Preps Preview: Rhea County Golden Eagles

BY THE NUMBERS8 - Combined wins the past three seasons. Rhea won 10 in 2008.6 - Home games this season for Rhea, which will have a new Astroturf field.3 - Head coaches in the program since March 2011.SCHEDULEAug. 17 at PowellAug. 24 BrainerdAug. 30 at McMinn County*Sept. 7 BeardenSept. 14 Soddy-Daisy*Sept. 21 FultonSept. 28 at Bradley Central*Oct. 12 Ooltewah*Oct. 19 Walker Valley*Oct. 26 at Cleveland** District 5-AAA gameAll games start at 7:30

RHEA COUNTY GOLDEN EAGLES

Coach: Doug Greene (second season, 1-9 here and overall) Stadium address: 405 Pierce Road, Evensville, TN 37332

RECENT HISTORY

The Golden Eagles finished 1-9 last season, their lone win a victory over Walker Valley late in the year. They missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Here's a look at the regular-season win total for the last five years:

Season 1 5 10

2011 -(1)

2010 -----(5)

2009 --(2)

2008 --------(8)

2007 -----(5)

THREE STRENGTHS

1) The offensive line returns three starters, plus a tight end with experience.

2) The Eagles have a veteran defensive line that can pressure and shut down opponents.

3) This team bonded well during the past 13 months, and the chemistry seems good right now.

THREE CONCERNS

1) An injury late in the preseason thinned out the quarterback position. Who can fill the backup role to Austin Dotson?

2) A lot of sophomores must fill important roles immediately. Are they up to the challenge?

3) Who will be able to provide depth for this team?

THREE QUESTIONS WITH JACOB REVIS

(Senior lineman)

Q: With the history at Rhea County, how hard was last season to deal with?

A: Any season that you finish with just one win, it's rough, but I think it might help us this season because we don't want to experience that again.

Q: What is it going to take to ensure you don't experience another season like last year?

A: Hard work in the offseason, which we did do. It was extremely hard, but I think it helped us come together and will make us a better team.

Q: Do people ever try to make comparisons between you and your brother Kevin?

A: Some, but not a lot. We have different styles of how we play, but our last names are both Revis. I'm bigger than him, though. He has the better squat and our power cleans are the same, but I have a better bench [press].


ROSTER

2 David Loden - Sophomore

3 Michael Valencic - Senior

4 Skyler Everett - Senior

5 Jase Jackson - Junior

6 Demitrius Patterson - Junior

7 Tommy Blackburn - Senior

9 Krischan Goins - Junior

10 Desmond Sharp - Senior

11 Freddie Locke - Senior

12 Taylor Jenkins - Junior

13 Matthew Sattler - Senior

14 Austin Dotson - Junior

15 Nick Tallent - Senior

17 Austin Thurmond - Sophomore

18 JJ Eaton - Sophomore

19 Joby Berry - Junior

20 Hunter Scoons - Senior

22 Jacob York - Sophomore

23 Bryce Keylon - Sophomore

24 Zach Daoust - Sophomore

25 Josh Parsons - Junior

26 Dillon Creaseman - Junior

28 Jordan Brown - Sophomore

29 Jacob Gardenhire - Junior

31 Jeremy Moffett - Senior

32 Holdon Doss - Sophomore

35 Ryker Williams - Sophomore

36 Hunter Latshaw - Senior

40 Matthew Meeks - Sophomore

42 Dillon Moore - Sophomore

48 Javier Marquez - Junior

50 Jacob Williams - Sophomore

51 Matthew Morgan - Sophomore

52 Jacob Revis - Senior

53 Daniel Cochran - Junior

56 Lans Patton - Sophomore

57 Cody Kidd - Senior

58 Javier Nieves - Sophomore

61 Sebastian Angelos - Junior

62 Jacob Matthew - Senior

63 Terry Looallen - Junior

64 Chad Arnold - Junior

66 Josh Smith - Sophomore

68 Matthew McDonald - Sophomore

69 Logan Hinds - Sophomore

72 C.J. Shelton - Sophomore

77 Drew Billingley - Senior

79 Wesley Guthrie - Junior

88 Lee Hill - Sophomore

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