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Marion County primed to challenge for deep playoff run

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Marion County senior Sam Pickett will be leaned on heavily at running back this season after compiling more than 1,000 yards of offense last year.
Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Marion County senior Sam Pickett will be leaned on heavily at running back this season after compiling more than 1,000 yards of offense last year. Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Marion County senior Sam Pickett will be leaned on heavily at running back this season after compiling more than 1,000 yards of offense last year.

By Stephen Hargis 2 min read

MARION COUNTY WARRIORS

Head coach: Tim Starkey (16-6 here and overall)

Returning starters: 8 offensive; 8 defensive

Last year’s record: 11-1, lost in TSSAA Class 2A second round

Key players: Sam Pickett (6-0, 180) Sr. RB/FS, Myles Mays (6-3, 270) Sr. TE/DE, Braydon Coffelt (6-2, 220) Sr. TE/MLB, Taylor Scharber (6-3, 225) Sr. TE/LB, Ashton Martin (5-8, 170) Jr. RB/LB, Tilton Pickett (6-0, 190) Sr. QB, Lennox Williamson (5-8, 170) Sr. WR/DB, Chase McFalls (5-9, 190) Sr. OL/DE, Jacob Perry (6-2, 250) Sr. OL/DL, Zaiden Humphrey (6-1, 180) So. QB/DB.