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Hixson has experience to be even more successful this year

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Hixson senior linebacker Adam Billingsley, right, is a key leader for the Wildcats.
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Hixson senior linebacker Adam Billingsley, right, is a key leader for the Wildcats. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Hixson senior linebacker Adam Billingsley, right, is a key leader for the Wildcats.

HIXSON WILDCATS

Head coach: Nick Rivers (7-4 here and overall)

Returning starters: 7 offensive; 6 defensive

Last year’s record: 7-4, lost in TSSAA Class 4A first round

Key players: Tariq Reese (5-10, 140) Sr. WR, Ron Suttles (6-0, 180) Sr. WR/DB, Chase Barnard (6-0, 205) Sr. QB/LB, Adam Billingsley (6-0, 215) Sr. FB/LB, Jemarion Moss (5-10, 310) Jr. OL/DL, Tramell Davis Jr. (5-10, 160) Jr. WR/DB, Lawuan Hughley (5-5, 140) Jr. RB/DB, Jayden Strickland (5-10, 160) Jr. LB, Luke Finch (6-1, 180) Jr. QB.