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Walker Valley Mustangs working to build confidence

McCallie's Manny Mitchell (25) attempts to trip up Walker Valley's Daniel Denton (13) during the McCallie vs. Walker Valley game in the Best of Preps football jamboree Friday, August 10, 2018 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
McCallie's Manny Mitchell (25) attempts to trip up Walker Valley's Daniel Denton (13) during the McCallie vs. Walker Valley game in the Best of Preps football jamboree Friday, August 10, 2018 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. McCallie's Manny Mitchell (25) attempts to trip up Walker Valley's Daniel Denton (13) during the McCallie vs. Walker Valley game in the Best of Preps football jamboree Friday, August 10, 2018 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

By Patrick MacCoon 3 min read

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WALKER VALLEY MUSTANGS

Head coach: Drew Akins (first year as a head coach)

Returning starters: 9 offensive; 9 defensive

Key players: ATH Griffin Broome (6-0, 175); WR Brody Swafford (5-11, 170); WR Reid Gibson (5-10, 175); C Hayden Gibson (5-9, 260); DE Bryce Hixson (5-9, 220); DE Christian Van Dusen (5-10, 230); LB Dyllan Jenkins (6-0, 185); ATH Skyy Craig (5-10, 160); DB Spencer Jackson (5-9, 165); WR-S Daniel Denton (6-0, 180); LB Kellar Carson (5-19, 170)

Team strengths: A clean slate and a boost to the offensive side of the ball could build confidence. The wide receivers group is deep, and a return to full heath for junior running back Heath Tanksley will be a shot in the arm.