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PLAYER STATS GAME SCHEDULES TEAM INFO UPDATED NEWS C2—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, August 12, 2018 www.clevelandbanner.com Bears must mature quickly By JOE CANNON iron career at the collegiate with charged atmospheres older sibling Brett, with Assistant Sports Editor level last spring. BRADLEY CENTRAL BEARS and a lot of pride on the new school single-sea- “I’m not going to use the line,” proclaimed Floyd. son passing records with excuse that we are young, 2018 Schedule 2017 Results “We have more rival- 3,146 yards, 28 TDs and Although Bradley Cen- because these guys are in Date Opponent Time 10-3, 5-1 Region 2-6A ry games than anyone a 70 percent completion tral has more seniors on high school and it’s our job Aug. 17 at Farragut 7:30 p.m. Date Opponent Result around. We’ve been play- percentage. the gridiron this season (as coaches) to get them Aug. 24 Walker Valley 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 Farragut L 21-27 ing these teams for a lot The performance earned than last, there’s a big Aug. 31 Ooltewah* 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Walker Valley W 52-7 ready. We’re going to coach Sept. 14 at Cleveland* 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Ooltewah* W 42-35 of years and that adds to him all-state honors from diff erence in the level of them as hard as we can Sept. 21 at Rhea County 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 Cleveland* W 27-21 the intensity level of those the Tennessee Football experience. and get them ready to go.” Sept. 28 McMinn County* 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 Rhea County W 21-7 games.” Coaches Association, “The last couple of years, Oct. 4 Soddy-Daisy 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at McMinn County* W 49-14 As he has in year’s past, Oct. 12 at Heritage* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Soddy Daisy W 38-28 Bradley will be vying for plus has him ranked No. we had a lot of guys that Floyd has thrown his Oct. 19 at Wm. Blount* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 Heritage* W 27-6 one of four playoff berths 5 among the top QBs in had been starting for two young Bradley “Sleuth” to Oct. 26 Maryville* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 William Blount* W 51-27 available in the region, and the state (and No. 28 in and three years, but we *Region 2-6A opponent Oct. 27 at Maryville* L 7-31 the wolves to prepare them TSSAA Playoffs looking to extend its streak the Southeastern U.S.) have just a few like that for the upcoming cam- Nov. 3 Science Hill W 41-34 of eight-straight postsea- according to competitives- this season,” related Da- paign. Nov. 10 at Dobyns-Bennett W 33-27 son appearances. portsanalysis.com for the mon Floyd as he enters his “We’ve had some really Nov. 17 at Maryville L 10-45 OFFENSE coming campaign. 13th season at the helm of tough scrimmages against The Bears have been In his Bear career so far, the Bears. a couple of state cham- time on Friday nights, but fun games to be a part of.” known for their potent of- the 5-foot-10, 170-pounder “These guys that are pions in Alcoa and Knox fense the last several years, has completed 233-of-331 playing this year don’t the majority haven’t been Bradley had an early Catholic, plus McCallie, under those lights yet. It’s lead on the Admirals at but only record-setting passes (.704) for a total of have a lot of Friday night one of the top private quarterback Dylan Stan- 3,659 yards and 33 touch- experience, so we’ve got to their turn to step up and Bear Stadium in last year’s school programs in the show what they can do. opener, but ended up fall- difer and junior wideout downs, against just 11 learn the eff ort and inten- state,” he related. Saylor Clark return to their interceptions in 20 games. sity really quick.” “We start the season at ing in overtime. “We took on Aus- Farragut (Friday night), Along with a rugged starting spots this fall. He has also rushed for 11 Despite having 26 tin-East, which was a “Dylan and Saylor will total scores. seniors on the squad, com- the 2017 state champs, Region 2-6A schedule 10-win team last year with which has been one of the that includes defending be looked on to provide “Last year he had a lot pared to 24 on last year’s two of their three losses leadership, but we have of experience surrounding state-ranked 10-win unit top programs in the state state champion Maryville, coming to Alcoa, in the for many years,” the vet- plus archrivals Cleveland some other players that him. He did a great job of that advanced to the TS- spring game. are chomping at the bit to getting the ball into the SAA State Quarterfi nals, eran mentor stated. “They High, McMinn County and “Our philosophy is we have a lot of talent back, Ooltewah, the Bears have show what they can do,” hands of our playmakers only three are returning want to go against the proclaimed Floyd. and ended up setting all starters. three or four are (NCAA) a trio of non-region games top teams and see where DI prospects. with a lot of emotion on In a switching of coach- kinds of (school) records, “Last year is over. Time our weaknesses are,” he ing positions, longtime plus becoming an all-stater to move on,” proclaimed “We want to play in the line. explained. those type of environ- “Walker Valley, Sod- assistants Matt Moody as a junior,” remarked the “Papa Bear” who saw a “We only have four and Keith Freeman are Floyd. program record 10 players ments and against those dy-Daisy and Rhea County starters back, plus a few type of teams. Those are are intense rivalry games fl ip-fl opping responsibil- “Even though he doesn’t sign to continue their grid- other guys that saw some ities. have those guys around “Matt Moody is taking him this year, he doesn’t over as off ensive coordi- have to try to win the nator and Coach Freeman games by himself. He still will be be over the wide has some good playmakers Get your ‘Gridiron Growl’ on receivers,” explained the to help. Bear ringmaster. “They “He’s a dual-threat The time to get our tion of the previous six records, but in the rela- have been working close quarterback (running and CANNON’S football fi x is here. months is simultaneously tionships the teammates together for the last few throwing). He does a great “Pigskin junkies” have CORNER released by thousands of and coaches develop years and will still coordi- job of reading defenses and been “jonesing” for real fans across the state. while going through nate things, but Matt will making the right decisions. gridiron action since Phil- Joe The countless hours of battles. call the plays (during the He takes what the defense adelphia rang the bell in a Cannon off season conditioning It is important that we game). A lot of that will 41-33 Super Bowl victory and preparation by the as fans and family mem- be worked out together See BEARS, Page C3 over the New England coaches and players have bers of these young men during the week. Patriots back on Feb. 4. The stands will be fi lled come to this moment help by showing them “We will still run the All spring drills did was as the ROTC color guard as the sun gives way to positive support - both on spread, no-huddle off ense to give us a little tease of marches out onto the fi eld the bright Friday Night and off the fi eld. we’ve been running with a FOUR TWO THREE what was to come. to present the fl ags, while Lights. Bitterness, anger and few tweaks, due to per- TEES AND MORE The July 7-on-7s was the fans stand in unison The pride of parents badmouthing offi cials or sonnel, but the casual fan 423 like watching two-hand to sing along with our and alumni bursts the opponents doesn’t accom- won’t know the diff erence,” (423) 458-1810 touch games in the back- national anthem as Old dam of emotions as the plish anything, except Floyd related. [email protected] yard. Glory waves in the breeze. tough young men lay their maybe teaching how to Continuing a decade of When the pads fi nally After the teams race bodies on the line. lay the blame on someone top-level Bear signal call- • Embroidery got put on and the sound onto the fi eld, the men The lessons of life — else. ers, Standifer proved his • Screen Print of solid collisions fi lled in stripes will gather the teamwork, trust, getting On every play, each metal last season, outdoing • Team Apparel the air, we knew the time captains at midfi eld for up after you fall down, lineman knows wheth- Copeland brothers Bryce • Corporate Apparel was near. the coin fl ip. striving for success — are er he did his job. Each and Cole, plus his own • Promotional Items Scrimmages gave us a Then it’s time for the all out there for every- defender is aware of his vision of what our teams action to begin. body to see. responsibilities. Each ball could do against a real The “white hat” head Winning is easy to cele- carrier, quarterback and opponent, and Friday referee will blow his brate. Losing is a heart- receiver knows the glory night’s annual jamborees whistle and the kicker breaking feeling. Doing is not their’s alone. Best of Luck! gave us a dress rehearsal. will send the ball sailing each with good sports- Mistakes will be made. But now it’s time for deep, to get the 2018 manship is vital in life. Assignments missed. At opening night — Thurs- TSSAA football season off Despite the fi nal score the end of the game, each day and Friday — com- to a roaring start. or whether our teams win player must face the man To All plete with cartwheeling There’s nothing quite state championships, the in the mirror and answer cheerleaders and march- like it. true measure of success to him for his eff ort. Area ing bands. The pent-up anticipa- doesn’t come in won-loss All any coach or fan can ask is that the warriors on the gridiron give their Football all and do their best on every snap. Special Thank You So buckle up and get Teams your “Gridiron Growl” on Football season is here. A special “Thank You” major role in the success for the roller-coaster ride And with that comes goes once again to those of the section, putting her that’s ahead. Between the 2018 version of the who year after year help years of pagination skills now and Super Bowl Trustee Cleveland Daily Banner put together our in-depth to work fi tting the stories LIII in Atlanta, there are Football Preview. In this look at high school foot- and photos in the proper going to be a lot of highs issue the CDB Sports ball. place. 