The Skinny
Coach Cedric Stegall begins his third season as the head coach for the Central High Hawks. Coach Stegall’s Hawks increased their win total and statistical categories from a year ago. This season the Hawks biggest challenge is perhaps creating depth on both offense and defense. Like many smaller schools across the state, the Hawks will feature several player that play both ways.
Treymore Walker returns as the starting quarterback for the Hawks Walker. Walker was a Second Team All-Region Selection who passed for 990 yards and 13 TDs. He was also second on the team in rushing. Sophomore Arkevious Leonard is projected to get the bulk of the work at running back. He was tied for first last season in yards per carry at 5.7. Martavis Barber will anchor the offensive line.
The aforementioned Barber will also anchor the defensive line as well. Barber garnered Second Team All-Region honors in 2017. He will be joined by returners Arkeviosu Leonard at defensive back and Kanin Searcy at linebacker.
We asked Coach Stegall if there was any game that was circled on the calendar. He said that Manchester was a big game. The Blue Devils have been the measuring stick for Region 4 over the last few years.
Coach Stegall told us that,” a winning season,” will be how the team defines success this year.
