The Skinny
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.
