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Meigs County loaded, built to contend for Class 3A state title

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Meigs County senior quarterback Tuff Ricker is one of the state's most impactful two-way playmakers after scoring 35 touchdowns and adding 12 tackles for loss last season for the Tigers. Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Meigs County senior quarterback Tuff Ricker is one of the state's most impactful two-way playmakers after scoring 35 touchdowns and adding 12 tackles for loss last season for the Tigers.

By Patrick MacCoon August 9, 2025 2 min read

MEIGS COUNTY TIGERS

Head coach: Nathan Simbeck (9-4 here and overall)

Returning starters: 8 offensive; 7 defensive

Last year’s record: 9-4, lost in TSSAA Class 3A quarterfinals

Key players: Tuff Ricker (6-2, 215) Sr. QB/LB, Daniel Mow (5-8, 176) Sr. WR/DB, Ethan Shaver (6-2, 180) So. RB/LB, Bowen Combs (5-10, 180) Jr. WR/DB, Lucas Hughes (5-9, 245) Sr. OL/DL, Peyton Standridge (6-1, 265) Jr. OL, Kegan Lenker (5-9, 178) Jr. TE/LB, Kaiden Brewster (6-1, 180) So. QB/DB.