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Rhea County Eagles have talent to challenge in a tough region

Rhea County's Zack Pemberton (7) scrambles against Dre Goodwin (38) and Cleveland at Rhea County's Eagle Stadium on Friday, Aug. 18, in Evensville, Tenn.
Rhea County's Zack Pemberton (7) scrambles against Dre Goodwin (38) and Cleveland at Rhea County's Eagle Stadium on Friday, Aug. 18, in Evensville, Tenn. Rhea County's Zack Pemberton (7) scrambles against Dre Goodwin (38) and Cleveland at Rhea County's Eagle Stadium on Friday, Aug. 18, in Evensville, Tenn.

By Stephen Hargis 3 min read

RHEA COUNTY EAGLES

Head coach: Mark Pemberton (47-16 in five years here; 210-84 overall)

Returning starters: 6 offensive, 6 defensive

Key players: OL Colten Edwards (6-0, 280), FB/LB Chandler Kaylor (6-1, 210), TE/OLB Kaleb Laws (6-6, 250), RB/DB Aubrey Smith (6-0, 170), QB Zack Pemberton (5-11, 180).

Team strengths: Having a corps of quality senior leaders can’t be overlooked, and the Eagles are led by group of 12th-graders who set the tone during offseason workouts and will get significant action on the field.