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Statewide high school football capsule series: Class 4A





Barion Brown makes a catch during warmups.

Barion Brown makes a catch during warmups.

Three capsules down, six more to go.

This is my 26th year covering high school football in Tennessee, and just like in years past, I’m ready to drop my yearly statewide capsules for all nine classifications. 

I’m excited to join the great reporters and writers at Main Street Media and their various newspaper properties as well as MainStreetPreps.com.

So for the eighth straight season here is the fourth installment of my Statewide Capsule Series as Class 4A is spotlighted. 

Included in this statewide capsule series will be the team capsules, a list of new 4A head coaches as well as the longest winning and losing streaks in 4A going into the 2021 season.

Also, there is a list of the longest tenured head coaches in 4A, the schools that are new to 4A this season and teams that were 4A last season but because of reclassification have moved to another classification.

Pearl Cohn wide receiver Barion Brown (7) gets a handoff and scores against in a scrimmage at Pope Prep.Phil Stauder

Pearl Cohn wide receiver Barion Brown (7) gets a handoff and scores against in a scrimmage at Pope Prep.Phil Stauder

All 52 4A schools participated and their information is listed in alphabetical order by district.

New Faces In New Places- There are four new Class 4A Head Coaches in 2021: Michael Manis, Grainger; Dale Flatt, Livingston Academy; Wes Johnson, McNairy Central and Justin Palmer, Obion County

Longest Winning Streaks in 4A going into 2021:

Elizabethton- 30

Chattanooga Central- 1

Cumberland County- 1

Lawrence County- 1

Volunteer- 1

Losing Streaks in 4A going into 2021:

Sequoyah- 24

Glencliff- 16

Seymour- 11

Liberty- 10

Obion County- 8

Craigmont- 7

Longest Current Tenured 4A Coaches

John Olive, Tullahoma, 28 years

David Marsten, Lawrence County, 18 years

Tony Brunetti, Pearl Cohn, 15 years

Steve Trapp, DeKalb County, 15 years

Cecil Van Hooks, Craigmont, 15 years

Shawn Witten, Elizabethton, 14 years

Bryant Hollingsworth, Lexington, 13 years

Davey Gillum, Anderson County, 12 years

Bart Stowe, Dyersburg, 12 years

Clark Duncan, South Doyle, 11 years

Chris Michael, Millington, 11 years

Matthew Smith, Hardin County, 10 years

Kevin Ward, Crockett County, 10 years

20 New Teams Coming To 4A:  Carter (5A), Fulton (5A), Gibbs (5A), Glencliff (5A), Hillwood (5A), Kirby (5A), Melrose (3A), McNairy Central (3A), Milan (3A), Pearl Cohn (3A), Red Bank (3A), Ridgeway (5A), Scott (3A), Seymour (5A), Soddy Daisy (5A), South Doyle (5A), South Gibson (3A), Upperman (3A), Volunteer (5A) and Wooddale (3A)

13 Teams Leaving 4A: Bolton (3A), Dyersburg (3A), Howard (5A), Maplewood (3A), Millington (3A), Nolensville (5A), Portland (5A), Ripley (3A), Spring Hill (5A), Springfield (5A), Union County (3A), White House (3A) and White House Heritage (3A)  

 

Elizabethton Cyclones

City- Elizabethton

County- Carter

Enrollment- 856

Last Season’s Record- 15-0, defeated Haywood for 4A state title

Region- 1-4A

Head Coach- Shawn Witten (136-41 in 14 years at Elizabethton)

Offensive Coordinator- Shawn Witten

Defensive Coordinator- Dave Campbell

Offense- Spread

Defense- 4-3

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Offense/7 Defense)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 44-28

Key Returnees- Conner Johnson (OL, Sr.), Bryson Rollins (QB, Sr.), Jake Roberts (WR/DB, Sr.), Owen Slagle (OL, Sr.), Trenton Taylor (DT, Sr.), Cade Russell (FS, Jr.), Nate Stephens (RB, Jr.), Blake Stewart (LB, Sr.), Caleb Johnson (DE, Sr.), Grayson Hatfield (DT, Sr.), Bradley Cannon (DE, Jr.)

Key Losses- Troy Hughes (WR/DB), Cole Morganstern (OL), Wesley Erwin (OL), Colby Garland (OL), Ladarian Avery (LB), Jonathan Morton (LB), Braden Holly (DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- 30-game winning streak

 

Grainger Grizzlies

City- Rutledge

County- Grainger

Enrollment- 894

Last Season’s Record- 6-5, lost to Anderson County in first round

Region- 1-4A

Head Coach- Michael Manis (0-0 in first year at Grainger)

Offensive Coordinator- Michael Manis

Defensive Coordinator- Zach Holbrook

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (4 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 4-20

Key Returnees- Ty Overbay (ATH/DB, Sr.), Landon Patterson (WR/DB, Sr.), Cainin Long (RB/DB, Sr.), Tucker Gillette (RB/LB, Jr.), Hayden Carroll (OL/DL, Jr.), Coleman Edwards (OL/DL, Soph.)

Key Losses- Dawson Holt (QB/DB), Reggie McBee (RB/LB), Hunter McBee (ATH/DB), Bradley Greenlee (OL/DL), Cody Jeffers (OL/DL), Chance Tate (OL/DL), Aaron Roach (RB/LB), Kaden Cardoza (ATH/DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Greeneville Greene Devils

City- Greeneville

County- Greene

Enrollment- 910

Last Season’s Record- 9-4, lost to Elizabethton in Quarterfinals

Region- 1-4A

Head Coach- Eddie Spradlen (9-4 in one year at Greeneville)

Co-Offensive Coordinators- Cody Baugh and David Crawford

Defensive Coordinator- Eddie Spradlen

Offense- Spread

Defense- 4-2-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 17 (9 Off/8 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 53-26

Key Returnees- Mason Gudger (RB, Sr.), Mikeal Pillar (OL, Sr.), Jaden Stephenson (WR/DB, Sr.), Issac Brown (RB/LB, Sr.), Terry Grove (OL/DE, Sr.), Jakobi Gillespie (WR/DB, Sr.), Rashard Claridy (DT, Sr.), Adjatay Dabbs (WR/DB, Jr.), Brady Quillen (QB, Jr.), Anthony Petersen (RB/LB, Jr.)

Key Losses- Drew Gregg (QB), Nick Iezzi (S/WR), Trey Mayes (DL), Sam Allen (OL/DE),  Clay Odom (OL/DT)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Seymour Eagles

City- Seymour

County- Sevier

Enrollment- 961

Last Season’s Record- 0-10

Region- 1-4A

Head Coach- Scott Branton (5-15 in two years at Seymour)

Offensive Coordinator- Scott Branton

Defensive Coordinator- Patrick Clark

Offense- Pro

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 8 (4 Off/4 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2015

Playoff Record- 18-25

Key Returnees- Brooks Crowder (WR/DB, Sr.), Brendon Harris (RB/LB, Sr.), Ryan Lodari (WR/DB, Sr.), Coye Connell (OL/DL, Sr.), Austyn Fraser (OL/DL, Sr.)

