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Brainerd hopes to take big step forward on offense

Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Brainerd players celebrate after an interception return for a touchdown by Keiyashawn Holiday, second from right.
Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Brainerd players celebrate after an interception return for a touchdown by Keiyashawn Holiday, second from right. Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Brainerd players celebrate after an interception return for a touchdown by Keiyashawn Holiday, second from right.

By Patrick MacCoon 2 min read

BRAINERD PANTHERS

Head coach: Sammy Seamster (4-7 here and overall)

Returning starters: 6 offensive; 6 defensive

Last year’s record: 4-7, lost in TSSAA Class 3A first round

Key players: Willie Graves Jr. (6-0, 160) Sr. WR/DB, Mike Brooks (5-10, 205) Sr. RB/DL, KaDarius Eberhardt (5-11, 190) Sr. FB/DL, Jordan Smith (6-3, 190) Sr. QB/DB, Nick Moore (6-1, 165) Sr. WR/DB, Jaziah Pinkerton (5-8, 140) Sr. WR/DB, Jacorey Harris (5-7, 240) Sr. OL/DL, Keiyashawn Holiday (6-4, 250) Sr. DL/OL.