................. 16-17 DACULA FALCONS...................................................................... 18-19 DISCOVERY TITANS.................................................................. 20-21 DULUTH WILDCATS.................................................................... 22-23 GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SPARTANS...................... 24-25 GRAYSON RAMS........................................................................ 26-27 HEBRON CHRISTIAN LIONS................................................... 30-31 LANIER LONGHORNS................................................................ 32-33 MEADOWCREEK MUSTANGS................................................. 34-35 MILL CREEK HAWKS................................................................ 36-37 MOUNTAIN VIEW BEARS......................................................... 38-39 NORCROSS BLUE DEVILS........................................................ 40-41 NORTH GWINNETT BULLDOGS.............................................. 42-43 PARKVIEW PANTHERS............................................................. 44-45 PEACHTREE RIDGE LIONS...................................................... 46-47 PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN STORM....................................... 48-49 SHILOH GENERALS.................................................................... 50-51 SOUTH GWINNETT COMETS................................................... 52-53 WESLEYAN WOLVES................................................................. 54-55 ALSO COUNTY COMPOSITE SCHEDULE......................................................4 2016 COUNTY STAT LEADERS.........................................................28 DAILY POST’S PRESEASON ALL-COUNTY TEAM..........................29 MORE ONLINE s s

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A look at the 247Sports.com national recruit rankings for the Class of 2018: 1. QB Justin Fields, Harrison 2. QB Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville (Clemson) 3. DE Xavier Thomas, IMG Academy, Fla. (Clemson) 4. DE Micah Parson, Harrisburg, Penn.

5. CB Patrick Surtain Jr., American Heritage, Fla. 6. RB Zamir White, Scotland County, N.C. (Georgia) 7. WR Justin Shorter, South Brunswick, N.J. (Penn State) 8. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Mater Dei, Calif.

9. WR Jordyn Adams, Green Hope, N.C. (North Carolina) 10. OG Jamaree Salyer, Pace Academy 11. TE Jeremy Ruckert, Lindenhurst, N.Y. (Ohio State) 12. DE K.J. Henry, West Forsyth, N.C. 13. ATH Talanoa Hufanga, Crescent Valley, Ore. 14. LB Palaie Gaoteote, Bishop Gorman, Nev. (USC) 15. OT Jackson Carman, Fairfield, Ohio 16. WR Kamryn Babb, Christian Brothers, Mo. 17. WR Terrace Marshall, Parkway, La. 18. DT Taron Vincent, IMG Academy, Fla. (Ohio State) 19. CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart, Helix, Calif.

20. CB Tyson Campbell, American Heritage, Fla. 21. S DeMarvion Overshown, Arp, Texas (Texas) 22. LB Channing Tindall, Spring Valley, S.C. 23. WR JaMarr Chase, Archbishop Rummel, La. (Florida) 24. OT Brey Walker, Westmoore, Okla. (Oklahoma) 25. DE Azeez Olujari, Marietta 26. S B.J. Foster, Angleton, Texas (Texas) 27. CB Anthony Cook, Lamar, Texas 28. WR Mark Pope, Southridge, Fla. (Miami) 29. DT Tommy Togiai, Highland, Idaho 30. QB Colson Yankoff, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (Washington) 39. LB Adam Anderson, Rome 56. DE Brenton Cox, Stockbridge (Ohio State) 62. OG Trey Hill, Houston County 76. LB J.J. Peterson, Colquitt County 81. CB Kyler McMichael, Greater Atlanta Christian (Clemson) 82. ATH Emory Jones, Heard County (Ohio State) 87. WR Matthew Hill, Brookwood 88. WR Josh Vann, Tucker 120. S Derrik Allen, Lassiter (Notre Dame) 131. DT Robert Cooper, South Gwinnett (Florida State) 142. LB Zakoby McClain, Valdosta 144. QB Jarren Williams, Central Gwinnett (Kentucky) 154. LB Otis Reese, Lee County (Michigan) 156. DE Justin Mascoll, South Gwinnett (Clemson) 174. CB Taiyon Palmer, Archer (Duke) 207. LB Quay Walker, Crisp County (Alabama) 216. ATH Quindarious Monday, Carver-Atlanta (Auburn) 218. LB Michael Harris, Tucker (Auburn) 219. ATH Richard Jibunor, Athens Christian 220. OG Christian Meadows, Macon County (Florida State) 227. CB Christian Tutt, Thomson 233. OT Dylan Wonnum, Tucker 243. S Trey Dean, Dutchtown (Tennessee) 245. DE Caleb Tannor, Miller Grove (Georgia)

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017 • 3

AUG. 18 AUG. 25 Archer

2017 Schedule

SEPT. 1

SEPT. 8 SEPT. 15 SEPT. 22 SEPT. 29

OCT. 6

OCT. 13

OCT. 20

OCT. 27

NOV. 3

vs. Brookwood*

P’tree Ridge

BYE

at Mill Creek

Norcross

at Roswell

BYE

at Newton^

Grayson

Rockdale

at South

at Shiloh

Berkmar

Rockdale

Duluth

Mnt. View

BYE

Pebblebrook

at Brookwood

Meadowcreek

at Central

Parkview

at Norcross

Lakeside

BYE

Brookwood

vs. Archer*

at Walton

South

BYE

Colquitt Co.

Berkmar

BYE

at Meadowcreek

Central

at Parkview

Norcross

at Lakeside

BYE

Clarke Cent.

at Johnson

Cedar Shoals

Walnut Grove

at Loganville

at F. Branch

Buford

vs. Hillgrove+ Melbourne (Fla)

BYE

Broward (Fla.) S. Pointe (S.C.)

Central Gwinnett

at South

Dacula

Roswell

at Collins Hill

BYE

Norcross

at Lakeside

Berkmar

at Brookwood

Meadowcreek

BYE

at Parkview

Collins Hill

at Shiloh

at Norcross

Lambert

Central

BYE

at Mill Creek

Discovery

at Duluth

Mnt. View

BYE

North

at P’tree Ridge

BYE

at Central

Mill Creek

Arabia Mnt.

at West Forsyth

Walton

BYE

at Apalachee

Gainesville

Habersham

at Lanier

at Winder

at Jefferson

Cedar Shoals

Pinecrest

at Apalachee

BYE

P’tree Ridge

at Collins Hill

at Mill Creek

BYE

at Duluth

Mnt. View

North

Duluth

at Alcovy

at Berkmar

Meadowcreek

BYE

at F. Central

BYE

Mnt. View

Collins Hill

at North

Discovery

at P’tree Ridge

at Mill Creek

GAC

at Lovett

Westminster

BYE

Valor Chr.

at St. Pius

at Union Co.

at Fannin Co.

East Hall

at Lumpkin Co.

North Hall

BYE

Dawson Co.

Grayson

BYE

Hoover (Ala.)

McEachern

at J. Curtis%

BYE

Broward

Ramsay (Ala.)

at Shiloh

at Archer

at Newton

Rockdale

South

Hebron

at E. Jackson

BYE

Commerce

Providence

BYE

Riverside

Towns Co.

at Athens Acad. at Prince Ave.

at Lakeview

G. Walton

at Athens Chr.

Lanier

at Northview

South

BYE

Northside

at Lambert

St. Pius

BYE

Winder-Barrow at Habersham

at Apalachee

Dacula

at Gainesville

BYE

at Alcovy#

at Duluth

Forsyth Cent.

Lithonia

Lakeside

at Berkmar

Brookwood

BYE

at Central

Parkview

at Norcross

at Dacula

Archer

BYE

Collins Hill

at North

Discovery

at P’tree Ridge

at Mnt. View

BYE

Duluth

Dacula Discovery

Meadowcreek Mill Creek Mountain View

vs. McEachern* at Stephenson Osborne

at Lambert

at Berkmar

BYE

Shiloh

North

at Duluth

P’tree Ridge

at Collins Hill

Mill Creek

at Discovery

BYE

Norcross

vs. Colquitt*

Collins Hill

BYE

North

at Archer

at Central

Parkview

BYE

at Lakeside

Berkmar

at Brookwood

Meadowcreek

North Gwinnett

vs. Walton*

at Milton

Hillgrove

at Norcross

BYE

at Mnt. View

Mill Creek

BYE

Duluth

P’tree Ridge

at Collins Hill

at Discovery

at P’tree Ridge

Shiloh

at Lowndes

BYE

Tift Co.

BYE

at Norcross

Lakeside

at Berkmar

Brookwood

at Meadowcreek

Central

Parkview

at Archer

at Mays

Newton

BYE

at Discovery

BYE

at Mnt. View

Mill Creek

at North

Duluth

Collins Hill

at Strong Rock

BYE

Riverside

at Hebron

BYE

at Lakeview

at G. Walton

Commerce

Athens Acad.

Athens Chr.

at Prince Ave.

Towns Co.

Collins Hill

at Parkview

Westlake

at Lowndes

at Mnt. View

BYE

at Rockdale

Grayson

BYE

at South

Newton

Archer

South Gwinnett

Central

at Lanier

at Brookwood

South Forsyth

BYE

at Hillgrove

Newton

BYE

at Rockdale

Shiloh

Archer

at Grayson

Wesleyan

Therrell

BEST Acad.

Frederica Acd.

Hapeville

OLM

Holy Innoc.

at ELCA

at Mt. Vernon

BYE

at Lndmrk Chr.

Strong Rock

BYE

Parkview Peachtree Ridge Providence Shiloh

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ARCHER TIGERS Head coach: Andy Dyer (51-34 at Archer, 51-34 overall)

Offense Archer’s 2016 offense was a work in progress with several young players in the mix, eventually scoring 19.2 points per game.

Five starters from that group are back this fall to run head coach Andy Dyer’s multiple spread scheme, giving Dyer a combination of youth and experience.

Leading that group is Taiyon Palmer (pictured left), who serves time on both sides of the ball. On offense, Palmer will play wide receiver and look to improve on his numbers from last year (11 catches, 30 yards).

Jelani Baker also saw some time at wide receiver last year, along with tight end Brandon Shellnut, who had 18 catches for 234 yards and one TD. The job of getting the ball to that group will belong to quarterback Carter Peevy.

Peevy, underwent what Dyer called a “baptism of fire” last year as a freshman as he was thrust into the starter’s role in the final five games.

Despite the lack of experience, Peevy performed well, completing 35 of 71 passes for 424 yards and five TDs. The running game, which tallied 905 yards last year, returns several players who had carries last year, led by Ronald Schjang (178 yards, TD) and Keegan Strickland (862 yards, 6 TDs). Emmanuel Michel, who

Region: 8-AAAAAAA

Last playoff appearance: 2016 2017 schedule

Of those first five games, all were against teams that made the playoffs. The losses were to McEachern (state quarterfinalist), Norcross (second round state), Mill Creek (state semifinalist) and Roswell (state runner-up).

The lone win in that stretch was against Peachtree Ridge, a team that found revenge by beating Archer in the first round of 2016 results (4-7) the playoffs.

McEachern L 27-14 This year’s schedule will mirror at P’tree Ridge W 20-19 that of last year’s, only with the Mill Creek L 31-10 home and away locations flipping at Norcross L 35-16 Roswell L 47-0 from what they were last year.

Newton W 42-0 “We play a bunch of good teams,” Dyer said. “We’re in this at Grayson L 38-0 business to play the best as that’s at Rockdale Co. W 35-0 South Gwinnett L 15-14 the only way we are going to get Shiloh W 37-6 better. We took some whippings also plays outside linebacker on strength of the defense, led by at P’tree Ridge L 28-23 defense, is also expected to con- Palmer and Andrew Booth at last year, but our kids didn’t quit.” tribute to the running game. cornerback. Palmer has comThe only change to that lineup The offensive line, a group mitted to Duke, while Booth led combined to record 62 tackles in 2017 is in the opener where that Dyer says will be a work in the county in interceptions as a and two sacks last year.

Archer will face Brookwood in progress and will need to grow sophomore with seven.

The special teams will be the Corky Kell Classic instead of up fast, will be led by Malir Jalyn Phillips (38 tackles, two anchored by Michael Johnson, McEachern. Brookwood reached Blackwood and Josh Ezeudu. sacks, interception) is back at who handles all the kicking duthe second round of the state safety, along with Patrick Gassant. ties. Johnson hit 26 of 27 PATS playoffs last year.

Defense The linebackers in Dyer’s 3-5 last year and was good on 6 of While the offense had its share scheme should be deep, led by 11 field goals. Christian JohnHat of a different color of youth last year, it was no com- Christian James-Lattore, Michel, stone will be the long snapper, One small but noticeable parison to the defense as Dyer Strickland, Jordan Roman and while the return game will be a change to Archer’s uniform this had to start seven sophomores Colin Stein. mix of players, including Booth, season will be with its helmet. last year.

One group that Dyer says Weems, Palmer and Baker.

After donning a silver helmet That group gave up 22.4 needs to be more competitive for a number of years, this year’s points per game, but with 10 this fall is the defensive line.

Starting the year tough color scheme will include a helreturning starters who are a year The unit up front will be Despite starting 2016 1-4, met that is white. older, stronger and smarter, Dyer led by Will Choloh, a GeorDyer’s young squad closed out “We got together this summer is hopeful that number will be gia State commit, along with the year by winning three of its and the kids voted to change the much lower in 2017.

Colby Wooden, Jaden Knott and last five games to finish third in helmet to white,” Dyer said.

The secondary will be the Soloman Zubairu. That group Region 8-AAAAAAA. — Scott Smith Aug. 19 Brookwood* Aug. 25 Peachtree Ridge Sept. 8 at Mill Creek Sept. 15 Norcross Sept. 22 at Roswell Oct. 7 at Newton Oct. 13 Grayson Oct. 20 Rockdale County Oct. 27 at South Gwinnett Nov. 3 at Shiloh *Corky Kell Classic at GSU

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1 Braylen Weems 2 Ronald Schjang 3 Taiyon Palmer 4 Emmanuel Michel 5 Jalyn Phillips 6 Amos Dahn 7 Colby Wooden 8 Brandon Shelnutt 9 Jelani Baker 10 Tyler Roach 11 Demetrius Wigfall 12 Carter Peevy 13 Nigel Lavender 14 D.J. Taylor 15 B.J. Eugene 16 Trey Messer 17 Jeremiah Cook 18 Robbie Wallace 19 Edward Ifi 20 David Brueland 21 Andrew Booth 22 Colin Stein 23 Jalyn Valrie 24 Malik Heard 25 Jeremiah Bazile 26 Patrick Gassant Jr. 27 Keegan Strickland 28 Semaje Banks 29 Blake Bortak 30 Christian James-Lattore 31 Winston Gassant 32 Dylan Alexander 33 Jack Jackson 34 Turner Wolfe 35 Chase Buchanan

Pos. Year

WR RB/DB DB/WR RB/LB DB/WR LB/TE DE/TE TE/DE WR/DB LB/RB WR QB DB/WR RB/DB LB QB/WR RB DL DB/WR LB DB/WR SP/LB DB DB/WR RB/DB DB/WR RB/SP RB/DB WR/DB DB/WR LB/RB DL WR/DB LB WR/DB

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Carter Peevy (6-2, 205, Soph.)

TB Keegan Strickland (5-10, 190, Sr.) FB Ronald Schjang (5-11, 180 Sr.) WR Braylen Weems (5-11, 170. Jr.) WR Jelani Baker (6-1, 180, Sr.) TE Brandon Shelnutt (6-4, 225, Sr.) OT Josh Ezeudu (6-4, 315, Sr.) OG Malir Blackwood (6-0, 250, Sr.) C Ethan Lane (6-2, 190, Soph.)

OG Josh Valego (6-2, 190, Jr.) OT Derek Harden (6-0, 250, Soph.)

K Michael Johnson (6-0, 170, Sr.) 36 Jordan Roman 37 Chantz Cross 38 Asheebo Rojas 39 Blake Rigdon 40 Kameron O’Rouke 41 Soloman Zubairu 42 Steven Porcha 43 Quindez Dennis 44 Andrew Leftwich 45 Steven Borden 46 Curtis Hill 47 Garland Curley 48 Xavier Kiefer 49 Clayton Casey

LB DB/RB DB/WR LB/TE LB DL/H DB/WR RB/SP LB DB LB LB/RB LB LB

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Defense DE Colby Wooden (6-4, 230, Jr.) NT Jadden Knott (6-2, 255, Sr.) DE Will Choloh (6-0, 270, Sr.) LB Emmanuel Michel (5-10, 205, Jr.) LB Christian James-Lattore (5-11, 170, Sr.) LB Amos Dahn (6-0, 205, Jr.) LB Andrew Leftwich (5-9, 190, Sr.) LB Jordan Roman (5-11, 190, Sr.) FS Jalyn Phillips (6-1, 190, Jr.) CB Taiyon Palmer (5-11, 165, Sr.) CB Andrew Booth (6-0, 180, Jr.) P Michael Johnson (6-0, 170, Sr.)

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50 Nick Sammons 51 Irvin Santos 52 Ivan Cruz 53 Sam Larson 54 Darryl Fussell II 55 Trey Wiliams 56 James Luna 57 Tyreke Clark 58 Josh Valego 59 Nathan Olds 60 Ethan Lane 61 Christian Johnstone 62 Trenton King 63 William Willham

OL DL OL/DL OL/DL OL OL/DL DL/OL OL/DL OL OL/DL OL LS/OL OL OL/DL

11 11 10 10 12 10 10 10 11 10 10 11 11 10

64 Derek Harden 65 Malir Blackwood 66 Sam Deason 67 Caleb Boone 68 Grant Cooper 70 Josh Ezeudu 71 Israel Mukwiza 72 D’Andre Hancock 73 Logan Krueger 74 Kaleb Chester 75 Aydan Derise 76 Bubba Nunnally 77 Skyler Howell 78 James Jones 79 Nehemiah Kincey 80 Russell Shaw 81 Amari Francis 82 Fisher Mitchem 83 Antonio McNair 84 Taylon Jennings 85 Felix Artemus 86 Wyatt Newton 87 Luke Chamblee 88 Jayson Wallace 89 Jalen Mayala 90 Will Choloh Jr. 91 Kyshaun McGhee 92 Altonion Crawford 93 Michael Johnson 94 James Tchamda 95 Ahmed Samuels 96 Emilton Cowart 97 Harrison Upton 98 Skyler Jones 99 Jadden Knott

OL OL OL/DL OL/DL DL OL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL OL OL OL/DL DL OL/DL LB/RB WR WR/SP WR/DB LB/RB DB/WR DB/WR WR/DB WR/DB DL/TE DL/FB WR/DB DL K DB/WR WR/DB WR/DB K DB DL

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BERKMAR PATRIOTS Head coach: Kenan Dever (0-20 at Berkmar, 0-20 overall)

Last playoff appearance: 2005 2017 schedule

Aug. 18 Rockdale County Aug. 25 Duluth Sept. 1 Mountain View Sept. 15 Pebblebrook Sept. 22 at Brookwood Sept. 29 Meadowcreek Oct. 6 at Central Gwinnett Oct. 13 Parkview Oct. 20 at Norcross Oct. 27 Lakeside, DeKalb

2016 results (0-10)

at Rockdale Co. L 53-7 at Duluth L 22-0 at Mountain View L 50-7 at Pebblebrook L 52-7 Brookwood L 42-0 at Meadowcreek L 38-10 Central Gwinnett L 69-0 at Parkview L 48-12 Norcross L 58-0 at Lakeside L 44-17

The junior doesn’t have much experience, but Dever likes his make-up and says his athleticism will help him learn on the fly.

“He’s one of those kids who’s been a multiple-sport athlete in the past,” Dever said of Goodwin. “We want to utilize his athletic ability as best we can. So the run game will be our focus to

start the season.”

Defense In making a switch from a more traditional 4-3 alignment to a 3-5-3 set, the Patriots are making some personnel moves they hope will best use the talent and experience they have at their disposal.

Senior linebacker Mike

the defensive line in what Dever is hopeful can be a very proactive defense.

“We transferred Nguyen over from defensive end because he’s got great inNguyen will be a key stincts, and we’ve got two figure in that new set as other defensive line starters he leads a group of five from last year in Contreras returning starters among and Abdulwahid,” Dever the front six. said. “We just have to do He’ll join fellow return- the best we can to put presing starters in juniors Alvin sure on teams that love to Duncan and Anthony put ball in the air like they Ferrell at linebacker, while do in this region. senior Nasim Abdulwahid “We transitioned from and junior Fernando Con- a 4-3 to a 3-5-3 because treras bring experience to we’ve got a lot of line-

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Offense Head coach Kenan Dever makes no pretense about what his team will attempt to do on offense this season.

With sophomore running back Jonathan Wiley and four offensive linemen — including seniors Alejandro Campazano, Bryan Zavala and Cliff Rimple — returning from last year’s squad, the Patriots’ mission is fairly clear.

“We’re going to stay very similar to what we’ve been last two years,” Dever said. “We’re trying to find different avenues to get the football to our skill kids as quick as we can.

“Jonathan is a powerful kid. He’s got great lower body strength and he’s a tough runner. … And it helps having two or three starters back on the offensive line. We don’t have to do a lot of reteaching.”

If the running game can make some headway in the early going, it well help the rest of the offense ease more comfortably into the next biggest task for the offense, which is to help new starting quarterback John Goodwin establish himself.

Region: 7-AAAAAAA

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backer-type kids who are athletic enough and who, when we need them to, drop on the hash. That will allow our younger guys (in the secondary) to get their feet wet and play with a lot of confidence.”

Etc. The 37-game losing streak that the Patriots take into the 2017 is pretty impossible to avoid.

However, while Dever knows breaking the streak is a major motivation for his players, he also doesn’t want his players to get too preoccupied with the proverbial 400-pound gorilla in the room.

Still, there is one key aspect he has drilled into his team during summer workouts and preseason practice that could play a big role if the Patriots are to finally break the streak that dates back to early 2013.

“We’ve definitely changed up some of the things we did in the offseason to focus on mental toughness,” Dever said.

“That’s going to be the key for us. If we play well out of our (preseason) scrimmage, … the sky’s the limit.”