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773 KEITH STREET Photo by BOB MCEARCHEN PHOTOGRAPHERS CLEVELAND 2018 BRADLEY CENTRAL SENIORS (423) 790-0002 BEARS: Must mature quickly FREE From Page C2 MAKE IT A COMBO! gives us,” the Bear mentor Floyd. “If we can keep “He’s had some big “He a senior that has explained. him healthy, he could be catches for us. He and been in the program. We Includes Drink & 1 Side Item “Most of all, he’s a win- special. Tray (Curry) will be our had expected him to be in ner. He’s a competitor that “We’re expecting big go-to guys this year,” Floyd the rotation last year, but With Any Sandwich Purchase. likes to win.” things out of him. Right commented. he broke his collarbone Bring or mention this ad. Sophomore Tucker Pope now not a lot of people out- “He’s a tough kid. Runs in the preseason,” related Good at Keith Street Location Only. will once again back up side this area know him, great routes. Goes up and Floyd. “He’s very athletic. Standifer this season after but we expect by the end of gets the ball. Breaks tack- A hard worker with good Expires 12/31/18 completing 7-of-8 passes the year, they’ll know who les. He’s everything you speed, good hands.” for 47 yards and a score he is. want in a receiver.” Also working into the last year in limited playing “He’s got the potential to At 6-foot-4 1/2 and 205 wideout rotation will be time. make big plays for us. He pounds, Curry is a big tar- sophomore Trentavious www.facebook.com/StadiumBbq/ “With Dylan in baseball, can also spread out when get and looks to step into Roberts, who “can really Tucker ran our off ense we go with an empty back- the massive shoes left by stretch the fi eld vertically through the whole spring fi eld and gives us a good two-time all-stater Lam- and has really good speed,” practice and did a good job option to put some stress eric Tucker. He had eight against Austin-East in our on a defense that way,” said catches for 54 yards and a See BEARS, Page C8 scrimmage. He executed the Bear coach. pair of TDs last season. our off ense well and we Seniors Kahlil Lamberth “He’s got it all. He’s going scored four touchdowns and Parker Johnson will to be one of the best to against them,” praised back him up when needed. ever come through here,” Floyd. “Both are strong are proclaimed Floyd of the “We have good faith he physical runners, with var- extremely athletic sopho- can step in and get the job sity carries. Both will start more. “He has the poten- done if we need him.” on defense, but can give us tial to be the best. Joining the QBs in the some time on off ense as “He’s already one of the backfi eld will be junior needed,” explained Floyd. strongest we’ve ever had. Ricky McCleary at running After seeing some Friday He spends a lot of time back. night playing time as a in the weight room. He The 5-foot-10, freshman, Saylor Clark squats a little under 400 180-pounder averaged 4.8 was a mainstay in the Bear pounds. yards per carry on just 11 starting lineup last fall and “We will get the ball to tries last season, gaining a returns as the Y-receiver. him in a variety of ways total of 53 yards. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound and let him go with it.” “He has a strong lower junior averaged more than Stepping into to help body, really good speed 13 yards a catch in 2017, this season will be Ethan and quickness, plus really pulling in 19 receptions for Vaughn (6-1, 160) at the 885 Keith St. NW 423-478-1191 good vision,” assessed 248 yards and fi ve scores. X-receiver. C4—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, August 12, 2018 www.clevelandbanner.com ‘Pancake Platoon’ looks to pave the way

By PATRICK MacCOON Sports Writer The ability to control the line of scrimmage on off ense looks to be a key strength for the Cleveland Blue Raiders, whose off en- sive line unit has a unique nickname. The “Pancake Platoon” up front weighs three more pounds, on average, than “The Hogs” of the Washington Redskins did on their 1982 Super Bowl Championship squad. With the CHS O-line aver- aging 6-foot-2 1/2 and 276 pounds, opposing defen- sive lines could often fi nd themselves in the shadow of a Blue Raider wall. “With the experience and size, we are loaded,” said senior starting center Caleb Flickner, one of three starters back on the OL for CHS. “From what I have seen, we are one of the biggest off ensive lines in the area. We should have an advantage up front every Friday night and produce a lot of pancake blocks.” As the name implies, Banner photo, PATRICK MacCOON it’s a block in which an off ensive lineman basically THE BLUE RAIDERS offensive line looks to be a mean, leaned-upon unit for the upcoming 2018 season. Members of the “Pan- knocks his defender fl at cake Platoon” include (front, from left) Evan Neal and Steven Azbill. In back are Jax Lambert, Alex Williams, Caleb Flickner, Clay on his back as a back runs Dowdy and Austin Allen. through the hole. Whether parting a said Williams, who played 250). ball 244 times for 1,976 at center he picked up a “We all work really well running lane like the Red at tight end quite frequent- “I think we can run for yards (8.1 yards per carry) pancake block against Wil- together and know each Sea for their tailbacks or ly in 2017. “We can run more than 200 yards a and 20 touchdowns over liam Blount. The college other’s tendencies,” Allen providing enough time for the ball even more than game again this year,” said the course of 11 games. prospect, who has drawn senior quarterback Jack- we did last year when we fourth-year CHS head UCLA football and track interest from several See PLATOON, Page C12 son Moore to launch one had Micaleous (Elder) and coach Scott Cummings commit Keegan Jones pro- schools, had 15 “pancakes” deep on a play-action pass, Keegan (Jones).” said. “We defi nitely have vided quite the power and last season. the group plans to hold With a pedigree for suc- to lean on those bigs up fl ashed his star presence A heads-up play by FOUR TWO THREE itself to high standards in cess running the football, front a little more this year. with a pair of four-touch- Williams secured a loose 423TEES AND MORE 2018. Cleveland will look to lean Austin, Caleb and Alex down games, along with fumble, which fl ew into the A well-balanced Blue on talents such as left are three guys who really season rushing highs sky late in a close battle (423) 458-1810 Raider off ense from a halfback Jordan Hickey to paved the way for us last against Maryville-Heritage won against Bearden. [email protected] 7-win campaign last sea- carry the rock along with year, and can lead the way (15-253), Maryville (19- Meanwhile, Allen fought son averaged 215 rushing a mixture of Jeff ery Perez, again. 190) and Farragut (14-217). off pain to nearly lead a • Embroidery and 194 passing yards per Jasiah Bowman, Devarus “We have to protect Elder, a MTSU football fi rst-round upset over Far- • Screen Print game. Bowman and Lael Crisp. Jackson Moore from commit who transferred to ragut. The junior battled • Team Apparel They will have comfort taking many hits and to Blackman High School for to the end with a broken • Corporate Apparel Senior right guard Alex • Promotional Items Williams believes the running behind a line do that you have to have a his senior season, led CHS ankle. rushing total could even which includes Science great running game. If we skill position players with climb, despite CHS losing a Hill transfer LG Clay can do that, we will have 20 scores last season. pair of soon-to-be Divi- Dowdy (6-foot-1, 260), LT some chances to sling it “The losses we had in sion-I runners. Austin Allen (6-2, 270), RT pretty eff ectively, too.” the backfi eld are big, but “We are more physical Jax Lambert (6-1, 260) and A solid run game was behind a line as big as up front, plus our knowl- Evan Neal (6-4, 310) to go exactly what the ‘Big Blue’ ours I have no doubt we ROOTER & edge and chemistry up along with Flickner (6-3, put forth last fall, as their can rush for close to 300 PORTABLES front is better than ever,” 310) and Williams (6-3, running backs carried the yards a game if we can stay Located in Cleveland, Tennessee healthy and play to our potential,” said Flickner, We Ain’t Talking It, We’re Pumpin’ It! who was named to the All-Bradley County foot- 423-614-3230 ball team last season. “We For Clean, Reliable Hometown Service trust our backs, and have a lot of good ones, too.” Call 423-716-3330 Toughness in the weight Locally Owned & Operated For Almost 20 Years! room looks to translate well to the fi eld for a group that can’t wait to get their hands on smaller defend- ers and enforce their will toward moving the chains and fi nding the end zone. Big plays will be key, but the “Pancake Platoon” knows getting the short yards on third and fourth down will be just as crit- ical. Their goal is to com- plete more than 50 percent of those conversions. “They can move well for their size,” Cummings said. “Once they get their hands on you, you are usu- Good Luck to All Teams ally done. They are ready and Have a Safe Season! to go to battle and can be a game changer for us.” The Blue Raiders’ three GEORGE GRAY returning starters all had 2204 Keith St. NW • Cleveland, TN 37311 big moments last season, P: (423) 479-5431 • F: (423) 479-2696 while learning under seniors Stavon Thomas and All-Bradley County standout Kevin Martinez. In Flickner’s fi rst snap

