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Red Bank has high expectations once again

Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Red Bank senior end Kobe Smith (12) had 11 sacks and nine forced fumbles last season for a defense that was among the state's best.
Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Red Bank senior end Kobe Smith (12) had 11 sacks and nine forced fumbles last season for a defense that was among the state's best. Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Red Bank senior end Kobe Smith (12) had 11 sacks and nine forced fumbles last season for a defense that was among the state's best.

RED BANK LIONS

Head coach: Ted Gatewood (11-3 here; 108-107 overall)

Returning starters: 7 offensive; 7 defensive

Last year’s record: 11-3, lost in TSSAA Class 4A semifinals

Key players: Kobe Smith (6-3, 195) Sr. DL, Malik Rizer (6-0, 215) Sr. RB/LB, Cordell Howard (5-8, 140) Sr. ATH/DB, Brayden Howard (5-10, 165) Sr. DB, Logan McGinnis (6-0, 170) Jr. WR/DB, Micah Hardaway (5-11, 215) Jr. DL, Ian Rabon (6-1, 270) Sr. OL, Colt Reese (6-1, 250) Sr. OL, Matt Fowler (5-11, 260) So. OL, Jordan Shaw (6-2, 190) Sr. TE/DL, Turner Humphrey (6-0, 190) Sr. WR/DB, Eric Hill (5-11, 170) Sr. QB.