— David Friedlander

BERKMAR ROSTER No. Name

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22

Tyrone Seales Hank Chambers Mike Nguyen Anthony Ferrell John Goodwin Nathan Jenkins Isaiah Wright Gary Dever Xzavier Ward Sharif Hachem Nick Martin Diontae Evans Kishmeal Bredy Desmond James Michael Stansfield Kevin Orocio Jamal Turner Kevin Ortiz

Pos. Year

WR/DB DB/QB LB DL/LB WR LB/OL WR LB WR WR WR WR WR WR DB DB DB DB

12 11 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 11 10 11 12 10 10 10 12 9

Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB John Goodwin (Jr.) RB Jonathan Wiley (Soph.)

WR Desmond James (Soph.)

WR Nick Martin (Soph.)

WR Xzavier Ward (Soph.)

WR Tyrone Seales (Sr.) LT Alejandro Campazano (Sr.) LG Bryan Zavala (Sr.) C Raquan Strowbridge (Soph.)

RG Cliff Rimple (Sr.) RT Fernando Contreras (Jr.) K Josue Umanzor (Sr.)

23 Miles Bryant 24 Justin Kittrell 25 Jonathan Wiley

DB WR RB

Defense DE Fernando Contreras (Jr.) NG Lester Ortiz (Jr.) DE Nasim Abdulwahid (Sr.) SLB Alvin Duncan (Jr.) MLB Mike Nguyen (Sr.) WLB Anthony Ferrell (Jr.) Rover Gary Dever (Soph.)

CB Miles Bryant (Jr.) CB Tyrone Seales (Sr.) FS Michael Stansfield (Soph.)

Dawg Hank Chambers (Jr.) P Josue Umanzor (Sr.)

11 9 10

26 Noel Carpio 27 Kevin McLean 28 Attias Cade

DB WR RB

9 11 9

30 34 41 45 52 55 63 64 71 72 74 75 77 80 82 83 85

Alvin Duncan LB Lester Ortiz LB Josue Umanzor K/P Marcos Pinzo LB Fernando Contreras DL/OL Cliff Rimple OL Edwin Ramirez DL Nasim Abdulwahid DL Alejandro Campazano OL Bryan Zavala OL Isaiah Thurmond DL Oswaldo Vasques-Estrada DL Raquan Strowbridge OL Brian Medina WR Troy Oats WR Kevin Delgado DL William Vasquez WR/DB

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017 • 9

BROOKWOOD BRONCOS Head coach: Philip Jones (12-10 at Brookwood, 22-21 overall)

Offense This Brookwood offense has the potential to be even better than last season, a scary thought for opposing defenses.

The Broncos return 10 of 11 starters from a unit that averaged 39.1 points and was balanced well with 1,918 rushing yards and 2,164 passing yards.

“The expectation is that we’ll be good on offense,” Brookwood head coach Philip Jones said. “We’ve got some explosive players in key spots. We need to make sure they stay healthy and they stay hungry. That they don’t get distracted and keep their eyes on the goal of being best they can be on a daily basis.”

Top recruit Matthew Hill (pictured), one of the state’s most versatile offensive players, is back to contribute as a receiver and as a runner. He had 585 rushing yards and six touchdowns on just 85 carries last year, mostly while filling in when starting running back Dante Black was out with an injury. He also had 39 catches for 810 yards and eight scores, in addition to being a dangerous kick returner.

Black also figures to have a big season after

Region: 7-AAAAAAA

Last playoff appearance: 2016

2017 schedule

to prove. I really like our physicality. I really like the way they communicate right now. We’re a little undersized like we were last year, so we’ll have to make up for it by executing, moving around.”

D.J. Horne (five sacks) returns as a starter on the defensive line, a group that 2016 results (8-4) will be boosted greatly North Gwinnett W 37-23 by a position switch. Isa Walton W 40-13 Washington, an all-region at South L 14-7 center last season, will at Colquitt Co. L 52-14 start at noseguard. The at Berkmar W 42-0 Meadowcreek W 54-0 other starter on the line is expected to be Grayson at Central W 55-45 transfer Justin Scola.

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Top recruits Kendall ard Warner.

Williamson and Jamison “I’m excited about the guys we have back,” Jones Collier are the safeties — said. “We don’t have quite both started in the secondary last year — and Caleb as many returning startRiley and Sterling Ross are ers on defense, but so the leaders at cornerback. far in camp I really like Berkmar transfer Dahrien the way they run to the Beasley also will play a football, their passion, key role at defensive back, the competitiveness they play with. They’re a really which must overcome the hungry group that has a lot loss of top recruit Daniel Aug. 19 Archer* Aug. 25 at Walton Sept. 1 South Gwinnett Sept. 15 Colquitt County Sept. 22 Berkmar Oct. 6 at Meadowcreek Oct. 13 Central Gwinnett Oct. 20 at Parkview Oct. 27 Norcross Nov. 3 at Lakeside *Corky Kell Classic at GSU

playing through an injury all of last year. Despite missing time with the injury, he ran for 739 yards and eight scores in 2016.

Wide receiver Nick Prince (42 catches, 512 yards, seven TDs last year) and tight end Chris Cotter (26 catches) also return at the skill positions, where they will be joined by wideouts Cameron Barrington and T.J. Ellis, and tight end Ennio Zambino.

Quarterback Angelo DiSpigna returns to trigger the attack after completing 144 of 243 passes (59.3 percent) for 2,067 yards and 19 TDs as a junior.

Brookwood also expects Justin Fomby to see action at quarterback after an impressive spring and summer filling in when

DiSpigna, a Mercer baseball commitment, was busy with that sport.

Duke commit Casey Holman, in his fourth year starting, anchors the offensive line at left tackle. “(Holman’s) about as good a lineman as I’ve ever coached,” Jones said.

Three-year starter Delani Brathwaite, a left guard, also returns along with Blake Bridges at right tackle. Collins Hill transfer Caleb Hutson will start at right guard, while Jake Winskie and Aidan Perkins are vying to start at center.

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Walker (79 tackles last year). Walker moved to Pittsburgh over the summer.

High hopes Jones, entering Year 3 as head coach at his alma mater, has brought a new energy and marked improvement in his short tenure.

He took over a team that won two games in 2014 and went 4-6 in his first season, then posted an 8-4 record last year and reached the second round of the state playoffs. The Broncos, who won a state championship as recently as 2010, are eager for more this season.

“We try to keep it process-oriented like a lot of folks,” Jones said. “We talk about our No. 1 goal is to love each other, be a family and always compete on a daily basis to be the best we can be, to be excellent.

We itemized our goals for the team. We want to win the opener. Win the battles, the Battle of Five Forks (with Parkview), the Battle of Snellville (with South Gwinnett). We want to win region. We want to win on Thanksgiving and win the closer as we say. In that order, that’s the goals we talk about.”

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BUFORD WOLVES Head coach: John Ford (0-0 at Buford, 40-12 overall)

Offense With Jess Simpson not on the Buford sideline for the first time in 12 seasons, the Wolves will have a different look this fall.

Simpson is now working with the Atlanta Falcons, and head coach John Ford has brought in his up-tempo offensive attack from Roswell.

The Wolves will have an entirely new offensive line and starting quarterback this season. The lone returning starters are the dynamic running back duo of Anthony Grant and Christian Turner.

Grant, a Tennessee commit, ran for 1,484 yards and 24 touchdowns a season ago. He also had 21 catches for 226 yards and three TDs. Turner, a Michigan commit, ran for 1,115 yards and 18 touchdowns despite missing three games.

“Great kids,” Ford said of the backs. “Hard workers, hard practice players, they do everything the right way.”

Buford is still undecided on a starting quarterback with three players still competing for the job. Senior Will Westmoreland, junior Clayton Nelson and freshman Aaron McLaughlin are all still in the mix.

Region: 8-AAAAA

Last playoff appearance: 2016

2017 schedule

Aug. 18 Hillgrove* Aug. 25 Melbourne

Central Catholic, Fla. Sept. 8 International School of Broward, Fla. Sept. 15 S outh Pointe, S.C. Sept. 29 Clarke Central Oct. 6 at Johnson Oct. 13 Cedar Shoals Oct. 20 Walnut Grove Oct. 27 at Loganville *Corky Kell Classic at GSU

2016 results (13-2)

Buford’s entire offensive line from last season graduated, but the Wolves do have two seniors in Logan Kesler and Austin Blake to lead a young and talented group. Juniors Harry Miller, Carter Colquitt and Riley Simonds are all at least 6-foot-4 and nearly 300 pounds.

All three juniors attracted offers from several Power 5 programs over the spring and summer. Alabama has offered both Colquitt and Simonds, while Florida was Colquitt’s latest offer.

“They’ve just got to keep working hard every day because they just haven’t done it yet,” Ford said. “So there’s no pats on the back just yet.”

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receptions last season make him the Wolves’ leading returning receiver. Fellow senior Bryson Richardson will start on defense but also see some time on offense as well.

Buford’s receivers did receive a boost in the offseason in Redlands, Calif., move-in Isaiah Isaac. The 5-foot-9, 175-pound senior is a Wake Forest commit.

Defense There won’t be a scheme change for Buford on defense. Last year the Wolves gave up just 14.4 points per game en route to a state runner-up finish.

Bryant Appling has remained on staff as the defensive coordinator. It was a decision made easier

Roswell L 24-7 Bishop Timon W 49-6 Jeff Davis (Ala.) W 38-30 Internat’l (Fla.) W 48-8 at Clarke Cent. W 44-13 Johnson W 48-0 at Cedar Shoals W 56-14 at Walnut Grove W 38-6 Loganville W 35-10 Flowery Branch W 49-13 North Springs W 45-7 Jones County W 56-26 Carrollton W 34-27 Kell W 28-16 Rome L 16-7

for Ford after facing Buford as an opponent last year.

“We have not changed from Buford’s traditional scheme,” Ford said. “Really the only change on that side of the ball is Coach Simpson’s not here any more.

Tommy Gilstrap, who was with me at Roswell, is working with the corners.

But having the unique perspective of having coached against Buford, and being

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kind of an offensive coach, I know how good they are.

I know how good they were coached.

“I know how fundamentally sound (they are) and how well they ran to the ball and how prepared those kids were. Coach Appling, who was the DC for Coach Simpson, is a heck of a football coach and a heck of a man. I would be stupid to come in and try to teach them something about the game, because what they did worked. Particularly on that side of the ball.”

Buford returns just three starters in Grant, Richardson and Mikey McMorris, but several other defenders played significant minutes last year and will move into starting roles this season.

Along the defensive line, seniors Mick Reese and Brock Mattison (Applachian State commit) will start on the outside, while junior Quentin Skinner starts as nose tackle. Skinner is also the Wolves’ long-snapper and is committed to LSU as a specialist. Miller will also see some time at nose tackle.

At linebacker, Richardson and Davin Bryant will play outside. While Grant and Carson Guy — also the starting tight end — will

work inside. Turner will also play some linebacker.

McMorris, a Navy commit with three picks last year, will start alongside Jamal Singleton at corner.

Singleton had 31 tackles and two interceptions last season. Safeties Kellen Neal and K.J. Johnson played a good bit last season.

Like always, Buford will rotate a host of other defenders in and out throughout the season.

Etc. One of Ford’s first acts as Buford head coach was to scramble and finalize the 2017 schedule. Two teams pulled out of their games with Buford this summer.

Jeff Davis (Ala.) had to cancel after Alabama schools had their region schedules move up a week.

Bishop Timon (N.Y.) pulled out after a coaching change in late June forced it to forego a varsity season.

Ford replaced Bishop Timon with Melbourne Catholic (Fla.) on Aug. 25, a Florida AAA state semifinalist last season.

South Pointe (S.C.), which has won three straight state titles and five total since 2008, replaced Jeff Davis on Sept. 15.

— Paul Thomas

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Clayton Nelson (5-11, 165, Jr.) or Will Westmoreland (6-1, 200, Sr.) RB Anthony Grant (5-11, 187, Sr.) or Christian Turner (5-10, 185, Sr.) WR Matt Walton (6-0, 165, Sr.) WR Isaiah Isaac (5-10, 175 Sr.) WR Tyler Gillis (6-2, 180, Sr.) TE Carson Guy (6-0, 208, Sr.) OT Riley Simonds (6-4, 304, Jr.) OG Carter Colquitt (6-6, 295, Jr.) C Harry Miller (6-4, 300, Jr.) OG Logan Kesler (6-3, 300, Sr.) OT Austin Blake (6-3, 270, Sr.) 34 35 36 37 38 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

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CENTRAL GWINNETT BLACK KNIGHTS Head coach: Todd Wofford (34-41 at Central Gwinnett, 34-41 overall)

Offense Central Gwinnett stumbled out of the gates last season, but won three region games to reach the state playoffs. The Black Knights averaged 34 points per game on offense.

Central will have several key pieces returning this fall, including Kentucky quarterback commit Jarren Williams (pictured).

Last season the 6-foot-3, 215-pound senior threw for 2,618 yards, 26 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He also ran for 395 yards and nine TDs. “In my career any time you have a quarterback, the improvement from Year 1 to Year 2 is huge in this system,” head coach Todd Wofford said. “He’s had an incredible summer and offseason.”

Williams will have plenty of big targets in the passing game. Three-year starter Jallah Zeze will lead the way after catching 42 passes for 678 yards and six touchdowns last season.

Archer transfers Khmari Thompson and Kameron King also will be a boost, along with junior Nick Fortune.

Sophomore Justin

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Aug. 18 at South Gwinnett Aug. 25 Dacula Sept. 1 Roswell Sept. 8 at Collins Hill Sept. 22 Norcross Sept. 29 at Lakeside Oct. 6 Berkmar Oct. 13 at Brookwood Oct. 20 Meadowcreek Nov. 3 at Parkview

2016 results (4-7)

South Gwinnett L 54-21 at Dacula L 34-13 at Roswell L 31-6 Collins Hill W 43-35^ at Norcross L 37-8 Lakeside W 57-28 at Berkmar W 69-0 Brookwood L 55-45 at Meadowcreek W 56-0 Parkview L 67-43 at Lambert L 44-14 ^overtime

Wilkins will slide into the starting running back position after playing varsity as a freshman. He’ll also play linebacker.

The Black Knights return the most veteran offensive line in Wofford’s tenure.

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Brandon Joseph and starting tackles Jalen King and Tyrell Earl return. Seniors Abraham Salzar and Jakir Jackson are battling for the starting center position, while junior Khatavion McBride will play left guard.

“Having that veteran line

has really been good for a young running back like Wilkins, who is dynamic,” Wofford said. “He’s really, really good.”

Defense Central’s defense got a boost this offseason with the hiring of defensive

ball, with just only junior linebacker Joe Gracia and Zeze returning as starters.

Senior linebacker Tamonta Carter also has taken on the leadership role.

Zeze will line up in the secondary, along with Fortune, senior Eric Walker and sophomore Tyan Milton.

Junior defensive tackle Darreyon Thomas (5-10, 290) will bring some size to the front, while Joseph, Earl and McBride will all see time as well.

Etc. Central will be vying for its fourth straight trip to the postseason this fall.

Wofford is hoping that it coordinator Phillip Hale. will be a special season not The Black Knights’ base only to keep that momendefense will switch from a tum going, but because it is 4-3 to a 3-4 under Hale. the school’s 60th anniver“He brought a new juice, sary this year. a new energy, to the whole “It’s kind of special for defense and it spread,” the football team, me and Wofford said. “They talk a just the entire school,” Wofwhole lot more and that’s ford said. “Homecoming the biggest thing that I can (Oct. 6 vs. Berkmar) is gosee. It’s a brand new tone. ing to be big this year. It’s In my eight years here, the been a good vibe around all spring, summer, coming summer with alumni guys into fall, the defense is a and just people that want to whole new deal. It’s so come back and hopefully much more aggressive.” we’ll give them a lot to Central will be young on cheer about.” the defensive side of the — Paul Thomas

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Khmari Thompson WR Jarren Williams QB Mario Simmons DB Eric Walker DB Tamontra Carter LB Kaleb Pierce WR Nick Fortune ATH Jallah Zeze WR Joe Gracia LB/RB Kameron King WR Vashaun Stockmann QB Skylar Adams QB Zion Mills DB/WR Adonis Thigpen DB Tyan Milton DB Rob Mills LB Xavier Crosby DB Kendell Martin RB T.K. Mack RB Jordan Wells RB Michael Harrell RB Shane Phipps LB

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Jarren Williams (6-3, 215, Sr.) RB Justin Wilkins (5-9, 190, Soph.)

WR Jallah Zeze (6-1, 215, Sr.) WR Khamri Thompson (6-2, 190, Sr.) WR Nick Fortune (6-0, 170, Jr.) WR Kameron King (6-3, 205, Jr.) LT Jalen King (6-4, 285, Sr.) LG Khatavion McBride (5-11, 215, Jr.) C Abraham Salzar (5-9, 240, Sr.) or Jakir Jackson (5-7, 250, Sr.) RG Brandon Joseph (6-3, 300, Sr.) RT Tyrell Earl (6-3, 300, Sr.) K Edgar Godinez (5-11, 195, Sr.)

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COLLINS HILL EAGLES Head coach: Lenny Gregory (0-0 at Collins Hill, 13-8 overall)

Offense New Collins Hill head coach Lenny Gregory will bring a much different offense than Eagles fans were used to under Kevin Reach.

The Eagles will run a wing-T attack this year.

Senior running back Evan Anderson (pictured) is the lone returner on offense. Last season he ran for 470 yards and eight touchdowns.

Fellow senior Najji Germana returns from injury to help handle some of the rushing load, while junior fullback De’Angelo Oliver will also be in the mix.

Senior quarterback Jon-Michael Findlay is the current front runner to be the Eagles starter under center. He’ll have some solid targets to throw to in 5-foot-11 sophomore Grayson Koerner and 5-foot-10 Justin Daughtry.

In certain packages, tight ends Lamar Hardrick (6-4, 211) and Brendan Koerner (6-3, 205) will also provide some bigger options for Findlay.

The offensive line will have all new starters, but the senior trio of Bradley Burge, Anthony Accetta and Darwin Lisbey will provide a veteran presence.

Region: 6-AAAAAAA

Last playoff appearance: 2015 2017 schedule

Grayson program into a state powerhouse as a defensive line coach and defensive coordinator, Gregory spent the last two seasons as the head coach at Centennial High School.

They went 5-5 his first season and 8-3 last year, reaching the Class 6A state 2016 results (2-8) playoffs. But the chance Shiloh L 27-14 to get back into GwinNorcross L 17-14 nett County was one he at Lambert L 26-16 couldn’t pass up. He said at Central L 43-35^ it’s also been easier to Mill Creek L 43-7 implement his style on the at Discovery W 44-10 Duluth W 38-18 program, which was run at Mountain View L 24-21

by Kevin Reach (now at at North Gwinnett L 41-7 Monroe Area) for the last Peachtree Ridge L 31-0 seven seasons, than it was ^overtime in Fulton County.

Certainly the fact that Along the line, Hardrick the Eagles were just 2-8 has the chance to be a last season didn’t hurt the standout, Gregory said. motivation to believe in a Though he’ll be just new system for the players. a sophomore this fall, “It’s been pretty easy. As Gregory said he has the far as the kids, they’re just same potential as many eager,” he said. “Whatever of the terrific defensive you ask them to do, they linemen he coached while just do it. It’s been totally working as an assistant for different as opposed to Grayson. when I took this blueprint Senior Tomari Fox will that I have and tried to put miss the first few weeks of it in at Centennial. It was the season with a shoulder tough. injury but will play a big “This has been just role when he returns to incredibly easy, as far as action. getting buy-in. (We had) over 100 kids that are here Etc. every day in the summer.”

After helping build the — Paul Thomas Aug. 18 at Shiloh Aug. 25 at Norcross Sept. 1 Lambert Sept. 8 Central Gwinnett Sept. 22 at Mill Creek Sept. 29 Discovery Oct. 6 at Duluth Oct. 13 Mountain View Oct. 27 North Gwinnett Nov. 3 at Peachtree Ridge

Sophomores Cameron Kinnie and Trent Knight, along with junior Cody Hutchinson, round out the group.

interceptions, while also catching a touchdown pass on offense.

“He is a special talent,” Gregory said. “He is even that much more Defense of a special kid. He is the Defensively, not much heartbeat of our football will change for the Eagles, team. He can play receiver, who will still run a 3-4 sys- and we well play him at tem. While the offense is receiver. He’s one of the inexperienced, the Eagles best athletes that I’ve ever return four senior starters coached. There’s things who will lead the way. that he does that are freaky, In the secondary, Wake freaky good.”

Forest commit Peyton While Woulard will Woulard has taken control make the calls to get the of the team. Last season back end of the defense he had 79 tackles and two set, senior linebacker

Jomier Augustine will set up the front. The 6-foot, 217-pound Augustine recorded 93 tackles last season.

He’s also a team leader and sets the tone with his physical play. He’ll be surrounded at linebacker by more talent, including Virginia commit T.C. Harrison. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, he’s an ideal passrusher who also has the skills to drop in coverage.

Senior Kenneth Lowery led the team in tackles last season with 95, while also recording three sacks.

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Jon-Michael Findlay (6-1, 180, Sr.) RB Evan Anderson (6-1, 197, Sr.) FB De’Angelo Oliver (5-5, 165, Jr.) H-Back Najji Germana (5-9, 155, Sr.) WR Grayson Koerner (5-11, 170, Soph.)

WR Justin Daughtry (5-10, 160, Jr.) LT Cameron Kinnie (6-3, 250, Soph.)

LG Trent Knight (6-3, 250, Soph.)

C Bradley Burge (5-11, 260, Sr.) RG Anthony Accetta (6-3, 270, Sr.) RT Cody Hutchinson (6-4, 225, Jr.) K Austin Seymour (5-9, 171, Sr.) or Rodolfo Gonzalez (5-9, 175, Sr.) 31 Sebastian Uribe 32 De’jore Perkins 33 Kendall Davis 34 Jordan St. Preuve 35 Aaron Clark 36 Bryson Holden 37 Jalen Johnson 38 Khalil Marshall 39 Michael King 40 Jordan Akoi

LB RB/LB LB LB WR/DB RB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB TE/DE

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Defense DE Lamar Hardrick (6-0, 211, Soph.)

