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Christian Heritage’s early adds should help depleted roster, new coach Frank Barden

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Charlie Idom is among the wide receivers Christian Heritage is counting on this season, Frank Barden's first as coach of the Lions.
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Charlie Idom is among the wide receivers Christian Heritage is counting on this season, Frank Barden's first as coach of the Lions. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Charlie Idom is among the wide receivers Christian Heritage is counting on this season, Frank Barden's first as coach of the Lions.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE LIONS

Head coach: Frank Barden (first year here; 217-115-1 overall)

Returning starters: 5 offensive; 4 defensive

Last year’s record: 5-7, lost in GHSA Class A (Division II) second round

Key players: Carter Triplett (6-4, 215) Jr. QB, Jaylon Gay (5-9, 195) Jr. RB/LB, Max Moore (6-1, 230) Jr. OL/DL, Duncan Carpenter (6-0, 190) Jr. OL/LB, Dontae Crowder (6-3, 185) Jr. WR, Charlie Idom (6-2, 175) Jr. WR, Ryder Burse (6-2, 180), Jr. DB.