Whether they are individual superstars blessed with a unique ability to electrify and dictate the game’s outcome or teams loaded with the talent and tenacity to produce unforgettable football feats, each possess elements that are easily recognized but tougher to define.
Call it the “it” factor. Swagger. Juice. Mojo. Whatever label you want to put on it, there is a certain set of traits possessed by Friday night icons that create memorable moments and produce special seasons.
Small-town celebrities and teams worth celebrating.
And as a new prep football season kicks off, once again the Chattanooga area boasts an impressive list of both prominent players and championship-contending teams.
You will read about each of those in the publication you are holding as well as in the weeks to come as the season’s storylines unfold.