NT Shomarri Bell (5-11, 220, Sr.) DE Andrew Brand (6-2, 220, Sr.) OLB Jared Bartlett (6-4, 250, Jr.) OLB T.C. Harrison (6-4, 215, Sr.) ILB Kenneth Lowery (5-11, 190, Sr.) ILB Jomier Augustine (6-0, 217, Sr.) CB Darius Penton (5-9, 170, Sr.) CB Chris Quaites (5-11, 160, Jr.) FS Peyton Woulard (6-1, 175, Sr.) SS Chandler Black (5-7, 150, Sr.) P Brendan Koerner (6-3, 205, Sr.) or P Jacob Smith (6-1, 165, Sr.)

41 Lamar Hardrick 42 Fredrick Carson 43 Tank Pritchett 44 Andrew Brand 45 Sterling Brewer 46 Andrew Krajec 47 Letroy Brown 48 Brandon Burley 49 Jacob Smith 50 Shomarri Bell

OL/DL LB RB/LB DE OLB WR/DB RB/LB WR/DB P OL/DL

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1 Najji Germana 2 Darius Penton 3 Evan Anderson 4 Jon-Michael Findlay 5 Jomier Augustine 6 Chandler Black 7 Kaleb Cook 8 T.C. Harrison 9 Peyton Woulard 11 Marten Tsarouk 12 Eric Gonzales-Sorto 13 Johnny Blake 14 Justin Daughtry 15 Brendan Koerner 16 D’ante Carr 17 Jeffrey Hill 18 Justin Walker 19 Jared Bartlett 20 Kenneth Lowrey 21 Christopher Quaites 22 Jared Mapp 23 Andrew Rodgers 24 De’Angelo Oliver 25 Grayson Koerner 26 Darnell Beville 27 Gage Arnold 28 Jackson Ochoa 29 Tyler Calhoun 30 Isaiah Love

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DACULA FALCONS Head coach: Tommy Jones (30-17 at Dacula, 57-60 overall)

is excited with one of his juniors in Jalen Perry.

Perry, who will play in the slot on offense, has had a great offseason and has already garnered offers from several major colleges, including UGA, Alabama, South Carolina, Stanford and Ohio State.

Will Stovall, who saw limited action at running back last year, is also expected to contribute to Dacula’s running game.

Jones said that the biggest area of improvement on offense is the front line, a unit that graduated several players.

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points per game, a number that was tied for the fourth best in the county.

It also had two shutouts in two of its final three games, a stretch that saw the Falcons secure the Region 8-AAAAAA championship.

Much like its offense, the defense will also have to get production from some new faces as only three starters return in 2017.

One of those is Perry, who had five interception at cornerback in 2016, along with Michael Burrell, who had 41 tackles and three interceptions at safety.

“We’ve got a good group The linebackers look of young men competing to be solid with the group for playing time,” Jones of Landon Berlin, Shaah said of his offensive lineCooper and Sean McDanmen. “We have a good deal iel. Berlin missed most of of inexperience but there is last season after suffering some talent there. We just a knee injury the first game have to put it all together.” of the season, but has reOne player that has covered to return this fall. caught Jones’ eye is Riley The defensive line was hit Adcock at center, who hard by graduation, includJones says “could be a ing a pair of D-I talents in good one,” while Tyler Allen Daniels and Brandon Jones is also expected to Jones, but Noah Duba and be a factor.

Tyler Jones are positioned to help fill those voids.

Defense The special teams will Dacula’s Slant 50 be a mixture of new and defense in 2016 had an ex- old, led by playmakers cellent year, allowing 15.9 Perry and McMillan in the

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Offense Dacula’s spread option offense averaged just under 19 points in 2016 and was shut out just once, amassing 2,635 yards on the ground and 1,020 passing.

If head coach Tommy Jones is going to build on those numbers in 2017, he will need to find help from players that didn’t see the field much last year as only three starters return this fall.

Traditionally a runheavy attack, the passing game for Dacula last year was featured more prominently than in year’s past behind quarterback Shayne Buckingham.

Buckingham, one of the key returners this fall, tossed for 1,015 yards with 8 TDs last year, while adding 312 rushing yards.

Buckingham returns for his senior campaign in his second year as a starter.

Tre McMillan (pictured), who led the Falcons in rushing as a junior with 902 yards and seven scores on 120 carries, is back as a senior, while senior Kenny Severe (23 receptions, 324 yards, four TDs) is back to lead the receivers.

Despite the low numbers of returning players, Jones

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who came to Dacula after spending the last 11 years at South Gwinnett as offensive coordinator.

“We were real fortunate to be able to get him,” Jones said of Burnette. “He brings a lot of experience and is an outstanding coach.”

Burnette will serve un2016 results (7-5) der Jones as assistant head Central W 34-13 coach and quarterbacks at Mill Creek L 30-0 coach.

Arabia Mountain L 24-21 Aug. 25 at Central Sept. 1 Mill Creek Sept. 8 Arabia Mountain Sept. 15 at West Forsyth Sept. 22 Walton Oct. 6 at Apalachee Oct. 13 Gainesville Oct. 20 Habersham Oct. 27 at Lanier Nov. 3 at Winder-Barrow

West Forsyth L 31-14 at Walton L 33-0 Apalachee W 26-7 at Gainesville W 25-20 at Habersham W 9-0 Lanier W 20-0 Winder-Barrow W 43-13 Sequoyah W 28-0 Stephenson L 20-6

return game. Deo Brown, who also plays receiver, will handle the punting duties with Joseph Lopez as the long snapper.

Place kicking will come down to a battle between Zach Gerks and Ronald Utreras.

Adding to the staff With all the head coaching changes in the county this past offseason, Dacula was fortunate to return its entire staff for 2017.

The only change was an addition in Ken Burnette,

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Hitting the books One aspect of Dacula’s 21 seniors coach Jones is very proud of is their commitment to their schoolwork.

Eight of Jones’ seniors sport a GPA of 3.6 or higher — Landen Berlin, Shayne Buckingham, Michael Burrell, Shaah Cooper, Alec Jiminez, Tyler Jones, Caleb Keith, Tre McMillian and Scottie Thompson.

“We’ve got an outstanding group of seniors academically,” Jones said. “They have a work ethic that’s as strong as any other that’s come through here. They exhibit great leadership and make it fun to come to work every day.

They represent Dacula well.”

— Scott Smith

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Shaah Cooper Will Stovall Jalen Perry Tre McMillian Sean McDaniel Cameron Carroll Shayne Buckingham Michael Burrell Jarrett Jenkins Quin Massey Deontaye Brown Kenny Severe Maliek Mona Joseph Lopez Daniel Mollica Chris Smith Konata Mumpfield Addison Daniels Jaiev Khan Chris Scott Tyler Lawary Victor Micah Christin Jones Trenton Jones Caleb Keith Jaylen Drummond Alec Jimenez

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Shayne Buckingham (6-4, 220, Sr.) TB Tre McMcMillian (5-11, 190, Sr.) RB Will Stovall (5-10, 185, Sr.) WR Kenny Severe (6-0, 185, Sr.) WR Deo Brown (6-1, 180, Jr.) Slot Jalen Perry (6-1, 160, Jr.) TE Landen Berlin (5-11, 205, Sr.) RT Samuel Vilceus (6-0, 235, Sr.) RG Tyler Jones (5-11, 230, Sr.) C Riley Adcock (5-10, 220, Soph.)

LG Jake DuBose (5-9, 245, Sr.) LT Shawn Clottey (6-3, 225, Jr.) K Zachary Gerks (6-0, 195 Soph.)

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Scottie Thompson WR/DB Jason Allen RB/OLB Cam Hoffman Slot/DB Vernon Porte WR/DB R.J. Stafford Slot/DB Jared Diaz WR/DB Desean Clarke TE/DL Jonathan St. Flavien-Louis WR/DB Voshon Porte WR/DB Landen Berlin TE/LB Alexander Jackson TE/DL

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Defense DE Tyler Jones (5-11, 230, Sr.) DE Victor Micah (6-1, 225, Sr.) NG Noah Duba (6-3, 225, Jr.) LB Sean McDaniel (6-1, 195, Jr.) LB Chris Smith (6-2, 190, Jr.) LB Landen Berlin (5-11, 205, Sr.) LB Shaah Cooper (6-2, 185, Sr.) FS Jaiev Khan (6-2, 175, Jr.) SS Michael Burrell (6-0, 190, Sr.) CB Jalen Perry (6-1, 160, Jr.) CB Caleb Keith (5-7, 160, Sr.) or Tre McMillian (5-11, 190, Sr.) P Deo Brown (6-1, 180, Jr.)

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Tyree Underwood Andre Hamilton Rahiem McClean Avory Nemorin Chad Whitehead Sterling Singletary Spencer Moore Samuel Vilceus Tyler Jones Michael McDaniel Riley Adcock

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Gianni Araujo Mohamoud Diallo Ben Morgan Chris Lankenau Noah Duba Shawn Clottey Chancellor Martin Alex Adjin Jalen Corbin Davie Freeman Nicolas Dewitt Jake DuBose Jake Royals Hunter Jones Adolfo Garduno Andy Spain T’evon Shuler Trey Wright John McCoy Jamauri Helton Saadiq Young Chris Laidlow Emeka Moneke Zachary Gerks Ronald Utreras Micaiah Umenyiora

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DISCOVERY TITANS Head coach: Efrem Hill (2-8 at Discovery, 2-8 overall)

Offense The Titans have their share of offensive playmakers led by Khiree Seabrook (pictured left), who figures to touch the ball often. “(Seabrook) moved to running back (from wide receiver) halfway through last season,” Discovery head coach Efrem Hill said. “He had a great summer. He’s gotten lot stronger. He’ll move back and forth between running back and receiver. His goal is to rush for 1,000 yards.

That will be big for our offense if we can run the ball. … We’re going to try to run the ball. That’s our style. Like everybody else, we’ve got to run the ball.”

Hill feels good about the passing game, too, with Seabrook, the speedy Kobe Johnson, Jason Mitchell and Zaheem Brooks flashing great potential at wide receiver. They will catch passes from returning quarterback starter Alex Drazic, who completed 54 percent of his passes for 534 yards and five touchdowns in an injury-shortened 2016 season. “(Drazic’s) grown from last year,” Hill said. “You can watch film and see his

Region: 6-AAAAAAA

Last playoff appearance: N/A 2017 schedule

football knowledge has risen. He’s going to be better.”

Vince Huynh is the most important player on the Titans offensive line as the lone senior surrounded by juniors. “(Huynh’s) the leader up there,” Hill said. “He’s the smallest one out there, but he runs the show. He gets everybody going, gets them where they’re supposed to be. The entire O-line, I told them this winter, spring and summer

Bonilla. Bonilla will see Aug. 18 at Jefferson Aug. 25 Cedar Shoals action at both defensive Sept. 1 Pinecrest Acad. end and noseguard.

Sept. 8 at Apalachee All three linebackers — Sept.

22 Peachtree Ridge Noble Joyner, Blamassi Sept. 29 at Collins Hill Meite and Keylon Riles Oct. 6 at Mill Creek — are returning, and Hill Oct. 20 at Duluth praised their improvements Oct. 27 Mountain View since last season. The secNov. 3 North Gwinnett ondary will be a strength 2016 results (2-8) with Devin Grier and Jack Jefferson L 48-0 Oesterle at safety, and Afiz at Cedar Shoals L 42-6 Bhadmos and Tim McMilat Pinecrest L 28-7 lian at cornerback.

Apalachee W 27-10 “All (the defensive back at P’tree Ridge L 31-0 Collins Hill L 44-10 starters) are senior guys at Mill Creek L 62-0 who played 10 games last Duluth W 28-0 year,” Hill said. “You can at Mountain View L 38-0 see the difference from at North Gwinnett L 43-7 Game 1 last year through the practices now. That’s going to be the backbone any easier, but the goals of our defense.” are high and Discovery aims to be even more comthat they were the most Second time around petitive in its second year consistent group. They Discovery was in a of region play. worked the hardest. The tough spot last year with a “I tell our kids our O-line really bought in and first-year head coach and a expectations are to make put in work. We’re looking second-year program that the playoffs,” Hill said. for big things out of them.” was thrown into a region “Whether we’ve been schedule, a difficult one, around two years or 30 Defense for the first time. years, that’s our goal.

Experience in the back Hill learned a lot along We’re going to paly better two levels of the defense the way and his team football from where we is a strength for Discovery, improved steadily, surpris- started last year and our while the line will feature a ing some by winning a goal is to get better.” bunch of new faces. region game and finishing As many as eight players 2-8. The Titans’ region win Etc. will rotate on the defensive was convincing, 28-0 over Hill brought in Thomas front, but one of the early Duluth.

Cox, who has assistant standouts has been Max The region didn’t get coaching experience at

Central Gwinnett and Meadowcreek, and has been a head coach, as the new offensive line coach.

He also hired Casey Nutt, who had been a graduate assistant in the weight room at the University of Georgia, as an assistant and Charles Williams as a community coach. Nutt is the son of former Dacula principal Donnie Nutt. …

The Titans’ participation is solid, hovering around 120 players, including 90plus seniors, juniors and sophomores. … Summer football doesn’t tell the whole story, but Discovery was better in 7-on-7 competitions than in the past. “We went over to Central Gwinnett and lost to North by a point or two, at Locust Grove we were third, at our own here we finished second. We were a lot better with our 7-on-7 than what we’ve been. We had two contact camps. We went down to South Paulding and got some work with a couple of teams, and we went down to North Atlanta and got some work down there. We’ve competed this summer. We’re just hoping that transfers into the season.”

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Khiree Seabrook Devin Grier Kobe Johnson Xean Wasef Zaheem Brooks Jason Mitchell Cincere Holmes Noble Joyner Thomas Jones Timothy McMillian Alex Drazic Daniel Mambele Tyric Love Kailib Felder Elijah Roundtree Jordan Dunbar Malachi Allen Malachi Evans Jack Oesterle Ellis Cummings Blamassi Meite Korey Lewis Terry Lockhart Andre Ellis Keylon Riles Afiz Bhadmos Tyeray McKinney Nathan Fortune

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Alex Drazic (5-10, 180, Jr.) RB Khiree Seabrook (5-9, 185, Sr.) WR Jason Mitchell (5-8, 160, Sr.) WR Kobe Johnson (5-10, 175, Jr.) WR Kai Felder (5-9, 160, Soph.)

WR Zaheem Brooks (5-10, 175, Sr.) OT Christian Davis (6-1, 195, Jr.) OG Ariel Gonzalez (5-9, 175, Soph.)

C Albert Villalobos (5-10, 210, Jr.) OG Vincent Huynh (5-8, 170, Sr.) OT Wilson Ruiz (6-0, 265, Jr.) K Alex Drazic (5-10, 180, Jr.) 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41

Zhalen Campbell Rod Cofield Mikkael Reynolds Julian Netters Jalin Richardson Shamenski Rucker Anthony Rochester Quinton Robinson Donovan Webb Yaasir Abdullahi Jaylen Anderson

DB WR RB/LB DB LB RB DB RB WR/K DL WR

Defense DL Max Bonilla (5-9, 185, Soph.)

DL Mustafa Alkhatib (5-10, 195, Jr.) DL Jahmel Flowers (6-4, 190, Sr.) LB Keylon Riles (6-1, 200, Sr.) LB Noble Joyner (5-10, 205, Jr.) LB Blamassi Meite (5-10, 205, Jr.) S Daniel Mambele (5-8, 170, Jr.) SS Jack Oesterle (5-10, 165, Sr.) FS Devin Grier (5-10, 185, Sr.) CB Afiz Bhadmos (5-10, 190, Sr.) CB Kobe Johnson (5-10, 175, Jr.) K Alex Drazic (5-10, 180, Jr.)

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DULUTH WILDCATS Head coach: Bob Swank (3-17 at Duluth, 11-39 overall)

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young talent is one of Carter’s strengths, Swank said.

Smith was a linebacker at Boise State and was a graduate assistant at his alma mater when he interviewed with Duluth.

Smith, who played his prep ball at North Atlanta, was also able to come to Duluth early.

“It was a big advantage to get 2016 results (2-8) those two on campus as early Alcovy L 27-19 as we did,” Swank said. “They Berkmar W 22-0 weren’t bound by any teaching at Meadowcreek W 19-7 contracts and were able to get Forsyth Central L 31-20 here and help out this spring.” at Mountain View L 56-21 Aug. 18 at Alcovy Aug. 25 at Berkmar Sept. 1 Meadowcreek Sept. 15 at Forsyth Central Sept. 29 Mountain View Oct. 6 Collins Hill Oct. 13 at North Gwinnett Oct. 20 Discovery Oct. 27 at Peachtree Ridge Nov. 3 at Mill Creek

running back while also spending time on defense at strong safety.

The offensive line will have to execute better than it did a year ago, but Swank has four players in the rotation who saw significant playing time in 2016, giving the front group experience it did not have in 2016.

Nick Choe, a 6-4, 260-pound junior who played in all 10 games as a sophomore last year, is expected to lead that group.

Defense Six players return on the defensive side of the ball from a unit that allowed 33 points per game and recorded one shutout.

The secondary and the linebackers look to be the strength of the defense in 2017, led by

Huzzie, who had six interceptions at free safety last year.

Hampton is also a factor in the secondary, while Rolando Black returns to start for a second season at cornerback.

The linebackers are led by junior Benjamin Tooks, who recorded over 100 tackles last year with senior Brendan Dickerson adding to the depth.

The special teams should be solid with Huzzie handling the punting duties and Hampton as the return man. Jason Morris gives Duluth experience at long snapper, but Swank will need to fill a void at place kicker.

More help on defense One challenge Swank had in the offseason was rebuilding his defensive coaching staff. After

at Collins Hill North Gwinnett at Discovery Peachtree Ridge Mill Creek

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38-18 45-14 28-0 38-20 56-0

Reversing the trend Duluth’s last winning season in football was 1995, a fact that has not escaped Swank.

Still, he feels that the experience gained by his young group several assistants left for various last year will go a long way in reasons, the coach advertised the helping to buck that trend in available positions on a national 2017. level and quickly received inter“The kids have been working est. real hard this offseason,” Swank Paul Carter was tabbed to said. “They’ve been lifting, become the new defensive corunning and going to seven-onordinator, while Tommy Smith seven tournaments and have returns to metro Atlanta to be the done well. We’re going to be linebackers coach. better than last year because of Carter was a graduate assistant our experience. This group has at Dordt College in Iowa when been under the lights before and he saw the opening and left for now know what they need to do Duluth in March. Carter also has on the field. We do play in one high school coaching experiof the toughest regions in the ence at Carson High School in state, but with the kids we have Carson City, Nev., where he was coming back, (a winning record) the head JV coach and varsity is attainable.” linebacker coach. Developing — Scott Smith

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Offense Duluth’s spread offense was giving steady production last year until the final three weeks of the season, when the Wildcats were shut out two of their last three games.

Still, they averaged just over 15 points per game, and with seven returners on offense, head coach Bob Swank’s offense looks to add to that figure in 2017.

Duluth is solid at the skill positions, led by experienced quarterback Jalil El-Amin, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound senior returning for this third year at the helm.

El-Amin, who was 165-for322 for 2,278 yards and 21 TDs last year, has a pair of big weapons to throw to on the outside in Will Huzzie (pictured right) (44 receptions, 632 yards, 6 TDs) and Travion Hampton.

Huzzie, who is already the all-time leading receiver at Duluth, gives El-Amin a legitimate deep-ball threat, while Hampton (19 receptions, 302 yards, 3 TDs) will be starting for his third straight season.

Despite running the spread, Duluth should be able to get some production from its running game this season, thanks to Kevon Rouse, who is familiar with Duluth but was not with the program last year. A player that Swank says is “athletic and explosive,” Rouse will add depth at

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2 Jalil El-Amin QB/DB 3 Kevon Rouse RB/LB 4 Nathan Jarrett QB/DB 5 Jaylen Johnson TE/DL 6 Caleb Brown WR/DB 7 Travion Hampton WR/DB 8 William Huzzie WR/DB 9 Logan Goins WR/DB 10 Jaiden Jones QB/DB 11 Jaden Johnson RB/DB 12 Trey Sheppard WR/DB 13 Jason Morris TE/LB 14 Justin Richardson WR/DB 17 Cameron Kilgore WR/DB 18 Frank Woods QB/DB 21 Antavian Lindsey WR/DB 22 Roland Black WR/DB 23 Brendan Dickerson TE/SS 24 Eathan Jonassaint WR/DB 25 DaMarcus Harris WR/DB 26 Chris Oteng RB/LB 27 Jeremy Green RB/DB 28 Christian Thompson-Brown W R/DB 29 Everton Baker RB/DB 30 Jordan Coggins TE/LB

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Jalil El-Amin (6-2, 200, Sr.) TB Kevon Rouse (5-10, 180, Sr.) WR William Huzzie (6-4, 180, Sr.) WR Travion Hampton (5-10, 175, Sr.) WR Logan Goins (5-10, 175, Jr.) WR Caleb Brown (5-11, 175, Jr.) LT Nick Choe (6-4, 240, Jr.) LG Jayson Hale (5-8, 240, Jr.) C Brennan Julio (5-9, 240, Jr.) RG Luis Quiroz (5-10, 275, Sr.) RT Hank Robateau (6-2, 240, Jr.) K Marvin Jules (6-2, 185, Jr.)

32 Brandon Lawrence 33 Jabari Palmer 35 Ian McGhee 40 Everett Whitfield 42 Shane Word 44 Sean Nguyen 45 Adam Mullins 46 Steven Rusan 47 Edward Wang

FB/LB FB/LB WR/DB WR/DB FB/LB FB/LB TE/DL RB/LB FB/LB

Defense DE Jaylen Johnson (5-10, 205, Sr.) NG Jayson Hale (5-18, 240, Jr.) DE Dominique Zahou (6-1, 200, Sr.) LB Brandon Lawrence (6-0, 185, Sr.) LB Benjamin Tooks (6-0, 205, Jr.) LB Brendan Dickeson (6-2, 190, Sr.) SS Kevon Rouse (5-10, 180, Sr.) CB Roland Black (6-0, 185, Sr.) CB Travion Hampton (5-10, 175, Sr.) FS William Huzzie (6-4, 180, Sr.) WS Christian Thompson Brown (5-10, 185, Jr.) P William Huzzie (6-4, 180. Sr.)