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Photo by GINA ALLISON 2018 CLEVELAND HIGH SENIORS Raiders to stay the course By PATRICK MacCOON ethics.” Sports Writer CLEVELAND BLUE RAIDERS Flowers and Fergu- 2018 Schedule 2017 Results son were in the top-four Date Opponent Result 7-4 overall, 4-2 Region 2-6A targeted receivers last From 1993 to 1995, Aug. 17 Rhea County 7:30 p.m. Date Opponent Result season on their way to the football program at Aug. 24 Bearden 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at Rhea County W 21-14 Aug. 31 Wm Blount* 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Bearden W 28-23 combining for 356 receiv- Cleveland High School Sept. 7 at Knox Catholic 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Wm Blount* W 45-7 ing yards. provided the greatest Sept. 14 Bradley Central* 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 Knox Catholic L 7-33 Flowers, a left-hand- Good Luck three-year stretch in Sept. 21 at Walker Valley 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Bradley Central* L 21-27 ed backup quarterback, Bradley County prep Sept. 28 at Heritage* 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 Walker Valley W 67-47 Oct. 4 at Maryville* 7 p.m. Sept. 29 Heritage* W 47-34 returns with the most To all area sports history. Oct. 19 at Ooltewah* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Maryville* L 38-59 scores of any last fall With overwhelming Oct. 26 McMinn County* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 Ooltewah* W 42-7 with four (2 receiving, talent and limited off - *Region 2-6A opponent Oct. 27 at McMinn County* W 42-38 High School TSSAA Playoffs 2 passing) He threw for fi eld distractions - no Play Nov. 3 at Farragut L 28-42 160 yards in a start at Stations or XBox’s and no William Blount and also Football Teams! social media - times were caught 13 passes for 221 simpler. The Boys Club yards on the campaign. was where many of the ers (6 off ense, 6 defense) High School. He is a one- from a 7-4 (4-2) squad cut, get-in-the-gap-and- Sophomore DeAndrez inner city kids came up Bridges (5-8, 160) will be playing football together. last year in Region 2-6A. go guy, too. We will look The program consists for a lot of success from an asset as a slot receiv- Everything gelled at the er, while Moore can also perfect time for the Blue of 77 players in total with the running game follow- 56 dressed out for varsity ing our horses up front.” look for junior D’Rhann Raiders, who won three Thomas (6-1, 175) as a straight state champion- and with a season home A solid preseason from opener at Benny Monroe senior quarterback Jack- bigger-bodied target on ships. the outside. Coaches have A feat of such magni- Stadium against Rhea son Moore has brought County this Friday at some relief after losing credited the toughness of tude now seems almost both. unfathomable. Perennial 7:30. All-Region quarterback powerhouse Maryville OFFENSE Kellye Cawood (26 total has done so, but only After being hired touchdowns, 2,100-plus See RAIDERS, Page C9 once, which came during originally to be OC under total yards). a “four-peat” from 2004- former CHS coach Ron Moore has a good arm 07. Crawford from 2013-14, and has displayed chem- Both programs own Adam Renshaw is back istry with a pair of break- the state’s longest grid- to his forte after a few out candidates at receiver iron winning streaks, as seasons as defensive in senior team captain the Rebels once won 74 coordinator. Arli Ferguson (5-foot-8, straight with the Blue With playmakers all 160) and junior Robert Raiders landing 54 wins over the fi eld off ensively Flowers (6-foot-4, 180). in a row. in 2017, Cleveland scored “Arli is quick and has To get an entire group 42 or more points fi ve great hands,” Cummings of high school athletes to times and saw Keegan said. “He can create yards buy into being “one” with Jones and Micaleous after the catch and can no opposition/cliques Elder combine for nine haul in passes in small inside their own locker touchdowns in just one windows. He is a threat room is not a simple task, game. for us in the slot or on but is needed when chas- There is no way to hide the outside. Robert is ing after titles. the challenge of replacing running well and can be “A player has to under- the departed talent at the a guy who goes up and stand the game is bigger skill positions. Only 805 gets those jump balls for than yourself,” fourth- of the 4,331 yards gained us. Both have great work year Cleveland head in the off ense will return, coach Scott Cummings which is just 18.6 percent. said. “I use Keegan Jones Running behind a (UCLA football and track massive O-line standing commit) as an example. at 6-foot-2 1/2 and 276 He never cared who pounds on average, sever- scored the touchdown. al backs will look to carry He was a team player to the load. the max. He stayed the Senior Jordan Hickey course, and by doing so it (5-foot-10, 205) will play translated to success.” to the left of the quarter- State championships back in two-back shotgun are something most formations, while junior (423) 479-3600 coaches never get to expe- Jeff ery Perez (5-foot-9, rience, and achieving the 168), Jasiah “Bug” Bow- feat gets even tougher in man (5-foot-6, 175) and the largest classifi cation Devarus Bowman (5-foot- Come See Us At Our in the state, as Class 6A 9, 160) will be in the line fi elds 49 teams. for work lined up from Cleveland’s closest the right side. Sophomore New Location approach to gold in recent Lael Crisp (5-8, 165) times came when it lost in could also receive some 3913 Georgetown Road the Class 5A state semifi - carries. nals against Cummings’ “Jordan is a bigger back Knox West squad in 2013. who can play multiple West fell in the state positions,” Cummings championship game by a said. “We can put him in SATURDAY SPORTS CLINIC: point the week after, but the slot and use him as earned the plaque the an H-Back. He gives us a August 18th-November 3rd following year, led by star bigger body for blocking running back and current purposes, too. He is a 9:00am-10:30am Georgia Tech speedster versatile threat for us.” Nathan Cottrell. Hickey totaled 85 -No Appointment Necessary - “CHS is too good of yards on just nine touch- a school academically es, while Jeff ery Perez All injuries accepted and athletically to not be fi nished with 202 rushing successful,” Cummings yards on 30 carries in ‘17. said. “I came here to help Perez broke onto the included concussions. the school win champi- scene with a 112-yard onships. By splitting up, road performance against nobody wins. Plain and William Blount, in which simple. he broke a 76-yard run. “If we buy into the “Jeff ery is very quick bigger picture, we can be and has great footwork,” champions. If we don’t, Cummings said. “He will we won’t. Every year the be a big threat out of the Dr. Gary Voytik goal is to be a champion backfi eld with Bug. Jasiah Board Certifi ed Orthopedic Surgeon has really come on here and build quality young and Concussion ImPact Specialist men.” late. He is short, but can Ready for war and to bring power and take it to play the game that turns the house. boys into men, the Blue “Devarus came to Voytik.com Raiders return 12 start- Cleveland from Howard C6—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, August 12, 2018 www.clevelandbanner.com Wildcats gear up for another run to postseason By RICHARD ROBERTS Sports Editor

The 2017 football sea- son was less than stellar for the Polk County Wildcats, who closed out the campaign with a 4-7 record. The good news for last year’s team is the ‘Cats returned to the play- offs after an absence of several years. Polk will be looking to return to the postseason again in 2018 with a run beyond the first round. The Wildcats open the new season Aug. 17 at home inside the Larry G. Davis Football Com- plex, against Copper Basin. With only 43 names on the 2018 roster, depth is certainly a P h o t o b y D E W E Y E S Q U I N A N C E concern, but head coach 2018 POLK COUNTY WILDCAT SENIORS Derrick Davis is pleased with the work the team has put forth so far. He “We’ve trimmed the we’ve got are here and Sequoyah in the first had three good looks will again be the main stops short, however, of fat a little bit with guys excited about what we’re preseason game scoring at other people (with course this time around. saying the Wildcats are who didn’t want to be doing. We’re definitely 10 times against the scrimmages) and that “We haven’t changed a ready to go. with us, and that’s a ready to get into the Chiefs. has given us some idea whole lot. There may be “I think the guys we positive, but we can’t season.” “I think they are feel- of where we stand.” a few new wrinkles here have are ready to go and afford to get people With only 21 days ing the urgency. Time There won’t be a ton and there. Based on our ready to get the season hurt, we just don’t have between first practice is of the essence, and of changes in the look personnel we may try going, but we’ve got to the depth we’ve had in and first game, time is a I think they’ve got the of Wildcats football a few things, but you prove ourselves first in some years. The depth critical factor in prepa- sense that this is going for 2018. The smash- are basically going to order to be special. It’s issue is a major concern ration for the season pretty quick and we mouth, ground-and- see the same type of kind of an unknown right now. But, as far as opener. The Wildcats need to get going,” com- pound style of a run- right now,” he said. getting ready, the guys looked solid against municated Davis. “We’re heavy offensive package See POLK, Page C10 Bold predictions and stats for 2018 Under the glare of the Jay Person is also gone this playmaker’s vertical. long ones as well. attack. Friday night lights each from the defensive side af- MacCOON’S 2. Ricky McCleary eclips- Kin to the legendary back Jasiah Bowman and year, new stars are born. ter wreaking complete hav- LOCKER ROOM es 1,100 total yards Dante Hickey, to compare Jeff ery Perez could provide The opportunity to create oc in opponents’ backfi elds There is no denying the the two would not be fair, quite the ultimate quick big plays on the gridiron the past three seasons. Patrick off ensive line’s perfor- but Jordan will leave a punch as well, if they run has to be one of the most The spotlight has to be mance could make or break lasting mark in his senior with steam. exhilarating feelings for an embraced, as the weak are MacCoon big things in the running season. athlete in any sport. weeded out quickly in a game this season. 