The Skinny
Coach Sean Calhoun begins his 4th season as Head Coach for the Carrollton Trojans. The Trojans returned to the quarterfinals last season for the 3rd consecutive year; and have only missed out on post season play once in the last 30 years. With that tradition of success on the field, we asked Coach Calhoun what his biggest challenge was coming into the 2019 season.
He said, “Getting inexperienced kids ready.”
While Coach Calhoun and his staff get some of the inexperienced players ready, they do have some experience returning.
On offense, Myles Morris will return under center at quarterback. The Trojans also return their top two running backs from a season ago as Brandon Marenco (944 yards, 14-TDs) and Kodee Brewer (693 yards, 10-TDs). They will look to duplicate their success on the ground from last season. Leading the way for these two backs is fullback Chase Sippola and on the line, Micah Moten will be looked upon to provide leadership.
Defensively, the Trojans return perhaps a few of the best linebackers in the state and some might argue the country. Senior Kevin Swint (a Clemson Commit) and Junior Chaz Chambliss led the team last season in tackles and sacks. They both appear on national recruiting lists and should be in for another big season. Jerius Edwards joins Swint and Chambliss to make for one of the most formidable linebacker groups in the state. Look for Cyrus McClure and Derrick Witherspoon to have opportunities to be leaders in the secondary for Carrollton.
We asked Coach Calhoun if there were any games circled on the schedule this season.
He said, “Bremen Scrimmage (it is the first competition !)”
How will the Trojans define success in 2019?
Coach Calhoun responded, “Are we better at the end of the season than the beginning: on and off the field.”