Key Losses – Zack Farmer (OL/DL), Chris Steers (OL/DL), Liam Luttrell (WR/LB), JD Kandel (WR/DB), D’Andre Sentell (ATH/DB), Michael Nevins (WR/LB), Adam Quincy (TE/LB)

Streak Going Into 2021- 11-game losing streak

 

Sullivan East Patriots

City- Bluff City

County- Sullivan

Enrollment- 877

Last Season’s Record- 3-5

Region- 1-4A

Head Coach- JC Simmons (3-5 in one year at Sullivan East)

Offensive Coordinator- Chris Colley

Defensive Coordinator- Drew Nelson

Offense- Wing T

Defense- 4-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (5 Off/4 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2016

Playoff Record- 1-7

Key Returnees-  Luke Hare (WR/DB, Sr.), Eli Richardson (RB/LB, Sr.), Peyton Miller (OL, Sr.), Hunter Brown (DB, Sr.), Nick Sakellar (OL, Sr.)

Key Losses- Clayton Ivester (TE/DE), Dylan Lopez (OL), Owen Laprade (LB), Seth Dalton (QB/DB), Mason Arrington (LB/RB), Chet Bryant (LB/WR)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Volunteer Falcons

City- Church Hill

County- Hawkins

Enrollment- 1,012

Last Season’s Record- 3-7

Region- 1-4A

Head Coach- Jesse McMillan (3-7 in one year at Volunteer)

Offensive Coordinator- Jesse McMillan

Defensive Coordinator- John Ellis Davis

Offense- Pro Spread

Defense- Multiple

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (5 Off/6 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2007

Playoff Record- 1-5

Key Returnees- Dawson Dykes (ATH, Sr.), Garrison Barrett (QB, Sr.), Jaiden Cutright (LB, Sr.), Riley Littleton (S/RB, Jr.), Jared Counts (LB/RB, Sr.), Jackson Barrett (OT, Jr.), Ethan Rimer (DL, Sr.), Andrew Knittel (WR/S, Jr.), Heath Miller (WR/DB, Sr.), Cason Christian (TE/LB, Jr.), Robbie Dale Bridgeman (LB, Sr.)

Key Losses- Cam Johnson (RB/S), Braden Allen (OT/DL), Andrew Salyers (WR) Caleb Scott (TE)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game winning streak

 

Anderson County Mavericks

City- Clinton

County- Anderson

Enrollment- 1,114

Last Season’s Record- 9-3, lost to Greeneville in second round

Region- 2-4A

Head Coach- Davey Gillum (111-61 overall, 97-45 in 12 years at Anderson County)

Offensive Coordinator- Sean Jessie

Defensive Coordinator- Jon Chadwell

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (7 Off/6 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 26-25

Key Returnees- Garrison Terry (DB, Sr.), Thor Williams (S, Sr.), Anthony White (ATH, Sr.), Zach Shannon (LB, Sr.), Gavin Noe (LB, Jr.), Walker Martinez (QB, Jr.), Sully Sexton (OL, Sr.), Bryson Vowell (WR, Jr.), Eli Davis (DL, Jr.), Nick Moog (RB, Soph.)

Key Losses- Russ Lindsay (OL/DL), Stone Cummins (OL/DL), Josh Godwin Miller (S), Daniel Bethel (K/P)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Carter Hornets

City- Strawberry Plains

County- Knox

Enrollment- 802

Last Season’s Record- 5-5

Region- 2-4A

Head Coach- Justin Pressley (31-28 overall, 5-5 in one year at Carter)

Offensive Coordinator- Justin Pressley

Defensive Coordinator- Jeremy Wagner

Offense- Air Raid

Defense- 3-4 Multiple

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (5 Off/6 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2016

Playoff Record- 4-15

Key Returnees- Chandler Wilson (QB, Jr.), Max Bailey (RB, Sr.), Eddie Russell (DL, Sr.), Damion Daniels (LB, Sr.), Brody Blankenship (S, Soph.), Kaleb Harper (WR, Jr.), Wyatt Galyon  (DB, Sr.), Parker Gentry (OL, Sr.), Jackson Steele (LB, Jr.), Mason Shumate (LB, Sr.)

Key Losses- Tim Flack (OL/DL), Richard Melton (OL/DL), Maurice Sylvia (OL/DL), Christian Wallace (WR/S), Sam Watson (OL/DL), Anthony Stocker (WR/DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- three-game losing streak

 

Fulton Falcons

City- Knoxville

County- Knox

Enrollment- 914

Last Season’s Record- 4-5, lost to Rhea County in 5A first round

Region- 2-4A

Head Coach- Rob Black (95-32 in 10 years at Fulton)

Offensive Coordinator- Rob Black

Co-Defensive Coordinators- Jason Harbison and Jeff McMillan

Offense- Multiple Spread

Defense- 4-2-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense-  17 (8 Off/9 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 55-24

Key Returnees- Cam Stokes (OL/DL, Sr.), Bill Anderson (OL/DL, Sr.), Seth Vaughn (OL/DL, Sr.), Marcellus Jackson (WR/DB, Jr.), Dre Peebles (DB/WR, Sr.), Keenan Vaughn (DE/TE, Sr.), Jerrison Gibson (LB/RB, Sr.)

Key Losses- Tommy Sweat (QB/FS), Jey Riddle (QB/WR/DB), Adrian Roberson (WR/OLB), Mac McCovery (RB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Gibbs Eagles

City-Corryton

County- Knox

Enrollment- 988

Last Season’s Record- 4-6

Region- 2-4A

Head Coach- Brad Turner (18-15 in three years at Gibbs)

Offensive Coordinator- Tyler Kitts

Co-Defensive Coordinators- Austin Calfee and Aaron Large

Offense- Slot Triple Option

Defense- 3-5-3

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (5 Off/6 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2019

Playoff Record- 9-21

Key Returnees- Tarice McKinney (LB, Sr.), Sylas Williams (RB/DB, Sr.), Bryson Walker (WR, Jr.), Bryson Palmer (QB, Jr.), Ethan Coppinger (WR, Sr.), Eli Hubbs (LB, Jr.), Wyatt West (RB/LB, Soph.), Dawson Gentry (OL/DL, Jr.), Issac Godfrey (OL, Jr.), Caron Reep (DL, Jr.)

Key Losses- Keegan Katz (RB/DB), Colton Qualls (QB), Bryson Shown (LB/RB), Luke Warwick (LB), Zack Dyer (OL), Mason Ogle (OL), Mason Cole (DE)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Scott Highlanders

City- Huntsville

County- Scott

Enrollment- 815

Last Season’s Record- 5-5

Region- 2-4A

Head Coach- Josh Terry (12-18 in three seasons at Scott)

Offensive Coordinator- Brad Stephens

Defensive Coordinator- Josh Terry

Offense- Spread

Defense- Multiple 40

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 12 (6 Off/6 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2016

Playoff Record- 3-11

Key Returnees- Skyler Smith (OL/LB, Sr.), Cole Tucker (OL/DL, Sr.), Zane Henry (OL/DL, Sr.), Phoenix Norris (TE/LB, Sr.), Ashton Rowe (RB/DE, Sr.), Alex Chambers (QB, Sr.), Brady Strunk (WR/DB, Jr.), Cannon Van Hook (WR/DB, Sr.), Will Young (RB/DB, Jr.)

Key Losses- Brandon Carson (RB/DE), River Gray (WR/DB), Micah Owens (TE/LB), Caleb Jeffers (OL/LB), CJ Collier (LB/OL)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

South Doyle Cherokees

City- Knoxville

County- Knox

Enrollment- 1,032

Last Season’s Record- 10-4, lost to Oak Ridge in 5A Semifinals

Region- 2-4A

Head Coach- Clark Duncan (195-143 overall, 74-69 in 12 years at South Doyle)

Offensive Coordinator- Rusty Partin 

Defensive Coordinator- Corey Boatman

Offense- Spread

Defense- 4-3

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 14 (7 Off/7 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 15-12

Key Returnees- Shawn Gary (RB, Sr.), Max Hull (OL, Jr.), Tavian Goodwin (OL, Sr.), Tate Hunter (OL, Sr.) Curtis Young (RB/LB, Sr.), Levi Herald (DE, Sr.), Almarion Greer (WR/DB, Jr.), Nick Martin (QB, Sr.)

