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Soddy-Daisy boasts strong numbers, senior leadership

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Soddy-Daisy football coach Carter Cardwell instructs Blake Castelin, a key returning starter for the defense this season. Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Soddy-Daisy football coach Carter Cardwell instructs Blake Castelin, a key returning starter for the defense this season.

By Patrick MacCoon August 12, 2023 2 min read

SODDY-DAISY TROJANS

Head coach: Carter Cardwell (2-8 here; 11-20 overall)

Returning starters: 6 offensive; 8 defensive

Last year’s record: 2-8, did not qualify for TSSAA Class 4A playoffs

Key players: Matthew Nunley (6-2, 250) Sr. OL/DL, Drew Lewis (5-5, 140) Sr. WR/DB, Reid Phillips (5-10, 170) Sr. LB, Tyler Moore (5-11, 165) Sr. RB/LB, Bristyn Stewart (5-11, 170) Sr. RB/DB, Shayd Johnson (6-6, 320) Sr. OL/DL, Blake Castelin (5-9, 160) Sr. WR/DB, Lake Renfro (6-1, 275) Jr. OL/DL.