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Cleveland’s up-tempo offense could help speed up rebuild

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Bryan Beard picks up yardage after a catch during Cleveland's intrasquad spring scrimmage on May 18.
Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Bryan Beard picks up yardage after a catch during Cleveland's intrasquad spring scrimmage on May 18. Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Bryan Beard picks up yardage after a catch during Cleveland's intrasquad spring scrimmage on May 18.

By Stephen Hargis 3 min read

CLEVELAND BLUE RAIDERS

Head coach: Chandler Tygard (first year here; 25-22 overall)

Returning starters: 7 offensive; 7 defensive

Last year’s record: 6-4, did not qualify for TSSAA Class 6A playoffs

Key players: L.J. Adams (6-3, 180) Sr. QB/WR, Aaron Smith (6-0, 170) Sr. WR/CB, Neil Armstrong (6-5, 250) Sr. OT, Mycah Jordan (5-8, 175) Sr. WR/DB, Lucas Szymborski (6-2, 200) Jr. TE/LB, A.J. Westfield (6-3, 270) So. TE/DL, Cam Lockerby (5-9, 210) Sr. LB, Bryan Beard (6-1, 180) Sr. RB/DB, Isaiah Davis (5-10, 170) Jr. RB/DB, Brayden Carroll (6-3, 185) So. WR/DB, Cash Bandy (6-3, 180) Jr. QB.