Douglas County 2019 TFR Preseason Preview

Posted on August 12, 2019 by admin

 

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Johnny White is entering his 3rd season as head coach of the Douglas County Tigers. Coach White has taken the Tigers to the playoffs in both of the previous seasons. As Douglas County gears up for 2019, we asked Coach White what one of the biggest challenges he has for the upcoming season.

“Finding ways to keep the kids engaged in the everyday grind,” he replied.

The Tigers return Mike Oldfield at running back. Last season he was led the team in rushing with 522 yards and 6-TDs. Up front, Josh Beatty will anchor the offensive line.

The Tigers will also look for offensive production from Justin Franklin at quarterback while Travis Collier and Julien Jackson should be contributors at wide receiver.

 

 

Defensively, Monticello Edwards returns in the secondary for Douglas County. Josh Robinson returns to anchor the defensive line, where they Tigers will be looking for someone to replace the production of Mataio Soli’s 22.5 sacks.  Look for Robinson to get help along the line from Kyren Thomas as well. Travis Collier will also double as a defensive back which the Tigers will look to help shore up the secondary.

We asked if there were any games that were circled on the schedule for the Tigers.

“Mays,” said coach White.

How will the Tigers define success in 2019?

“Staying healthy and practicing on Thanksgiving,” White replied.

 

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Alcovy Tigers 2019 TFR Preseason Preview

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Jason Dukes begins his first season as the head coach for the Alcovy Tigers. Coach Dukes last coached at Lithia Springs and prior to that led the Alpharetta Raiders to four (4) consecutive playoff appearances from 2010-2013. As Coach Dukes takes the reigns, we asked him what were some of the challenges he and his staff faced coming into the season.

“(We’re a) Young team, teaching them how to prepare. Changing the culture of a program that has not experience much success historically,” he said.

While the Tigers will be young on offense, they do return their top two running backs from the 2018 season. Natorien Holloway and Andrae Robinson combined for over 900 yards rushing and 6-TDs. Sophomore MJ Stroud will look to take over at quarterback for Alcovy. Last season, Stroud appeared at receiver, catching 14 balls for 195 yards.

 

 

Defensively, La’Ken Nettles is the team’s leading returning tackler. Nettles netted 60 total tackles last season and also picked off 2 passes from his corner position. Nettles will be joined in the secondary by Adrian Robinson. Demetrius Thrower and Cameron Daniels will bring experience at linebacker.

We asked Coach Dukes if there were any games that are circled on the schedule.

“Newton, Grovetown, and Colquitt County,” he said.

How will success be defined by the Tigers?

Coach Dukes replied, “Competing all 48 minutes of every ball game.”

 

 

 

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Swainsboro Tigers – Conversations with Coaches – Featuring Scott Roberts

Posted on August 12, 2019 by admin

Coach Scott Roberts is in his 3rd season as the Head Coach of the Swainsboro Tigers. Last season the Tigers ran the table in Region 2-AA. Coach Roberts is looking to take his Tigers to the next level. The Tigers welcome back Region 2 player of the year, Kade Youmans back. Coach Roberts talks about what makes him special and gives us his thoughts on the 2019 Tigers and Region 2. Tune in now as we talk Swainsboro Tiger football on the TFR.

 

 

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Christian Heritage Lions – Conversations with Coaches – Featuring Jay Poag

Posted on August 11, 2019 by admin

Coach Jay Poag joins us on this episode of Conversations with Coaches. Last season was a big year for the Christian Heritage Lions as they turned things around from two seasons ago and got back to the playoffs. Christian Heritage returns most of their starters from a year ago, so could they be in line for another big season? Find out Coach Poag’s thoughts on his 2019 squad as he talk CHS football.

 

 

 

 

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Archer Tigers 2019 TFR Preseason Preview

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Head Coach Andy Dyer has been at the helm at Archer High School since the first season in 2009. The Tigers have qualified for post-season play all but 3 of those years and last year, they advanced to their second semi-final appearance in the school’s short history.  While the fans and community might be growing accustomed to the success of the program, we asked Coach Dyer about the challenges coming into this season.

“Each year is brand new and takes on its own identity. The challenge is to get your team to grow and develop and reach their max potential,” he said.