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50 Hank Robateau 51 Bemjamin Tooks 52 Alex Mercado 53 Jayson Hale 54 Kekendrick McCarty 56 Devin Lee 57 Ashton White 58 Matthew Pope 59 Jonathan Lorensen

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GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SPARTANS Head coach: Tim Hardy (59-11 at GAC, 68-26 overall)

Last playoff appearance: 2016 2017 schedule

Cole, Jonathan Moore, Kyle Ellis and Trey Morrison. Morrison, who is a North Carolina commit and also starts at receiver, put together a dominant postseason performance for the Spartans.

He finished the year with 47 tackles and four picks.

“The bigger the stage, the better he played,” Hardy said.

“His personal playoff run was 2016 results (13-2) Lovett W 31-6 as good as anybody in the state. In the state championat Westminster W 19-16^ at Valor Christian L 21-17 ship game against arguably the St. Pius X W 37-7 best receiver in the state (Cedar Union County W 35-12 Grove’s Jadon Haselwood), he Fannin County W 52-10 didn’t catch a single ball. He at East Hall W 69-12 shut him out.”

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and is just as highly regarded.

The Spartans offense ran the ball with great success behind the same line last year, with Clemson commit Kyler McMichael (pictured) racking up 1,493 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. McMichael is also a two-way starter at corner and will share the offensive load with senior Alex Boglin (five touchdowns), sophomore Montae Bailey and another senior Robby Fowler in short yardage situations.

“I feel like we’ve got a couple different punches,” Hardy said of the running game.

In the passing attack, senior Max Burke will lead the way.

Laast year he had 43 grabs for 610 yards and four touchdowns.

Junior Jake Floyd had 41 grabs a year ago and 6-foot-4 tight end Jeffery Blake had four touchdown grabs.

Defense GAC returns six key pieces from last year’s defense, including Fowler. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound middle linebacker was third on the team last season with 81 tackles.

“Robby just is so respected and probably the strongest kid on our team physically,” Hardy said. “A real hard worker, he has great respect from all of his teammates, very dependable,

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Offense After finishing as the Class AAA state runner-up last year, Greater Atlanta Christian will have to break in a new quarterback with the graduation of Daily Post Offensive Player of the Year Davis Mills (Stanford).

Currently junior Josh Rose and sophomore Jackson Hardy — son of head coach Tim Hardy — are rotating under center.

The good news for whomever is named the starter is that the Spartans return nine players who started or played significant roles last season, including four linemen.

“It’s a huge deal,” Tim Hardy said. “When I look at our team, I think the strength of our team is depth. This is the deepest we’ve been since I’ve been here, by far. We’ve got a number of good lineman, a number of good ball guys — so running backs, receivers that can touch it and what not. So when all those guys do well, and can be good players, it makes the whole thing go well.”

The offensive line is led by three-year starters Ford Roberts and Nate Richey. Senior Scott Thomas also returns along with the Hinton brothers. Junior Christopher Hinton measures 6-foot-4, 275 pounds and is a five-star defensive end prospect committed to Michigan. His younger brother, Myles Hinton, measures 6-foot-6, 315 pounds

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he’s just good. He’s a key piece in the middle. We feel like we have excellent quality up front.”

Fowler will be surrounded by experienced backers in Blake and seniors Carson Hoover and Tony Wyche.

Christopher Hinton, who had 70 tackles last season, will combine with Thomas, Roberts and Richey for the push up front.

The Spartans’ greatest strength may be their secondary.

In addition to McMichael, GAC returns seniors Hunter

Etc. GAC will also have to replace kicker/punter Brooks Buce, a preferred walk-on at Georgia.

Senior Sean Henderson will take over the role, and he’s not completely inexperienced.

Last year he was 51 of 54 on PAT attempts, and when Buce was injured in the state championship game he made a 32-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

“I have so much respect for Sean,” Hardy said. “In an era where people just aren’t patient, and just aren’t willing to work through and earn, he has. And actually because of his consistency he earned an opportunity and contributed in major ways last year. Every time we needed him to step up he did.”

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Pos. Year

2 Kyler McMichael RB/DB 3 Jake Floyd WR/DB 4 Trey Morrison WR/DB 5 Robby Fowler RB/ILB 6 Montae Bailey RB/DB 7 Jonathan Moore WR/DB 8 Carson Hoover WR/OLB 9 Max Burke WR/DB 10 Alex Boglin RB/OLB 11 Josh Rose QB/DB 12 Jackson Hardy QB/OLB 13 Ty James WR/DB 14 Hunter Cole WR/DB 15 Ryan Milovich WR/DB 16 Zac Mixon WR/DB 17 Noah Barrows WR/DB 18 Jake Hicks WR/OLB 20 Kyle Ellis WR/DB 21 Nigel Rawls FB/OLB 22 Choe Bryant-Strother TE/ILB 23 Preston Porter WR/DB 24 Matthew Hays WR/DB 25 Tripp Greene WR/ILB 26 Evan Byrd RB/DB

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Josh Rose (6-1, 160, Jr) or QB Jackson Hardy (6-4, 205, Soph.)

RB Kyler McMichael (6-1, 195, Sr.) FB Alan Galloway (5-9, 190, Sr.) WR Max Burke (5-11, 170, Sr.) WR Trey Morrison (5-10, 180, Sr.) WR Ryan Milovich (5-10, 160, Sr.) WR Jake Floyd (5-10, 170, Jr.) TE Jeffrey Blake (6-4, 225, Jr.) OL Ford Roberts (6-4, 270, Sr.) OL Scott Thomas (6-1, 225, Sr.) OL Nate Richey (6-2, 265, Sr.) OL Christopher Hinton (6-4, 275, Jr.) OL Myles Hinton (6-6, 315, Soph.)

K/P Sean Henderson (6-1, 180, Sr.)

27 Cole Jolly 28 Sam Collins 32 Nick Papadakis 33 Max Civiletto 34 Tyler Bride 35 Jacob Beasley 36 Michael Deweese

RB/ILB RB/DB RB/OLB K/P WR/DB FB/ILB RB/ILB

Defense DL Scott Thomas (6-1, 225, Sr.) DL Christopher Hinton (6-4, 275, Jr.) DL Ford Roberts (6-4, 270, Sr.) or DL Nate Richey (6-2, 265, Sr.) OLB Jeffrey Blake (6-4, 225, Jr.) ILB Michael Deweese (6-0, 205, Sr.) or ILB Choe Bryant-Strother (6-3, 230, Soph.)

ILB Robby Fowler (6-1, 200, Sr.) OLB Carson Hoover (5-10, 180, Sr.) or OLB Tony Wyche (6-0, 185, Sr.) DB Trey Morrison (5-10, 180, Sr.) DB Kyler McMichael (6-1, 195, Sr.) DB Hunter Cole (6-0, 190, Sr.) or DB Jonathan Moore (6-0, 180, Sr.) DB Kyle Ellis (5-11, 180, Sr.)

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GRAYSON RAMS

Head coach: Christian Hunnicutt (0-0 at Grayson, 4-6 overall)

Offense Last season, Grayson went 14-1 on the way to the second state championship in program history.

The Rams averaged 40.9 points last season.

Head coach Jeff Herron — along with the main catalysts from that offense — is gone, but former assistant coach Christian Hunnicutt returns after a season as East Jackson’s head coach. The cupboard is far from bare for Hunnicutt this season.

“I think offensively there’s obviously some ability there, at a lot of positions, but it’s unproven ability,” he said. “But that’s kind of the way I would describe it. We have a lot of guys who have really done a good job, but they just haven’t been through the fire.”

The lone player who has played meaningful snaps for the Rams is senior receiver Jaquavious Lane. Last season, Lane had 19 catches for 366 yards and six touchdowns, including two in the state championship game.

He’ll be joined by a group of receivers that include junior LSU commit Kenyon Jackson, junior Jalen Roach and senior

Region: 8-AAAAAAA

Last playoff appearance: 2016 2017 schedule

linebacker in the country.

Fellow junior Kevin Harris (6-4, 210) is a freaky athlete in his own right.

Seniors Winborne and Egbe set the tone for the defense with their physical play inside.

Even as a sophomore, Alexander found his way onto the field last year in 2016 results (14-1) a secondary that was as IMG Academy L 26-7 good as any in the country. at McEachern W 16-13 Juniors Kenyatta Watson Deerfield Beach W 39-14 Jr. (FSU commit ), Yadon Ramsay (Ala.) W 38-6 Johnson and Jeremiah at Rockdale Co. W 60-0 Shiloh W 70-6 Smith, and senior Darius Archer W 38-0 Martin are part of a group Newton W 34-0 of several players competitat Hoover (Ala) W 36-14 ing for bigger roles this fall.

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Mahari Stribling. Stribling has been one of the Rams offseason leaders this summer. “(Stribling) has really stood out from a leadership standpoint,” Hunnicutt said. “In just terms of being — he’s a guy that’s very intentional.

He’s a guy that has really demonstrated a lot of leadership for us, and leadership in the regards of really, really working hard to go above and beyond the call of duty when he doesn’t have the ball.”

At quarterback, Gainesville senior transfer D.J. Irons is competing with

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junior J’Kori Jones.

The Rams will have an entirely new offensive line. Juniors Wanya Morris — a 6-foot-5, 290-pound Florida State commit — and Trente Jones (6-foot-5, 300 pounds) are some good building blocks for Hunnicutt to start with. Junior Jakai Clark is another big body to build around.

Senior tight ends Eli Schieffelin and Lyle Tobin will help in the run and pass game.

Senior Camron Thompson and junior FSU commit Ronald Thompkins headline a talented group that

will run behind that line.

Defense Grayson graduated a plethora of crucial pieces on defense as well, but returns a good number of guys who played meaningful snaps last season.

Seniors Ryan Taylor (DT), Herbert Winborne (LB), Solomon Egbe (LB) have led the way, along with returning junior starters (pictured left) Owen Pappoe (LB) and Jalen Alexander (CB).

Taylor, an Arkansas State commit, will line up outside after playing nose tackle last season. Mas-

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sive junior FSU commit Tru Thompson (6-foot-2, 315 pounds) will take over the inside. Senior Fred Raynes will lead a group of several other contributors along the line.

The linebacker corps is absolutely loaded. Pappoe led the team in tackles last season, has over 40 scholarship offers, is a five-star prospect and 247sports. com’s No. 1 outside

Etc. Once again the Rams will play a schedule loaded with national powerhouses.

Grayson will host two Alabama state champions it defeated on the road last season in 12-time state champion Hoover (Aug. 25) and Ramsay (Sept. 29).

Grayson will also host state quarterfinalist McEachern, which it beat 16-13 last season. Grayson travels to 26-time Louisiana state champion John Curtis (Sept. 9). On Sept. 22, it hosts International School (Broward Fla.), which was winless last season.

— Paul Thomas

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Owen Pappoe Jordan McDay Kenyatta Watson Yadon Johnson Demarcus Irons CJ Dixon Terrence Bozeman Solomon Egbe Ronald Thompkins Jr. Tru Thompson Caelan Johnson Camron Thompson Jeremiah Smith Kenyon Jackson Ryan Taylor Fred Raynes Jaquavius Lane Josh Stinson Mahari Stribling Austin Madsen Carlos Dixon Jeremiah Scott Jalen Roach Quincy Bonner J’Kori Jones Darius Martin

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OLB WR CB/FS RB/CB QB QB SS MLB RB NG DT RB/CB DB WR DE DE/OLB WR/DB QB WR/CB WR QB S WR/CB QB QB OLB/SS

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB D.J. Irons (6-4, 200, Sr.) RB Ronald Thompkins (6-0, 192, Jr.) or Camron Thompson (5-9, 185, Sr.) TE Lyle Tobin (6-2, 235, Sr.) WR Jaquavious Lane (5-10, 172, Sr.) WR Mahari Stribling (6-2, 175, Sr.) WR Kenyon Jackson (6-5, 201, Jr.) OT Wanya Morris (6-5, 290, Jr.) OT Trente Jones (6-5, 300, Jr.) C Jakai Clark (6-3, 300, Jr.) OG Stephon Jones (6-2, 320, Sr.) OG Ethan Painter (6-2, 275, Sr.)

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Defense DE Ryan Taylor (6-2, 280, Sr.) DE Fred Raynes (6-2, 230, Sr.) DT Tru Thompson (6-2, 315, Jr.) OLB Owen Pappoe (6-1, 210, Jr.) OLB Kevin Harris (6-5, 215, Jr.) MLB Solomon Egbe (6-0, 225, Sr.) MLB Herbert Winborne (5-10, 190, Sr.) CB Jalen Alexander (5-11, 160, Jr.) CB Kenyatta Watson Jr. (6-2, 177, Jr.) S Jeremiah Smith (6-2, 185, Jr.) S Darius Martin (5-11, 200, Sr.) K/P Will van Pamelen (5-11, 185, Sr.)

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2016 COUNTY LEADERS Rushing Name School Gms Att Yards TD Ave. Bryce Riley Hebron 11 194 1,146 6 104.2 Jasen Johnson Mtn. View 10 175 1,007 9 100.7 Kyler McMichael GAC 15 222 1,493 16 99.5 Anthony Grant Buford 15 200 1,484 24 98.9 Christian Turner Buford 12 135 1,115 18 92.9 Tre McMillan Dacula 10 120 902 7 90.2 Jonathan Postell Collins Hill 10 166 885 7 88.5 Josh Samuel Central 11 170 972 8 88.4 Ty Harris Dacula 12 159 1,001 8 83.4 Dante Black Brookwood 9 148 739 8 82.1 Keegan Strickland Archer 11 212 862 6 78.4 Chauncey Williams Meadowcreek 10 130 776 4 77.6 Tywon Reaves Lanier 11 158 842 8 76.5 Ryan Lovelace North 11 155 832 13 75.6 Seth Johnston South 12 136 852 12 71 Mitchell Miller Providence 10 133 637 8 63.7 Christian Malloy Parkview 12 104 763 7 63.6 Deion Slade Parkview 12 124 745 12 62.1 Kurt Taylor Grayson 15 191 930 14 62 Noah Fritz Lanier 11 161 630 9 57.3 George Bielan Wesleyan 12 108 667 8 55.6 Jalen Samuels South 12 117 645 2 53.8 Matthew Hill Brookwood 12 85 585 6 48.8 Necholas Sermons Norcross 11 69 526 8 47.8 Joe Thomas Mill Creek 14 159 665 9 47.5 Evan Anderson Collins Hill 10 64 470 8 47 Myles Barnum South 12 105 548 4 45.7 Anthony Presto Mill Creek 13 96 572 9 44 Derrian Brown Buford 15 73 642 9 42.8 Jeremiah Scott Berkmar 5 61 212 1 42.4 T.D. Roof Buford 11 41 459 11 41.7 Cade Fortin North 11 90 457 3 41.6 Jalen Myers Shiloh 9 98 366 0 40.7 Jamyest Williams Grayson 15 84 560 10 37.3 Jarren Williams Central 11 89 396 9 36 Tyler Goodson North 11 56 390 2 35.5 Corey Berry Wesleyan 11 54 371 5 33.7 Fred Payton P’tree Ridge 12 143 393 5 32.8 Banks Ramsey Wesleyan 12 114 383 13 31.9 Malik Washington Parkview 12 61 369 6 30.8 Blake Carroll Mtn. View 11 43 336 4 30.6 Receiving Name School Harrison Cook Wesleyan Malachi Carter Mtn. View Dhante Hill Mtn. View Harrison Sloan GAC Grant Frerking Wesleyan Derrick Lawrence Central Connor Heyward P’tree Ridge Miles Marshall Parkview William Huzzie Duluth Max Burke GAC Zach Peterson Wesleyan Justin Long Parkview Dondre Sanderson P’tree Ridge Jallah Zeze Central Nick Prince Brookwood Edmond Graham Mill Creek Malik Washington Parkview Jake Floyd GAC Donnovan Moorer Hebron Matthew Hill Brookwood Evan Sturgill Grayson Josh Miller Berkmar Jaylen Johnson P’tree Ridge Jeffrey Saturday Hebron Ace Williams Mill Creek Ricky Reed North L.J. Fisher North Donovan Grier Shiloh Brandon Loftin Duluth Cortez Buckholts Duluth Grant Summers Wesleyan Jack Plummer Mill Creek Hunter Sims Central Jaylen Askew Parkview DeAngelo Gibbs Grayson Braxton Curry Collins Hill Khiree Seabrook Discovery Tamir Jones Norcross Airon Buick Meadowcreek Chris Cotter Brookwood

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Josh Samuel Central Hunter Seabrook Duluth

25 367 14.7 2 Jamar Hall Mill Creek 14 72 25 285 11.4 2 Victor Heyward Mill Creek 14 72 Erick Turner Lanier 9 72 Passing Cantorian Weems Brookwood 12 72 Name School Comp. Att. Comp. % Yds TD Int Caleb Mitchell Parkview 219 348 0.629 2,950 28 10 Sacks Chase Brice Grayson 173 269 0.643 2,830 33 3 Name School Sacks Banks Ramsey Wesleyan 218 321 0.679 2,778 31 7 Breon Dixon Grayson 11 Davis Mills GAC 188 271 0.694 2,732 34 1 Ayoola Ogun-Semore Mill Creek 11 Jarren Williams Central 188 314 0.599 2,618 26 4 Victor Heyward Mill Creek 10 Cameron Turley Mill Creek 167 311 0.537 2,539 31 7 Cameren Carter Duluth 9.5 Fred Payton P’tree Ridge 201 318 0.632 2,524 19 4 Ryan Cox Mill Creek 9 Baron Radcliff Norcross 149 265 0.562 2,429 25 6 Kenneth Holder Dacula 9 Jalil El-Amin Duluth 165 322 0.512 2,278 21 20 Aaron Brawley Grayson 8 Matthew Edwards Mtn. View 143 291 0.491 2,165 25 8 Ellison Hubbard Grayson 8 Angelo DiSpigna Brookwood 144 243 0.593 2,067 19 3 Zaire Madison Meadowcreek 8 Cade Fortin North 138 267 0.517 1,764 17 4 Justin Mascoll South 8 Mic Roof Buford 113 206 0.549 1,409 11 6 Ivan Sledge Central 8 Drew Dinsmore Collins Hill 90 211 0.427 1,349 10 4 Jalen Pinkney Norcross 7.5 D.J. Walker Shiloh 103 237 0.435 1,252 6 7 Troy Allen Hebron 121 212 0.571 1,215 10 7 Interceptions Seth Johnston South 85 190 0.447 1,177 11 7 Name School Interceptions Shayne Buckingham Dacula 84 158 0.532 1,015 8 6 Andrew Booth Archer 7 Noah Fritz Lanier 77 174 0.443 940 8 10 William Huzzie Duluth 6 Triston Harris Meadowcreek 55 146 0.377 669 3 14 Jason McCleskey Wesleyan 6 Alex Drazic Discovery 74 137 0.54 534 5 9 C.J. Bush Lanier 5 Dillon Waye Archer 56 118 0.475 526 3 8 Jalen Perry Dacula 5 Jeremiah Scott Berkmar 65 120 0.542 467 2 3 Malik Washington Parkview 5 Carter Peevy Archer 35 71 0.493 424 5 2 Kevin Grier Discovery 4 Jonathan Rose GAC 32 53 0.604 372 1 1 Victor Heyward Mill Creek 4 Braylen Weems Archer 33 58 0.569 300 1 3 Trey Morrison GAC 4

