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Numbers to know for Chattanooga area’s 2022 prep football season

Staff illustration by Mark Wiedmer Illustration / As the 2022 high school football season kicks off for the Chattanooga area on Thursday and Friday, McCallie’s quest for a fourth consecutive TSSAA Division II-AAA championship with coach Ralph Potter will begin.
Staff illustration by Mark Wiedmer Illustration / As the 2022 high school football season kicks off for the Chattanooga area on Thursday and Friday, McCallie’s quest for a fourth consecutive TSSAA Division II-AAA championship with coach Ralph Potter will begin. Staff illustration by Mark Wiedmer Illustration / As the 2022 high school football season kicks off for the Chattanooga area on Thursday and Friday, McCallie’s quest for a fourth consecutive TSSAA Division II-AAA championship with coach Ralph Potter will begin.

Whether it’s down and distance, the dwindling time on a game clock or the final scoreboard, numbers are the essence of football. As the 2022 high school season kicks off Thursday for the Chattanooga area with a trio of matchups before Friday’s full schedule, here are some numbers to know.

2,242 — Rushing yards for Rhea County junior Ethan Davis, the area’s returning leader.

290 — Estimated average weight per starter on the Marion County offensive line.

206 — Combined two-year tackles total by Walker Valley two-time all-state linebacker Eli Denton.

90 — Percent of tackles made last season by Calhoun defenders who have since graduated.