Key Losses-  David Hull (OL/DL), Noah Meyers (RB/LB), Terrell Brown (WR/LB), Preston Sisler (WR/DB), Tashawn Patrick (DT)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Chattanooga Central Purple Pounders

City-Harrison

County- Hamilton

Enrollment- 772

Last Season’s Record- 2-7

Region- 3-4A

Head Coach- Curt Jones (26-49 overall, 9-21 in three years at Central)

Offensive Coordinator- Glenn Carter

Defensive Coordinator- Tony Shultz

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-5-3

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 20 (10 Off/10 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2018

Playoff Record- 5-14

Key Returnees- Mike Watson (FB/LB, Sr.), Demetrio Dominguez (OL/DL, Sr.), Noah Collins (DB/WR, Sr.), Larry Henderson (WR/DB, Jr.), Evan Schwarzl (QB, Soph.), Chris Nichols (DE, Jr.), London Martin (LB, Jr.), Alijah Heyward (RB/LB, Sr.), Reggie Wadley (LB, Sr.), Daishun Sims (ATH, Sr.), Donovan Smith (ATH, Jr.), Tyi Mosley (DB/WR, Sr.)

Key Losses- Kenny Shadden (OL/DL), Jacob Leftwhich (FS/WR)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game winning streak

 

East Hamilton Hurricanes

City- Ooltewah

County- Hamilton

Enrollment- 1,065

Last Season’s Record- 8-4, lost to Elizabethton in second round

Region- 3-4A

Head Coach- Grant Reynolds (125-48 overall, 15-8 in two years at East Hamilton

Offensive Coordinator- Patrick Liner

Defensive Coordinator- Grant Reynolds

Offense- Spread

Defense- 4-2-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 12 (6 Off/6 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 7-8

Key Returnees- Kaunyae Burgans (RB/WR, Sr.), Jeremiah Flemmons (QB/FS, Sr.), Walter Lindsey (FS, Sr.), Juan Bullard (RB, Jr.), Ramsey Devine (LB, Jr.), Collin Johnson (OL, Jr.), Luke Bohn (OL, Sr.), Melvin Bradley (DT, Sr.), Mel McFarland (DE, Sr.),  Phillip Mason (DE, Sr.), Ethan Hixson (K/P, Soph.) 

Key Losses- Blane Savage (DB), Wesley Mason (DB/WR), Chandler Foster (DB), Brandon Williams (OL/DL), Jason Brumlow (DL), John David Reynolds (LB), Calloway Covington (OL/DL), Gavin Galloway (OL/DL), Haynes Eller (QB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

East Ridge Pioneers

City- Chattanooga

County- Hamilton

Enrollment- 859

Last Season’s Record- 6-5, lost to Elizabethton in first round

Region- 3-4A

Head Coach- Tim James (84-108 overall, 29-28 in five years at East Ridge)

Offensive Coordinator- Chad Barger 

Defensive Coordinator- Reggie Upshaw

Offense- Wing T

Defense- 4-2-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 7 (4 Off/3 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 6-18

Key Returnees- Jalen Ellis (QB/DB, Jr.), Brandon Kendrick (OL/DL, Sr.), Bryan Rawlings (OL/DL, Sr.), Trevion Campbell (FB/LB, Jr.), Kejahn Middlebrooks (RB/LB, Sr.), Cayden McCrary (OL/DL, Soph.), TJ Holmes (WR/DB, Jr.), Cadion Harris (RB/DB, Soph.), Marquel Sails (RB/LB, Soph.)

Key Losses- Cameron Sanders (QB/DB), Caleb Serrato (K), Shane Alford (OL/DL), Latrel Adair (RB/LB), Dino Sabic (OL/DL)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Hixson Wildcats

City- Hixson

County- Hamilton

Enrollment- 885

Last Season’s Record- 2-8

Region- 3-4A

Head Coach- Josh Owensby (11-21 overall, 2-8 in one year at Hixson)

Offensive Coordinator- Brandon McLeroy

Defensive Coordinator- Nick Rivers

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2016

Playoff Record- 4-10

Key Returnees- Landon Moore (OL/DL, Sr.), Barrett Seldom (WR/LB, Sr.), Logan Woodall (OL/DL, Sr.), Braxton Burton (WR/FS, Sr.), Eugene Callahan (WR/LB, Sr.), Michael Kendricks (RB/DB, Soph.), Josh Austin (WR/DB, Sr.), Amerion Howard (OL/DL, Sr.)

Key Losses-  Nick Williams (OL/DL), Parrish Pacetti (LB/DE/OL), Nyikee Logan (LB/RB), D’Von Maples (OLB/RB), Bradley Woodall (QB/WR)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Red Bank Lions

City- Chattanooga 

County- Hamilton

Enrollment- 802

Last Season’s Record- 10-1, lost to Alcoa in 3A Semifinals

Region- 3-4A

Head Coach- Chris Brown (31-4 in three years at Red Bank)

Offensive Coordinator- Ted Gatewood

Defensive Coordinator- Ted Lockerby

Offense- Multiple Spread

Defense- 4-3

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (6 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 35-30

Key Returnees- Delmontae Gustus (OL/DL, Sr.), Reco Trimble (RB/DB, Sr.), Delmetrius Gustus (OL/DL, Sr.), AD Crutcher (RB/LB, Jr.), Joseph Blackmon (QB/DB, Sr.), Josh Blackmon (WR/DB, Sr.), Kobe Smith (TE/DE, Soph.), Jaden Baccus (WR/DB, Jr.), Noah Echard (OL/DL, Sr.), Jackson Winters (OL/DL, Sr.) 

Key Losses- Jadon High (DL/FB), B. J. Ragland (OL/DL), Lumiere Strickland (RB/DB), Silas Garibay (LB/FB), Seth Lacy (LB/OL), Cam Bell (DL/FB), JaVarius Watkins (OL/DL), Kel Eddins (WR/DB), OJ Jackson (WR/DB), Alex Cagle (LB/FB), Devon Benn (WR/DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Sequoyah Chiefs

City- Madisonville

County- Monroe

Enrollment- 930

Last Season’s Record- 0-10

Region- 3-4A

Head Coach- Ryan Bolinger (0-20 in two years at Sequoyah)

Co-Offensive Coordinators- Dustin Peels and Stan Rice

Co-Defensive Coordinators- Ryan Bolinger and Jeremiah Coffelt

Offense- Multiple

Defense- Multiple

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 16 (8 Off/8 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2017

Playoff Record- 4-9

Key Returnees- Luke Lay (RB/LB, Sr.), Remmy Millsaps (WR/DB, Sr.), Gage Carmley (OL/DL, Sr.), Brody Gilreath (LB/DL/TE, Sr.), Alex Bible (OL/DL, Sr.), Levi Lanter (LB/TE, Sr.), Kylan Carson (RB/DB, Jr.), Emmitt Duff (WR/DB, Jr.), Ethan Blair (RB/LB, Jr.), Cooper Lovingood (OL, Soph.), David Stakely (WR/LB, Sr.)