Jeffrey Saturday Hebron 4 Tackles Reid Smith GAC 4 Name School Games Tackles Monty Montgomery Norcross 12 155 Punting Juwuan Jones Lanier 11 136 Name School Punts Yds Avg Leonard Warner Brookwood 12 125 Jake Camarda Norcross 40 1,658 41.5 Tyler Taylor Lanier 11 123 Matt Campbell Mill Creek 48 1,875 39.1 Tommy Rogers Parkview 12 121 Seth Johnston South 51 1,943 38.1 Kameron Brown Lanier 11 120 Will Van Pamelen Grayson 35 1,323 37.8 Michael Moyers Hebron 11 116 Zac Montrief Mtn. View 34 1,242 36.5 Babila Fomuteh Dacula 12 107 Brooks Buce GAC 34 1,234 36.3 Benjamin Tooks Duluth 10 106 Tyler Taylor Lanier 47 1,681 35.8 Ben Markiewicz Parkview 12 103 Davis Mills GAC 2 71 35.5 Jake Simpson Buford 14 103 Gerson Montano Parkview 4 141 35.3 Yds TD YPC Devin Thomas GAC 14 103 Joshua Jones Providence 40 1,408 35.2 1,081 15.1 14 Zane Ashley P’tree Ridge 12 98 Cade Fortin North 7 246 35.1 1,060 17.4 11 Quinn Miller Archer 11 97 Phillip Hoke Dacula 59 2,073 35.1 814 13.8 10 Malik Robinson South 12 97 Brendan Koerner Collins Hill 46 1,605 34.9 994 16.9 17 Jake Stewart Mill Creek 13 96 Jallah Zeze Central 15 521 34.7 608 10.5 9 Kenneth Lowery Collins Hill 10 95 DeAnthony Walker Shiloh 10 333 33.3 747 14.1 10 Davis Markham GAC 14 95 Angelo DiSpigna Brookwood 34 1,123 33 580 12.3 6 Connor Artime Brookwood 12 94 Zaniel Phillips North 37 1,201 32.5 753 16.4 10 T.D. Roof Buford 11 94 Qu’vella Calhoun Meadowcreek 34 1,095 32.2 632 14.4 6 Jack Ness Buford 15 92 Zach Peterson Wesleyan 27 860 31.9 610 14.2 4 Jamier Augustine Collins Hill 10 93 Logan Aderhold Archer 47 1,470 31.3 567 13.2 5 Guillermo Luna Brookwood 12 93 544 12.7 5 Cameren Carter Duluth 10 92 Kicking 492 11.4 3 Jaylon Jones Dacula 12 90 Name School FGM FGA XPM XPA Pts 678 11 6 Terrion Dangerfield Norcross 12 89 Will Van Pamelen Grayson 18 23 65 70 119 512 12.2 7 Demetrias Rias Mill Creek 14 89 Brenton King Mill Creek 11 18 66 68 99 674 16.4 7 Micah Harden Hebron 11 87 Mateo Rengifo Wesleyan 9 11 60 62 87 641 15.6 4 Noah McCalop Parkview 12 87 Bernardo Burgos Buford 6 6 58 60 76 463 11.3 3 Jalen Pinkney Norcross 12 86 Carlos Ayala Mtn. View 3 6 34 34 55 417 10.2 0 Ayoola Ogun-Semore Mill Creek 13 85 Cole Hanna Norcross 3 5 46 49 55 810 20.8 8 Darral Porter Norcross 12 85 Zaniel Phillips North 10 12 24 24 54 527 13.5 3 John Morris Wesleyan 12 84 Sean Henderson GAC 1 2 51 54 54 240 6.3 1 Owen Pappoe Grayson 15 82 Brooks Buce GAC 12 20 11 12 47 490 13.6 2 Marquel Broughton Mtn. View 11 81 Michael Johnson Archer 6 11 26 27 44 349 10.3 3 Robby Fowler GAC 14 81 James Williams P’tree Ridge 5 5 29 30 44 783 23.7 11 Ismail Abdul Grayson 14 80 Dawson Newman South 4 9 30 36 42 539 16.3 4 Adam Moon Wesleyan 12 80 J.T. Amaya Parkview 6 10 21 26 39 567 17.7 8 Ryan Weed Wesleyan 11 80 Edgar Godinez Central 1 3 36 47 39 497 15.5 3 Daniel Walker Brookwood 12 79 Phillip Hoke Dacula 6 8 21 29 39 442 14.3 5 Peyton Woulard Collins Hill 10 79 Jimmy Fuentes Brookwood 4 10 25 27 37 381 12.3 3 Shaka Heyward Mill Creek 14 78 Austin Seymour Collins Hill 2 2 19 20 25 364 11.7 1 Emmanuel Hopkins South 12 78 Eric Riveria Meadowcreek 2 6 12 13 18 355 11.5 2 Deandre Byrd P’tree Ridge 11 77 Shane Adams Brookwood 1 2 13 16 16 324 11.2 4 Cordell Creighton Duluth 10 77 Jake Camarda Norcross 3 8 7 8 16 312 10.8 2 Kenneth Holder Dacula 11 77 Nick Chmielowicz Buford 0 0 14 14 14 454 16.2 6 Walker House North 11 77 Manny Herrera North 1 3 10 11 13 357 12.8 6 Malik Carrasco Central 10 76 Nolan McCord Parkview 0 0 13 16 13 211 7.5 3 Brian Eberhardt North 11 76 Alex Drazic Discovery 1 1 9 11 12 535 19.8 4 Amir Berry Brookwood 12 75 Chandler Evans Mtn. View 1 1 9 11 12 318 12.2 1 Brandon Nixon Central 8 74 Cam Hall Hebron 2 2 5 5 11 263 10.1 1 Demetrius West Parkview 11 74 — returners in bold

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PRESEASON ALL-COUNTY OFFENSE

QB Jarren Williams, Central Gwinnett, Sr. Kentucky commit threw for 2,618 yards, 26 TDs; also ran for 9 TDs

RB Anthony Grant, Buford, Sr. Tennessee commit rushed for 1,484 yards, 24 TDs

RB Kyler McMichael, GAC, Sr. Clemson recruit led Gwinnett with 1,493 rushing yards, 16 TDs

WR Malachi Carter, Mountain View, Sr. Second in Gwinnett last year with 62 catches for 1,060 yards, 11 TDs

WR Matthew Hill, Brookwood, Sr. Accounted for 1,395 yards, 14 TDs as both wide receiver and running back

All-purpose Christian Turner, Buford, Sr. Michigan recruit rushed for 1,115 yards, 18 TDs

OL Warren Ericson, North Gwinnett, Sr. Georgia commit is anchor of Bulldogs line

OL John Harris, Mill Creek, Sr. 3-year starter is headed to Virginia Tech

OL Casey Holman, Brookwood, Sr. Duke commit has started for Broncos since freshman year

OL Harry Miller, Buford, Jr. Top prospect’s offer list includes Alabama, Clemson, UGA

OL Wanya Morris, Grayson, Jr. Promising prospect has committed to Florida State

K Will Van Pamelen, Grayson, Sr. Led Gwinnett with 18 field goals, 119 points

DEFENSE

DL Robert Cooper, South Gwinnett, Sr. Big interior lineman is headed to Florida State

DL Justin Mascoll, South Gwinnett, Sr. Clemson commit had eight sacks as a junior

DL Chris Hinton, GAC, Jr. Michigan recruit also shines on offensive line

DL Tru Thompson, Grayson, Jr. Inside force has pledged to Florida State

LB Shaka Heyward, Mill Creek, Sr. Duke recruit moves to LB after making 78 stops at safety last year

LB Owen Pappoe, Grayson, Jr. Top prospect made 82 tackles last year for the state champs

LB Tommy Rogers, Parkview, Sr. County’s top returning tackler with 122 last year

DB Andrew Booth, Archer, Jr. Coveted prospect led county with 7 interceptions

DB Jonathan Gipson, Mill Creek, Sr. South Carolina commit had 54 tackles, 3 INTs

DB Taiyon Palmer, Archer, Sr. Versatile athlete has committed to Duke

DB Kendall Williamson, Brookwood Offers keep rolling in, including from Stanford

P Jake Camarda, Norcross Highly ranked kicker has committed to Georgia

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HEBRON CHRISTIAN LIONS Head coach: Jeff Saturday (0-0 at Hebron, 0-0 overall)

Offense Finding a way to make up for the production lost by the transfer of last year’s Gwinnett County rushing leader, B.J. Riley, to Stockbridge over the summer is an obvious issue the Lions will have to address in 2018.

The good news is that there are several other players who appear poised to step up to fill the void.

Senior Chandler Lewis saw significant action behind Riley last year, running for 234 yards and averaging more than five yards per carry, while fellow senior Cody Borges had made plenty of strides throughout the spring and summer.

“Obviously, B.J. was our best player (last year),” first-year head coach Jeff Saturday said earlier this summer.

“When you lose a kid like that, it’s big. But Chandler Lewis and Cody Borges have jumped back in the mix. And Ja’Leak Perry has worked hard this summer.

“All three of those guys could help us.”

Indeed, Perry, a junior transfer from Brookwood, figures to be in the mix not

Region: 8-A

Last playoff appearance: 2016 2017 schedule

Aug. 18 at East Jackson Sept. 1 Commerce Sept. 8 Providence Sept. 22 Riverside Military Sept. 29 Towns County Oct. 6 at Athens Academy Oct. 13 at Prince Avenue Oct. 20 at Lakeview Oct. 27 George Walton Nov. 3 at Athens Christian

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only at running back, but also at receiver, where he will join returning junior starters Jeffrey Saturday and Will Warbington, who combined to account for 49 catches, nearly 600 yards and seven touchdowns through the air in 2016.

But perhaps the best news is that senior Troy Allen (pictured) is also back, and should see time

not only at quarterback, where he accounted for 1,481 yards of total offense and 15 TDs last season, but also at other skill position when sophomore Mason Ashby sees some snaps under center.

Providing room for those skill players will be a relatively inexperienced offensive line that will look to senior and returning starter Robert Scott

for experience.

Defense A lot of the same names from the offense figure to contribute on defense, as well, particularly near the back of the Lions’ alignment.

Michael Moyers (teambest 116 total tackles, 2.5 sacks) and Micah Harden (87 tackles) return as starters at linebacker.

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Meanwhile, Saturday (4 INTs), Warbington (37 tackles, 1 INT) and Lewis (50 tackles, 1 INT) bring a veteran presence to the secondary, while the addition of Perry should add even more athleticism.

The biggest task will by breaking in an entirely new defensive line, which will especially miss the production of graduated senior Kendarius Davis (64 tackles, 3.5 sacks).

Seniors Scott and Carson Foraker and juniors Jackson Rhodes, Spencer Trenary and Blake Scar-

berry will try to combine their effort to help the Lions battle in the trenches.

Etc. After making the state playoffs for the first time in school history last season, Saturday, a former Pro Bowl offensive linemen with the Indianapolis Colts and the Lions’ offensive coordinator last season, is confident the Hebron program can take the next step forward this season.

They will be tested early with a tough secondweek matchup with Commerce, the first of several tough games in Region 8-A. “We’ve worked together as a team and set small goals,” Saturday said earlier this summer. “We’re about to enter into another phase of that by getting into real football, and I’m very excited about the attitude and the effort.

“We’re in a tough region (8-A), and slow and steady is what we really need to focus on. I told the guys that we have to out work everybody, and the kids have really answered the call on that.”

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Ja’Leak Perry WR/RB/DB 11 Cody Borges RB/LB 12 Jeffrey Saturday WR/DB 11 Logan Johnson WR/DB 9 Troy Allen QB/DB 12 Hunter Borges WR/DB 11 Cole Barrett WR/DB 9 Chandler Lewis RB/DB 12 Will Warbington WR/DB 11 Conner Dunahoo WR/DB/K 11 Michael Moyers LB/TE 11 Mason Ashby QB/DB 10 David Essex TE/LB 11 Jonathan Burke WR/LB 9 Alex Pawson TE/LB 10 Brendan Harrison TE/LB 12 Michael Hilliard RB/LB 10 Aidan Meek K 11

Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Troy Allen (Sr.) or Mason Ashby (Soph.)

RB Chandler Lewis (Sr.) or Cody Borges (Sr.) WR Jeffrey Saturday (Jr.) WR Ja’Leak Perry (Jr.) WR Will Warbington (Jr.) TE Brendan Harrison (Sr.) OL Carson Foraker (Sr.) OL Micah Harden (Jr.) OL Robert Scott (Sr.) OL Blake Scarberry (Jr.) or Brennan Myers (Soph.)

OL Jackson Rhodes (Jr.) or Spencer Trenary (Jr.) K TBA

24 Brett Wilgus 25 Jacob Epps

Defense DL Carson Foraker (Sr.) DL Robert Scott (Sr.) DL Blake Scarberry (Jr.) DL Jackson Rhodes (Jr.) or Spencer Trenary (Jr.) LB Michael Moyers (Jr.) LB Micah Harden (Jr.) LB Brendan Harrison (Sr.) or Cody Borges (Sr.) DB Jeffrey Saturday (Jr.) DB Will Warbington (Jr.) DB Chandler Lewis (Sr.) DB Ja’Leak Perry (Jr.) P TBA

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LANIER LONGHORNS Head coach: Korey Mobbs (29-6 at Lanier, 29-6 overall)

Offense In terms of returning experience, Lanier has it in a good spot.

A veteran line is back to pave the way for an offense that is young and inexperienced at most of the skill positions.

“We’re excited about (the offense),” Lanier head coach Korey Mobbs said.

“You look at our skill spots and it’s a bunch of juniors. You look at our O-line and we’ve got four seniors and a couple of juniors sprinkled in there.

It’s a good mix. I think if you’re going to be young, you’d probably prefer to be young at some skill spots and more senior heavy up front. We’re hoping that’s a good thing.”

Collin Foster and Jagger Jones lock down the tackle spots, Mikey Magda and Aaron Loo are the guards and Nate Stiltner starts at center. The coaches also are pleased with what Jacoby Sharpe brings at tight end. “(Sharpe) has a chance to help us be very multiple on offense with being physical in the run game and also having the ability to get out on the perimeter and catch the ball, to be

that hybrid guy,” Mobbs said.

Larry Harper and Tywon Reaves (pictured) (842 rushing yards, eight touchdowns last year) give the Longhorns two quality running backs, and the wide receivers are talented with guys like Zach Charles, O’Darion Thompson, Chris Lockett and Mekal Fuller. The offense will be headed up by a new starting quarterback, junior Zach Calzada. Mobbs said Calzada throws the ball well and he’s excited to see his progression through the season.

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“We’ve come light years offensively since spring, but we still have a long way to go,” Mobbs said.

“We’ll have some growing pains because of our youth at the skill spots. But also we’re excited about the potential that is there.

We’ve still got to put it on the field and still get production.”

Defense Linebacker has been a position of strength at Lanier for several years, and that shouldn’t change this season.

Erick Turner and

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Kameron Brown (the younger brother of Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown) return as starters, while versatile Malik Johnson is primed for a breakout season. Damian Nytko and Phillip Webb also are expected to be contributors at the position. Turner is the team’s top returning tackler (75) and Brown had six sacks last year.

“Erick Turner is probably the leader of our defense,” Mobbs said.

“He’s a phenomenal kid, a hard worker. He’s ranked in the top 10 in his class.

He’s got Ivy League offers. He’ll play at the next level obviously. He’s just everything you want in a young man on your football team. … Kameron started as a sophomore and he and Erick have played with some really good linebackers in their careers. We expect them to continue that tradition.”

Lanier also has some experience up front led by Peyton Bergman, a threeyear starter at noseguard.

Jake Ludwig, a junior, is a returning starter at defensive end, while Terran Grant and Jason Wallace also are key players at

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defense. Mobbs said it will be predominantly defensive players sliding over to help on offense.

“We’ve tried to instill a team mentality and really want the kids to not care about what position they play or where they’re at, but be concerned with 2016 results (7-4) doing what’s best for the Northview W 34-13 team,” Mobbs said. “You at South L 17-0 look around at a lot of at Northside-WR L 38-7 Lambert W 35-28 successful programs and players are back to playat St. Pius X W 26-0 ing on both sides of the at Winder W 34-21 Habersham W 31-9 ball for the most part. I Apalachee W 45-9 think there’s a toughness at Dacula L 20-0 element in that as well. It Gainesville W 10-3 also takes a complete buyAllatoona L 28-6 in from all your kids.”

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at Northview South Gwinnett Northside-WR at Lambert St. Pius Winder-Barrow at Habersham at Apalachee Dacula at Gainesville

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Jahkai Richardson and Oliver Wise are slated to start at safety, while Isaiah Smith and Jordan Moore will be counted on at the cornerback spots.

Two-way players After using players solely on one side of the ball in recent seasons, Lanier went through a philosophy change in the offseason.

The Longhorns plan to have a group of key players who will be contributors on both offense and

Etc. Michael Decu, Lanier’s returning kicker, also will be the punter this season. … The coaching staff has three new faces in offensive line coach Matt Jones, running backs/kickers coach Ezra Crumley and defensive line coach Daryl Beard. … The Longhorns have made the playoffs the past four seasons, going 37-9 in that span. Mobbs has been with the program each of those four seasons, the last three as head coach.

— Will Hammock

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Chris Lockett Mekal Fuller A.J. Johnson Tywon Reaves Jordan Moore Jahkai Richardson O’Darion Thompson Larry Harper Erick Turner Zach Calzada Phillip Webb Oliver Wise Nahil Perkins Zach Charles Jacoby Sharpe Trent Manley Bryce Satterfield Jackson Cross Cole Thornton Taj Barnes Andre Watson Damian Nytko Isaiah Smith Dorian Nuchurch Josh Townes Kevonte Polk Malik Johnson Markis Moon Demontae Lipscomb Devin Gray

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Zach Calzada (6-2, 185, Jr.) RB Larry Harper (5-10, 180, Jr.) or Tywon Reaves (5-11, 190, Sr.) WR/TE Mekal Fuller (5-9, 170, Jr.) or Jacoby Sharpe (6-2, 225, Jr.) WR Zach Charles (5-11, 180, Jr.) WR O’Darion Thompson (5-10, 175, Jr.) WR Chris Lockett (6-1, 175, Sr.) LT Collin Foster (6-3, 275, Sr.) LG Mikey Magda (6-0, 245, Sr.) C Nate Stiltner (6-3, 260, Sr.) RG Aaron Loo (6-1, 260, Sr.) RT Jagger Jones (6-3, 275, Jr.) K Michael Decu (6-0, 175, Jr.) 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Cameron Ferguson Matthew Buckner Kameron Brown Trey Short Andrew Goeden Jasmin Jelaca Michael Decu Alex Armstrong Andrew Rathbun Garrett Redditt Jair Nowlin

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Defense DE Jake Ludwig (6-2, 245, Jr.) NG Peyton Bergman (5-11, 280, Sr.) DE Terran Grant (6-2, 250, Sr.) or Jason Wallace (6-3, 275, Jr.) OLB Erick Turner (6-0, 215, Sr.) ILB Kameron Brown (6-0, 225, Jr.) ILB Malik Johnson (6-2, 225, Sr.) OLB Damian Nytko (6-0, 200, Jr.) or Phillip Webb (6-3, 205, Soph.)

S Jahkai Richardson (5-10, 175, Jr.) S Oliver Wise (5-11, 185, Sr.) CB Jordan Moore (5-11, 175, Sr.) CB Isaiah Smith (5-9, 170, Jr.) P Michael Decu (6-0, 175, Jr.)

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MEADOWCREEK MUSTANGS Head coach: Jason Carrera (4-16 at Meadowcreek, 19-24 overall)

2017 schedule

be a much different look across the front line from its offensive counterpart.

If the Mustangs seem considerably undersized on the defensive line, especially compared to the offensive line, it’s not an illusion.

However, it’s also by design.

“We want to put some speed 2016 results (1-9) on the edge and put pressure on Alcovy L 28-15 (opposing) quarterbacks,” CarDuluth L 19-7 rera said. “We’re a little small, at Forsyth Cent.

L 63-28 but we’re try to outquick some at Lithonia L 21-0 people up front.” at Lakeside L 38-0 True, at 6-foot-5 and 365 Berkmar W 38-10 at Brookwood L 54-0 pounds, Haynes is one of the Central Gwinnett L 56-0 few space eaters who tip the at Parkview L 49-7 scales at over 200 points across Norcross L 56-7 the Meadowcreek front.

But Carrera is hopeful the Meadowcreek’s big uglies will addition of Promise Williams, have some new faces to protect who was ineligible last season, this season, as last year’s startto the interior and the speed of ing quarterback Triston Harris Caldwell and Calhoun, who moves over to a slotback posimoves up from safety, to the tion, making way for sophomore ends will help force the issue Quincy Bonner to take over more with opposing offenses. under center.

The other benefit that the In addition, Qu’Vella Calhoun defense will share with the ofwill focus mostly on defense fense this year is an increase in this season, though he will still experience and depth across the see occasional reps at running board. back to help spell Williams, The addition of Discovery while senior Jeremiah Caldwell transfer Will Simmons will returns to lead the receiver help at linebacker, while there corps. are more moving parts that will allow starting two-way seniors Defense Williams and Harris in the secAs with the offense, the ondary gets some rest throughdefense will have somewhat of a out games. new look in 2017, though it will “We’ve got about 18 seniors Aug. 26 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3

intent on making the Mustangs much tougher in the trenches this fall.

“We’ve never had that before (at Meadowcreek),” Carrera said. “It’s a great luxury to have guys coming back on the front line, guys who have had experience. It’s going to be tremendous for us. We also have two new offensive line coaches, who have been really good. (The players) have taken to it well.

“It’s been a combination of (work in) the weight room and nutrition program we’ve put them on in the offseason. We call them ‘Mannino’s Maniacs’ … after our strength and conditioning coach.”

In addition to Williams,

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at Alcovy at Duluth Forsyth Central Lithonia Lakeside at Berkmar Brookwood at Central Parkview at Norcross

and 21 juniors (on the team), so we’ve got good depth.” Carrera said. “Simmons transferred in from Discovery, and he had a great summer. Moving Q (Calhoun) to defensive end has been great move because we had a hole at D-end. But we also made some moves around turned out to be good moves for us.”

Etc. Though the Mustangs took a bit of a step back last year with only one win following three in 2015, Carrera said his players are entering fall camp with a wealth of confidence.

And he says the biggest key to maintaining that high confidence level will be non-region portion of the schedule.

That means turning around late problems in winnable games that led to an early 0-5 start last year.

“This is the most confidence I’ve every seen out of a group here,” Carrera said. “It’s a combination of going to camp, having a little bit of success at camp, working against other teams and not getting destroyed able to hold their own.

“We feel good about the season, but it’s going to be huge if we can get some victories in our non-region schedule. The way I’ve put it to them is we’re playing two half-seasons. We’ll play first five, then play second five.”

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Offense Head coach Jason Carrera’s immediate goal for the offense in 2017 is succinct and to the point.

“Keeping Chauncey (Williams) healthy is obviously going to be key.” Carrera said.

“We’re a different ball club when he’s there.”

True, while the 5-foot-9, 180-pound senior running back, who ran for 776 yards and four touchdowns on 130 carries last season, technically played in all 10 games last season, he missed numerous snaps with nagging injuries that could have made a difference in several games, especially early.

Williams (pictured) could be a major game-changer this season if he can stay relatively healthy, and to that end, Carrera and his staff have gone to work with a deep, veteran offensive line that will be tasked with protecting him and the rest of Meadowcreek’s skill players.

Led by returning starters Mark Haynes, James King, Romney DeLeo and Francisco Moriere, the Mustangs will average 321 pounds across the offensive front.

And with the addition of strength and conditioning coach John Mannino, plus offensive line coaches Roy Goshek, a former Collins Hill assistant, and Chester Adams, who comes in from North Oconee, Carrera is

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Will Simmons LB/FB Tye Todd SB/CB Jeremiah Caldwell WR/DE Qu’Vella Calhoun RB/DE/P Javion Johnson WR/CB Avion Purifoy SB/CB Quincy Bonner QB Triston Harris SB/CB Alonzo Howard SB/CB Chauncey Williams RB/CB Demarcus Jones WR/DB Jeremiah Lee WR/FS Joe Jenkins RB/LB Jaylion Adams WR Treyon Strickland WR Aldeyshaun Locklear CB Nick Cain WR/S Keyshawn Sanders SB/FS Taquill Langley SS Desmond Jackson LB/RB

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Probable starters (returners in bold)

Offense QB Quincy Bonner, (6-1, 175, Soph.)

