Nathan Keylon will be among those trying to replace departed standout Spencer Mossburg.Silverdale Baptist Academy Seahawks
Coach: Al Rogers (14-8 in two seasons here and overall)
Last year: 10-2, lost 28-20 to Grace Christian in the second round of the playoffs.
'13 dreams: The Seahawks had their best season last year but are seeking a first league title. They have high hopes with returners at eight spots on each side of the ball. They'll miss quarterback Spencer Mossburg, but having 12 seniors will help fill his leadership void. Silverdale doesn't play defending district champion Boyd-Buchanan until the last week, and that's when SBA was playing its best last year. Running back and linebacker Josh Rogers (6-foot, 185) was a two-way standout as a junior. He topped the 1,000-yard mark in rushing, had 62.5 more tackles than any teammate and tied for the team lead with six interceptions. Matt McCulley (5-11, 185) led the Seahawks in rushing, and fellow senior Colton Rogers (6-4, 225) led in receiving.
Number of interest: Last season Silverdale's victory total was three higher than in 2007, which has been the only other winning season in the program's eight-year history.
13 years ago: The program did not exist.
1-through-3: Senior two-way tackle Ben Bower
Q. What is the mood of this year's team, coming off the best season in school history?
A. Personally, and I think I can speak for the whole team, last year means nothing this year. Whatever kind of season you had, good or bad, doesn't dictate how this season could be. We're not overconfident. We're ready to play.
Q. What is your biggest concern?
A. Honestly, I don't really have too many concerns. I guess it'll be people stepping up, and I'm talking about in all walks. Us seniors have leadership roles. The underclassmen need our encouragement for them to play their hardest.
Q. What can this team accomplish if it plays like it's capable?
A. State championship. By all means.
2013 Schedule
Aug. 23 Lookout Valley 7:30
Aug. 30 Community 7:30
Sep. 6 at Copper Basin* 7:30
Sep. 13 at Grundy County 8
Sep. 20 at Hayesville, N.C. 7:30
Sep. 27 Sweetwater 7:30
Oct. 11 at Chattanooga Christian 7
Oct. 18 Grace Academy* 7:30
Oct. 25 Bledsoe County 8
Nov. 1 at Boyd-Buchanan* 7:30
- District 5-A game; Times Eastern
2012 Stats
Passing
C-A-I Pct. Yards TDs
Spencer Mossburg 64-124-7 1,059 9
Rushing
Att. Yards TDs
Matt McCulley 225 1,321 14
Josh Rogers 121 1,024 6
Receiving
No. Yards TDs
Colton Rogers 21 424 4
Josh Rogers 9 194 2
Tristan Huggins 11 175 2
Tackles
Solo Assists Total
Josh Rogers 110 50 135
Roster
No. Name Class
1 Jordan Delashmitt Junior
2 Grant Williams Senior
4 Stone Hood Senior
5 Matt Millard Senior
6 Michael Weiss Freshman
8 Austin Armour Freshman
14 Alex Gonzalez Freshman
17/71 Daniel Guinn Senior
18 Nathan Keylon Junior
19 Tanner Webb Junior
21 Tristen Huggins Senior
24 Hunter Arnold Sophomore
25 Josiah Cannon Freshman
26 Joshua Hobbs Freshman
28 Cody Schrimpsher Sophomore
29 Matt McCulley Senior
30 Chance Brown Junior
32 Lincoln Phillips Senior
33 Colton Rogers Senior
34 Josh Rogers Senior
42 Christian Rogers Freshman
44 Grant Lackey Freshman
46 Alex Burks Freshman
50 Hunter Page Junior
51 Aubrey Shamblin Senior
53 Josh Brady Sophomore
55 Jake Locklear Sophomore
56 Cameron Eaves Sophomore
58 Jake Wade Freshman
61 Noah Gadd Freshman
62 Ben Bower Senior
63 Austin Smith Junior
68 Tanner Gibson Sophomore
72 Jonathan Sanders Junior
79 Dylan Vogel Freshman
82 Michael Dellinger Senior
84 Mason Kennedy Freshman
85 Doug Jarrell Freshman
88 Conner Eischeid Freshman