Kaidence Thomas (8) plays defense for Bledsoe County. Marion County High School hosted the Sequatchie Valley Football Jamboree that featured eight area teams on August 10, 2018. Head coach: Dewayne Tabor (first year here; eighth overall)
Returning starters: 6 offensive; 6 defensive
Key players: OL-LB Gabe McCloud (5-11, 210); TE-FS Kaidence Thomas (5-9, 130); HB-SS Colby Rogers (6-2, 200); OL-DL Zach Davis (5-11, 226); RB-DB River Swafford (5-9, 150); WR-DB Tyrell Richardson (6-0, 165); OL-DL Elijah Reel (6-0, 240); OL-DL Wyatt Tracht (6-0, 230); WR Cam Smith (5-11, 160)
Team strengths: In year one of a new regime, players are responding to new challenges asked of them. After spending over a decade helping lead a Georgia Class AAA powerhouse at Emanuel County and winning two state championships, Tabor has been impressed with the work ethic and the chemistry shown by the Warriors this offseason.
Team concerns: Bledsoe County will run multiple offenses and defenses. Being in the right position and learning the ins and outs of new schemes are important for a group that seeks the program’s first winning season since winning 10 games in 2011.