RB Chauncey Williams (5-9, 180, Sr.) SB Triston Harris (5-9, 170, Sr.) WR Demarcus Jones (6-2, 165, Jr.) WR Jeremiah Caldwell (6-3, 185, Sr.) SB Javion Johnson (5-7, 155, Soph.)

OL Mark Haynes (6-5, 365, Sr.) OL Harry Torp (6-0, 255, Sr.) OL James King (5-10, 375, Jr.) OL Romney DeLeo (6-2, 305, Sr.) OL Francisco Moriere (6-0, 305, Jr.) K Christopher Linares (5-8, 165, Sr.)

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Sayvion Hall Omie Hutley Marquez Brooks Will Thompson Jacary Young Daquan Turner Kevin Martin Brock Linne

QB SB WR/DB WR/SS WR/DB WR/DB RB/LB FB/LB

Defense DE Jeremiah Caldwell (6-3, 185, Sr.) DL Promise Williams (5-8, 200, Jr.) DL Mark Haynes (6-5, 365, Sr.) DE Qu’Vella Calhoun (5-8, 190, Sr.) LB Will Simmons (5-10, 245, Sr.) LB Kevin Martin (5-8, 190, Jr.) LB Taquill Langley (6-0 185, Jr.) CB Tye Todd (5-10, 170, Sr.) CB Chauncey Williams (5-9, 180, Sr.) SS Triston Harris (5-9, 170, Sr.) FS Alonzo Howard (5-9, 155, Soph.)

P Qu’vella Calhoun (5-8, 190, Sr.)

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Christoper Linares K Xavier Geary WR/CB Ed Harris DE David Ohanu FB/LB Montavious Bazemore OL/DL Jose Chavez FB/LB Duane Straughter OL/DL Promise Williams OL/DL

12 10 11 12 11 10 12 11

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Daniel Gutierrez Osirus Osbey Francisco Moriere Darius Harvey Jesse Appiah Josh Green Carlos Cortez Deandre Riascos A.J. Rouse Harry Torp Romney DeLeo Mark Haynes James King Aquan Harris Christian Robinson Kyle Loel Rayvon Walker Isiah Williams Jayden Joyner

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MILL CREEK HAWKS Head coach: Shannon Jarvis (86-60 at Mill Creek, 86-60 overall)

Offense The names have changed greatly for a Mill Creek offense that was gutted by graduation.

Georgia Tech baseball signee Cameron Turley, a two-year starter at quarterback, was one of the losses. He will be replaced by senior Brady Longenecker, though sophomore Caden Cullins also will see action. Both are dualthreat quarterbacks who run the ball better than Turley, predominantly a pro-style passer.

“Those two have worked at it this summer,” Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said. “Brady’s the starter, but Caden will play. Both are very comparable. We feel very confident in both of them. We feel like it will take both of them to reach our goals this year.

We’ve been pleased with our quarterback play. It’s got progressively better all summer.”

A pack of running backs will split up the carries with Rafael Morales, Uriah Leverette, C.J. Johnson and Montreon Smith in the mix. Cole Wroble will be involved at running back some, though his role on defense

Region: 6-AAAAAAA

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will be more extensive this fall.

Jarvis likes the talent of his wide receivers and he plans big things from that group, led by Daniel Tamburo, Joel Hernandez, Danny Mancillas, Julian Martin-Rogers, Austin Williams (a Centennial transfer) and Parker Wroble. Tight end also is a strength with Adrian Jackson and Andrew Johns, who the coaches consider co-starters.

Three-year starter John Harris, a Virginia Tech commitment, returns to lead a brand-new offensive line with four first-time varsity starters. Jonathan

Leech and Daniel Wakesa have earned the offensive guard spots, Zion Barjolo is the center and Ethan Marshall figures to be the other tackle. Max Mixon also is in the rotation.

“We’re rebuilding (the line), but every other year or so you’re going to have a transition,” Jarvis said.

“We’re excited about them.”

Defense The defense also suffered major graduation losses, as well as seeing coordinator Bill Stewart leave to become head coach at rival North Gwinnett.

Colquitt County W 34-27 Stephenson W 32-7 Dacula W 30-0 at Archer W 31-10 at Collins Hill W 43-7 North Gwinnett W 44-17 Discovery W 62-0 Peachtree Ridge W 31-12 Mountain View W 35-23 at Duluth W 56-0 Newton W 41-0 Cherokee W 56-21 at McEachern W 31-28 at Grayson L 44-26

Longtime defensive backs coach Chad Rogers has taken over the defensive coordinator role, inheriting a completely revamped lineup from the one that gave up just 14 points per game last season.

“Chad’s been our head boys basketball coach in the past and we’ve been very pleased with him,” Jarvis said. “Obviously from his experience running his own program in

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basketball, he knows how to organize people and has a vision of what he wants to do. I’ve enjoyed seeing a few new wrinkles he’s putting in his defense, all the while maintaining the structure Bill put in. It’s not a total overhaul. We want to use the same foundation we’ve used the past few years and the kids have really responded.”

Pass-rushing threat Jack Griffith (50 tackles, five sacks in 2016) heads up this year’s defensive line, which also will feature contributions from Myles Jackson, Jacob Chandler, Austin Ruiz-Velasco and Spencer Carroll. Dukebound Shaka Heyward (pictured) (78 tackles last year) is a top returnee at linebacker, where he will play alongside Nehemiah Rowe, Cole Wroble, R.J. Brown and Brock Skinner.

South Carolina recruit Jonathan Gipson, a playmaker the past two seasons in the Hawks’ secondary, shifts from cornerback to safety, where he will play with Jacob Allen.

Jontavious Shotwell, Trey Turner (who played regularly on offense last season) and Hunter Governale have emerged as the top cornerbacks.

Sustained success Mill Creek, on a run of three straight region championships and backto-back trips to the state semifinals, still has lofty goals despite returning just six starters.

The Hawks have won 25 straight regular-season games and 18 straight region games, both streaks dating back to a Sept.

2014 loss to North Gwinnett. Their current players have seen past teams rack up the wins, and they’re eager to keep it rolling.

“Our program is to the point where our high expectations are going to be there every year,” Jarvis said. “That’s the greatest challenge, to build a program where you can sustain success. It comes down to how you run your program year-round and how your kids respond.

These kids have worked as hard as any group we’ve had. … They’re hungry.

They’re fun. It’s a fun group to coach and be around.

They’re eager to create their own legacy. I think this team has potential to improve a lot over the course of the year because they’re athletic kids who just don’t have the experience yet.”

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Nick Darby Joel Hernandez Trey Turner C.J. Johnson Rafael Morales Austin Williams Hunter Governale Jontavious Shotwell Alan Andrzejewski Adrian Jackson Jaelin Young Daniel Tamburo Brady Longenecker Baxley Harris Daniel Mancillas Caden Cullins Zach Cassidy Andrew Johns Zelek Herrington Parker Wroble Uriah Leverette Charles Adams Eric Heard Montreon Smith R.J. Brown Jacob Allen Braxton Goodnight Zander Norris Ronald Clarke

QB WR DB RB RB WR DB DB DB/K TE DB WR QB QB WR QB QB TE FB WR RB FB RB RB LB DB DB DB WR

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Brady Longenecker (5-11, 155, Sr.) RB Rafael Morales (5-5, 150, Sr.) FB Andrew Johns (6-1, 195, Sr.) HB Austin Williams (5-8, 150, Sr.) WR Daniel Tamburo (6-2, 195, Sr.) WR Joel Hernandez (5-9, 150, Sr.) TE Adrian Jackson (6-1, 205, Sr.) OT Ethan Marshall (6-1, 240, Jr.) OG Daniel Wakesa (6-1, 230, Sr.) C Zion Barjolo (5-10, 245, Sr.) OG John Harris (6-4, 275, Sr.) OT Jonathan Leech (6-4, 265, Jr.) PK Alan Andrzejewski (5-8, 145, Sr.) 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43

Ziyad Wiley Shaka Heyward Nehemiah Rowe Chip Phillips Zach Green Jonathan Gipson Kyle Martin Thomas Smith Cole Wroble Myles Jackson Brian Phillips Brock Skinner

WR LB LB LB DB DB FB LB FB DE LB LB

Defense DE Jack Griffith (6-3, 230, Sr.) DT Austin Ruiz-Velasco (5-11, 225, Jr.) DT Spencer Carroll (5-11, 190, Jr.) DE Myles Jackson (6-1, 210, Soph.)

OLB Shaka Heyward (6-3, 215, Sr.) MLB Nehemiah Rowe (6-0, 215, Sr.) OLB R.J. Brown (5-11, 190, Sr.) SS Jonathan Gipson (6-1, 185, Sr.) FS Jacob Allen (5-10, 165, Jr.) CB Trey Turner (5-11, 190, Sr.) CB Jontavious Shotwell (5-11, 175, Sr.) P Matt Campbell (6-1, 230, Sr.)

11 12 12 12 10 12 12 12 12 10 12 10

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Nathan Smith Jack Griffith Ross Cottrell Brandon Nguyen Cooper Andolsek Austin Ruiz-Velasco Max Mixon R.J. Lakin Brendan Montgomery Don Mitchell Ethan Marshall John Harris

TE DL TE LB LB DL OL DL DL OL OL OL

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Jackson Earley Daniel Wakesa Scout Gordian Nathan Husfield Spencer Carroll Jonathan Leech Bryce Hancock Zion Barjolo Chidi Duruebube David Mugisha Austin Thomas Danny Mucho Ryan Weidler Julian Martin-Rogers Carson Smith Wickenson DeMatire Harris King Will Teschner Caden Puzas Jacob Chandler Jae Kim Jacob Yu Matt Campbell Quincy Woods-Norris Jackson Mulkey Damion Stallworth Josh Stone Julian Hazon

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MOUNTAIN VIEW BEARS Head coach: Nick Bach (11-10 at Mountain View, 11-10 overall)

Offense Mountain View plans to score plenty of points with an offense that is talented across the board, including at the key position of quarterback with Matthew Edwards (pictured). He threw for 2,165 yards and 25 touchdowns as a junior.

“We’re expecting big things out of Matty,” Mountain View head coach Nick Bach said.

“He’s going to lead us, there’s no question. We go where Matty takes us. He doesn’t feel the pressure.

That kind of stuff doesn’t bother him. He’s a lot of fun to be around. He gets this place excited. It’s not even the words. It’s his actions.”

Edwards, one of two offensive captains, gets to work with a pack of top college prospects at receiver, most notably Malachi Carter. Carter was second in Gwinnett County last season in catches (62), receiving yards (1,060) and TD catches (11). The offense must replace the production of graduated wideout Dhante Hill (60 catches, 814 yards, 10 TDs in 2016), but the coaches like the guys surrounding Carter — Thomas

Region: 6-AAAAAAA

Last playoff appearance: 2016

2017 schedule

“I’d have to say they’re the most talented group of linebackers we’ve ever had. They’re very athletic, very physical.”

Marquel Broughton (81 tackles last year), Allen Smith and Chandler Brown are the safeties in a talented defensive back2016 results (8-3) field that also includes at Osborne W 60-0 talented cornerbacks Lambert W 28-24 Berkmar W 50-7 Jayden Patterson (Western Kentucky commit), at Shiloh W 40-7 Grayson transfer Dennarat North L 8-14 Duluth W 56-21 rio Stewart, C.J. Stiff and at P’tree Ridge W 21-20 Jamel Nicolas.

Collins Hill W 24-21 “We’ve got four corners at Mill Creek L 35-23 out there that can play,” Discovery W 38-0 Bach said. at Grayson L 56-7 Aug. 18 Osborne Aug. 25 at Lambert Sept. 1 at Berkmar Sept. 15 Shiloh Sept. 22 North Gwinnett Sept. 29 at Duluth Oct. 6 Peachtree Ridge Oct. 13 at Collins Hill Oct. 20 Mill Creek Oct. 27 at Discovery

Stewart, Grayson transfer Xyre Wilson, Stephenson transfer Keelan Marion and Kendall Bell.

The Bears have to replace a 1,000-yard rusher in Jasen Johnson, a graduation loss. They plan to do it with a pack of capable backs like Blake Carroll (a defensive starter whose offensive reps will be limited), Troy Jackson, Davian Criss, Denver Venn and Enoch Walters.

Those skill position guys will have the luxury of a talented offensive line led by offensive captain Aidan Higgins and big tackle Jaelin Humphries (6-5, 310).

Mill Creek transfer

Bradley Kopydlowski, another 300-pounder, is penciled in at the other tackle spot, while the guards also bring size with Nick Phipps, Nick Hamby, Will Jones and Norcross transfer Tyjon McKibbins.

That group will have a new offensive line coach in Chuck Allen, who came over from North Gwinnett.

Defense Humphries, a power five recruit already, anchors the defensive line at nose tackle.

“He got offered by South Carolina the other day and we’re anticipating a whole bunch of ACC and SEC offers,” Bach

said. “He’s 6-5, 310, can run, also plays offensive line. He’s an incredible specimen.”

Phipps and defensive captain Alex Davis also will play key roles along the line, which will see three or four other players rotating in regularly.

Carroll (70 tackles, three sacks last year) heads up a solid group of linebackers that was boosted by Grayson transfer Trevon Salter.

Bereciah Austin also is a key linebacker.

“The linebackers are a special group,” Bach said.

The next step Bach wore a T-shirt to a recent practice that read, “Mountain View Football, Making History, 2016.”

The list of accomplishments last season is eye-catching for a young program that reached new heights in Bach’s second year as head coach. The most important achievement was reaching the state playoffs for the first time in school history. The Bears also won a schoolrecord eight games, snapping a streak of six straight seasons with three wins or less. They also defeated longtime region

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Maintaining that success, and improving on it, is next on the agenda.

“I think the players have those expectations,” Bach said. “It’s nice to not to have to say it for them.

They’re excited. They want to have a great year.

It’s not going to be easy because it’s never been done (two straight seasons). But they’re certainly going to do their best to have another breakthrough year.”

There are still goals that haven’t been reached, either. Mountain View has never defeated North Gwinnett, hasn’t won the region and hasn’t hosted a state playoff game. It also hasn’t defeated rival Mill Creek since 2011.

“There are still teams out there we’ve never beat, that’s the thing,” Bach said. “You look at each team individually and try not to look too far ahead, take it on a week-to-week basis. We want to beat everybody, but it’s a marathon. You win one game in this region and you’ve got to go back and do it again the next week.”

— Will Hammock

MOUNTAIN VIEW ROSTER No. Name

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30

Pos. Year

Jayden Patterson Marquel Broughton Xyre Wilson Ryan O’Leary C.J. Stiff Blake Carroll Matthew Edwards Trevon Salter Austin Parker Garrett Spikes Robert Waters Cornelius Evans Keelan Marion Luke Hennebaul Malachi Carter Kendall Bell Zuri Wilson Thomas Stewart Asani Smith Troy Jackson Alex Davis Allen Smith Dennarrio Stewart Denver Venn Marcus Rias Jamel Nicolas Antar Wilson Chris Cosby

DB DB WR QB DB LB/RB QB LB DB QB QB WR WR QB WR WR WR WR LB RB LB/DL LB DB RB LB DB DB DB

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Matthew Edwards (6-1, 205, Sr.) RB Troy Jackson (6-0, 200, Jr.) WR Keelan Marion (6-1, 180, Jr.) WR Malachi Carter (6-3, 190, Sr.) WR Xyre Wilson (6-0, 180, Jr.) WR Thomas Stewart (6-1, 180, Jr.) OL Jaelin Humphries (6-5, 310, Jr.) OL Aidan Higgins (6-0, 270, Jr.) OL Bradley Kopydlowski (6-4, 300, Sr.) OL Nick Phipps (6-2, 270, Sr.) OL Nick Hamby (6-0, 245, Sr.) K Carlos Ayala (5-11, 185, Sr.) 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 40 41 43 44 45

Connor Wright Chandler Brown Jeremy Tuider Enoch Walters Davian Criss Chandler Sparks Dylan Johnson Enyinna Nwagbara Dalen Fields Tyler Barlan Kai Hill Quintin Hyde

DB LB LB RB RB DB LB DL LB LB LB LB

Defense DL Jaelin Humphries (6-5, 310, Jr.) DL Enyinna Nwagbara (6-2, 250, Jr.) DL Alex Davis (6-2, 215, Sr.) LB Bereciah Austin (6-0, 210, Sr.) LB Blake Carroll (6-2, 225, Sr.) LB Trevon Salter (5-9, 215, Jr.) LB/DB Allen Smith (6-2, 205, Jr.) DB Chandler Brown (6-0, 195, Jr.) DB Marquel Broughton (6-0, 190, Sr.) DB Jayden Patterson (6-1, 190, Sr.) DB Dennarrio Stewart (5-11, 175, Jr.) P Carlos Ayala (5-11, 185, Sr.)

10 12 10 10 11 10 11 11 11 10 11 11

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DL/OL LS OL OL OL OL DL/OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR WR WR DB WR P/K WR DL DL DL P/K DL DL

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NORCROSS BLUE DEVILS Head coach: Keith Maloof (146-59 at Norcross, 168-70 overall)

Offense The most obvious question mark will be at quarterback, where the Blue Devils must replace two-year starter Baron Radcliff, who is about to enter his freshman year in Georgia Tech’s baseball program.

The heir apparent appears to be junior Louis Williams, who at 6-foot-4 and 181 pounds brings a similar body type to Radcliff, though different strengths and weaknesses, to the table.

Head coach Keith Maloof is eager to see how Williams’ skills stand up under game pressure.

“He had a great summer, and we’re really excited about where he is right now,” Maloof said of Williams. “We’ve got to wait and see how he handles the pressure of being a starting quarterback. The 7-on-7 stuff (from this summer) was really easy. Now being rushed by a pretty good (Norcross) defense (in practice).

We’ll see how he handles it. He handled our first scrimmage really well.”

The Blue Devils do have a few luxuries to fall back on as Williams gets his feet wet.

Senior Jaquez McWilliams, a co-starter in the secondary on defense, is likely to see some action in certain packages.

Norcross also boasts plenty of experience returning at the other skill positions, like running

Region: 7-AAAAAAA

Last playoff appearance: 2016

2017 schedule

Aug. 19 vs. Colquitt County* Aug. 25 Collins Hill Sept. 8 North Gwinnett Sept. 15 at Archer Sept. 22 at Central Sept. 29 Parkview Oct. 13 at Lakeside Oct. 20 Berkmar Oct. 27 at Brookwood Nov. 3 Meadowcreek *Corky Kell Classic at GSU

who are very athletic,” Maloof said. “They’re good hitters, good tacklers. In the secondary, we’ve got some guys who started a lot last year and rotated in with each other. And up front, … got some depth in some places.

Defensively, we shouldn’t miss a beat.”

Etc. For the second straight Walton W 46-14 season, the Blue Devils’ kickat Collins Hill W 17-14 ing units should be among at North W 38-24 Archer W 35-16 Gwinnett’s best, with Georgia commit Jake Camarda (3-8 FG, Central Gwinnett W 37-8 7-8 PATs, 41.5-yards avg. on 40 at Parkview W 38-15 Lakeside W 42-10 punts) again handling long field at Berkmar W 58-0 goal, kickoff and punting duties, Brookwood W 21-0 while fellow senior Cole Hanna at Meadowcreek W 56-7 (3-5 FG, 46-49 PATs), who is Milton W 24-10 also being recruited by several Lowndes L 57-21 major college programs, takes care of extra points and shorter But the key to success may field goals. … Once again, a lie in the middle, where senior rugged road to try to defend last Terrion Dangerfield (89 tackles) year’s Region 7-AAAAAAA is the only returning starter from title against contenders Brooka year ago. wood, Central Gwinnett and However, Maloof is quite Parkview will be preceded by excited about the potential of an equally difficult non-region his linebacker corps, includschedule that begins Aug. 19, ing new starters Jaren Wicker when the Blue Devils help chrisand Christian Wright, and their ten new GSU Stadium by taking ability to mesh with the rest of on south Georgia powerhouse the defense to form a unit that Colquitt County in the Corky he believes could be comparable Kell Classic. to the one that finished fourth “We’ll know going into in the county in scoring at only (region play) exactly where we 14.6 points per game last fall. are,” Maloof said.

“We’ve got three linebackers — David Friedlander

2016 results (11-1)

backs Clay Harris and Omar Sinclair, receiver Isaiah McKoy (pictured) and tight end Shelton Zeon, while the offensive line appears to be in solid shape with the return of quick-side starters Joshua Mouton and A.J. Johnson.

“The offense will change a little bit,” Maloof said. “But we’ve got two really good running backs to take a lot of pressure off the quarterback. There’s not much of a drop off at skill positions. The offensive line is coming around and getting better day-by-day.

“They had a great summer, so

we’ll see where it takes us.”

Defense Like the Blue Devils’ offense, the defense should have a solid mix of youth and experience, and plenty of athleticism and talent this season.