Key Losses- Justice Benson  (TE/DE), Joey Boothroyd (LB/RB), Wil Treadway (OL/DL), Jacob Martin (DB/WR)

Streak Going Into 2021- 24-game losing streak

 

Soddy Daisy Trojans

City- Soddy Daisy

County- Hamilton

Enrollment- 1,081

Last Season’s Record- 3-8, lost to Oak Ridge in 5A first round

Region- 3-4A

Head Coach- Justin Barnes (38-48 in eight years at Soddy Daisy)

Offensive Coordinator- Justin Barnes

Defensive Coordinator- Carter Cardwell

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (6 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 8-17

Key Returnees- Jameson Koch (OL/DL, Jr.), Coy Porter (OL/DL, Sr.), Tanner Whittenbarger (RB/LB, Sr.), Dakota Clayton (TE/DL, Jr.), Justice Grier (WR/DB, Sr.), Kayden Phillips (RB/DB, Sr.), Gavin Lane (WR/DB, Sr.)

Key Losses- Isaac Barnes  (QB), Will Ackerman (WR/DB), Landon Lewis (RB/LB), Noah Ferrell (OL/DL), Landon Maynor (WR/DB), Jonah Gipson (RB/LB), Peyton Uren (RB/DB), Ayhan Munsuz (OL/DL)

Streak Going Into 2021- four-game losing streak

 

Cumberland County Jets

City- Crossville

County- Cumberland

Enrollment- 998

Last Season’s Record- 1-7

Region- 4-4A

Head Coach- Noah Repasky (1-7 in one year at Cumberland County)

Offensive Coordinator- Noah Repasky

Defensive Coordinator- Steve Plemons

Offense- Multiple I

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 16 (7 Off/9 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2015

Playoff Record- 1-5

Key Returnees- Treven McGhee (WR/DB, Sr.), Kobe Pinson (OL/DL, Sr.), Marshall Morrell (DL, Sr.), Clinton Harris (WR/DB, Sr.), Braden Tollett (QB, Sr.), Conner Cox (RB/LB, Sr.), Collin Brown (RB/LB, Sr.), Austin Nichols (RB/S, Jr.), Ryan Dowlan (WR/DB, Sr.)

Key Losses- Tyler Wilson (OL/DL), Austin Reed (OL/DL)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game winning streak

 

DeKalb County Tigers

City- Smithville

County- DeKalb

Enrollment- 834

Last Season’s Record- 7-4, lost to Nolensville in second round

Region- 4-4A

Head Coach- Steve Trapp (86-91 in 15 years at DeKalb County)

Offensive Coordinator- Steve Trapp

Defensive Coordinator- Michael Shaw

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 6-16

Key Returnees- Isaac Knowles (WR/DB, Sr.), Nathaniel Crook (RB/LB, Sr.), Colby Barnes (RB/DE, Jr.), Silas Cross (LB/WR, Sr.), Diego Coronado (OL/DL, Sr.), Brady Hale (S/RB, Sr.), John Ellis (WR/DB, Jr.), Ean Jones (OL/DL, Jr.), Bryan Portillo (OL/DL, Jr.), Shadie Rankhorn (OL/DL, Jr.), Wil Farris (DE/OL, Soph.), Isaiah Harrington (LB/FB, Sr.), Brandon Sykes (LB/OL, Sr.), Briz Trapp (QB, Soph.)

Key Losses- Axel Aldino (QB), Desmond Nokes (WR/DB), Evan Jones (TE/DE), TJ Alexander (WR/DB), Caven Ponder (OL/DL), Peyton Leaf (OL/DL)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

 

Livingston Academy Wildcats

City- Livingston 

County- Overton

Enrollment- 932

Last Season’s Record- 6-5, lost to Nolensville in first round

Region- 4-4A

Head Coach- Dale Flatt (0-0 in first year at Livingston Academy)

Offensive Coordinator- Dylan Hayes

Defensive Coordinator- Noah King

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-5-3

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 8 (4 Off/4 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 21-23

Key Returnees- Jaden Lawrence (RB/DB, Sr.), Ayden Coffee (RB/DB, Sr.), Xander Cantrell (TE/LB, Sr.), Nathan Cowgill (QB/LB, Jr.), Logan Johnson (OL/DL, Jr.), Nathan Hargis (OL/DL, Soph.)

Key Losses- Nathan Carwile (TE/MLB), Austin Reeder (DT),  Raven Carpenter (WR/DB), Carson Smith (LG/DE), Bryer Mosley (WR/DB), Dexter Wright (G/DE), Kaleb Robinson (RB/LB), Ethan Romanscik (OL/DT), Jordan Brown (OL/DT), Parker Coleman (QB/DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- two-game losing streak

 

 

Macon County Tigers

City- Lafayette

County- Macon 

Enrollment- 848

Last Season’s Record- 7-3, lost to Marshall County in first round

Region- 4-4A

Head Coach- Kyle Shoulders (39-65 overall, 17-15 in three years at Macon County

Offensive Coordinator- Kyle Shoulders

Defensive Coordinator- Paul Pierson

Offense- Wing T

Defense- 50

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (6 Off/4 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 4-16

Key Returnees- Cameron Houston (WR/DB, Sr.), Braydee Brooks (QB, Sr.), Dawson Long (TE/DE, Sr.), Landon Colter (RB/LB, Sr.), Riley Cook (OL/DL, Sr.), Colton Tuttle (OL/DL, Sr.), Nate Green (RB/DB, Jr.), Mason Swindle (OL/DL, Jr.), Hayden Wix (WR/DB, Jr.), Rawley Ritchie (OL/LB, Jr.) 

Key Losses- Ethan Jenkins (RB/DB), Landon Whittemore (WR/TE/DE), Logan Whittemore (FB/DE), Hunter Herron (RB/LB), Austin Robinson (LB), Dylan Chupp (RB/LB), Ty Lowhorn (DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

 

 

Stone Memorial Panthers

City- Crossville

County- Cumberland

Enrollment- 982

Last Season’s Record- 4-7, lost to Tullahoma in first round

Region- 4-4A

Head Coach- Derik Samber (23-30 overall, 16-17 in three years at Stone Memorial)

Offensive Coordinator- Derik Samber

Defensive Coordinator- Justin Qualls

Offense- Spread

Defense- Multiple

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 1-10

Key Returnees- Bryant Carter (QB, Sr.), Braden Looper (QB/WR/DB, Jr.), Houston Woody (RB/LB, Soph.), Hunter Heavilon (QB/WR/DB, Jr.), Joseph Heavilon (DL, Jr.), Jake Shada (RB/DL, Sr.), Jack Delk (TE/LB, Jr.), Bear Eldridge (WR/DB, Soph.), Kyle Trentham (RB/DB, Sr.), Chris Hannah (QB/WR/DB, Soph.), Damion Dixon (OL/DL, Jr.), Jonah Johnson (OL/DL, Sr.), Gavin Potter (OL/DL, Sr.), Wyatt Newcome (OL/DL, Sr.), Austin Munsey (OL/DL, Sr.), Austin Greenwood (OL/DL, Jr.), Kaleb Flowers (WR/DB, Jr.), Blayten Flowers (RB, LB, Soph.), Manny Gomez (OL/DL, Sr.), Jordan Collins (RB/LB, Jr.)