2. Cleveland leads area in See MACCOON, Page C12 At one point, some 8,000 grown man’s sport. McCleary off ers new rushing yards again fans fi led in to watch hated Make sure to tell people speed out of the backfi eld, While Polk County has rivals Bradley Central and you heard it from me fi rst, balls with the 6-foot-4, 205 and also can be utilized as a all of its heads back in Cleveland duke it out in a as here are the top three consistent pass catcher. the rushing attack, the FOUR TWO THREE pound 14-year-old sopho- TEES AND MORE nationally televised game bold predictions for each more. The junior back will get a off ensive line for the Blue 423 in 2010. team in 2018. He won’t be a Lameric full workload and appears Raiders will pave the way While not on Texas’ level BRADLEY Tucker type, because he is a ready for it, according to all for over 225 rushing yards (423) 458-1810 for prep football attendance CENTRAL diff erent style of player. of his coaches. per game. [email protected] and “enthusiasm,” Friday 1. 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By RICHARD ROBERTS on the roster will need to The Mustangs are looking has shed some pounds and Sports Editor season fast if Walker Valley at a quarterback battle trimmed up, but still has Tailgating hopes to have a realistic between Griffi n Broome, the size and hands to get If the Walker Valley shot at the postseason. Daniel Dentopn and Gage the job done on the end of Mustangs can pull off two “Off ensively, we’ve got Kinsey. the line, as well as down- Football Fans wins in 2018, they will some big shoes to fi ll. “All three of those fi eld. double the number of W’s We’ve got to get better guys have shown some The only familiar face Don’t Forget produced in 2017. there. But, we should see moments. We just need the Mustangs will see on But, with the loss of of- improvements on defense. consistency. The problem the off ensive line will be fensive stars Kolten Gibson We are a little more settled is none of them have gone Hayden Gibson. The rest of Your Town and Zeke Westfi eld — who there. We’ve still got some out and been consistent the line will be brand new. made up the lion’s share kinks to work out, but and taken the bull by the Only three bodies that saw House of the Mustangs’ off ense were in a little better shape horns. We need one of playing time on the line — and a group consisting on that side of the ball. them to step up. We’re last season will one back Goodies! of mainly sophomores and Special teams is still a big not asking them to do the for the Mustangs this time juniors returning, it could question mark. Those are things we asked Kolten to around. Buy One Dozen Mixed Donuts Get be more diffi cult done than the two areas where we do, obviously. They don’t “Not some, but a bunch said. were not very good last need to go out and win of them have got to come 6 Glazed Donuts FREE From Combine the youth year.” games on their own. They on for us,” admitted Ryan. factor with three road “It’s going to come down just need to go out and be “They’ve got to play like August 12th To November 3rd, 2018 games to open the season to how quickly these guys part of the process and the seasoned guys.” — Chattanooga Central, can become seasoned,” he team. They need to do the When it comes time to Bradley Central and Rhea continued. “The positive things we need them to do, go on defense, the Mus- TTOWNOWN HHOUSEOUSE County — and head coach thing about this group is not put us in trouble. Move tangs are in a bit better Glen Ryan and staff will they are a very good group the football, and put points shape. BBAKEAKE SSHOPHOP see early how the young of kids. We’ve weeded on the board.” Chris Crenshaw “The Sweetest Place in Town” Herd will handle the new down and cut out the ones At running back, look for returns to one of the season. who didn’t want to be here, sophomore Heath Tank- defensive end spots while 472-2822 “That’s the million dollar or couldn’t do the things sley, the most consistent Christian Vandusen, 2524 Keith Street NW question. We lost a couple we asked them to do. What back for the Mustangs Visit www.townhousebakeshopinc.com of really good players we have is a good group. last season, to handle the See MUSTANGS, Page C11 in Zeke and Kolten. We We don’t have a lot of load. “We’re expecting big started a bunch of fresh- them. We’ve only got about things from him,” said men last year and ... they a few more than 50 kids Ryan. are still puppies. Hopefully that are sophomore and Kallum Lowe, who saw they are a little bit better, above. We have another action in 2017, will also but they are still puppies. 24 freshmen. We’ve got 70 see his share of time in Sophomores will make up kids on the roster, but for the backfi eld group. Also the majority of our team, the guys on Friday night look for Cleveland transfer and that doesn’t bode we are down to about Avery Gray to be a part well in our region,” said a 50. For 5A, that’s a small of the rotation along with candid Ryan of the 4-5A roster.” Skyy Craig. big-dog fi eld that includes Ryan is counting heavily Running pass patterns www.checkintocash.com reigning state champion on quality over quantity at wideout for the Mus- Knoxville Catholic, Rhea after culling the excess tangs will be junior Jack County, Lenoir City and and is expecting this group Anderson. Soddy-Daisy. of youngsters to mature “We’ve been spoiled. Of the half dozen seniors quickly. We’ve had some good, tall Wishing All Local coming back this fall, only “What we’ve got we feel receivers, guys who could four see regular fi eld time like are guys who are on run. Hopefully, Jack can for the Mustangs. The their way to being pretty step in and fi ll some of that Teams a Safe and graduation attrition will good football players,” said void,” Ryan stated. need to be fi lled quickly Ryan. Sophomore Reid Gib- and the younger names On the off ensive side, soin, who saw action as a freshman, will also be Winnning Season! looking to hook up with WALKER VALLEY MUSTANGS whichever arm is throwing passes for the Mustangs. Best of Luck! 2018 SCHEDULE Eli Hancock — who is not 2018 Schedule 2017 Results the tallest of the group, Date Opponent Time 1-9 overall, 0-4 Region 4-5A but is possibly the fastest, Aug. 16 at Chatt Central 6 p.m. Date Opponent Result according to Ryan — will Aug. 24 at Bradley Central 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 Chatt Central* L 36-48 Aug. 31 at Rhea County* 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 Bradley Central L 7-52 also see action at the slot. Sept. 7 Stone Memorial 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 Rhea County* L 14-35 Ryan and staff have Sept. 21 Cleveland 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Stone Memorial L 55-62 done a bit of moving bod- Sept. 28 Lenoir City* 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Cleveland L 47-67 Oct. 5 Red Bank 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Lenoir City* L 28-35 ies around when it comes Oct. 12 at Knox Catholic* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Red Bank W 45-42 to the off ensive line. Clint Oct. 19 at McMinn County 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 Knox Catholic* L 42-63 Davis stepped down the Oct. 26 Soddy Daisy* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 McMinn County L 31-49 line from tackle to the tight *Region 4-5A opponent Oct. 27 at Soddy Daisy* L 28-48 end/H-back spot. Davis

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From Page C3 along with freshman Adi- center position. player,” Floyd commented. returning to their starting loss and sacked the oppos- defense lined up and calls an McCleary, 10th-grader “He started the “He likes to get after it. He linebacker and D-Line ing QB twice. all of our checks. He’s got a Braydon Clark and junior Dobyns-Bennett playoff spent a lot of time in the positions respectively, On either side of him good nose for the ball.” Logan Weeks. game last year. Most peo- weight room this off sea- while classmates Easton will be Easton Clark and “He and Hooper have Adding a new weapon ple never knew we had our son. He’s a smart kid.” Clark and Cole Reyher also fellow senior VJ Garth. been a little banged up this to the Bradley arsenal is starting center out in that The Bradley mentor have plenty of Friday night “Clark (5-foot-11, 185) is fall, but should be ready to 6-foot-4, 215-pound fresh- game, because he played knows the importance of playing time. a converted LB and started go when we go to Farra- man Carter Howard, who so well,” Floyd remarked. trench warfare. “Speed is key to what some games last year,” gut,” the coach said of his will line up in a tight end “He wasn’t a full-time “It all starts up front. we do defensively,” related Floyd explained. “He too inside linebackers. position. starter, but he’s had some Last year was one of the Floyd, who is the squad’s has good speed.” “Hooper is (former Bear “We’ve never run a tight Friday night reps.” best O-Lines since I’ve defensive coordinator. Three of Clark’s 20 and Ole Miss standout) end before, but we feel he’s A trio of juniors will be been here, but these guys “What we don’t have in tackles last season were Kenny Hooper’s son. pretty special. He’s a very getting their fi rst “Friday know what it takes. It’s just size, we try to make up for made behind the line of He’s a good athlete and physical run blocker, plus Night Lights” experience time for them to step up with speed and getting to scrimmage. he gets to the ball quick,” he can catch the ball and in the Bear trenches. and do it on Friday nights,” the ball. “I can’t say enough good Floyd said of the 5-foot- run,” Floyd related. At 6-foot-3, 315 pounds, Floyd proclaimed. “We did lose several big things about him. He’s one 10, 180-pounder. “Just a “We’ll have certain sets Jerad Fox will anchor the Providing depth up impact players, but we’ve of the hardest workers on sophomore, but we found where he’ll be in. He’s a left tackle slot. front will be Noah Grady always taught when there’s the