RIDGELAND PANTHERS
Head coach: Cortney Braswell (first year here; 10-13 overall)
Returning starters: 6 offensive, 5 defensive
Key players: RB Jordan Blackwell (5-10, 175), OL Logan Godfrey (6-2, 265), SS Jordan Hughley (5-8, 170), OL John Klein (6-5, 250), OL Fred Norman (6-6, 300).
Team strengths: The Panthers are loaded with playmakers and have easily the most athletic team in Region 6-AAAA. Team speed is prevalent everywhere, and Braswell’s first Ridgeland team also boasts a strong group of senior leaders.