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Marion County’s turnaround has extra spark of hope with Dale Pruitt’s return

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Marion County's Alex Condra carries the ball as Rylee Rogers (8) blocks during the Sequatchie Valley jamboree on Aug. 16, 2019, at Grundy County.
Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Marion County's Alex Condra carries the ball as Rylee Rogers (8) blocks during the Sequatchie Valley jamboree on Aug. 16, 2019, at Grundy County. Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Marion County's Alex Condra carries the ball as Rylee Rogers (8) blocks during the Sequatchie Valley jamboree on Aug. 16, 2019, at Grundy County.

By Stephen Hargis 2 min read

MARION COUNTY WARRIORS

Head coach: Dale Pruitt (292-144 overall)

Returning starters: 8 offensive; 8 defensive

Key players: ATH Taye Hutchins (5-10, 160); OL/DL Jackson Anthony (5-11, 265); TE Michael Showalter (6-1, 215); RB/LB Alex Nunez (6-1, 185); QB Anthony Guevera (6-0, 160); WB/S Aidan Jolley (5-9, 160); OL/DL Christian Cannon (6-2, 205); C Jared Allender (5-11, 250); LB Alex Condra (5-10, 200); LB Mason Keel (5-10, 207).

Team strengths: Overall team speed and the number of returning players are reasons to believe the Warriors will progress this season.