Key Losses- Grant Finley (TE/LB), Caleb Lawson (WR/DB), Gavin Scarbrough (FB/NT), Blake Hall (OL/LB), Daniel Rodriguez (RB/LB), Andre Flores (WR/LB), Isaiah Miller (OL/DL), Gary Burkhamer (RB/S), Nick Coble (RB/DB), Riley Day (WR/LB), Jeremy Faalafua (WR/S), Zeke Baucum (OL/DL)

Streak Going Into 2021- two-game losing streak

 

Upperman Bees

City- Baxter

County- Putnam

Enrollment- 806

Last Season’s Record- 8-4, lost to Loudon in 3A second round

Region- 4-4A

Head Coach- Adam Caine (57-17 overall, 31-7 in three years at Upperman)

Offensive Coordinator- Tommy Rewis

Defensive Coordinator- Brian Johnson

Offense- Multiple

Defense- 3-3 Stack

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 19 (9 Off/10 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 13-15

Key Returnees- Ty Dutchess (QB/DB, Sr.), Carter Shanks (WR/DB, Sr.), Daniel Metzgar (WR/DB, Sr.), Jyron McClellan (FB/DE, Sr.), Terrance Dedmon (RB/LB. Jr.)

Key Losses – Ethan Conley (OL), Thomas Ensor (QB/LB), Dalton Barney (WR/DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Creek Wood Red Hawks

City- Charlotte

County- Dickson

Enrollment- 934

Last Season’s Record- 10-2, lost to Lexington in second round

Region- 5-4A

Head Coach- Houston Thiel (31-18 in four years at Creek Wood)

Offensive Coordinator- Aaron Lee

Defensive Coordinator- James Smith

Offense- Spread Option

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 3-9

Key Returnees- Michael Harris (RB/LB, Sr.), Sam England (OL/DL, Jr.), Porter Matlock (LB/RB, Sr.), Jamison Ford (WR/DB, Soph.), Jacob Stephens (QB/FS, Sr.), Andrew Bruce (RB/LB, Sr.)

Key Losses- Elijah Donaldson (QB), Brandon Porter (RB), Jack Dawson (DB), Kaden Minor (TE/DE), DJ Riley (WR/DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Glencliff Colts

City- Nashville

County- Davidson

Enrollment- 1,084

Last Season’s Record- 0-5

Region- 5-4A

Head Coach- Mike Passen (0-15 in two years at Glencliff)

Offensive Coordinator- Jamie Wilson

Defensive Coordinator- Mike Passen

Offense- Spread

Defense- 4-2-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 4 (1 Off/3 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2011

Playoff Record- 4-8

Key Returnees- James Breeden (WR, Sr.), Tyrun Wright (LB, Jr.), Daven Johnson (OL, Soph.), Hunter Cummings (OL, Soph.)

Key Losses- Keith Miller (WR/DB), Sunny Chittaphong (LB), Michael Reinholtz (WR/DB),  Richmond Antwi (RB/LB), Kevin Basilio (OL/DL), Jose Ramos (OL/DL)

Streak Going Into 2021- 16-game losing streak

 

Greenbrier Bobcats

City- Greenbrier

County- Robertson

Enrollment- 870

Last Season’s Record- 4-4

Region- 5-4A

Head Coach- John Elmore (20-29 in five years at Greenbrier)

Offensive Coordinator- John Elmore

Defensive Coordinator- Darrel Sweeney

Offense- Multiple Wing T

Defense- 3-3-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 14 (6 Off/8 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2017

Playoff Record- 11-19

Key Returnees- Derek Taylor (WR/DB, Sr.), Nathan Robinson (TE/LB, Jr.), Paxton Maness (OL/NG, Sr.), DJ Jackson (FB/LB, Jr.), Braxton Laney (QB/S, Jr.), Brogan Harden (QB/LB, Sr.), Junior Edwards (RB/DB, Sr.), Reese Jones (OL/NG, Soph.), Alex Payne (OL/DE, Sr.), Nolan Carson (QB/S, Soph.)

Key Losses- Izik Rector (RB/LB​​​​​), Silas Page (WR/S​​), Ryan Poole (TE/LB), Brayden Morgan (OL/LB)

Streak Going Into 2021- two-game losing streak

 

Hillwood Hilltoppers

City- Nashville

County- Davidson

Enrollment- 1,088

Last Season’s Record- 3-3, lost to Summit in 5A first round

Region- 5-4A

Head Coach- Tom Moore (39-54 overall, 7-9 in two years at Hillwood)

Offensive Coordinator- Corey Burton

Defensive Coordinator- Tom Moore

Offense- Multiple Wing T

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 3-9

Key Returnees- Derion Kinnard (DB, Sr.), Gaige Robinson (WR/DB, Sr.), Adrian Zackery (SS, Sr.), Jaquan Mosley (WR, Sr.), Jakkerius Allen (TE/LB, Jr.), McAlens Legrand (WR/S, Sr.), Malakai Taylor (FB/LB, Jr.), Lucky Sibomana (OG/DE, Jr.), Reshad McDowell (QB/FS, Soph.), Recco McDowell (WR/DB, Sr.)

Key Losses- Ethan Myrda (OL/DL), Harisen Miller (OL), Avion Brown (WR/DB), Stephen McLaren (RB) Gabe Walker (OL), Ethan Carlson (OL), Daniel Agboto (DE), Bryce Garland (FS), Danny Vu (LB), Chance Nduwifura (DE), Jared Kimbrough (LB)

Streak Going Into 2021- three-game losing streak

 

Lawrence County Wildcats

City- Lawrenceburg

County- Lawrence 

Enrollment- 1,022

Last Season’s Record- 4-5

Region- 5-4A

Head Coach- David Marston (80-109 in 18 years at Lawrence County)

Offensive Coordinator- Daniel Beasley

Defensive Coordinator- David Marston

Offense- Wing T

Defense- 4-2-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11(6 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2015

Playoff Record- 3-9

Key Returnees- Lee Santos (OL, Jr.), Samuel Bradley (LB/RB, Sr.), Alex Carr (QB, Sr.), Jakabri Stevenson (DB, Soph.), Trey Smith (LB, Sr.), Jamari Bentley (OL/DL, Sr.), Stavon Wiley (DL, Sr.)

Key Losses- Hayden Dale (WR/DB), Ayden Luffman (DE/TE), Kaiden Matney (SS)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game winning streak

 

Marshall County Tigers

City- Lewisburg

County- Marshall

Enrollment- 832

Last Season’s Record- 8-3, lost to Tullahoma in second round

Region- 5-4A

Head Coach- Thomas Osteen (64-24 in seven years at Marshall County)

Offensive Coordinator- Thomas Osteen

Defensive Coordinator- Josh Beddingfield

Offense- Pro Spread

Defense- 4-2-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (6 Off/4 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 31-35

Key Returnees- Bryson Hammons (QB, Sr.), Demari Braden (RB, Jr.), Lamarion PIerce (DB/WR, Sr.), Devonte’ Davis (DB/WR, Sr.) Jayden Hart (DE/WR, Jr.), John Morgan Thomas (LB/TE, Jr.), Kortez Ingra (DB, Sr.), Zach Moore (OL, Sr.), Antomme Cowthorne (DB/WR/RB, Soph.)

