Parkview Panthers 2019 TFR Preseason Preview

Posted on August 11, 2019 by admin

 

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The Parkview Panthers come into the 2019 campaign looking to defend their region title, as the went undefeated in Region 7-7A last season. We asked Coach Godfree about the upcoming season and some of the challenges the Panthers face on and off the field.

“Replacing our Defensive Line and raising money to pay for a new deck on our concession stand,” he replied.

Junior Running back Cody Brown led the team last season with well over 1,500 yards rushing and 25-TDs. He will be joined in the backfield by senior quarterback Jordan Williams, who threw for almost 2,000 yards and along with 14-TDs and only 2-INTS.

The Panthers top returning receiver, CJ Daniels, caught 39 balls last season for 594 yards and 6-TDs. Upfront, Tyler Wagner, a Coastal Carolina commit anchors the offensive line.

 

 

While the Panthers work out the kinks upfront on the defensive line, Kobe Wilson will steady the line backing crew. Wilson, a Memphis commit, led the team in 2019 with 108 total tackles, (including 66 solo tackles and 6-sacks). Newcomer Tony Ward will help bolster the line backing corps.  In the secondary, the Panthers will look for Quincy Bryant and Ronnie Hamrick to pick up where the left off last season and stifle any aerial threats.

While there are several important games for the Panthers this season, when we asked Coach Godfree which one was circled right now, he said “Lowndes”.

How will the Panthers define success this season? Coach Godfree gave us a little insight.

“If we stay healthy and catch some breaks, we can find ourselves in the state championship game in the highest level of football in GA,” he said.

 

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Roswell Hornets 2019 TFR Preseason Preview

Posted on August 11, 2019 by admin

 

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The Roswell Hornets are the defending Region 7-4A champs. There is no doubt that they will have a target on their back in region play this year. The Hornets return several All-Region performers from the 2018 season, so they should be one of the favorites in the region again this season. Despite the talent returning, Coach Kemper knows there are still challenges coming into this season.

“(Our) Biggest challenge is making sure are kids are in the right spots and well-prepared to start the season,” he said.

Quarterback Ethan Roberts will look to build on his past success. Last season, Roberts threw for 1,948 yards and 20-TDs. Roberts primary target also returns in senior tight-end John Copenhaver. Copenhaver, a UNC commit, caught 44 balls for 759 yards and 8-TDs.

Jacob Jarrett, the team’s second leading receiver from a year ago returns. He caught 30 passes for 596 yards to go along with 8-TDs for the Hornets.  Marquis Willis is another receiver that could have an impact on game day. Meanwhile, Trey Zimmerman, another UNC commit will anchor the offensive line.

 

 

Defensively, the Hornets return a host of All-Region selections. They are highlighted by Arizona State commit Doneiko Slaughter. Last season, Slaughter averaged 7.1 tackles per game and led the team with 8 sacks.

Slaughter will  be joined by fellow linebackers Khaleed Mobley (81 total tackles in 2018) and Will Troutman (68 total tackles in 2018). Upfront, Caden Bondurant will lead the line while John-Michael DiRoberto returns as a leader in the secondary.

The game that’s circled on their calendar…

“The Milton game is ALWAYS circled at Roswell,” said Coach Kemper.

How will success be defined this season for the Hornets?

Kemper said, “If we reach our potential as a team, and as student-athletes.”

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Walton Raiders 2019 TFR Preseason Preview

Posted on August 11, 2019 by admin

 

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Head Coach Daniel Brunner has led the Walton Raiders to the playoffs in his first two seasons. Entering 2019, the Raiders will have to replace a lot of their offensive fire power as their passing, rushing and receiving leaders from a year ago have all graduated. So it’s no surprise when we asked Coach Brunner about the biggest challenge entering 2019 he said, “Growing up our young players.”

The Raiders will turn the reigns over at quarterback to sophomore Zak Rozsman. Rozsman did play in 7 games last season and passed for 10-TDs with only 2 interceptions. Teagan Bierria is the team’s leading returning receiver. Expect for Bierria to see more targets this season. Kendall Stokes and Julian Bumper will look to replace the production of DJ Soyoye in the ground game. They will run behind an offensive line anchored by Tal Brill and Walker Hurst.

