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PANTHERS Pelham ended last season with wins in three of its last four games after a 0-6 start to the season. Now, heading into the 2020 season, the Panthers and going into the sixth year under head coach Tom Causey and seem ready to carry over that momentum from the end of last season. Last year’s squad was a young one with several sophomores and freshmen getting playing time, forcing many players to play a year ahead of where they normally would have been. While that led to some early struggles last season, it paid dividends late last year and has this year’s squad more prepared for a strong season. The Panthers only lost 13 seniors last year, while bringing back 19 for this year’s team with a strong junior class as well after starting 13 combined freshmen and sophomores last season. On paper, this looks like a playoff team if they can figure out their new region and remain healthy throughout the season.
TEAM INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION AHSAA Class 6A, Region 3 2019 RECORD 3-7 (2-4) HEAD COACH Tom Causey RECORD 17-34 (Sixth year) ASSISTANT COACHES Mike Talbert, Kevin Lesueur, Craig Hall, Sean Anderson, David White, Randall Reeves, Nathan Fordham, Josef Lauderdale, Nathan Collins, Ronnie Clemens LAST REGION TITLE 2006 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2018
MEET THE TEAM QUARTERBACK Former quarterback Xavier Lankford has now graduated after throwing for 1,166 yards and rushing for another 591 last season with a combined 16 touchdowns. But younger brother Will Lankford looks poised to fill his shoes. Will has grown to 6-foot-2, 170 pounds in the offseason and brings back playing experience as well as the experience of having learned from his brother. He’s an athletic quarterback that has been working hard on his passing ability in the offseason. Drake Hickox is player who will push Will for the job though. A sophomore, Hickox is 5-foot-11, 180 pounds and is a great runner of the football with great physicality.
Will Lankford
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