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Owls will rely on big-play offense again

Ooltewah running back Sincere Quinn breaks away from the line during their second-round prep football playoff game against Walker Valley at Ooltewah High School in Ooltewah, Tenn.
Ooltewah running back Sincere Quinn breaks away from the line during their second-round prep football playoff game against Walker Valley at Ooltewah High School in Ooltewah, Tenn. Ooltewah running back Sincere Quinn breaks away from the line during their second-round prep football playoff game against Walker Valley at Ooltewah High School in Ooltewah, Tenn.

OOLTEWAH OWLS

Head coach: Scott Chandler (first year here; 20-15 overall)

Returning starters: 3 offensive, 2 defensive

Key players: OL Christian Benoit (6-4, 275), DE Malachi Quinn (6-1, 215), RB/DB Sincere Quinn (6-0, 185), QB Kyrell Sanford (5-11, 190), WR/S T.J. Taylor (5-11, 175).

Team strengths: The speed and versatility in the offensive backfield. In just 16 quarters of play last year, Sincere Quinn ran for more than 1,000 yards, averaging better than 10 per carry. Sanford threw for more than 1,900 yards and ran for 568.