The focus starts with a strong defensive line, led by three-star Western Kentucky commit Nazir Sy (61 total tackles, 6 1/2 sacks last season), as well as a secondary that will feature no fewer than three returning starters, including senior corner Malik Mays.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

Pos. Year

Malik Mays Clay Harris Taiwan Cole Omar Sinclair Dohnte Meyers Rekevian Mathis Terrion Dangerfield Ricky Holloman Jr. Hayes Sutton Louis Williams Isaiah Wilson Jaquez McWilliams Isaiah McKoy R.J. Walker Christian Sims Teddy Gassert Devin Williams Kevon Angry Antonio Holt Lamech Wilder O.J. Edmonds Kameryn Jackson Jordan Bowden Tarrence Dailey Jaelin Madison Jaren Wicker Hunter Seabrook D’Ron Jumpp Jacob Johnson Shlomo Boyd Kiaron Bass Christian Wright Amani Johnson Randy Cochran Chance Kelley

DB RB DB RB RB WR LB WR WR QB WR QB WR QB WR QB WR DB FB/LB LB DB RB DE RB DB LB LB RB DB DB DB LB DB DB DB

12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 11 11 11 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 12 12 11 11 12 10 12 12 12 10 12 12 12 11 11 11 12

Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Louis Williams (6-4, 181, Jr.) RB Clay Harris (6-0, 203, Sr.) RB Omar Sinclair (5-8, 186, Sr.) WR Isaiah McKoy (6-2, 176, Sr.) or Grant Johnson (5-11, 156, Sr.) WR Ricky Holloman Jr. (5-10, 178, Sr.) or Dohte Meyers (5-10, 165, Sr.) TE Shelton Zeon (6-5, 213, Sr.) QT Joshua Mouzon (6-1, 280, Sr.) QG A.J. Johnson (6-1, 260, Sr.) C Philip Hatcher (5-9, 218, Sr.) SG Andy Alvarado (5-10, 270, Sr.) ST Ahmeen Reese (6-0, 320, Sr.) K Cole Hanna (5-8, 165, Sr.) 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

Emannuel King De”Amare Chambers Jermott Williams Dezmond Johnson Yasin Lee Desmond Pettis Demontrez Miller Tyler Moore Jalen Jackson Keyshaun Williford Jaylon Fuller Nashzei Berry Jairon Henry Dameon Onorato

LB DB DB DB DB DB RB DE DE DE FB DE DB LB

Defense DE Dareus Barnhill (5-10, 200, Sr.) DT Nazir Sy (6-2, 326, Sr.) DT Jaylin Carter (5-11, 258, Jr.) DE Jordan Bowden (6-0, 245, Sr.) WLB Jaren Wicker (6-0, 193, Sr.) MLB Christian Wright (5-10, 213, Jr.) SLB Terrion Dangerfield (5-11, 198, Sr.) CB O.J. Edmonds (5-9, 141, Jr.) CB Malik Mays (5-11, 175, Sr.) or Jaquez McWilliams (5-10, 180, Sr.) SS Jaelin Madison (6-0, 171, Sr.) FS Jacob Johnson (6-1, 180, Sr.) or Taiwan Cole (6-0, 181, Sr.) P Jake Camarda (6-2, 175, Sr.)

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NORTH GWINNETT BULLDOGS

Head coach: Bill Stewart (0-0 at North Gwinnett, 41-26 overall) Offense New North Gwinnett head coach Bill Stewart, previously Mill Creek’s defensive coordinator, has two big pieces to build around on offense in senior tackle Warren Ericson and quarterback Cade Fortin (pictured).

The 6-foot-3, 331-pound Ericson is a Georgia commit, while the 6-foot-3, 209-pound Fortin is a Texas A&M commit.

“The neat thing about them is, you can’t ask for better guys to be leading your program,” Stewart said. “They’re not just good players, they’re good people. There’s never an issue with what they’re going to do on a daily basis. You don’t have to coach anything beyond coaching football. There’s not going to be one of those times where they’re having a bad day. They come in ready to work every day. When your best players are those guys, that matters.”

Last year Fortin led North back to the state playoffs, after they missed the postseason in 2015 for the only time in head coach Bob Sphire’s tenure. Fortin completed 51

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the system at Mill Creek, leading the Hawks in tackles last season before making the move to North with his father.

“He’s the only guy that has the experience in what we do,” Bill Stewart said.

“For him, the transition is just getting to know guys.

But as far as the football 2016 results (6-5) part, that’s been pretty Brookwood L 37-23 easy for him.”

Milton W 43-29 The Bulldogs have anat Hillgrove W 42-24 Norcross L 38-24 other talented linebacker in senior Jayden McDonMountain View W 38-14 ald, a Rutgers commit. Juat Mill Creek L 44-17 at Duluth W 45-14 nior Nicholas Pucciarello at P’tree Ridge L 28-21^ will start on the opposite Collins Hill W 41-7 side of McDonald, while Discovery W 43-7 sophomore Joshua Shuler at South L 17-13 will play plenty as well. ^overtime Up front, senior Payne Walker is the only returnvery similar, but they’ve ing starter for a group that got their own little things. will rotate five or six guys I think Cam will drill it in along the line. Walker also there a little bit, whereas doubles as the Bulldogs’ Tyler may have a little bit long snapper. more wiggle.”

The secondary has the only two other returning Defense North defensive starters The Bulldogs will be in juniors D.J. Turner and shifting from a 3-4 to a Warren Burrell.

4-3 base defense under Turner had three picks Stewart. last season and will move It’s been an adjustment to safety alongside senior for everyone on defense, D’Armani Ridely. Burrell expect for one player — had two picks and will senior middle linebacker form a tandem with junior Jake Stewart, Bill’s son.

Quinton Newsome at He played and excelled in corner this season.

Aug. 19 vs. Walton* Aug. 25 at Milton Sept. 1 Hillgrove Sept. 8 at Norcross Sept. 22 at Mountain View Sept. 29 Mill Creek Oct. 13 Duluth Oct. 20 Peachtree Ridge Oct. 27 at Collins Hill Nov. 3 at Discovery *Corky Kell Classic at GSU

percent of passes for 1,764 yards, 17 touchdowns and four interceptions last year.

Under Stewart the Bulldogs will still spread things out and throw the ball a good bit. Leading receiver Ricky Reed is gone to graduation, but senior Lavoiser Fisher and his eight touchdown receptions are back.

Fellow senior Dylan Pulgarin will help lead a young, but a talented, receiving corps that includes juniors Riley Walker and Garrison Mannor. Stewart

has been impressed by sophomore Josh Downs and junior Javonni Cunningham’s ability to turn small plays into big ones.

North will also have a potent rushing attack with duo of Tyler Goodson and Cameron Butler. Goodson scored three touchdowns last season behind Ryan Loveleace, while Butler scored one.

“Those are two guys that I have felt, that have really put themselves forward,” Stewart said.

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“The secondary is a young group, but very talented,” Stewart said. “Led

by D.J. Turner, Warren Burrell, those guys have been getting SEC offers, ACC, they’ve got a lot of offers. They’re kind of the anchor there.”

Etc. When North opens the season against Walton at Georgia State Stadium Aug. 19 in the Corky Kell Classic, Stewart will be the first person other than Sphire to roam the Bulldogs’ sideline as head coach since Matt Moore in 2005.

Sphire was 110-28 in 11 seasons at North, winning five region championships. He left last spring to become the head coach at Camden County.

Stewart said that despite the fact he was replacing a coaching staff that was so successful, the North players bought in to his style right away.

“The kids here have really jumped on to everything we’ve asked them to do,” he said. “It hasn’t been anything where, ‘Wait. We used to do it this way,’ or anything like that.

They understand it too.”

— Paul Thomas

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Quinton Newsome Cameron Butler Lance Jackson Warren Burrell Tyler Goodson Cade Fortin Jimmy Urzua Jayden McDonald Bryce Fowler Josh Downs William Goldring Chris Northrup D.J. Turner Darius Newsome Jack McGill Riley Walker Trisstan Weddington Ross McDaniel Brian McGlynn Deji Thomas Dylan Pulgarin Cole Moore Javonni Cunningham L.J. Fisher Christopher Carrasco D’Armani Ridley Turner Cho Cameron Hinson Will Hunter Connor Kwasigroh Ivey Shiver Raymond Seymour Garrison Manor Myles Webster Jake Stewart Devin Crosby Josh Shuler Taylor Goodson

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11 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 11 10 11 12 11 12 10 11 11 12 10 10 12 10 11 12 10 12 12 10 11 12 10 10 11 12 12 10 10 10

Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Cade Fortin (6-3, 209, Sr.) RB Tyler Goodson (5-8, 175, Jr.) or Cameron Butler (5-8, 173, Sr.) WR Riley Walker (6-0, 156, Jr.) WR Josh Downs (5-10, 155, Soph.)

WR Garrison Mannor (6-1, 175, Jr.) or WR Lavoiser Fisher (6-1, 182, Sr.) WR Javonni Cunningham (5-10, 174, Jr.) LT Warren Erickson (6-3, 331, Sr.) LG T.J. Skinner (6-1, 264, Jr.) C Will Hamilton (6-1, 254, Jr.) RG Justin Bullock (6-2, 254, Jr.) RT Omezue Onyiri (6-0, 230, Sr.) 34 35 36 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 45 46 47

Chris Wright Zachary Mollette Justin Mitchell Josh Early Nicholas Pucciarello Bryce Reagan Bryson Scruggs Jarvis Cunningham Travis Walker Jared Reisman Major Carlberg Alvin Kim Jackson Buice Rex McDaniel L.J. Smith Nick Lyman

RB S RB LB LB WR DE WR WR LB LB CB WR CB WR S

10 11 12 11 11 10 11 10 10 11 11 11 11 10 10 12

Defense DE Payne Walker (6-2, 240, Sr.) NT Fernando Collado (6-3, 235, Jr.) DT Knox Denning (6-0, 234, Sr.) DE Myles Webster (5-10, 229, Sr.) OLB Nicholas Pucciarello (6-1, 179, Sr.) MLB Jake Stewart (6-0, 207, Sr.) OLB Jayden McDonald (6-0, 211, Sr.) CB Warren Burrell (5-11, 166, Jr.) CB Quinton Newsome (6-0, 175, Jr.) S D.J. Turner (5-11, 168, Jr.) S D’Armani Ridley (5-11, 163, Sr.) K/P Will Reichert (5-9, 156, Sr.)

47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 55 56 56 57 58 59 60

Corey Sims Payne Walker Matthew Gilbert Trey Williams Eric Sinclair William Long Caleb McCoy G.T. Moore Warren Ericson Tristan Shackleford Omezue Onyiri Sean Taylor Jaydee Davis Will Hamilton Brandon Carr Tucker Heck

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PARKVIEW PANTHERS Head coach: Eric Godfree (18-15 at Parkview, 71-65 overall)

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alongside juniors Charles Jordan, Bryce Wilson and Justin Triplett.

Godfree said the defensive line may be the most improved unit on the team.

The linebackers will lead the way for the defense. Rogers, who plays outside in a linebacker/ 2016 results (8-4) nickel back hybrid role, Christ Presbyt. W 32-7 led the team with 121 at Shiloh W 37-12 tackles last season. West Lowndes L 35-34 recorded 74 tackles, while at Tift County W 34-15 Norcross L 38-15 Ben Markiewicz had 103 tackles inside. at Lakeside W 63-30 “With Tommy and DeBerkmar W 48-12 metrius back on the outat Brookwood L 24-23^ Meadowcreek W 49-7 side … it’s a tremendous at Central W 67-43 asset for us,” Godfree said. at South Forsyth W 30-27 “With their leadership, at McEachern L 47-29 and the way they tackle.” ^overtime Unsurprisingly, Washington will play multiple happen. It doesn’t mean it roles in the secondary for will always happen, but at the Panthers. He had 47 least when that opportuni- tackles and five intercepty arises, you’ll be ready,’” tions last season.

Godfree said. “And he has “Malik really is the andone all of that.” chor back there,” Godfree Along the offensive line said. “He can play corner seniors P.J. Weltch, Colin and safety, and he’s going Taliaferro, Jonathan Adto play both. Whatever ams, Braelen Marshall and helps our team best, that’s Sinan Verani all return. what he’s going to do.”

Parkview will have Defense some youth in the secondParkview has plenty ary alongside Washington of experience back on with sophomore safety defense as well. Adams C.J. Daniles, junior corner will play defensive tackle, Matt Chavers and junior Aug. 18 at P’tree Ridge Aug. 25 Shiloh Sept. 1 at Lowndes Sept. 15 Tift County Sept. 29 at Norcross Oct. 6 Lakeside, DeKalb Oct. 13 at Berkmar Oct. 20 Brookwood Oct. 27 at Meadowcreek Nov. 3 Central Gwinnett

Washington will again do a little bit of everything for Parkview’s offense this season, especially with leading rusher Christian Malloy out until midseason with an injury. Fellow two-way players Tommy Rogers, Demetrius West, Cody Brown and Jakeim Thompson also will get in on the rushing action while Malloy is out.

Leading receiver and Indiana commit Miles Marshall (pictured) returns after a breakout junior season. He had 46 catches for 753 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.

“He runs beautiful routes,” Godfree said.

“He’s very detailed in it and of course he’s got that big frame. He had a tremendous summer as well, so looking for him to take on an even bigger role.”

Senior Will Marshall also has worked himself into position to see an extended role with the offense, while also playing some linebacker as well.

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One of the new faces for the offense will be senior quarterback Fred Payton. The Peachtree Ridge transfer replaces Caleb Mitchell who threw for 2,524 yards, 19 touchdowns and four interceptions. He also ran for five touchdowns.

“Obviously we had a tremendous quarterback last year, and Fred is another tremendous quarterback coming in,” head coach Eric Godfree said. “He has a strong arm and he knows where to put the ball, very accurate and then at the same time he runs really well too.”

Prior to Payton’s transfer, Godfree had given thought to using Malik Washington under center full-time. The 5-foot-9.

180-pound junior starts on both sides of the ball and had 1,118 all-purpose yards on offense last year, throwing for three touchdowns, rushing for six and catching four more.

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safety Jack LaPenta.

Etc. After making the playoffs the last two seasons, Parkview had its coaching staff raided by opposing schools this offseason.

Offensive coordinator Tyler Aurandt took the head coaching job at North Oconee and athletic director/defensive assistant Mark Whitley left for George Walton Academy.

In total, the Panthers will have seven new coaches in the program. At the varsity level, Godfree brought in Jacob Gunter and promoted Tyler Hall and Zach Bevins from the freshman team. Jeremy Holder takes over as the offensive coordinator.

On the freshman staff Ron Tootle, Kenny Reece, Robert Stanfield and Cody Godfree (Eric’s nephew) join the program.

Parkview will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its first state football title on Sept. 15 against Tift County, who the Panthers beat in 1997 for that title.

Just like in ’97, the Blue Devils will visit the Panthers in the Big Orange Jungle.

— Paul Thomas

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Defense DE Bryce Wilson (6-3, 225, Jr.) DT Charles Jordan (5-8, 217, Jr.) DT Jonathan Adams (5-11, 287, Sr.) DE Justin Triplett (6-2, 220, Jr.) OLB Demetrius West (5-10, 185, Sr.) ILB Kobe Wilson (5-11, 185, Jr.) or ILB Zach Hamilton (5-8, 185, Jr.) ILB Ben Markiewicz (6-0, 195, Sr.) OLB/DB Tommy Rogers (5-9, 185, Sr.) CB/S Malik Washington (5-9, 180, Jr.) CB Matt Chavers (5-7, 124, Jr.) S C.J. Daniels (5-9, 155, Soph.) or S Jack LaPenta (6-1, 185, Jr.) P Gerson Montano (5-7, 165, Sr.)

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PEACHTREE RIDGE LIONS Head coach: Reggie Stancil (0-0 at Peachtree Ridge, 0-0 overall)

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Last playoff appearance: 2016

Ridge defense figures to start out a little bit ahead of their counterparts so far in preseason practice.

And Stancil isn’t surprised considering there is much less of a transition for that unit to make.

“The biggest thing for us, we didn’t change a 2016 results (6-6) whole lot of our defensive McCallie School W 20-9 staff,” Stancil said. “We Archer L 20-19 added a couple of guys Mays L 36-31 to the defensive staff and at Newton L 34-32 Discovery W 31-0 another defensive line coach. We moved one guy Mountain View L 21-20 from offense to defense, at Mill Creek L 31-12 and we’ve got the same North Gwinnett W 28-21^ at Duluth W 38-20 defensive coordinator. at Collins Hill W 31-0 “One thing I felt like Archer W 28-23 I had to do was make at Roswell L 29-12 sure one side of ball was ^overall pretty good from the beginning. We needed starters Jaylen Johnson some familiarity (on (36-490, 2 TDs) and Hardefense) with the offense ris Lackey (23-278, TD). changing. You can tell He also will have a big the difference in practice and veteran line to rely on right now. The offense for protection, led by reis thinking a little more, turning starters in seniors and the defense is flying Bryce Jones and Braxton around because they Brown, plus others like know what to do and are Tyrese Rivers, who moves familiar with it.” over from the defensive What has pleased line.

Stancil most about the Lions’ defense thus far is Defense the aggression and energy Though it has four they play with, which he starters back just like the sees as a function of the offense, the Peachtree leadership of veterans like Aug. 18 Parkview Aug. 25 at Archer Sept. 1 at Mays Sept. 8 Newton Sept. 22 at Discovery Oct. 6 at Mountain View Oct. 13 Mill Creek Oct. 20 at North Gwinnett Oct. 27 Duluth Nov. 3 Collins Hill

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The players aren’t the only ones adjusting to the change, with Stancil admitting he’s tweaked a few aspects of the system he brought with him while he was an assistant at Norcross.

But so far, so good.

“They’ve done a really good job,” Stancil said of his offense. “It’s a little different from what we did at Norcross just because of personnel. They’ve adapted really well in getting an understanding of it. We do a lot of 7-on-7 during the summer, so passing-game wise, it’s not new to them any more.

“We’re just … trying to keep it simple right now so our guys don’t have to think too much. Learning terminology that is different, that’s been the biggest thing.”

Heading into the preseason scrimmage against Shiloh, it was still undetermined whether sophomore Seth Robinson

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linebackers Wilson Catoe (pictured) and Avery Tuck, as well as defensive linemen Brandon Demby and Choice Hale.

“The biggest thing about our defense is that it’s very active,” Stancil said. “They get to the football, play with a lot of emotion. When you have a couple linebackers play significant minutes last year who only know one gear, it spills over to everyone else and establishes an identity. We need those guys to really work hard to be the best we can be.”

Etc. After the Lions co-hosted the Georgia-Tennessee Border Wars doubleheader with Parkview by welcoming McCallie and Christ Presbyterian to Gwinnett County the past two seasons, the event will not take place this season. The two Volunteer state powerhouse opted not to return for a third straight year.

As a result, Peachtree Ridge and Parkview will play each other to start the season at the Big Orange Jungle.

— David Friedlander

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Payton Bowens Jaylen Johnson Jamari Jackson Alex Ferry Destin Riley Avery Tuck Jaylen Allen Tyrese Peete Harris Lackey Trent Brown Seth Robinson Dylan Munson Roland Lewis Shantez Mosleley Jaden Daniels Travino Ayalla Myles Chukwura Domonique Jones Brandon Appiah Jordan Chung A.J. Murdock Amorii Moore Thomas Davis Justin Brown Kenny Sumlin Elijah Fleury Jonathan Thomas Kevin Carranza Ben Cole Keith Gabbidon Cameron Johnson Ashton Turner Garret Walter

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Seth Robinson (6-0, 165, Soph.) or Travino Ayalla (6-3, 180, Jr.) RB Shantez Moseley (5-11, 170, Sr.) WR Jaylen Johnson (6-2, 185, Sr.) WR Peyton Bowens (6-0, 170, Sr.) WR Harris Lackey (6-3, 175, Sr.) TE Payne Durham (6-5, 255, Sr.) OL Bryce Jones (6-3, 295, Sr.) OL Trey Shaw (6-3, 285, Sr.) OL Braxton Brown (6-1, 265, Sr.) OL Joseph Okivie (6-2, 270, Sr.) OL Tyrese Rivers (6-3, 285, Sr.) K TBA 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

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PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN STORM Head coach: Parker Conley (0-0 at Providence Christian, 0-0 overall)

Last playoff appearance: N/A 2017 schedule

Aug. 18 a t Strong Rock Chr. Sept. 1 Riverside Military Sept. 8 at Hebron Sept. 22 at Lakeview Sept. 29 at George Walton Oct. 6 Commerce Oct. 13 Athens Academy Oct. 20 Athens Christian Oct. 27 at Prince Avenue Nov. 3 Towns County

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we set a schedule in practice in such a way that they understand have to play a full four quarters. We’re not hiding from (the lack of depth). This is what we have. We’re going to have to be conditioned and prepared to play four quarters on both sides.”

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offensive line.

But perhaps the most important key to the offense’s fortunes may be senior Josh Wright, who returns after missing his junior season with a knee injury.

“We had some young guys like (Casey) Luck and (Connor) Mymudes who had to step in last year (on the line), and they did a great job late in the year,” Conley said. “They’ve

done what’s been asked of them and I’m excited to see them step into that leader role. But having Wright come back off a knee injury, it’s been a game-changer having him back.”

ers coming either in the linebacker corps or in the secondary.

It’s also a fairly veteran group, with Miller and Sloan joining fellow senior Roosevelt Trammell and junior Jones in providing leadership from the back Defense of the defense.

The Storm figure to be “We’ve really enjoyed stronger the further away having our (defensive) from the line of scrimmage backfield stay the same,” they get, with all six of Conley said. “Their confithe unit’s returning startdence between the begin-

Etc. While there is a particular concern on defense, depth is once again an issue across the board for the Storm, with only 28 total players on the roster to start the 2017 season.

However, Conley is encouraged by the growning and end of season last ing numbers in the middle school feeder program. year was extremely high.

More importantly, he’s To build on that is big. pleased by the commitThey love to compete, really push each other. They ment made by his varsity squad. want to establish them“We’ve been excited to selves by flying around and see how the youth program getting all 11 hats to the has grown,” Conley said. ball.”

“We’re just excited to go The defensive line will into battle with what we be far less experienced, have and do this together. and with several playWe’re light on the numbers ers like Berry, Mymudes end, but if we’ve got 28 and Wright having to pull guys willing to give their double duty, conditioning and building stamina to be best for teammates, we’re going to be a success for able to last a full 48 mina full season. It starts with utes will be critical. each individual guy.”

“Absolutely it’s a con— David Friedlander cern,” Conley said. “But

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Offense After accounting for 857 yards of total offense and nine touchdowns a year ago, Mitchell Miller (pictured) is technically going to have his job description lessened in 2017.

But even with the emergence of junior Hunter Giella allowing the 5-foot-11, 170-pound senior to relinquish his starting quarterback job, that doesn’t mean his workload and importance to the Storm offense will decrease in practical terms.

