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Pirates strong up front and have array of weapons

South Pittsburg's Garrett Raulston (9) avoids a Grundy County tackler for a long gain. The Sequatchie Valley Football Jamboree was held at Sequatchie Valley High School In Dunlap on August 11, 2017.
South Pittsburg's Garrett Raulston (9) avoids a Grundy County tackler for a long gain. The Sequatchie Valley Football Jamboree was held at Sequatchie Valley High School In Dunlap on August 11, 2017. South Pittsburg's Garrett Raulston (9) avoids a Grundy County tackler for a long gain. The Sequatchie Valley Football Jamboree was held at Sequatchie Valley High School In Dunlap on August 11, 2017.

By Stephen Hargis 3 min read

SOUTH PITTSBURG PIRATES

Head coach: Vic Grider (197-49 in 20 years here and overall)

Returning starters: 7 offensive, 7 defensive

Key players: TE/SS Sam Brown (6-1, 185), OT/DT Grayson Lawson (6-1, 240), FB/LB Garrett Raulston (6-2, 230), OT/DT Cooper Stewart (6-2, 235), WB/FS Ronto Tipton (5-10, 175).

Team strengths: As usual, the Pirates will have an abundance of speed in the backfield and a variety of offensive weapons capable of putting up big numbers. There is also experience and good size up front on both the offensive and defensive lines.