The Tigers return a host of offensive starters from last seasons Final-Four run including quarterback Carter Peevy, who passed for 2,565 yards and 27-TDs. While Peevy’s leading target from a season ago has graduated, look for Trey Messer (22 catches, 409 yards, 4-TDs) and Andrew Dyer (20 catches, 154 yards, 1-TD) to play a more integral role in the passing game. The offensive line will be a strength for the Tigers as they return 3 starters in Ethan Lane, Derek Harden and Israel Mukwiza. Lane was an All-Region selection last season and has committed to N.C. State.

 

 

The Archer defensive line will be lead by DE Jalen Mayala. Mayala was an All-Region selection in 2018. Kameron O’Rourke returns at linebacker. Last season he led the team in total tackles. Tyler Roach will also give the team depth at linebacker while a pair of juniors Edwin Mangual and Jackson McCrary are back to lead the Archer secondary.

We asked Coach Dyer about players on this years team that could be headed for a breakout season. He responded by saying,

“I expect each one of my guys to do their part and contribute and make their team the best it can be.“

Regarding games that are circled on the schedule or rivalry games.

Coach Dyer said, “We take them one at a time.”

So for a team that has been in contention for a region title almost every season, what will success look like in 2019?

Coach Dyer said, “If our team takes Extreme Ownership of each of their jobs and they learn to work and prepare themselves for each Friday night. They must develop a love for one another and an appreciation for each of their teammates.”

 

 

 

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Berkmar Patriots 2019 TFR Preaseason Preview

Posted on August 11, 2019 by admin

 

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Head Coach Willie Gary begins his 2nd season as the Berkmar Patriots coach. Last season, Coach Gary led the team to 3 wins. Which while might not look impressive at first glance, but prior to last season Berkmar, had not won a game since it beat Shiloh in week 3 of the 2013 season.

Graduation hits many teams and the Patriots are no different. Berkmar will be breaking in a new quarterback this season in Julius Reynolds. Junior Jaron Ford will also see time in the backfield as well.  Perhaps the most experienced offensive threat for the Patriots is senior wide receiver A.J. Feliciano.  Feliciano was an All-Region selection in 2018.

 

The Berkmar defense will rely heavily on the linebacking group led by Nick Martin and Naseer Croskery.

We asked Coach Gary if there are any games circled on the calendar.

He said, “All (of them). One at a time.”

So we can bet that Berkmar won’t be looking ahead.

What will success look like for the Patriots?

Coach Gary simply responded by saying, “Compete every game and Team GPA.”

 

 

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Brookwood Broncos 2019 TFR Preseason Preview

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The Brookwood Broncos have found themselves in the post season more often than not over the schools 38-year history. Last year the Broncos continued that trend and were narrowly edged in the first round by Mill Creek. However, the Broncos have graduated two relatively experienced senior classes from the 2017 and 2018 seasons so it was no surprise when we asked Coach Philip Jones what has biggest challenge coming into this season, he responded,

“Inexperience.”

On the offense line, the Broncos return a pair of All-Region performers in Aidan Perkins and Sean Hill. Hill has committed to NC State and Perkins is certain to play on Saturdays as well.  Running behind the line anchored by Hill and Perkins is All-Region selection, Eli Kohl. In addition to Kohl, Alexander Diggs and Niles Prince could see some significant action at the offensive skill positions.

 

 

The Broncos Defense is perhaps the more inexperienced of the units. Joel Seton will return to anchor the defensive line, but there is not much experience on the defense after him. Look for Diggs and Prince to play in the secondary and junior linebacker Trey Staley to help lead the way for the Broncos defense.

The rivalry games for Brookwood don’t change. We asked Coach Jones which ones were circled and you can’t talk about the Brookwood schedule without mentioning these two.

“Our 2 Classic Rivalries: Battle of Snellville vs. South Gwinnett, and Battle of Five Forks vs. Parkview,” said Coach Jones.

With all of the inexperience for Brookwood this season, how will the team define success?

“Success for us is always defined by the way we love each other sacrificially and by how we compete every single day to be our best,” Jones replied.

 

 

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Camden County Wildcats 2019 TFR Preseason Preview

Posted on August 11, 2019 by admin

 

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The Camden County Wildcats returned to the post season last year after a 2-yesar hiatus. Coach Bob Sphire looks to have the Wildcats moving in the right direction down in southeast Georgia. Yet in 2019, the Wildcats will have some obstacles to overcome.

Coach Sphire said replacing seven defensive starters was on of the biggest challenges in the upcoming season.