 

 

Much like the offense, Walton’s defense was hit hard by graduation. Jayden Smith will anchor the defensive line. Defensive end Jeb Carriere and linebacker Titus McBride will also be guys to keep an eye on for the Raiders.

When we asked Coach Brunner what the biggest challenge his team will face this year, he reiterated his teams youthfulness.

“We are young in some areas and on the field and game one is our focus.“

Regarding success this season, Coach Brunner kept it simple.

“We take every game one at a time and our goal is to be 1-0 after each game.”

 

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TFR 2019 Preseason GHSA Football Poll

Posted on August 11, 2019 by admin

We are less than two weeks away from the start of the regular season. Today, we release our GHSA Top-10 Football Poll in each classification. Polls are fun and can provide for spirited and healthy conversations and debates. We welcome any and all poll feedback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Coahulla Creek Colts – 2019 Conversations with Coaches – Featuring Caleb Bagley

Posted on August 10, 2019 by admin

Coach Caleb Bagley is in his second season as head coach for the Coahulla Creek Colts, located in Northern Whitfield County. The Colts broke a long losing streak last year and maybe on the verge of turning the corner. We caught up with Coach Bagley to talk about the growth process of his team and to learn his thoughts on the 2019 Colts. Tune in and listen as Coach Bagley joins the show.

 

 

 

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River Ridge Knights 2019 Preseason Preview

Posted on August 10, 2019 by admin

 

 

 

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Michael Collins takes over as the new head coach of the River Ridge Knights. Coach Collins was most recently the Head Coach at Wheeler and also spent time coaching at Chamblee and Pebblebrook. As Coach Collins takes the helm, we asked what are some of his biggest challenges in year one.

“Trying to get players in the best positions to maximize their talent,” he said.

The Knights will look to Chase Begin to take the reigns under center. Aiden Ali could emerge as one of the top threats in the passing game while Kofi Reeves Miller and Amehre Morrison figure to help steady the rushing attack for the Knights.

 

 

Defensively, Kofi-Reeves Miller will be called upon to provide leadership for the Knights this season.

River Ridge will have their work cut out for them as they play a very challenging Region 6-6A.

There are no particular games circled on the schedule. Coach Collins looks to have his Knights focused on the one-game at a time cliché.

 What will a successful season look like for the River Ridge Knights?

Collins simply said, “If we show daily improvements.”

 

 

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Sequoyah Chiefs 2019 Preseason Preview

Posted on August 10, 2019 by admin

 

**Incase you missed it, you can check out our podcast interview with Coach Teter Here: Sequoyah Chiefs Podcast

 

 

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Coach James Teter has led the Sequoyah Chiefs to the playoffs in 6 of the last 7 seasons. In 2018 the Chiefs had perhaps one of the best seasons at Sequoyah; advancing to the Quarterfinals for only the second time in school history. As the Chiefs prep for the 2019 season, Coach Teter talked about the team’s biggest challenge this season.

“Filling in all of the spots from graduation. We lost a lot of key players from last year’s team. Many of which played for 3 years,” he said.

He continued by saying, “Finding those replacements and building some depth have been the biggest issues this offseason.”

While the Chiefs will be looking to fill those voids, the cupboard is not completely bare in Hickory Flat. The Chiefs will return 3 starters on the offensive line (Nick Balance, Wyatt Hampton and Connor Johnston) that helped pave the way to 235 yards rushing per game in 2018. Sequoyah returns fullback Jaden Mitchell, who was third on the team in rushing last season with 414 yards and 7-TDs. Look for the junior to get more touches this season. Colin Koprowski will take over at quarterback. He will have two play making receivers in Myles McGee and Christian Hodgins. Last season McGee was second on the team in receiving with 21 receptions for 362 yards and 5-TDs.

 

 

While the Chiefs also lose a lot on defense, they do return their top tackler in linebacker Grant Gibson. Gibson tallied 120 total tackles (71 solo) last season. Christians Kirby will He will join Gibson at linebacker. Up front, Connor Johnston and Damian D’Alessandro will anchor the defensive line and McGee (56 total tackles in 2018) will line up in the secondary for the Chiefs.

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

Teter said, “With the number of player that we lost from last season every game is the most important one on the schedule. We will truly work one game at a time and learn and build off of it.”

Finally, we asked Coach Teter how the Chiefs will define success in 2018.