team, plus one of our out this spring he enjoys basketball player as well, “He could end up being (6-foot-1, 245), who “can an opening, it’s next man strongest players. He leads contact. He’s another kid so he’s very athletic. We’re one of the best linemen play any spot,” while Aaron up.” by example every day. He with a knack for getting to expecting some good to come through here Clute (5-foot-11, 205) “will Up front in the 3-4 align- gives full eff ort on every the ball and making the things from him.” (Bradley),” declared Floyd. be the backup center.” ment, Johnson will once play. We can put him any- tackle.” One of the Bear strength “He’s got great footwork. Seniors Kainan Hysinger again anchor the middle where and may at times,” Reyher (5-foot-10, 190) last season was their He’s very strong. He played (6-foot, 255) and Jonathan as a 5-foot-8, 195-pound the coach praised. and junior Cam Arrowood senior experience up front, a good bit of varsity time Ramirez (5-foot-11, 265) noseman. At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, (5-foot-10, 170) will be at but this time around just as a freshman, but had will help out on the interior “He may not be huge Garth has been in the Bear outside linebacker. a couple of guys have seen some injuries last year that as guards. physically, but he creates program waiting his turn. “Reyher started some action under the bright prevented that.” DEFENSE havoc in the middle,” “He has lots and lots of last year and played a lights. On the other side of While graduation cost assessed Floyd. “He’s ability,” declared Floyd. lot of reps,” the coach Senior Trevor Wallace the line will be 6-foot-4, the Bear off ense its front very fast and very strong, “He’s been behind some “He started the second (6-0, 215) will start at left 275-pound Michael Holi- line and several potent squatting around 500 really good D-linemen for Maryville game and played guard after he “got a lot fi eld. weapons, the exodus was pounds. a couple of years. We’re all of the second half of the of experience the last two “He’s a kid that loves just as costly on the other “He really gives off en- expecting a lot of big plays Dobyns-Bennett playoff years when (Chris) Cash football and works ex- side of the line of scrim- sive lines fi ts. He wins the out of him.” game. He had an intercep- was out. tremely hard. He’s gotten a mage. leverage battle because Sophomore Tucker tion against Farragut.” “He’s not the biggest, but lot stronger in the off sea- The “Black Hole De- he’s not real tall and is so Thompson (6-foot3, 210) Reyher was in on 43 he fi ghts on every play. He son. He’s very physical,” fense” has plenty of voids strong in his lower body.” will also see plenty of ac- tackles last season, includ- gives it all he’s got on every assessed the Bear coach. to fi ll with just two starters Johnson led the team tion at defensive end. ing 25 solos and a pair of down. He is providing a lot CJ Dills (5-foot-11, 235) and a couple of others with with two interceptions “He reminds me of TFL. of leadership.” has earned the starting varsity experience return- last year, plus he blocked a Tucker Bolton. I don’t “We’ve played Arrowood Junior Jacob Tipton nod at right guard. ing. punt against Ooltewah that just hand out that kind of all over the fi eld — inside (6-0, 235) will get things “He’s a pretty athletic Seniors Hayden Owenby lead to a Bear TD. He also compliment lightly,” Floyd LB, RB, safety. We just rolling, stepping into the kid. He’s also a baseball and Parker Johnson are had a half dozen tackles for proclaimed. “He might as have to have him on the well be considered a start- fi eld,” Floyd proclaimed. er right now, because he’s “He reminds me of Rue going to get as many reps Goldston and Robert as the other guys. He can Bartolameolli. He’s very play both ends.” fast to the ball and he loves Seniors Brent Keaton contact. He fi ts so well into (5-foot-10, 190) and Jake our style of defense.” Thompson, a baseball Senior Marquest Gold- player who is playing foot- ston (5-foot-10, 200) and ball for the fi rst time, will freshman Jayquan Stokes back up the D-line starters. (5-foot-10, 180) will back- The second line of up the outsside linebacker defense will fi nd Owenby slots. (6-foot-1, 200) and sopho- Having to replace a stin- more Kins Hooper (5- gy secondary is a challenge foot-10, 180) manning the for the Black-and-Gold middle. squad this season. Owenby was second on On the corners will be the team in total hits last seniors Davion Dunn (5- season with 71, including foot-11, 145) and Brandon 23 solo tackles with nine Adams (5-foot-10, 160). tackles for loss and four “Dunn reminds me sacks. of Jeff rey Brewer. Good “Owenby is a three-year length. Loves to be on an starter. He’s very physical, island. He makes really very smart and a very good good hits and loves the Photo by BOB MCEARCHEN PHOTOGRAPHERS tackler,” the Bear mentor 2018 BRADLEY CENTRAL COACHING STAFF expressed. “He gets our See BEARS, Page C15

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DEFENSE rior linebackers that are track athlete and tied for and will probably be our with Bradley Central last KEYS TO SUCCESS The transition to a doing a good job getting the team lead with four punt returner too. He is a season went against the in 2018 3-3-5 defense, otherwise their reads, and trusting interceptions (16 pass de- game changer.” ‘Big Blue’ a year ago. The OFFENSE known as a 3-3 “stack,” it and getting downhill,” fl ections) in ‘17 to go with Cleveland hopes the two will be out for blood - Keep the quarterback will be something new Cummings said. “They 68 tackles, which led all takeaways roll its way again as one of the state’s clean to watch under fi rst-year will knock lead blockers Bradley County defensive again as its 24 forced best rivalries returns - Rush for over 7 yards defensive coordinator back and guards who are backs. turnovers last season Sept. 14. per carry, and have a Brandon Harmon. trying to pull on them. The explosive ball hawk were easily an area best. Rivalry Thursday will run-to-pass ratio of about Harmon led Marion Then we can rally to the has springs, as proven by SPECIAL TEAMS feature Cleveland on 60 percent to 40 percent, County’s defense to the ball. We will be physical his 22-feet-9 inch leap Junior Kevin Gomez the road against region respectively Class 2A state champion- in those spots.” in the long jump to bring will line up again for power Maryville on Oct. - Convert over 50 per- ship game in 2016. The Freshman Leo Pale- home fi fth place at the kicking duties for the 4 as the TV game of the cent of third-down and new defensive scheme lei (6-2, 185) and junior Spring Fling this past second year in a row, week. The Blue Raiders fourth-down attempts will allow an extra athlete Money Palelei (5-9, 180) May. while he will also handle scored the second-most DEFENSE to be on the fi eld with the are expected to help the “David has the skill punting duties. Lael Crisp points versus the Rebels - Improve on 19 quar- ability to disguise blitzes linebacking corps, while set and athleticism to be will serve as his holder on last season second only to terback sacks from 2017 and coverages. juniors Zach Turner (6-0, one of the best defensive PATs and fi eld goal tries. Knox Catholic. - Dorsey takes step Power will not be 205) and Cade Smith (5- backs in the region or Benefi eld will be the CHS will have a tough toward All-State DB lacking up front, as senior 9, 185) will see starting state,” Cummings said. long snapper. test against the defending - Avoid mental mistakes defensive ends Wilson reps alongside Strickland “He can play safety for us Kickoff return duties 5A champions, as they (unneeded penalties) Benefi eld (6-foot-1, 230) to begin the season. and come up and shadow are still up in the air. face the Division-I pros- Of course, the game can and Victor Dodd (5-foot- Senior Jake Applegate a strong receiver if we SCHEDULE pect loaded Fighting Irish be won in special teams, 11, 220) will try to harass (5-10, 160) is expected to need him too. He is quick An instant classic clash Sept. 7, in Knoxville. too. the quarterback and stuff provide a big impact as tailbacks in the backfi eld. the star position player Senior nose guard Alex in the 3-3 stack. He will Higgins (6-foot-2, 270) be an outside linebacker will be a load to block. who can cover or blitz, “Alex will draw a lot depending on the play of double teams,” Cum- call. Applegate has good mings said. “That will closing quickness and help our edge rushers picked up 27 tackles in and keep our linebackers limited opportunities last clean. Victor and Wilson season. bring attitude up front “Our outside lineback- and can really get off the ers are a big key to the ball quick at the snap. defense because we will They will be hard to stop spill everything out to one-on-one.” them,” Cummings said. Dodd wracked up fi ve “Jake could have started tackles for loss, while last year for us and done accumulating 42 tackles a good job, but we were so in ‘17. In another sport, deep. Now, he is a main- Benefi eld produced a stay for us and really a solid wrestling season for leader by example for our the two-time champions. defense.” On the gridiron he will Senior Tre Guilmenot make the switch from (6-0, 175) along with off ense, where he played sophomore Javon Burke several games at center (5-11, 145), will play the last season. cornerback positions. The Looking to lead the back half of the fi eld will defense will be proven be defended by senior middle linebacker Logan free safety David Dorsey Strickland. The senior (5-11, 175), senior strong is the team’s returning safety Myles Clabough (5- leader with 88 tackles. To 10, 160) and junior Parker pass the century mark in Chastain (5-11, 160), who stops is a goal of Strick- plays the rover position Photo by GINA ALLISON land’s in 2018. (strong safety/OLB). 2018 CLEVELAND HIGH COACHING STAFF “We have three inte- Dorsey is an all-state