Key Losses- Christian Stacey (LB/FB), Connor Hilton (RB/DB), A’ky Howard (WR), Omari Armstrong (OT/DT), Jon Estes (K), Kaden Whitson (DB), Hunter Rolof (DB/WR), Hayden Sheppard (DB), Chandler Davis (DT), Logan McKnight (DE)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Montgomery Central Indians

City- Cunningham

County- Montgomery

Enrollment- 1,015

Last Season’s Record- 3-5

Region- 5-4A

Head Coach- Jeff Tomlinson (37-54 in nine years at Montgomery Central)

Offensive Coordinator- Jeff Tomlinson

Defensive Coordinator- Larry Lepowski

Offense- Double Slot

Defense- 3-5-3

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 15 (7 Off/8 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2018

Playoff Record- 1-6

Key Returnees- Logan Sykes (QB/S, Sr.), Casen Cunningham (LB, Sr.), Caden Scruggs (DL, Sr.), Lucas Schaffer (DB, Sr.)  Bryce Hill (LB, Sr.), Kade Davis (RB, Jr.), Andrew White (RB, Jr.), Landon Welborn (ATH, Sr.)

Key Losses- Timmy Campbell (RB/WR),  Kael Davis (RB/LB), Tucker Mixon (OL),  Cayden Ward (DE), Seth Norman (LB), Mason Shelton (DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- four-game losing streak

 

Pearl Cohn Firebirds

City- Nashville

County- Davidson

Enrollment- 648

Last Season’s Record- 8-1, lost to Milan in 3A Semifinals

Region- 5-4A

Head Coach- Tony Brunetti (131-59 in 15 years at Pearl Cohn)

Co-Offensive Coordinators- Damien Harris and Brandon Woods

Co-Defensive Coordinators-Tony Brunetti and Andre Davis

Offense- Spread

Defense- 4-2-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 46-21

Key Returnees- Jarren Jackson (OL, Jr.), Barion Brown (WR, Sr.), Marquise Woodson (RB, Sr.), Kavon Coffee (DB, Sr.), Jerrold Brown (DT, Sr.), Taurus Turrentine (DT, Sr.), Jadarious Lee (OL/DT, Sr.), Jayden Robinson (RB/LB, Sr.), Randall Hodge (RB/WR/DB, Jr.), Javarious Robinson (DT, Jr.), OnDre Evans (WR/S, Soph.), Joc William (DB, Soph.), Jayden Jackson (OL/DE, Jr.),  Javaughn Perry (LB, Jr.), Justin Villa (WR, Sr.)

Key Losses- William Griffin (OT/DT),  Iven Dayton (RB/WR), Kyndrich Breedlove (WR/DB), Erion Jordan (LB), Corey Moseley (OL),  Martino Owens (QB), John Roberts (WR),  Corey Hoggett (LB), Caleb Clayton (DB), Ronnie Carr (SS),  Dewain Trotter (FS),  Alex Okelo (DE)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Tullahoma Wildcats

City- Tullahoma

County- Coffee

Enrollment- 1,090

Last Season’s Record- 12-1, lost to Nolensville in Quarterfinals

Region- 5-4A

Head Coach- John Olive (214-141 overall, 188-126 in 28 years at Tullahoma)

Co-Offensive Coordinators- Caleb Olive and Jared Olive

Defensive Coordinator- Coy Sisk

Offense- Multiple

Defense- 4-2-5

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 15 (9 Off/6 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 17-26

Key Returnees- Cadden Bradford (OL/DT, Sr.), Ian Poe (OL/DT, Sr.), Logan Crouch (OL/DT, Sr.), Jaden Taylor (OL/DT, Sr.), Ryan Scott (QB, Sr.), Brody Melton (TE/DE, Sr.), Jacob Dixon (WR/DB, Sr.), Justus Chadwick (K/P, Sr.), Cayden Tucker (LB, Sr.), KeiShawn Cummings (RB/DE, Sr.), DJ Dillehay (S, Sr.)

Key Losses- Tydrell Mitchell (OG/DT), Jaylin Newson (DT), Tyreek Nard (DE), Jakobe Thomas (WR/RB/S/K), Justin Scott (LB), Seth Cullum (DE)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Chester County Eagles

City- Henderson

County- Chester

Enrollment- 785

Last Season’s Record- 2-8

Region- 6-4A

Head Coach- Steve Robinson (4-26 in three years at Chester County)

Offensive Coordinator- D.J Sheets

Defensive Coordinator- Randall Todd

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-5-3

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 15 (8 Off/7 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2018

Playoff Record- 3-15

Key Returnees-Ellis Patterson (RB/LB, Sr.), TJ Arnold  (OL/DL, Sr.), Samuel Hannis (TE/LB, Sr.), Braden Wilbanks  (TE/DE, Jr.), Tyricus Anderson (WR/DB, Sr.), Ryan Bailey (DB, Sr.), Demetrius Edgeton (DB/WR, Soph.), Tony Washington (QB, Sr.)

Key Losses- Riley Bland (OL/DL), Tyler Wilbanks (OL/DL), Tristen Maness (WR/DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one game losing streak

 

Hardin County Tigers

City- Savannah

County- Hardin

Enrollment- 1,054

Last Season’s Record- 10-3, lost to Lexington in Quarterfinals

Region- 6-4A

Head Coach- Matthew Smith (76-39 in 10 years at Hardin County)

Offensive Coordinator- Alex Seaton

Defensive Coordinator- Clint Arendall

Offense-  Multiple

Defense- Multiple

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 11 (3 Off/8 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 16-25

Key Returnees-Kaydin Pope (WR/DB, Sr.), Seth Garner (WR/DB/P, Sr.), Carter Scott (LB, Sr.),  Adam Harris (DT/RB, Soph.), Christian White (LB/RB, Sr.), Isaiah Smith (DT, Sr.), Jacob Hooper (DE/QB/LS, Sr.)

Key Losses- Rivers Hunt (QB), Hudson Wolfe (TE/DL), John Whitley (RB/LB), Ryder Cummings (OL), Bryce Davis (DL), Parker Stanfill (LB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Jackson South Side Hawks

City- Jackson

County- Madison

Enrollment- 955

Last Season’s Record- 2-7, lost to Springfield in first round

Region- 6-4A

Head Coach- Tyler Reeder (24-28 in five years at JSS)

Offensive Coordinator- Brent McNeal

Defensive Coordinator- Tyler Reeder

Offense- Pro

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 13-21

Key Returnees- Charlie Hartshaw (FB, Sr.), Cole Britton (QB, Sr.), Cam’ron Anderson (WR, Sr.), Clay Westover (FB/LB, Sr.), Tanner Snell (OL, Sr.), Nick Powell (LB, Jr.)

Key Losses- Jace Deaton (OL), Jaheim Greer (OL), Stevonta Hyde (DL), Jermaine Moore (WR/DB), Desean Pope (WR/DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- three-game losing streak

 

Lexington Tigers

City- Lexington

County- Henderson

Enrollment- 921

Last Season’s Record- 12-2, lost to Haywood in Semifinals

Region- 6-4A

Head Coach- Bryant Hollingsworth (108-50 in 13 years at Lexington)

Offensive Coordinator- Bryant Hollingsworth

Defensive Coordinator- Dewond Johnson

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (5 Off/4 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 24-29

Key Returnees- Trevon Johnson (OL, Sr.), Isaiah McClaine (RB, Jr.), Caleb Gorden (LB/WR, Sr.), T.J. Hart (LB/RB, Jr.), Eli Keel (LB, Sr.), Latrell Williamson (OL/DL, Sr.), Zander Clark (FB, Sr.),  Carter Maness (OL, Jr.), Kolbi Hart (LB, Jr.), Davion Massey (RB, Jr.)

