The Skinny
Head Coach Jamie Fox is in his second season at Harris County. The Tigers were bitten by the injury bug most of last season, but did manage to qualify for the playoffs. We asked Coach Fox what some of his challenges are coming into this season.
“(The Region) 2 of the teams in our region played for the state championship!!!!” he exclaimed.
Those two teams, Bainbridge and Warner Robins played in one of the more entertaining games of the State Finals.
Returning for the Tigers under center is quarterback Davion Mahone. Last season he passed for 595 yards rushed for 410 yards and had 6 total TDs. All-Region selection Tailique Williams returns as one of the team’s top receiving threats.
Meanwhile, Coach Fox will be looking for a replacement for Cal’von Harris. Senior back Xavier Richmond and sophomore John Austin Cochran could be poised for big seasons as they run behind an offensive line anchored by Colby Dumas, Ealan Chapman and Spencer Gasaway.
Defensively, All-Region selection Nick Richey will anchor the line for the Tigers. Richey was 6th on the team last season in total tackles. Linebacker Edmund Whitaker is the Tigers leading returning tackler. Javion Smith also provides experience at backer for the Tigers. In the secondary, Damon Willis and Josh Trice could be headed for big seasons.
What, if any, rivalry games are circled on the calendar for Harris County?
Coach Fox said, “We don’t have a natural rival, so we look at them all as being important.”
How will the Tigers define success this season?
Fox answered, “We have made the playoffs the last two years. Harris County has only made the playoffs 3 years in a row only once, 2012-2014. I think making the playoffs would be a great accomplishment 3 years in a row, since it’s only happened once in school history.”
