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Walker Valley has major breakout potential

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Walker Valley senior quarterback Evan Schwarzl (1) could break out in a major way in his second season starting for the Mustangs.
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Walker Valley senior quarterback Evan Schwarzl (1) could break out in a major way in his second season starting for the Mustangs. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Walker Valley senior quarterback Evan Schwarzl (1) could break out in a major way in his second season starting for the Mustangs.

By Patrick MacCoon 3 min read

WALKER VALLEY MUSTANGS

Head coach: Drew Akins (22-23 here and overall)

Returning starters: 5 offensive; 6 defensive

Last year’s record: 5-7, lost in TSSAA Class 5A second round

Key players: Evan Schwarzl (5-9, 170) Sr. QB, Noah Jones (5-9, 200) Sr. RB, Tyran Forte (6-0, 175) Sr. DB, Zeke Garrison (5-11, 185) Jr. LB, Jacob Hollingsworth (6-0, 216) Sr. LB, Bryson Farley (6-2, 270) Jr. OL, Braxton Smith (5-10, 165) Sr. WR/DB, Josiah Sheppard (5-9, 155) Sr. DB, Roman Eulo (6-1, 185) So. WR, Tanner Whittenbarger (5-9, 190) Sr. RB, Spencer Makuch (6-0, 176) So. WR/DB, Hudson Makuch (5-11, 177) Jr. WR/DB, Brady Stack (5-11, 170) Sr. WR, Conner Phillips (6-0, 210) Sr. DL.