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Ridgeland Panthers should have most team speed in northwest Georgia area

Ridgeland running back Jordan Blackwell (3) runs the ball downfield as he Heritage defensive back Clint Petteys (23) during the Ridgeland vs. Heritage football game Friday, September 21, 2018 at Ridgeland High School in Rossville, Georgia.
Ridgeland running back Jordan Blackwell (3) runs the ball downfield as he Heritage defensive back Clint Petteys (23) during the Ridgeland vs. Heritage football game Friday, September 21, 2018 at Ridgeland High School in Rossville, Georgia. Ridgeland running back Jordan Blackwell (3) runs the ball downfield as he Heritage defensive back Clint Petteys (23) during the Ridgeland vs. Heritage football game Friday, September 21, 2018 at Ridgeland High School in Rossville, Georgia.

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Head coach: Kip Klein (first season here and overall)

Returning starters: 6 offensive; 6 defensive

Key players: RB Jordan Blackwell (6-0, 180); LB Terrence Roberts (5-10, 185); WR Torrance Roberts (5-10, 175); OL Logan Godfrey (6-2, 245); K Conner Middleton (5-9, 180); FS Julian Brooks (5-8, 160); QB Nathan Carver (6-3, 210).

Team strengths: The Panthers again will have the most team speed in the northwest Georgia area, led by the Roberts duo and Blackwell. What they lack in size they can more than make up for in athletic ability at most areas of their formations.

photo Ridgeland’s Torrance Roberts catches a ball over his shoulder during a 7-on-7 scrimmage Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Ridgeland High School in Rossville, Georgia.

“Speed is the one thing that stands out about us,” Klein said. “We can use it in a lot of different ways.”