The Skinny
The Washington Bulldogs enter 2018 with high expectations this season. Coach Avery is very complimentary of his senior class. Yet, the Bulldogs do have a very challenging schedule this season, including a trip to Brunswick to take on Glynn Academy as well as region foes Douglass and defending AA state champ, Hapeville Charter.
Coach Avery told us a little about his offense.
“We have 9 returning starters of offense anchored by the O Line,” he said.
Among those returning starters are linemen Rashad Graham and Devonte Carter. Graham was a First Team All-Region selection last season. Ronald Mason returns to lead the Washington receiving corps. Quarterback Adrien Williams will be one of the newcomers on offense. If Williams can get acclimated with the Washington offense, then the Bulldogs could be in for something special this season.
The Bulldogs defense will be anchored by South Carolina signee Rodricus Fitten. The defensive end was a First Team All-Region selection in 2017. Joining Fitten on the line is 5’11” 260 pound tackle, Rondarius Howard. Jordan Atkins will lead the defensive secondary. Atkins was an Honorable Mention All-Region selection last season.
Coach Avery said that all of the region games are circled on the calendar. For a team, those are the most significant in terms of reaching post-season play. We asked Coach Avery how will the team define success this season.
“How this group seniors respond because they have what it takes to get us back in the playoffs, “ he said, “they have been working since January to get us back to the top”
We will certainly be watching the Washington Bulldogs to see what kind of noise they will make in Region 6.