Key Losses- Kenneth Jones (RB),  Josh Williams (OL), Andrerius Swift (OL), Jordan Smith (QB/WR),  Hunter James (LB), Klauton Acred  (OT/DT), Allen Scott (WR/DB), Donte Bard (DB/WR/QB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Liberty Crusaders

City- Jackson

County- Madison

Enrollment- 830

Last Season’s Record- 0-9

Region- 6-4A

Head Coach- Scott Akin (0-9 in one year at Liberty)

Offensive Coordinator- Jarrod Wallace

Defensive Coordinator- Anthony Wallace

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 8 (4 Off/4 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2016

Playoff Record- 16-10

Key Returnees-Devon Napier-Smith (WR/DB, Jr.), Brandarius Hill (QB/S, Sr.), Damariun Cole (OL, Sr.), Jordan Neely (RB/LB, Jr.), Lathorne Greer (RB/LB, Jr.), Keaton Watford (OL, Soph.)

Key Losses- A’Darius Pendegrass (QB/ATH), Tavarrian Lambert  (WR/DB), Jalen Brown (WR/DB), Demetrius Moore (WR/DB), Isaiah Jones (RB/LB), Ahman Reed (RB/LB), Kavyion Steversom (OL/DL)

Streak Going Into 2021- 10-game losing streak

 

McNairy Central Bobcats

City- Selmer

County- McNairy

Enrollment- 823

Last Season’s Record- 3-7

Region- 6-4A

Head Coach- Wes Johnson (8-12 overall, 0-0 in first year at McNairy)

Offensive Coordinator- Wes Johnson

Co-Defensive Coordinators- Steve Ray and Josh Hatchell

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-3 Stack

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 10 (5 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2018

Playoff Record- 9-18

Key Returnees-Michael Whitten (QB/S, Sr.), Luke Keen (QB/LB, Sr.), Kase Wiggins (TE/LB, Sr.), Broderick Alexander (WR/DB, Jr.), Jabari McClendon (OL/DL, Sr.), Bryce King (RB/LB, Sr.), Hunter Rutledge (RB/LB, Jr.), Donald Buffkin (TE/LB, Sr.), Matt Cosby (OL/DL, Sr.)

Key Losses- Tyler Walker (OG), Seth Bowers (OL), Chad Angell (OL), Jasper Sanders (WR), Brandarious Strayhorn (NG), Jake Walker (DE), Jasper Sanders (DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- three-game losing streak

 

Crockett County Cavaliers

City- Alamo

County- Crockett

Enrollment- 879

Last Season’s Record- 5-5, lost to Ripley in second round

Region- 7-4A

Head Coach- Kevin Ward (139-62 overall, 63-40 in 10 years at Crockett County)

Offensive Coordinator- Josh Fronabarger

Defensive Coordinator- Josh Holt

Offense- Flex Bone

Defense- 4-3

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (5 Off/4 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 26-20

Key Returnees- Payton Currie (DB/RB, Sr.), VJ Pillar (FB/LB, Sr.), Braden McCanless (OL, Jr.), Haydn Moten (LB/FB, Jr.), Brandon Smith (OL/DL, Sr.), Noah LaRue (QB/DB, Sr.), Leanthony Cathey (RB/DB, Jr.)

Key Losses- Adam Castellaw (OLB/OL), Brayden Butler (OL), Brixton Miller (FB/ILB), Kylon Turner (DT), Jonathan Pankey (RB/DB), Lukas Barger (QB/DB), Andrew Hilliard (WR/DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Haywood Tomcats

City- Brownsville

County- Haywood

Enrollment- 923

Last Season’s Record- 10-4, lost to Elizabethton in state title game

Region- 7-4A

Head Coach- Chris Smith (53-22 overall, 22-6 in two years at Haywood)

Offensive Coordinator- Chris Smith

Defensive Coordinator- Logan Rebstock

Offense- Multiple Spread

Defense- Multiple 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 33-30

Key Returnees- Cam Douglas (DL/OL, Sr.), Jaylen Lewis (WR/DB, Sr., Arkansas commitment), Jakylon Taylor (RB, Sr.), Anthony Brewer (LB, Sr.), Jonathan Forrest (LB, Sr.), Reid Russell (K, Sr.), Timtavious Allen (FB, Jr.), Xavier Byars (OL, Sr.)

Key Losses- Atlex Evans (RB), Devin Jones (RB/DL), Jadian Stewart (WR/DB), Kyilan Newbern (QB), Marquis Mays (WR), Darrin Silas (OLB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Jackson North Side Indians

City- Jackson

County- Madison

Enrollment- 974

Last Season’s Record- 6-3, lost to Creek Wood in first round

Region- 7-4A

Head Coach- Jesse Powell (20-13 in three years at JNS)

Offensive Coordinator- Jesse Powell

Defensive Coordinator- Jesse Powell

Offense- Multiple

Defense- 40

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 16 (8 Off/8 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 13-23

Key Returnees- Izaiah Reed (OL/DE, Sr., Louisville commitment), Chris Williams (OL/DT, Sr.), Tymetrius Melton (OL/LB, Sr.), Joshua Poindexter (LB/RB, Sr.), Justin Woods (S/RB/WR, Sr.), Tyrik Pirtle (RB/DB, Sr.),  DeCameron DeMoss (WR/S/QB, Sr.), Khaden Walker (LB/WR, Sr.),  DeAngelo Jones (TE/DE, Sr.), Jamarrea Anderson (TE/DE, Sr.), Bruce Joy (OL/DT, Sr.), Mark Springfield (OL/NG, Sr.), Dehmari Wallace (QB/DB/ATH, Sr.), Ty Rutledge (QB, Sr.), Raekwon Dodd (S/WR, Jr.), Spencer Wright (S/RB, Jr.), Malik Reid (S/WR, Jr.), Ricky Flournoy (DB/WR, Sr.), Kendis Transou (ATH, Sr.), Marcus Howard (LB/RB, Sr.), Austin Floyd (WR/S, Jr.), Bryce Boyd (DB/WR, Jr.)

Key Losses- Alvin Howse III (WR), D’Quincy Fox (DB/Safety/RB), Keyvon Bryant (OL/NG)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

 

Milan Bulldogs

City- Milan

County- Gibson

Enrollment- 568

Last Season’s Record- 11-2, lost to Alcoa in 3A title game

Region- 7-4A

Head Coach- Carl Diffee (54-12 overall, 11-2 in one year at Milan)

Offensive Coordinator- Derek Carr

Defensive Coordinator- Marc Cobb

Offense- Spread

Defense- 4-3 Multiple

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 88-39

Key Returnees- Anthony Brown (ATH, Sr.), AJ Barham (LB, Sr., Memphis commitment), Jaylan Cunningham (DT/OT, Sr.), Jaylen Walker (NT, Sr.), Jacob Sitton (OL, Sr.), Hayden Sullivan (QB, Sr.), Kam Tharpe (WR, Sr.), Tucker Lockhart (DL, Sr.), Trey Spinks (RB/DB, Jr.), Antonio Smith (OL, Sr.)

Key Losses- Seth Roberson (LB), Orlandis Williamson (ATH), Steven Ballard (DB), Cannan White (OL/DL), Jace Townsend (WR/DB), Fisher Jones (LB/WR), Jordan Mills (DE)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

 

Obion County Rebels

City- Troy

County- Obion

Enrollment-762

Last Season’s Record- 1-8

Region- 7-4A

Head Coach- Justin Palmer (37-30 overall, 0-0 in first year at Obion County)

Offensive Coordinator- Russ Brown

Defensive Coordinator- Kyle Coleman

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (4 Off/5 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2017

Playoff Record- 3-11

Key Returnees- Warren Malone (DL/FB, Sr.), Hunter Burpo (WR/DB, Sr.), Tavian Alexander (OL/LB, Sr.), Chris Baker (OL/LB, Sr.), Johnny Light (RB/LB, Jr.), Ben Sharp (QB/DB, Jr.), Michael Screen (OL/DL, Jr.), Drake Hamilton (WR/DB, Jr.)