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Wildcats football we are with workhorses Hunt- breather. gone either way and known for; toughness er Morgan (senior) and The offensive line will POLK COUNTY WILDCATS swung us to a seven-win goes a long way with sophomore Eddie Lamb be a bit of a concern for 2018 Schedule 2017 Results season. We are going us,” said Davis. “We taking handoffs from Davis who lose four of Date Opponent Time 4-7 overall, 2-2 Region 3-2A to have to make more Aug. 17 Copper Basin 7:30 p.m. Date Opponent Result need to play ball control Waters. Lamb is return- five starters to gradua- Aug. 24 at East Ridge 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at Copper Basin W 41-21 plays this year. We are football, try to limit ing to the lineup after tion. The Wildcats will Aug. 31 Tyner Academy* 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 East Ridge L 32-35 going to have to get off turnovers and play very a season-ending injury be looking for people to Sept. 7 at McMinn Central 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Tyner Academy* L 22-36 the field on third down. Sept. 14 at Tellico Plains* 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 McMinn Central W 29-20 hard. We need to try to forced him to watch step up and earn a spot Sept. 21 Whitwell 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 Tellico Plains* W 42-20 We’ve got to be better play smart.” from the sidelines last on the front five before Oct. 5 at Sweetwater 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Whitwell L 6-41 tacklers. We’ve got to There will be many year. Also seeing action the season begins. Oct. 12 at Bledsoe County* 7 p.m. Oct. 6 Sweetwater L 14-28 force turnovers. But, we Oct. 19 Meigs County 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 Bledsoe County* W 22-8 familiar faces when the will be seniors Kyle The line will be an- Oct. 26 Marion County* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Meigs County L 8-36 do have a lot of experi- team races onto the Dunn, Braxton Bates chored by senior cen- *Region 3-2A opponent Oct. 27 at Marion County* L 13-47 ence back. We just need field for the first Friday and Austin Watson along ter Alex Pell, the only TSSAA Playoffs to be better than we night of football the with junior Levin Harz. returning starter. “He’s Nov. 3 at Watertown L 14-34 were last year.” third week in August. “We’re trying to get a leader of our team and UP AND COMERS The Wildcats are re- them to learn two po- a two-way starter. Alex Davis is also pret- turning their entire sition in case the “what makes us go,” Davis said somebody to take this will be doing double ty high on the abil- backfield and hoping if” happens. Morgan of his big center. job and right now there duty. Davis will roll in ity of Coffee (6-3, the experienced group was our leading rusher The battle for the are a couple of positions junior Alex Williams 250-pounds) to step up will help put a few more last year and Eddie was guard and tackle spots no one has stepped up occasionally along with and have a big season W’s on the board. tied for touchdowns. will be between sopho- and taken. We’re go- Green. for the Wildcats. He is The off ense will have a All of our backfield is more Cameron Coffee, ing to have to make a “We don’t have a lot also looking for more veteran under center in returning.” junior Peyton Cham- decision soon, so it’s of DBs. Those guys are out of Lamb, who is fi- four-year quarterback in At split end, returning bers, sophomores Ethan important for somebody the ones we are going nally healthy and ready Nate Waters. He will be seniors Conner Barks Styles and Gavin Dun- to step forward in our to work,” acknowledged to carry the mail for the backed up by another se- and Chandler Stafford kle, senior Skyler Camp scrimmages.” the Wildcats’ coach. Big Red Train. Another nior in Gavin Miles. Soph- will be running routes and junior Dillon Laney. Punting and kicking Those guys played a lot youngster who could omore Kole Green could for the offense. Anoth- “Those are the top duties will be handled last year, and we are have an impact is 5-11, be called upon to step er returning starter is guys we are looking at by Waters and Chandler glad they are return- 220-pound Patterson, under center if needed. junior Tim Burgess who to fill the other offen- Stafford. ing.” who Davis feels could The Wildcats will will work with senior sive line position,” said When the Wildcats At outside lineback- grab hold of a defensive return their two leading Tate Davis who will roll Davis. “There are days are on defense Harz, er, Watson and senior tackle position. rushers to the backfield in when Burgess needs a when we are looking for Barks, Dunn and Miles Caleb Kyle will be back. LOOKING TO If necessary, Waters IMPROVE Braxton Bates and “That’s the goal every Morgan will be ready to year. You’d like to have go. At inside linebacker, a winning record and Davis will be looking get into the playoffs. It’s at returners Alex Pell, no secret two of the top Burgess and Lamb, with teams in the state are in Dunkle stepping in on our classification,” Da- occasion. vis said of Tyner, which The defensive end lost in double overtime slots will be held down in the state finals in by junior Preston Hig- 2017 and Marion Coun- gins, and seniors Tate ty, which made the final Davis and Chandler three straight times Stafford. At defensive before Tyner. tackle the competi- “Our district has been tion will be between in the state championship Camp, sophomore Noah game four straight years. Patterson, juniors Sean Tyner has a ton of kids Lee and Dylan Laney, coming back. Marion Chambers and Coffee. is a traditionally tough “We’ve got a lot of team. It’s always a battle guys working at D-tack- to get into the playoff s le. A lot of them are with those two teams, but going to have to play that’s part of it. because if you are play- “We definitely are ing both ways, you are looking to improve on going to need a break,” last year’s record. We’ve explained the Wild- got a lot of work to do cats’ skipper. “We can in short amount of hopefully spell them on time. Opening day will occasion, but they are be here very quickly. I all in the mix. We don’t know a lot of people in have a lot coming back the state and our com- P h o t o b y D E W E Y E S Q U I N A N C E on defense. There were munity in particular are 2018 POLK COUNTY WILDCATS COACHES two or three games last excited about football year that could have starting again.”

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Photo by BOB MCEACHERN PHOTOGRAPHERS, INC. 2018 WALKER VALLEY MUSTANGS MUSTANGS: Look to regroup From Page C7 who played tackle as we don’t improve. We every single down.” have guys step in and say, It’s going to be an inter- to score one more point a freshman and was a can’t afford too many of Ryan said the Mustangs ‘It’s my turn.’ But, they’ve esting year for the Mus- than our opponent. If we leading tackler, returns those days. We can’t.” will face more talented got to go do it. This bunch tangs,” he acknowledged. can do that [more often], to the line. There will be The head Mustang teams, and in order to has shown that. They want “We have to improve on we have a chance” for a new faces at the other understands that with overcome the diff erence to do well. They want to do 1-9. I feel like we can. decent season, he said. tackle and defensive end young athletes, it’s hard they must do the little things right.” It’s got to be a fl ip. We “I feel like we can position. Also return- to keep them on the things right time after Ryan said the 2018 can’t win ballgames by defi nitely improve on last ing to the lineup will straight and true path, time. He is looking for ath- Mustangs have been a fun going out and outscoring year. How much we can be linebackers Spencer but for the team to im- letes to step up and fi ll the group to coach, but the people. We have to win improve I’m not really Wilson who has moved prove over a tough 2017, gaps left by the Westfi elds season progression will football games the way sure, it’s up to them. I feel inside as a Mike (middle) continued improvement and Gibsons, and make a determine the rise and fall you are supposed to win like we can make a run linebacker. At the other is a must. name for themselves as the of the fun factor. football games. We have and when the dust has linebacker positions, “Hopefully, the closeness season rolls by. “I feel like we defi nitely to play good defense and settled, hopefully, if we Dylan Jenkins and Kellar of this group will help us “It’s their turn. That’s the have improved in certain good special teams. Our do a good enough job we Carson will be backing through some early woes, way it should work. When areas, and we still have a off ense has got to do can be there vying for a up the defensive line. All playing as a team versus you lose guys you should long way to go in others. enough. They just have playoff spot.” three bring experience to playing as individuals,” the defensive unit. he said. They are working Further back, Camerson hard. They want to do well. Saunders has moved to They want to please. They one corner while Craig will want to do things. It’s just defend the other corner. a matter of getting it down Kole Hall has moved from and it becoming second from outside linebacker nature to them. to strong safety. At free “We’re not super safety, a pair of sopho- athletic. We can’t say mores, Hayden Moore and we can go out and beat Lane Miller, complete the anybody at any given secondary unit. time. Offensively, we’ve “There again, those got to be sound and play freshmen who are soph- tough up front. We’ve omores now having to got to protect our quar- step in. We are young on terback in the passing defense. We’ve got three game and open up some seniors, two juniors and holes for our running the rest are sophomores. backs. Defensively we’ve That’s young,” said got to swarm to the Ryan. “It’s a matter of us football. You can make continuing to get better up for a lot of mistakes every day. We can’t let a if you can get hats to the Photo by BOB MCEACHERN PHOTOGRAPHERS, INC. single day go by where ball. We’ve got to do that 2018 WALKER VALLEY MUSTANGS COACHES

