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will lead the way and make the calls on the field. Davonte Wise will sit at the other inside linebacker. Elec Waters will see time at outside linebacker as will Charles Rogers and McEwen. Coach Hess said that the linebackers are going to be the real heart of their defense and that they will be called on to make a lot of plays.

In the secondary, Zaden Waller will play at corner along with Cam Henderson. Will Palmer will also rotate in at corner for MCHS as will Jordan Patterson. At safety will be Coglin and Harris who will be utilized in several different ways in the defensive scheme.

On special teams, Thigpen will be handling the kicking duties with Palmer handling the punting duties. The long snapper will be White.

The Eagles will be in Region 4 in A Division 2. They will again be matched up against two of their rivals in Wheeler County and Treutlen County, with all three teams back in a Region together. This will be a tough Region for the Eagles this season, but they are hoping to get in the mix as the playoffs role around. They will play their first game on August 16 at Baconton Charter at 7:30 p.m.

Coach Hess said, “This school system has just had my back from day one. Anything we have asked for, they have found a way to make it happen. Dr. Barrow and Dr. Hightower have been great. Will Adams, our Principal, has worked so well with us, and everyone in the schools or has just been great.

“The community has helped out so much, fundraisers, helping us get new helmets, new shoulder pads, getting us drinks, food, they have just done so much. It has been a really great experience coming in here.

“I think that we are going to surprise some people this year. We have a really good group of seniors on the team, we have good kids, we have been working really hard, and it is starting to really show. We just have to get these guys to understand that they can win, that they can compete with anyone on that field. I want them to have fun and do to the best of their ability what we ask them to do. Just get out there and make plays, compete.”

The Eagles will open their season on August 16, at Baconton Charter at 7:30 p.m.

MCHS Quarterbacks – (L to R): Kaden Williamson, JaQuez Kelly, Coach Devontae Osborne, Jayden Harris, and Eric White.Photo by Mike Branch

MCHS Cheerleaders -(L to R, Front): Arriyanna Brown, Paris Anna Thornton, Kee’Marhia Williams, Erin Adams, Gabby Nelms, Joanna Pantoja; (Middle): Ka’Lexis Thomas, Bailey Fountain, Ja’Mia Wesley, Jasmyn Troublefield, Jesselynn Jorden, Khloe Thompkins, Morgan Connell; (Back): Jaelyn Maldonado, Hartley Williamson, Addy Shepherd, Aaralyn Little, Zoe Jordan, Sicily Thornton, Zion Harvey, and Callie Rodgers.Photo by Pix Photography