The Skinny
The Parkview Panthers enter the 2018 season with a “youthful, but talented offense” according to head coach Eric Godfrey. Coach Godfrey’s Panthers reached the quarterfinals last season. It was the team’s best finish in the past five years. This season the Panthers will be without All-State Honorable Mention QB Fred Payton and 2nd team All-State RB Christian Mallory.
The Panthers lost most of their production on offense to graduation. However, the teams second leading receiver, Malik Washington returns for his senior season. His season was cut short, but in 6 games he did manage 517 receiving yards that was good for second on the team. Godfrey has high praise for his senior receiver.
“Malik Washington (is) probably the best overall athlete in the state of Georgia,” Godfrey said.
But Coach Godfrey is not alone in his assessment. In 2017, GHSF Daily named Washington as on of the top 10 athletes in the state.
Junior LB Kobe Wilson, was second on the team in tackles last season, with 90. DE Bryce Wilson is also a sure tackler. He led the team with 3.5 sacks on the season. Justin Triplet, a 6’2” 284lb defensive end will help bolster the Parkview defense. We also expect for Malik Washington to be patrolling the defensive secondary for the Panthers as well.
While the Panthers won’t be overlooking any of their opponents this season, you can believe that they will be eagerly anticipating their annual matchup against neighborhood rival Brookwood on October 19th in the Battle of Five-Forks.
Postseason play has become the rule and not necessarily the exception for the Panthers. With that said, it’s no surprise that when asked about what would make this season a success for the Panthers.
“Playoff victories,” Coach Godfrey said.