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473-7980 Daily Banner C12—Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, August 12, 2018 www.clevelandbanner.com Heisman hopefuls and other award favorites By STEVE MEGARGEE last season ranked sec- State AP Sports Writer ond among all Football Bosa earned sec- Bowl Subdivision players ond-team AP All-Ameri- Stanford running back , behind only Seattle Se- ca honors last season and Bryce Love’s decision ahawks fi rst-round draft had 16 tackles for loss to return for his senior pick and former San plus eight sacks. year instantly made him Diego State star Rashaad — Raekwon Davis, a preseason front-run- Penny. Alabama ner for some of college — Kahlil Tate, Arizona An Alabama player has football’s top individual As a versatile quarter- won the last two Bednar- awards. back who can beat de- ik Awards (Jonathan Al- Love won the Doak fenses with his arm and len in 2016 and Minkah Walker Award as college legs, Tate fi ts the profi le Fitzpatrick in 2017) football’s top running of many other recent and one of the last two back and was runner-up Heisman winners. Nagurski Trophy honors in the Heisman Trophy — Jonathan Taylor, (Allen in 2016). balloting last year as he Wisconsin — Clelin Ferrell, Clem- rushed for 2,118 yards. Taylor fi nished sixth son He’s an obvious candi- in the Heisman ballot- Ferrell was a fi rst-team date for both awards ing last year and set an AP All-American who again this year, even NCAA freshman record collected 18 tackles for though he will have a by rushing for 1,977 loss and 9 ½ sacks last tough time matching yards. year. his production from last DAVEY O’BRIEN (top BUTKUS (top lineback- season. quarterback) er) “I had a good chance to — Will Grier, West — Devin Bush, Mich- talk with Bryce, to talk Virginia igan about (how) this year Grier threw for 317.3 Bush was a Butkus can’t be about stats,” yards per game last sea- AP photo, AARON GASH Award fi nalist and third- Stanford coach David son and was the media’s WISCONSIN’S JONATHAN TAYLOR fi nished sixth in the Heisman team AP All-American Shaw said. “He broke a choice as Big 12 presea- balloting last year, and set an NCAA freshman record by rushing for 1,977 yards. lot of records last year, son off ensive player of He is a preseason favorite to vie for the award this year. See HEISMAN, Page C13 did some phenomenal the year. things last year. This — McKenzie Milton, year’s about him getting Central Florida freshman last season touchdowns last year as Alabama bigger, stronger, being Milton fi nished sixth — Bryce Love, Stanford an AP All-America third- Williams will try to more versatile, diff erent FOUR TWO THREE in the Heisman Trophy Love will try to join team selection. become the fourth Ala- TEES AND MORE things, adding to his balloting last year while former Texas star Ricky — N’Keal Harry, Arizo- bama player in the last 423 game. We’re not going to leading UCF to a perfect Williams and former Ar- na State 11 years, joining Andre do the Bryce Love stat season. kansas standout Darren Harry had 82 catches Smith (2008), Barrett (423) 458-1810 watch.” — Khalil Tate, Arizona McFadden as a two-time for 1,142 yards and eight Jones (2011) and Cam [email protected] Love is among sever- Tate rushed for 327 winner of this award. touchdowns a year ago. 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Key transfers ready for season From the fi rst game By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer to the last, Coach Jim Harbaugh we’ll be couldn’t pass up a chance behind to deliver a coy response you all when asked about the quarterback situation at the way. Michigan. GO Going by numbers alone, there may not TEAMS! be much of a contest. Mississippi transfer Shea Good Luck Patterson could be the to ALL new starter behind center this season. Area Out of the SEC and Schools! into the Big House — the pressure won’t let up. Patterson could be the most pivotal transfer in FBS this season. Mich- igan is coming off an 8-5 season in which its off ense fl oundered under Harbaugh, a former quarterback who had a reputation for developing QBs. But the Wolverines fi nished 109th in the country in yards per pass attempt in 2017. “Quarterback position, AP photo, GERALD HERBERT don’t have any announce- OHIO STATE transfer Joe Burrow is battling for the starting job at LSU this GOOD LUCK! ments to make today about that,” Harbaugh season. Many transfers will be looking to help new teams this collegiate season. TO ALL AREA TEAMS said at Big Ten media days. pions, who must replace Navy, where he made 76 in 2016. He’s eligible for Best Wishes For a Winning Season. Michigan opens the all four starters. Smith, a tackles as a freshman. A the Bears this season, season Sept. 1 at Notre junior college transfer and versatile defender, Gil- when he’ll play wideout. Don’t Let Dame, and if Patterson former fi ve-star LSU sign- man could provide stabil- EXTRA POINT is not the quarterback ee, is among the talented ity at a position where the Six more transfers that An Injury that will be even bigger reinforcements. He could Irish struggled in 2017. could have an impact on news than his transfer to have an immediate impact WILTON SPEIGHT, their new teams, with “Wreck” Your Michigan. in a defensive backfi eld QB, UCLA former schools in paren- Patterson played three short on experience. While Patterson theses. Season games as a freshman JOE BURROW, QB, arrived, Wilton Speight K.J. Carta-Samuels, in 2016 at Mississippi, LSU left Michigan and head- QB, Colorado State passing for 880 yards The former Ohio State ed to UCLA , where he (Washington) and six touchdowns. Last quarterback played could play for new coach Keller Chryst, QB, Ten- season, Patterson played behind J.T. Barrett for Chip Kelly as a graduate nessee (Stanford) the fi rst seven games, two seasons. Burrow will transfer. Speight passed Jordan Cronkrite, RB, throwing for 2,259 yards, compete for a starting job for 2,538 yards and 18 USF (Florida) 17 touchdowns and nine with the Tigers, who are touchdowns in 2016 but Jonathan Hilliman, RB, interceptions before tear- installing a new off ense was sidelined after four Rutgers (Boston College) ing a ligament in his right under new coordinator games last fall with three J.T. Ibe, S, South Caro- knee. Steve Ensminger and broken vertebrae. He’ll lina (Rice) He completed about 64 have been searching for be in the mix to replace Tre Watson, RB, Texas Bobby and Angie Ledford, Owners percent of passes. high-level quarterback three-year starter Josh (California) In April, the NCAA play for a while. Rosen, who was a fi rst- — AP Sports Writer (423) 472-9978 • Fax (423) 339-5884 granted Patterson’s re- ANTONIO round NFL draft choice of Mitch Stacy in Columbus, 2091 Waterlevel Hwy. SE • Cleveland quest to waive the usually WILLIAMS, RB the Arizona Cardinals. Ohio contributed to this [email protected] required redshirt season North Carolina “So you’re getting a guy story. at his new school, making Another former Buck- that’s got some maturi- him eligible to play this eye , Williams was lined ty to him and has been year at Michigan. up behind two stars in there, done that. He’s Serving Your Real Estate Needs Since 1980. “Shea Patterson went Columbus. The former there for a reason,” Kelly through all of spring highly touted recruit cited said about Speight. Contact any of our experienced professionals for practice with our team opportunity and family JALEN HURD, WR, all your Real Estate Needs. and got great work in in returning to his home Baylor there. Played really well,” state. Williams played The former Tennessee Harbaugh said. one game with six carries Volunteer running back’s Some other notable as a freshman, then 12 transition to receiver is names at new places: more as a reserve last as notable as his school SAIVION SMITH, year. switch. Hurd was 440 DB, Alabama ALOHI GILMAN, S, yards shy of Tennessee’s It’s a reloading year Notre Dame career rushing record

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Banner photo, PATRICK MacCOON BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Dylan Standifer is looking to build on last year’s record-setting year, in which he was named an All-State player by the Tennes- see Football Coaches Association. Standifer taking care of business By PATRICK MacCOON be a downfall at his po- backs in the league, at 6 ty baseball commitment In two of his three baseball games. Sports Writer sition. feet. I don’t let that side has fared exceptionally seasons, BC has won the “You can come up here Standifer owns the of the talk get to me, well, balancing his time district and region post- in June or July and fi nd fact he stands 5-foot-10 because he is going to be as a two-sport star for season baseball champi- Dylan Standifer is well - not your conventional a Hall of Famer. Watching Bradley. onships. The slugger has See STANDIFER, Page C16 aware of the success. “prototype QB” stature him is inspiring.” The three-time All-Re- helped his team to a 75- After all, he has been a - but his lack of height While many college gion selection on the 27 overall record, which key part of why Bradley has not bothered him as coaches will not recruit a diamond is a .360 career includes a 35-9 record County may be known as he’s completed 233-of- quarterback under 6 feet hitter with 34 extra base when facing a district FOUR TWO THREE TEES AND MORE “Quarterback U” by many 331 career passes (.704) tall, Austin Peay came hits (22 2B, 7 3B, 5 HR) opponent. 