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Hixson looks to take another step forward on football field

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Members of the Hixson defense rally on Koko Kendricks, second from left, after an interception during a July 24 practice. Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Members of the Hixson defense rally on Koko Kendricks, second from left, after an interception during a July 24 practice.

By Patrick MacCoon August 12, 2023 2 min read

HIXSON WILDCATS

Head coach: Nick Rivers (first year here and overall)

Returning starters: 8 offensive; 7 defensive

Last year’s record: 5-6, lost in TSSAA Class 4A first round

Key players: Chase Packer (5-9, 260) Sr. OL/DL, Richard Burney (5-11, 250) Sr. OL, Tyus Henry (5-8, 175) Sr. LB, Jemarion Moss (5-10, 276) So. OL, KoKo Kendricks (5-10, 155) Sr. RB/DB, Luke Finch (5-11, 160) So. QB, Ron Suttles (5-11, 170) Jr. WR/DB, Adam Billingsley (6-0, 187) Jr. LB, Chase Barnard (6-0, 190) Jr. DB, Trammell Davis Jr. (5-9, 155) So. DB, Isaac Smith (6-1, 180) Sr. K/P, Tariq Reese (5-8, 130) Jr. WR, Lawuan Hughley (6-0, 170) So. WR/DB, Diesel Deason (5-11, 270) Sr. OL.