Key Losses- Brennen Finnell (OL/DL), Devon Kerns (RB/LB), Dakota Petty (OL/DL), Nick Chappell (WR/DB), Preston Carrea (QB/DB), Ethan Buchanan (LB)

Streak Going Into 2021- eight-game losing streak

 

 

South Gibson Hornets

City- Medina

County- Gibson

Enrollment- 770

Last Season’s Record- 8-3, lost to Milan in 3A Quarterfinals

Region- 7-4A

Head Coach- Scott Stidham (70-43 in 11 years at South Gibson)

Offensive Coordinator- Jim Fishel

Defensive Coordinator- Justin Truett

Offense- Triple Option

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 13 (6 Off/7 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 4-8

Key Returnees- Landon Black (OL/DL, Sr.), Ross Crenshaw (RB/DB, Sr.), Gavin Wallace (DL/OL, Sr.), Nash Stidham (LB/RB, Sr.), Ty Schrotberger (RB/DB, Sr.), Jase Stallings (K, Sr.), Logan Moseley (OL/DL, Sr.), Hayden Jenkins (OL/DL, Sr.), Lake Lovorn (WR/LB, Sr.), Grayson Griffin (LS, Sr.)

Key Losses- Luke Reed (RB/LB), Landon Lambert (WR),Travis Parker (RB/DB), Amare Marable (RB/DB), Caleb Robbins (WR/OLB), Will Maiden (OL/DL)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Craigmont Chiefs

City- Memphis

County- Shelby

Enrollment- 777

Last Season’s Record- (0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 2-9 in 2019)

Region- 8-4A

Head Coach- Cecil Van Hooks (68-85 in 14 years at Craigmont)

Offensive Coordinator- Sam Craft

Defensive Coordinator- Jesse Allen

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-4

Last Playoff Appearance- 2019

Playoff Record- 1-19

Key Returnees- Ashton Williams (WR/K, Jr.), Martavious Scales (RB Jr.), Marcus Randolph (WR/DB, Jr.)

Key Losses- Jeremy Braden (OL/DL), Lacey Taper (DB/WR), Jawuavious Payne (DE/LT)

Streak Going Into 2021- seven-game losing streak

 

Fayette Ware Wildcats

City- Somerville

County- Fayette

Enrollment- 828

Last Season’s Record- 7-3, lost to Crockett County in first round

Region- 8-4A

Head Coach- Woodrow Lowe (28-27 overall, 7-3 in one year at Fayette Ware)

Offensive Coordinator- Woodrow Lowe

Defensive Coordinator- Tommie Walker

Offense- Multiple

Defense- 3-4

Returning Starters on Offense/Defense- 9 (5 Off/4 Def)

Last Playoff Appearance- 2020

Playoff Record- 5-11

Key Returnees- Kyle Lowe (QB, Sr., MTSU commitment), JT Terry (OL, Sr.), Rontavius Walker (DB, Sr.), Keyunte Hunt (OL/DL, Jr.), Kelvin Dowdy (WR/DB, Soph.)

Key Losses-Atlantis Lax (RB), Tyler Walton (LB), LJ Jenkins (OL),  Lamarius Tisdale (DB)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Kirby Cougars

City- Memphis

County- Shelby

Enrollment- 803

Last Season’s Record- (0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 8-3 in 2019)

Region- 8-4A

Head Coach- Chester Flowers (59-43 overall, 34-21 in five years at Kirby)

Offensive Coordinator- Chester Flowers

Defensive Coordinator- Eddie Coleman

Offense- Pro

Defense- Even Front

Last Playoff Appearance- 2019

Playoff Record- 6-7

Key Returnees- Jaylen House (RB, Sr.), Alandus King (RB, Jr.), Jaylon Jordan (OL, Sr.), Oliver Riley (OL, Jr.), Arnez Moore (OL/DL, Sr.), David Nevels (OL/DE, Sr.), Joshua White (DE, Jr.), Tyson Tremble (LB, Sr.), Jaylon Smith (LB, Soph.), Jordan Morris (DB, Jr.)

Key Losses- Kaleb Almo (DB), Ladarian Carpenter (WR), Bryson Blocker (DE), Martavious Pegues (DT)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Melrose Golden Wildcats

City- Memphis

County- Shelby

Enrollment- 791

Last Season’s Record- (0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 6-5 in 2019) 

Region- 8-4A

Head Coach- Cedrick Wilson (6-27 overall, 6-5 in one year at Melrose)

Offensive Coordinator-Monte Wilson

Defensive Coordinator-Tommy Williams

Offense- Spread

Defense- 3-5-3

Last Playoff Appearance- 2019

Playoff Record- 50-28

Key Returnees- Deqwan Belvils (RB, Sr.), Jermaine Dodson (RB, Sr.), Christopher Grandberry (DB, Sr.), Montavious Cooper (DB, Sr.), Kwame Taylor (WR/LB, Sr.), Derrion Taylor (QB, Jr.), Irvin Jackson (OL, Soph.), Cameron Miller (DB, Soph.)

Key Losses- Jordan Polk (DB), Will Mason (QB), Dewayne Fernell (LT), Tim Fernell (RG), Nigel Elem (OL), Carlos Curry (ATH), Deon Hodges (ATH), Devin Thomas (ATH)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

 

Ridgeway Roadrunners

City- Memphis

County- Shelby

Enrollment- 914

Last Season’s Record-(0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 5-6 in 2019) 

Region- 8-4A

Head Coach- Duron Sutton (134-95 overall, 80-44 in 10 years at Ridgeway)

Offensive Coordinator- Terrance Turner

Defensive Coordinator- Jeremy Stewart

Offense- Multiple

Defense- 4-2-5

Last Playoff Appearance- 2019

Playoff Record- 38-30

Key Returnees- Adrian Willis (OL, Sr.), Quintarrius Ayers (ATH, Sr.), Jeremiah Lucas (QB, Sr.), Caleb Powell (OL, Jr.)

Key Losses- Keone Russell (RB), Brandon Warner (FS),  Louis Wilbert  (MLB), Rufus Sykes  (LB). Marcus James (OL),

Streak Going Into 2021- two-game losing streak

 

Wooddale Cardinals

City- Memphis

County- Shelby

Enrollment- 729

Last Season’s Record-(0-0, didn’t play in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic, was 10-3 in 2019) 

Region- 8-4A

Head Coach- Jerome Griffin (89-80 overall, 26-19 in four years at Wooddale)

Offensive Coordinator- Jerome Griffin

Defensive Coordinator- Jerome Griffin

Offense- Multiple

Defense- Multiple

Last Playoff Appearance- 2019

Playoff Record- 13-14

Key Returnees- Roland Sweeten (RB, Jr.), Kenneth Cochran (QB, Jr.), Mack Taylor (WR, Sr.), Theron Lacey (DB, Sr.), Aries Terrell (LB, Sr.), Pedro Grayer (DB, Jr.), Willie Willis (DB, Sr.), Marcus Wright (DE, Sr.)

Key Losses- Charles Jones (RB), Izavion Miller  (OL), Jakorey Nash (OL),  Jakorian Coleman (DE), Terenski Rodgers (DB), Santerrio Brown (LB/WR)

Streak Going Into 2021- one-game losing streak

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