“With us being so young experience wise success will not be measured by wins and losses but our teams ability to grow and work together throughout the season. If luck has it and we learn from the first half of the season then I think we will be able say we were successful and hopefully make a run at the playoffs,” he replied.

 

 

 

 

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Woodstock Wolverines 2019 Preseason Preview

Posted on August 10, 2019 by admin

 

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Coach Brent Budde enters his 10th season at the helm for the Woodstock Wolverines. Despite his youthful looks, Budde is one of the most tenured coaches in the county. The Wolverines are coming off of a season which they struggled to find consistency on offense due to injuries. As Woodstock turns the page to 2019, we asked Coach Budde what the biggest challenge would be this season.

Budde said, “Loss of offensive production to graduation.”

The Wolverines lost their starting quarterback to injury and then to graduation last season. They will also be looking to replace their top two running backs. Meanwhile Walker Ormsby did get some valuable experience late in the season under center. Potential stars for the Wolverine offense include Brooks Bortle, Wes Bruno, and De’Andre Turner.

Perhaps the most skilled group for the Wolverines will be their secondary. All-Region selections Andrew Bartolero and David Daniel return to the Wolverines secondary.

 

 

Daniel has received major interest from Power-5 schools such as Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Florida State.

The Wolverines defensive front returns bookends Willie Grier and Brett Stefan, while Camden Vaughn is back in the secondary at safety. Last season Vaughn led the team in interceptions.

We asked Coach Budde if there were any particular games that were circled on the schedule this season.

“Every game is important,” Budde said,  “especially the region games.”

So how will the youthful Wolverines define success this season?

Budde said, “Be the BEST team that we are capable of becoming.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Etowah Eagles 2019 Preseason Preview

Posted on August 10, 2019 by admin

 

 

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Coach Dave Svehla enters his 9thseason at the helm for the Etowah Eagles. Last season he and the Eagles extended their playoff streak to six consecutive appearances.

Some of the key returners for the Eagles offense this season are running back Nick Maddox, lineman Porfirio Acosta and quarterback Dalton Miller. Maddox was an All-Region selection in both 2017 and 2018. Acosta also garnered an All-Region selection, while Dalton Miller returns as the starter at quarterback.

 

Defensively, the Eagles will again be paced by All-Region linemen Raymone Devezin. Joining Devezin up front will be Cole Milovanovic.

As with last season, we did not have a chance to talk to Coach Svehla, however, we know that his teams are always tough and always play hard. The Eagles seemed poised to compete for another playoff run in 2019, especially with the return of Maddox and Miller on offense.

 

 

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Creekview Grizzlies 2019 Preseason Preview

Posted on August 10, 2019 by admin

 

**Incase you missed it, you can check out our podcast interview with Coach Williams Here: Creekview Grizzlies Podcast

 

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Coach Trevor Williams takes over as the new head coach of the Creekview Grizzlies. Coach Williams inherits a Creekview team that had the most success in terms of wins in school history. We asked Coach Williams what his biggest challenge would be coming into 2019.

“Replacing 26 seniors from a 12-1 team,” Williams said.

Coach Williams continued by saying, “We have a lot of young guys who will be asked to step up and fill big roles. I think Brody Rhodes, who played a lot last year, is poised to have a big year for us.”

 Probably the biggest name on offense for the Grizzlies is “Big” John Williams. The Clemson commit was recently named pre-season All-State and was an All-Region selection in 2018. The Grizzlies also return both quarterbacks from a season ago in Brody Rhodes and Ethan Dirrim. Last season, the duo combined for 1,467 passing yards and 16-TDs. Dirrim also rushed for 844 yards and 7-TDs and also caught 21 passes.

 

 

The Grizzlies return also return a host of receivers looking to fill the void left by Paxton Nayman, Cade Radam, and Jacob Pfundt.

The defense might have been hit hardest by graduation. Lake Bowman does return at linebacker. As Coach Williams mentioned before, he will be counting on a lot of young guys to step on defense.

We asked Coach Williams if there were any games circled on the schedule this season.

Williams said, “Every one of them. When you coach a sport that only guarantees 10 opportunities, you cannot afford to look beyond the first game and then look to the next one.”

We asked Williams how the Grizzlies would define success this season.

He said, “We define success as giving great effort and a constant pursuit of improvement in all that we do.”


 

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