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East Hamilton seeking sixth straight winning season

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / East Hamilton junior Jaden Haywood (11) is the top running back for the Hurricanes entering the season after rushing for 11 touchdowns in 2023.
Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / East Hamilton junior Jaden Haywood (11) is the top running back for the Hurricanes entering the season after rushing for 11 touchdowns in 2023. Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / East Hamilton junior Jaden Haywood (11) is the top running back for the Hurricanes entering the season after rushing for 11 touchdowns in 2023.

EAST HAMILTON HURRICANES

Head coach: Aaron Nance (6-5 here and overall)

Returning starters: 7 offensive; 6 defensive

Last year’s record: 6-5, lost in TSSAA Class 5A first round

Key players: Curtis Drake (6-0, 260) Sr. OL/DL, Bryce Blair (6-2, 240) Sr. OL/DL, Andrew Gilbert (6-3, 300) Sr. OL/DL, Jaden Haywood (5-10, 150) Jr. RB/DB, Quillian Townsend (6-3, 205) Sr. OL/DL, Zayne James (5-7, 145) Sr. DB, Wyatt Miller (5-8, 150) So. QB/DB, Grayson Maddox (5-11, 155) Jr. WR/DB.