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East Ridge seeks resurgence with playmakers on both sides of ball

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / East Ridge coach Chad Barger leads a practice during the first day of football practice in pads at East Ridge High School on Monday, July 24, 2023.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / East Ridge coach Chad Barger leads a practice during the first day of football practice in pads at East Ridge High School on Monday, July 24, 2023. Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / East Ridge coach Chad Barger leads a practice during the first day of football practice in pads at East Ridge High School on Monday, July 24, 2023.

By Patrick MacCoon 2 min read

EAST RIDGE PIONEERS

Head coach: Chad Barger (7-24 here; 50-77 overall)

Returning starters: 6 offensive; 6 defensive

Last year’s record: 1-9, did not qualify for TSSAA playoffs

Key players: Marshon Usher (5-9, 145) Sr. ATH/DB, DeMarcus Scruggs (6-0, 160) Sr. QB/DB, DeAngelo Bloodsaw (5-10, 205) Sr. TE/LB, Ethan Perkins (6-0, 265) Sr. OL, Harry Strickland (5-9, 155) Sr. RB/LB, Harley Strickland (5-10, 165) So. RB/LB, Tyler Madden (5-10, 245) Sr. OL, Camrin Hollis (6-1, 170) So. WR/DB.