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Chattanooga Christian on solid footing for DII-AA success

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Malik Lee (10) brings a blend of power and speed to the backfield for Chattanooga Christian as the Chargers look to challenge in a tough region in Division II-AA.
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Malik Lee (10) brings a blend of power and speed to the backfield for Chattanooga Christian as the Chargers look to challenge in a tough region in Division II-AA. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Malik Lee (10) brings a blend of power and speed to the backfield for Chattanooga Christian as the Chargers look to challenge in a tough region in Division II-AA.

CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN CHARGERS

Head coach: Grant Reynolds (6-5 here; 151-71 overall)

Returning starters: 4 offensive; 7 defensive

Last year’s record: 6-5, lost in TSSAA Division II-AA first round

Key players: Malik Lee (5-10, 215) Sr. LB, Ezra Duble (5-11, 170) Jr. WR/DB, Ryder Smith (6-0, 225) Jr. OL/DE, LaDarius Hollingsworth (5-8, 210) Sr. RB, Tyre Brown (5-11, 220) So. OL/DL, Drew Petty (5-10, 180) Sr. DB, Nikita Redburg (5-9, 190) So. LB.