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Calhoun appears ready for a repeat state-title bid

Calhoun quarterback Gavin Gray passes during the Yellowjackets' second-round Class AAA prep football playoff game against the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes at Calhoun High School on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Calhoun, Ga.
Calhoun quarterback Gavin Gray passes during the Yellowjackets' second-round Class AAA prep football playoff game against the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes at Calhoun High School on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Calhoun, Ga. Calhoun quarterback Gavin Gray passes during the Yellowjackets' second-round Class AAA prep football playoff game against the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes at Calhoun High School on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Calhoun, Ga.

By Lindsey Young 3 min read

CALHOUN YELLOW JACKETS

Head coach: Hal Lamb (220-36 in 20 seasons here; 225-51 overall)

Returning starters: 8 offensive, 6 defensive

Key players: TE/LB Davis Allen (6-5, 230), QB Gavin Gray (5-11, 175), OL/DL Ben King (6-3, 240), WR/DB Luke Moseley (6-3, 185), WR/FS Brannon Spector (6-1, 190).

Team strengths: Talent and championship experience are everywhere, including a pair of Clemson recruits in Allen and Spector. Previous Calhoun teams suffered heavy graduation losses after winning state titles, but not this one.