BY THE NUMBERS1 – Returners among the top six receivers and rushers of 2011.3 – Games the Generals lost in the final minutes last year. A win in any of those would have sent Heritage to its first playoff game.5 – Starters returning from a defense that allowed 30 or more points three times but also posted three shutouts. A more athletic defense should limit the big plays against it this year.SCHEDULEAug. 31 at RinggoldSep. 7 Lakeview-F.O.Sep. 14 at CassSep. 21 Pickens CountyOct. 5 at Northwest Whitfield*Oct. 12 at LaFayette*Oct. 19 Southeast Whitfield*Oct. 26 at Dalton*Nov. 2 Ridgeland*Nov. 9 Region 7-AAAA play-in game* Region 7B-AAAA game
HERITAGE GENERALS
Coach: Tim James (13-27 in four years here, 67-54 in 22 overall)
Stadium: Jeff Sims Field
Address: 3960 Poplar Springs Road, Ringgold, GA 30736
RECENT HISTORY
Since their inception, the Generals have followed Coach James’ plan and increased their win total each season, though a playoff appearance has eluded them. Here’s a look at the regular-season win total for the last five years: