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Ringgold coach Austin Crisp’s first team must fill some big shoes

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold's Haddon Fries puts a move on a Coahulla Creek defender during last October's GHSA Region 6-AAA matchup between the teams. Fries is expected to have a bigger workload this season.
Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold's Haddon Fries puts a move on a Coahulla Creek defender during last October's GHSA Region 6-AAA matchup between the teams. Fries is expected to have a bigger workload this season. Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold's Haddon Fries puts a move on a Coahulla Creek defender during last October's GHSA Region 6-AAA matchup between the teams. Fries is expected to have a bigger workload this season.

By Lindsey Young 2 min read

RINGGOLD TIGERS

Head coach: Austin Crisp (first year here and overall)

Returning starters: 6 offensive; 5 defensive

Last year’s record: 7-4, lost in GHSA Class AAA first round

Key players: Haddon Fries (5-7, 180) So. RB/LB, Bryce Hart (6-2, 211) Jr. LB, Kishaun Taylor (5-8, 140) Jr. RB/DB, Travis Talley (6-4, 270) Sr. OL, Nolan Burchfield (6-5, 280) Sr. OL, Taylor Pierce (6-4, 210) Jr. WR/LB, Alijah Bradberry (6-0, 210) Sr. LB.