BRAINERD PANTHERS
Head coach: Sammy Seamster (first year here and overall)
Returning starters: 6 offensive; 9 defensive
Last year’s record: 5-6, lost in TSSAA Class 3A first round
Key players: Jayun Smith (6-2, 180) Jr. WR/DB, Willie Graves (5-11, 165) Jr. WR/DB, Martavious Smith (5-9, 150) Fr. QB, E.J. Crumsey (6-1, 185) Jr. RB/DB, Terrence Lee (6-1, 185) Sr. WR/DB, Michael Brooks (5-9, 200) Jr. NG/RB, Jaquez Poole (6-3, 220) Jr. LB, Anthony Byrd (6-3, 165) Sr. WR, Marquise High (6-0, 195) Sr. LB, Jayden Chambers (6-2, 315) Fr. OL.