423 in the East end of the for 3,659 yards and 33 calling in the spring to out of his 116 hits. This “From January through Volunteer State. touchdowns (11 INT). He gauge Standifer’s inter- past season his power hit May, which is Dylan’s (423) 458-1810 Over the past eight has rushed for 11 career ests and personally invite a new level as dedication baseball time, our foot- [email protected] seasons, the leading scores. him to their camp. to the weight room helped ball team works out at scorer at the signal caller “I am a big Atlanta Fal- Though professing a the 185-pounder drill 11 6 in the morning before • Embroidery position in Cleveland has cons fan and in their divi- love for football, which he doubles, four home runs school,” Floyd said. “He • Screen Print averaged 34 touchdowns • Team Apparel sion they play the Saints, has played since he was and a pair of triples on missed just one day, and • Corporate Apparel per season. who have Drew Brees,” 6, Standifer says baseball the way to a .598 slugging that includes days he had • Promotional Items Cleveland’s Austin Her- Standifer said. “He is one has been his greatest percentage as a versatile ink and Walker Valley’s of the shortest quarter- calling. The Lee Universi- infi elder/outfi elder. Kolten Gibson share a county record with 43 combined scores, which Beat-the-Heat they accomplished in 2013 and 2017, respec- with a COOL haircut from the tively. “This is a great town for passing attacks,” Bradley Central’s senior gun- 21 Church Street slinger said. “I remember Open 8-5 • Closed Wednesdays when my brother (Brett) • Regular Hair Cuts• Flat tops • Children’s Hair Cuts was in school it was him, Owner: Laura Nelson 472-0836 Bryce Copeland and Austin Herink going at it. Quarterbacks have left their mark here over the years.” ALUMINUM FENCES & Between the Copeland brothers (Bryce and Cole) along with Chad Voytik, DRIVEWAY GATES Herink and Gibson, a total of 435 touchdowns • Lifetime Warranty and 42,636 total yards have been produced by an elite group since 2009. • Available In 7 Different Styles Those totals are equiva- Heights and Colors lent to 87 career TDs and 8,527 all-purpose yards • BeautiÀ es Your Home for each. With pressure on his While Making It Safer shoulders to continue the strong tradition, Standif- er wrote a new chapter BURNS ORNAMENTAL IRON in the history books in a 10-win campaign for the Banner photo, PATRICK MacCOON Bears in 2017. & FABRICATION INC. As a junior he set new A TWO-SPORT standout, Bradley Central senior Dylan Standifer is as 479-6844 school single season adept on the baseball diamond as the gridiron, having already accepted an offer passing records with 2312 GUTHRIE AVE. 3,146 yards, 28 TDs and to play for Lee University. a 70 percent comple- tion percentage. His 10 rushing scores followed Cole Copeland’s mark of three straight seasons with double-digit rushing scores. The performance gar- nered an all-state selec- tion for Standifer, who recently was ranked No. 5 among the top QBs in the state (and No. 28 in all of the Southeast) according to competitivesportsanal- ysis.com. “Dylan’s teammates love him,” said BCHS head coach Damon Floyd. “He is very coachable and has worked extremely Offer expires 9/30/18 hard. He has such a quick release and a strong arm too. He loves to win, no matter if he’s playing football, baseball or any- thing else.” The two-sport standout has worked past what others would say would www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, August 12, 2018—C15 BEARS: Must mature quickly FOUR TWO THREE From Page C8 423TEES AND MORE challenge of defending top the off ense is trying to related Floyd. “He’s kicked of assistant coaches, a state level like we have the receivers. He’s a very good attack. We’ll require him in a lot of big games and strong core of the Brad- past few years.” (423) 458-1810 tackler,” Floyd remarked. to get us lined up. We’re moments, so he’s very ley staff have been with Despite losing a vast [email protected] “Adams moved back expecting big things out of experienced in pressure the team for more than a number of starting seniors • Embroidery from Michigan after being him.” situations. decade. from last year’s state quar- • Screen Print gone last year. He’s athletic A pair of sophomores “Rand is very accurate While Floyd was a Bear terfi nal squad, Bradley • Team Apparel and a very hard worker. have also impressed the on the shorter kicks, so we assistant for a couple of is still a Top 10 pick in a • Corporate Apparel He’s a hurdler on the track coaches and will see plenty feel good if we need to put years before taking over preseason coaches poll. • Promotional Items team. He has good speed of playing time as the last him in,” the coach related. the den 13 years ago, Free- and can cover,” the coach line of defense. Standifer, who stepped man is entering his 18th RONALD assessed. “Braydon Clark will get in the last couple of years season with the Black-and- RONALD KIDD Moving over from the as many reps as the start- when Nick Howell was Gold. off ensive side of the ball, ers. We will rotate him in a injured, will once again be Inside linebackers coach KIDD senior Kahlil Lambreth lot,” Floyd revealed. “Plus the punter after posting a Scott Ford has a “baker’s (5-foot-9, 170) will start at Tray Curry has good speed 32.4 yard average in 2017. dozen” years, while special 479-2565 INSULATION strong safety. and size and played well “With him back there it teams coordinator Todd “He’s never played safety in 7-on-7s. We will have to kind of keeps the defense Stevison is in his 11th sea- before, but was willing to fi nd a balance to keep him from coming at us too son on the Bear Stadium come over to defense and fresh for off ense.” hard because of the threat sideline. Assistant head Call Today! has done a good job of Sophomore Camden of a fake, since he’s our coach Dave Phillips also picking up the position in Creighton and Vaughn will QB,” Floyd explained. has a dozen notches on his Residential • Commercial the off season,” explained spell the cornerbacks when “He’s done a good job of Bear belt. Floyd. “He has good needed. punting for us.” Off ensive line coach strength and speed. We Reyher and Still will Blake Gideon is beginning 479-2565 feel like he’s going to be a SPECIAL TEAMS serve as long snappers. his ninth year on the south good tackler in open space. The one part of the team “Cole has been All-Re- side of town, with team It’s like he’d been playing where Bradley does have gion Special Teams the chaplain Mickey Clark in defense ever since he’s all of its starters returning last two years not only for his seventh. been here.” is the kicking game. snapping, but his coverage Moody is entering his Returning a familiar Senior Clay Shoemaker on special teams as well,” sixth season with the name to the Bear second- returns for his third year praised Floyd. “Tucker has squad, while outside ary is junior Tucker Still as the Bear placekicker, also done a good job.” linebackers mentor Shane (5-foot-10 165). with classmate Rand Blaylock is starting his “He’s a lot like Cason Schneck once again pro- fourth. (his older brother). He viding backup support. COACHING STAFF Cornerbacks coach Isaac has really good speed and “Clay has added some One of the unique as- Robinson, QB coach Tyler is very smart,” the coach power in the off season, so pects of the Bear program Pope, kicking coach Andy proclaimed. “He’s a really, we are expecting him to is the consistency of its Bailey and OL coach Casey really good tackler. put his kickoff s in the end coaching staff . Hybarger are returning for “He understands football zone this year, which will While other programs their second seasons. and coverages and what help us in fi eld position,” are often a revolving door Bradley has expanded its staff this season with the addition of Daniel Hearn to work with the safeties, Garrett Payne to help with the D-Line and Colby Dills to instruct the running backs. “Most of us have been together for a long time, so we know each other well. We know what we expect from each other,” declared Dennis Anderson Floyd. 4160 N. 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From Page C14 him hitting baseballs baseball game. “This year in the cage. He has an we only have two return- unbelievable work ethic. I ing starters on off ense, think he puts his personal but we are going to get it life on hold until he ac- done.” complishes what he wants Bear Nation hopes the to athletically each day.” aerial attack comes with While he still hits in the a great number of scores cage “four times” a week, for No. 8 again. After all, Standifer is ready to help the Bears are 5-0 when lead the gridiron Bears Standifer throws three to another memorable TD passes. In such games season. he has completed 75-of- Despite being one of the 103 for 1,488 yards to go shortest star prep quar- with 19 touchdowns and terbacks in the country, zero interceptions. Standifer’s 138.2 QBR While the personal last season was second in achievements and stats the state. He also posted are nice, the ultimate a perfect quarterback competitor is all business rating of 177.1, complet- when he puts the BC ing all 13 passes for 303 jersey on. yards and fi ve total scores In fact, he is a four- in an in-county thrashing down player, as Standifer of Walker Valley. also punts for the Bears. His accuracy was His personal favorite fl ashed quite often, as he career moment was when completed 80 percent or he orchestrated a perfect more of his passes in four onside kick in the fourth of of 13 games last season quarter to spark a sec- and was above 75 percent ond-round playoff victory six times. over Dobyns-Bennett last After a four-intercep- season. tion season opener in an “What I worry about is overtime loss to Farra- getting wins,” he said. “If gut, Standifer threw 27 I don’t throw a pass on touchdown passes vs. Friday night and we win, only three interceptions it doesn’t matter to me. the rest of the season. I am all about winning While one of the state’s and I know this team is most reliable receiving like that. At Bradley, it’s corps’ from last season all about winning and lost the program’s record tradition.” holder in yards (5,154), Once again Bradley will catches (266) and receiv- put full trust behind a ing touchdowns (28) in proven winner. Lameric Tucker, to go “A great quarterback with Stephen Muhonen puts you in good po- and Nick Howell, new sition even before the challenges will bring no ball is snapped,” Floyd fear. said. “Dylan does that “I love to be in control for us before and after. and the captain of the He drives us, but he is off ense,” said Standifer, surrounded by good whose best single game teammates, family and performances include fi ve coaches as well. It’s a TD passes and a fi ve-RBI team eff ort.”

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