“We wanted to try to put our athletes in space,” said first-year Providence coach Parker Conley. “So we wanted to give Mitchell an opportunity to play some tail (back) and some slot so we can try to get him the ball running and receiving.

Hunter has done fantastic job leading, and he throws the ball well and gives Mitchell a chance to be the playmaker he is.”

Conley is hopeful Miller won’t be the only playmaker Giella and the Storm will have at their disposal, with returning starters Joshua Jones at receiver and David Sloan at tight end and senior James Berry leading the

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Callum Mobley RB/OLB 11 Offense Defense Nick Chung RB/CB 12 QB Hunter Giella (5-11, 170, Jr.) DL James Berry (6-3, 220, Sr.) Roosevelt Trammell WR/CB 12 RB Mitchell Miller (5-11, 170, Sr.) DL Connor Mymudes (5-10, 210, Jr.) Ryan Rose QB/FS 9 WR Zach Douglas (5-8, 145, Soph.)

DL Josh Wright (5-9, 225, Sr.) WR Joshua Jones (6-2, 185, Jr.) LB Callum Mobley (5-10 1/2, 189, Sr.) Zach Douglas WR/CB 10 WR Brock Albury (6-3, 155, Soph.)

LB Colin Style (5-11, 205, Soph.)

Josh Jones WR/FS/K/P 11 TE David Sloan (6-0, 195, Sr.) LB Mitchell Miller (5-11, 170, Sr.) Sam Clarke WR/CB 12 OL Josh Wright (5-9, 225, Sr.) LB David Sloan (6-0, 195, Sr.) OL James Berry (6-3, 220, Sr.) LB Hunter Giella (5-11, 170, Jr.) Sam Auriela WR/CB 10 OL Connor Mymudes (5-10, 210, Jr.) CB Roosevelt Trammell (5-10, 140, Sr.) Mitchell Miller RB/QB/OLB 12 OL Alex Jaeger (6-2, 215, Sr.) CB Zach Douglas (5-8, 145, Soph.)

Hunter Giella QB/LB 11 OL Casey Luck (5-11, 210, Soph.)

FS Joshua Jones (6-2, 185, Jr.) K Joshua Jones (6-2, 185, Jr.) P Joshua Jones (6-2, 185, Jr.) Brock Albury WR/FS 10 Chason Dickens RB/OLB 10 Glenn Flemming WR/OL 9 24 Cayden Johnson WR/CB 9 34 Jack Leo WR/OLB 9

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SHILOH GENERALS Head coach: Ryan Andrews (5-15 at Shiloh, 11-19 overall)

Offense To say Shiloh will be initiating a youth movement in 2017 may be an understatement.

Only four seniors are expected to start on the offensive side of the ball, including the only two returning starters from last year — receiver Matthew Williams (20 rec., 184 yards in 2016) and offensive lineman Ky’vonte Echols.

Even one of those seniors, starting quarterback Jase Ivey, lacks some experience as he returns to football after focusing more on his baseball career the past few years.

However, head coach Ryan Andrews is convinced that what the Generals lack in experience, they make up for in athleticism, especially on the perimeter.

With Williams joined by sophomores Joshua Lue and Dakota Thomas, Shiloh should have plenty of speed to make some plays if they can get into open space.

And the key to that, according to Andrews, is for the youngsters to follow Williams’ example and be willing to do the necessary

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players to graduation from the last two senior classes, the youth movement hardly took Andrews by surprise.

And with six new coaches on the staff, the learning curve this season should work both ways.

Still, Andrews remains optimistic that the Gener2016 results (2-8) als will be on the same at Collins Hill W 27-14 page by the time Region Parkview L 37-12 8-AAAAAAA play begins at Westlake L 29-13 in September. at Lowndes L 37-0 “I inherited a senior Mountain View L 40-7 group of 24 in 2015,” at Grayson L 70-6 Rockdale W 28-7 Andrews said. “Then the South Gwinnett L 35-6 senior class last year 33 or at Newton L 30-0 34, so we saw this coming. at Archer L 37-6 You’re always concerned about lack of experience. fight to their opponents.

But the beautiful thing “It’s going to have to about being in seven clasbe speed,” Andrews said sifications and smaller dirty work. physical and can catch the especially along the front of the key to the season regions is that you’ve got “Just being physical,” balls we’re supposed to seven, with seniors Jaili for the defense. “We’re two months to figure it Andrews said. “Matthew is catch, we’ll be OK.” Claxton and Tyler Miles not going to be bigger out before region play. one of few receivers who and junior Gurb Fofung than anybody. Truthfully, There are going to be some likes to block. Dakota is Defense rounding out the defensive we probably won’t be learning curves and some only in 10th grade, starting If the Generals seem line, with junior Hudson stronger than anybody. mistakes made. You’ve got to get offers from schools inexperienced on ofAnderson joining Dowling We can’t line up and run to expect all those things, like Louisville. Lue is a fense, the defense may be in the middle at linebacker. right through people. So five games and a scrimtrack kid, and he can run, perhaps even moreso, with However, Andrews we have to outrun people mage to figure it out.” … too. the two returning staters acknowledges that in to the ball. We have to be The Generals will feature “We’re pretty freaky from last year — defensive addition to being a little aggressive, force the issue, a new set of uniforms furtalented at receiver. We’ve lineman Jasheen Davis and inexperienced, the group take some chances with nished by Under Armour got some guys who can linebacker Issac Dowling also will be undersized. blitzes and live with the this fall, which will include really play the game., I like — both being only sophoThe Generals’ ability results sometimes.” different combinations of our running backs, too, but mores. to answer those issues, he black and white jerseys I think we’re really good at Still, Andrews also likes says, will be toughness and Etc. and pants. receiver. As long as we’re the make-up of his defense, a willingness to take the After losing nearly 60 — David Friedlander Aug. 18 Collins Hill Aug. 25 at Parkview Sept. 1 Westlake Sept. 8 at Lowndes Sept. 15 at Mountain View Sept. 29 at Rockdale Oct. 6 Grayson Oct. 20 at South Gwinnett Oct. 27 Newton Nov. 3 Archer

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Dakota Thomas Kai Maddox Dontavious Womack Anas Spain Joshua Lue Matthew Williams Issac Dowling Paryce Taylor Jase Ivey Vincent Goffney Darrell McDowell Christian Smith Tim Blount John Lee Jalil Claxton Jordan Goodyear Ras Johnson Arthur Rodgers Jr. Isaiah McKeever Femi Bakrin Preston Reese Crispus Conner Miles Lewis Justin Howell

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Jase Ivey (5-10, 157, Sr.) RB Ras Johnson (5-9, 180, Jr.) WR Matthew Williams (5-9, 180, Sr.) WR Joshua Lue (5-7, 150, Soph.)

WR Dakota Thomas (6-2, 160, Soph.) or Darrell McDowell (5-11,166, Soph.)

TE Marc Hepburn Jr. (6-2, 193, Sr.) OL K’yvonte Echols (5-8, 251, Sr.) OL Tyler Sommerville (5-8, 187, Soph.)

OL Malik Head (6-2, 220, Jr.) OL Jaylen Headen (6-4, 280, Jr.) OL Jaylen Milner (5-9, 230, Jr.) K Miles Lewis (5-9, 160, Soph.)

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Tamir Bess Roderick Russell Devin Francis Marquis Hepburn Caleb Walker LaTorray Robinson Andrew Chakkapadavil Miles Respess Jaden Barker

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Defense DE Jalil Claxton (6-1, 185, Sr.) DL Jasheen Davis (6-3, 200, Soph.)

DL Tyler Miles (5-9, 236, Sr.) DE Gurb Fofung (6-2, 200, Jr.) LB Issac Dowling (5-9, 188, Soph.)

LB Hudson Anderson (5-9, 181, Jr.) DB Dontavious Womack (5-10, 170, Jr.) DB Anas Spain (5-7, 155, Sr.) DB Paryce Taylor (5-10, 160, Soph.)

DB Christian Smith (5-9, 159, Sr.) DB Femi Bakrin (5-8, 165, Sr.) P Miles Lewis (5-9, 160, Soph.)

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SOUTH GWINNETT COMETS Head coach: Steve Davenport (0-0 at South Gwinnett, 65-33 overall)

Offense Last season, South Gwinnett went 8-4 and reached the second round of the state playoffs with an option offense tailored to quarterback Seth Johnston.

Johnston is gone to graduation, as is head coach John Small and the option offense. New head coach Steve Davenport and his former Georgia Tech teammate Greg Lester will bring a multiple offensive attack to the Comets.

“We’ll be multiple. We’ll spread that thing out a little bit and we’ll run it down your throat a little bit if we can,” Davenport said. “We’ve got really solid depth at the running back position. We’ve got four to five guys that we think are really, really solid running backs. The collection of athletes at receivers are pretty good.”

Miller Grove transfer Trevon Woodson, a junior, is leading senior Kyle Magee for the starting quarterback job as the season approaches.

“He’s athletic, about 6-foot-2, 175-80-pound kid,” Davenport said of Woodson. “Tremendous arm, downfield arm and athletic.

We’ve been impressed with him.”

South returns an athletic group of receivers in Terell Smith, Adrian Compton, Jalon Marrow, Alfa Fofana and Kyair Betha among others.

At running back, the tandem of senior Myles Barnum (548

Region: 8-AAAAAAA

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champion in the 100-meter dash.

“Terell is a true lockdown corner,” Davenport said. “Obviously he’s fast. The question I had watching him run track — because we didn’t have him until spring was almost over — but watching him run track you realize how fast he is, but I didn’t realize how agile he was. I also 2016 results (8-4) didn’t realize his tremendous ball at Central W 54-21 skills. He’s an attack the ball guy Lanier W 17-0 Brookwood W 14-7 with his hands. He feels like if its in the air he’s got just as much a at South Forsyth L 9-20 Hillgrove W 27-13 right to it as anybody else.”

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yards and 8 TDs) and junior Jalen Samuels (pictured) (645 yards 2 TDs) will lead a talented group.

Along the offensive line, senior guard Deandre Smith and senior center Hunter Friend are the lone returning starters. Fellow seniors Emmanuel Amariw (left tackle) and Elijah Joseph (right guard), and junior tackle Josh Anderson will round out the starting unit.

Defense South will switch to a fourman front under defensive coordinator Cortez Allen this season, but will have multiple defenses that include odd-man fronts.

The Comets’ defensive line is as good as any in the country

with three senior Power 5 commits. Defensive end Justin Mascoll, a Clemson commit, comes in at 6-foot-5, 235 pounds. He recorded 68 tackles and eight sacks last season.

Florida State commit Robert Cooper controls the middle of the line at 6-3, 360 pounds. He’ll line up next to junior Nick Grier, with 6-3, 240-pound senior Minnesota commit Abi Okonji on the outside.

“We’ve got four defensive linemen that we think are really big-time players,” Davenport said. “But to have a comfort level that they’re going to handle their business up front, really helps everybody. It helps the back seven handle their business. It keeps people off the linebackers

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to a stint as the head coach of Savannah State. and allows the defensive backs to But when putting together not have to guard that long. So it his South staff, he managed to helps everybody.” attract four other former high Senior linebacker Chabarri school head coaches to join him.

Thomas has moved inside and Lester (Lakeside), Allen (Newwill make the calls for the Com- ton, M.L. King), Venson Elder ets. He’ll be flanked by seniors (Rockdale) and Joey Sulkowski Siraye Tchatch and Osman (Monroe Area) have all been Jalloh. head coaches previously.

In the secondary, South has “For me, that’s a really good more athleticism to spare. Fofana thing because you can bounce is the leader of the group at some ideas off some people that safety along with junior Josh have experienced the seat that Sery. At corner Jaden Woods, you’re sitting in,” Davenport said.

Morrow, Terell Smith and Der“We feel like we’ve got a solid rick Lawrence will all see time. staff. We feel like we have some The 6-1, 175-pound Smith really good kids, and now we’ve is a Minnesota commit and the just got to tie it all together.” reigning Class AAAAAAA state — Paul Thomas

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Derrick Lawrence Terell Smith Dawson Newman Kyair Bethea Armond Williams Osmann Jalloh Justin Mascoll Jalon Morrow Abi Okonji Adrian Compton Alfa Fofani Siraye Tchatcha Alessandro Skyers Jalen Jordan Jalen Samuels Kyle Magee Darius McKinney Treyvon Woodson Josh Sery Trevyon Beasley Amin Hall Khaleel Coaxum Jaden Woods Jason Cassignol Chabarri Thomas Jalen Stephens

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Trevon Woodson (6-2, 180, Jr.) RB Myles Barnum (5-10, 185, Sr.) or Jalen Samuels (5-10, 175, Jr.) WR Terell Smith (6-1, 175, Sr.) WR Kyair Bethea (5-7, 150, Sr.) WR Jalen Jordan (5-11, 170, Sr.) WR Adrian Compton (6-2, 170, Sr.) LT Emmanuel Amariw (5-11, 275, Sr.) LG Deandre Smith (6-0, 290, Sr.) C Hunter Friend (5-11, 255, Sr.) RG Elijah Joseph (6-0, 280, Jr.) RT Josh Anderson (5-10, 255, Jr.) 29 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

Kobe Hylton Myles Barnum Darvin Penman Dyllan McKoy Tyler McKine Jakobi Givens Derrick Billings Marquis Stone Maurice Horne Armon Brown Rahkim West

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Defense DE Justin Mascoll (6-5, 235, Sr.) DT Robert Cooper (6-3, 360, Sr.) DT Nick Grier (6-2, 205, Jr.) DE Abi Okonji (6-3, 240, Sr.) OLB Siraye Tchatcha (6-0, 185, Sr.) MLB Chabarri Thomas (5-11, 200, Sr.) OLB Osman Jalloh (5-11, 195, Jr.) CB Terell Smith (6-1, 175, Sr.) CB Jaden Woods (5-11, 170, Jr.) SS Josh Sery (5-11, 180, Jr.) FS Alfa Foftana (5-9, 175, Sr.) K/P Dawson Newman (5-10, 175, Sr.)

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WESLEYAN WOLVES Head coach: Franklin Pridgen (85-45 at Wesleyan, 85-45 overall)

Offense There are fewer advantages as big for an offense than having a returning starter at quarterback.

The fact it is senior Banks Ramsey (pictured) (218-321-7, 2,778 yards, 31 TDs), Gwinnett’s leading returning passer from last year, is an added bonus for the Wolves.

“It means you’ve got an extra coach on the field,” head coach Franklin Pridgen said. “It means you’ve got a kid you can rely on not just from a scheme standpoint, but leadership standpoint. He has a tremendous amount invested in our program and will do everything in his power for us to be successful.”

He’ll also have plenty of help, even with two of his top three receivers from a year ago lost to graduation.

Senior Zach Peterson (43-567, 5 TDs) is back, and will join new starters J.D. Kavel and Stewart Stamper, plus big (6-4, 220) tight end Tommy Tremble, a big-time college prospect and transfer from Class AAAAAA Johns Creek, in giving Ramsey plenty of targets to throw to.

And with senior George

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the secondary, as well as other new faces who could contribute like Sam Dudley at noseguard and Jalen Fulwood in the secondary and the Wolves could be more experienced on defense than some opponents may realize. “(Fleming is) very, very 2016 results (9-3) fast and very aggressive,” Therrell W 41-6 Pridgen said. “He’ll give at B.E.S.T. Acad. W 48-34 us a lot of work. He very Hapeville Ch. W 31-14 well could grab a starting at Our Ldy Mercy W 59-14 job, since we moved Daniel at Holy Innoc. W 42-7 (O’Sullivan) back to lineELCA L 34-31 backer. Sam Dudley in the Mt. Vernon Pres. W 34-0 Landmark Chr. L 21-17 middle is very savvy, and at Strong Rock W 66-17 our other newcomers, …

Fulton Leader. W 56-6 we’re thrilled to have them.

Pinecrest Acad. W 45-8 “Along with Zach and at ELCA L 35-13 Copeland will have to step J.D., while it looks like we forward to spell fellow don’t have a lot of experistarters Josh Aspinwall, including returning starters ence on paper, those guys Chris O’Sullivan and Davis Payne at defensive end and have played a good bit of Moreland on occasion.

Daniel O’Sullivan, Bielan football before. We hope “Those (starters) are go- and Garrett Hangartner people think we’re inexpeing to be gassed,” the elder at linebacker, Pridgen is rienced on defense. They Pridgen said. “So game-to- quite pleased with a few do so at their peril.” game and week-to-week, newcomers whom he says the starters could change could surprise.

Etc. as we try to develop a Those newcomers Wesleyan’s schedule formula to keep those guys include Tremble, as well will feature a few oddities fresher.” as 6-1, 210-pound senior this fall.

Evan Fleming, a MorWith former Region Defense gan County move-in, 5-A foe Fulton Leadership Some of the same and Whitefield Academy Academy having dropped names from the offense transfer Micah Smith at football this season, the will be prominent among linebacker.

Wolves had limited options the main contributors in Add in returning startto fill the hole in the schedthe defensive front seven, ers Peterson and Kavel in ule, and will welcome Aug. 18 Therrell Aug. 25 BEST Academy Sept. 1 Frederica Acad.

Sept. 8 Hapeville Sept. 15 Our Lady of Mercy Sept. 22 Holy Innocents’ Sept. 29 at ELCA Oct. 6 at Mt. Vernon Oct. 20 at Landmark Chr. Oct. 27 Strong Rock Chr.

Bielan (108-667, 8 TDs) and fellow senior Corey Berry (54-371, 5 TDs) leading a deep group of running backs, the Wolves should be able to keep opposing defenses honest.

The only question mark will be depth along the offensive line, where seniors Josh Payne and Daniel O’Sullivan are the only returning starters, and many of the potential contributors in the trenches will also have to pull double duty on defense.

That’s where understudies like Andrew Pridgen, Wood Reeves and Wyatt

GISA opponent Frederica Academy of St. Simons Island to their Peachtree Corners campus on Sept. 1.

Combined with another scheduling conflict that changed the Aug. 18 season opener with Therrell from a road game to a home game, the new opponent will mean the Wolves will play seven games in the friendly confines of Henderson Stadium.

“The Frederica game replaced an away game (with Fulton Leadership),” Pridgen said. “We had five (home games) before, so that was six. Then, Therrell wanted to play on a Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock in August, and that’s not good (from a heat standpoint). So they agreed to bring the game back up here. It’s odd circumstances, but our seniors will get a chance to leave their mark on their home field.”

The only bad news is that three of Wesleyan’s toughest region games against Eagle’s Landing Christian, Mount Vernon Presbyterian and Landmark Christian, will all be played on the road consecutively from Sept. 29 to Oct. 20.

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Probable starters (returners in bold) Offense QB Banks Ramsey (6-6, 220, Sr.) RB George Bielan (6-0, 180, Sr.) WR Zach Peterson (6-1, 185, Sr.) WR J.D. Kavel (6-1, 175, Jr.) WR Stewart Stamper (6-1, 180, Sr.) TE Tommy Tremble (6-4, 220, Sr.) OL Josh Payne (6-4, 220, Sr.) OL Josh Aspinwall (5-10, 200, Soph.)

OL Chris O’Sullivan (5-10, 220, Soph.)

OL Daniel O’Sullivan (6-3, 220, Sr.) OL Davis Moreland (6-0, 200, Sr.) K Mateo Rengifo (6-0, 190, Sr.)

26 Corey Berry 27 Ben Connor 28 Kyle Orton 29 Connor Thompson 30 Bryce Masters 31 Jamie LaFramboise 32 Sam Dudley 33 Donald Conley 34 Preston Jones

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Defense DE Josh Payne (6-4, 220, Sr.) NG Sam Dudley (5-11, 190, Sr.) DE Drake Bursa (6-0, 190, Sr.) OLB Garrett Hangartner (6-2, 200, Sr.) ILB Daniel O’Sullivan (6-3, 220, Sr.) ILB George Bielan (6-0, 180, Sr.) ILB Tommy Tremble (6-4, 220, Sr.) OLB Billy Stepp (5-11, 190, Sr.) DB Zach Peterson (6-1, 185, Sr.) DB Stewart Stamper (6-1, 180, Sr.) DB J.D. Kavel (6-1, 175, Jr.) P Zach Peterson (6-1, 185, Sr.)

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36 Collin Bailey 37 Wyatt Hodges 40 Luke Carroll 42 Dawson Carr 43 J.D. Chipman 44 Cardo Gottlich 46 Will Alexander 47 Cameron Potter 48 Drake Bursa

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50 Tanner Bivins 52 Josh Aspinwall 53 Collin Conduah 54 Davis Moreland 55 Chris O’Sullivan 56 Banks Merkl 57 Daniel O’Sullivan 58 Vance Nicklaus 59 Sims Johnson 60 Wood Reeves 61 Parker Bowen 62 Beau Brown 64 Wyatt Copleand 65 Evan Berry 66 Noah Fears 70 Josh Payne 74 Andrew Pridgen 80 Matthew Davis 82 Evan Fleming 83 Joseph Hart 90 Mateo Rengifo 91 Harrison Larner

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1 Zach Peterson WR/DB 12 2 Rawley Smith RB/DB 12 3 Jalen Fulwood WR/DB 9 4 Billy Stepp RB/LB 12 5 Stewart Stamper WR/DB 12 6 Micah Smith WR/DB 10 7 Charlie Taylor QB/WR/DB 10 8 Banks Ramsey QB/DE 12 9 Josh Morris WR/DB 10 10 Smith Cochran RB/WR/DB 9 11 J.R. Martin WR/DB 11 12 Andrew Van Wie QB 9 13 Garrett Hangartner WR/DB 12 14 J.D. Kavel WR/DB 11 15 Andrew Lore WR/DB 11 16 Isaac Boa-Kouassi WR/DB 12 17 Brae Davidson WR/DB 12 18 Stone Ramsey WR/DB 11 19 Michael Nicklaus WR/DB 11 21 William Bruehl WR/DB 9 22 George Bielan RB/LB 12 24 Tommy Tremble WR/TE/LB 12 25 Trent Bartlett WR/DB 10

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