The defense does return 4 starters. Up front, Hunter Guarino returns to the defensive line. Last season, Guarino recorded a team high 5 sacks along with 50 total tackles. Linebacker Dez Fogle also returns for the Wildcats defense. Fogle was in on 48 tackles last season and recorded 2 sacks. Fellow backer Derrick Sinegal Jr. recorded 57 total tackles last season and should also see more time in 2019. Safety Michael Holmes and corner Jordan Billups anchor the secondary. (Holmes is a Power 5 prospect.)

Offensively, the Wildcats will welcome back senior signal caller Logan Watson. Last year, Watson passed for over 1,800 yards and threw for 18-TDs. One of Watson’s top receiving threats returns also in junior Shawn Hardy. Hardy caught 36 balls for 795 yards and 5-TDs in 2018.

 

The Wildcats will also have their 1-2 running back punch back as Sophomore Jamie Felix and Junior Daryl Williams look to improve on last year’s production. The backs combined for 1,200 yards and 12-TDs on the ground. The will have the luxury of running behind linemen Micah Morris and Micah Ballard.

We asked Coach Sphire what if any games were circled on the schedule.

He replied “ West Forsyth and Colquitt.”

For those taking notes, those games represent the first game of the season (West Forsyth) and the first region game of the season (Colquitt County).

So what does success look like this season for the Wildcats?

“(A) Deep run in (the) playoffs,” Sphire responded.

With the offense that Camden County has returning, we believe this is certainly possible.

 

 

 

 

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Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs TFR Preseason Preview

Posted on August 11, 2019 by admin

 

**Incase you missed it, you can check out our podcast interview with Coach Carmean Here: Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs Podcast

 

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Coach Caleb Carmean enters his second season at his alma mater, Kennesaw Mountain. The Mustangs play in perhaps one of the most difficult regions in Metro-Atlanta with teams like Marietta, Hillgrove and McEachern on the schedule. While the schedule presents its own challenges, Coach Carmean said that his team’s biggest challenge coming into this season is replacing 39 seniors.

With the graduation of that large senior class, the Mustangs will have plenty of voids to fill this season. Xavier Rogers and Ty Fields will provide experience at receiver for the Mustangs. Meanwhile, Jack Mollohan will anchor the offensive line.

 

 

Defensively, the Mustangs will rely heavily on linebackers Sean Frisbee and Jaylan Blackshear to lead the youthful Mustang defense.

The Mustangs do not start region play until Early October, so the team should have time to work out any kinks and gain valuable game experience before the most meaningful games start.

 

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Milton Eagles 2019 TFR Preseason Preview

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2018 was a historic season for the Milton Eagles as they won the first state title in school history, in Coach Adam Clack’s first season as head coach. While we are sure there is still a buzz in the hallways at Milton and in the community, Coach Clack and his staff know that there are new challenges in 2019.

We asked Coach Clack about the biggest challenge for the upcoming season.

“Replacing key leaders and contributors from last year’s senior class,” he said.

Perhaps the building block for the Milton offense in 2019 will start with the offensive line. The Eagles return 3 players with significant experience up front. Headlined by  Clemson commit Paul Tchio at guard, Alec Hutchinson and Anthony Minella round out a the building blocks up front.

The Eagles will be breaking in new players at the skill positions.  Ahmad Junearick is the leading returning rushing from a year ago. Last season Junearick rushed for 329 yards and 2-TDs.  Will Stax and Jake Walter are the teams returning receivers with experience. Expect to see Junearick, Stax, and Walter to see a lot more action in 2019 with the graduation of a talented senior class.

 

 

The Milton defense will return it’s two bookends on the defensive line in Zander Barnett and Marcos Rangel. Barnett and Rangel combined for 160 total tackles and 17 combined sacks a year ago. Jonathan Pittman’s stock has also been rising this offseason. The senior should compliment Barnett and Rangel well. The line backing corps is led by Furman commit, Jack Rhodes. Rhodes was second on the team in total tackles last season with 97. Stephen Michaels is also one of the top-returning linebackers from a season ago.

When we asked Coach Clack what games stood out in the schedule, he said,

“Game 1 of the season because it’s the next on, and game 1 of the region. We are extremely excited to compete in the Corky Kell, host the Freedom Bowl, and travel to California all in the first 3 weeks!”

The Eagles will certainly be busy early.

When we asked Coach Clack how the Eagles will define success, he responded,

“The level to which we embody our core values of Brotherhood, Relentless Effort, and Competitive Toughness.”

 

 

 

 

 

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