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Walker Valley looks to build on record-setting season

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Walker Valley's Tate Rountree (10) picks up yardage after a catch during the 2023 season. His versatility, particularly his blocking, is expected to help the offense continue to click.
Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Walker Valley's Tate Rountree (10) picks up yardage after a catch during the 2023 season. His versatility, particularly his blocking, is expected to help the offense continue to click. Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Walker Valley's Tate Rountree (10) picks up yardage after a catch during the 2023 season. His versatility, particularly his blocking, is expected to help the offense continue to click.

By Stephen Hargis 3 min read

WALKER VALLEY MUSTANGS

Head coach: Drew Akins (33-26 here and overall)

Returning starters: 9 offensive; 6 defensive

Last year’s record: 11-3, lost in TSSAA Class 5A semifinals

Key players: Bryson Farley (6-1, 290) Sr. C, Lane Kelly (6-4, 285) Sr. OL, Caleb Kelly (6-4, 265) Sr. OL, Roman Eulo (6-2, 180) Jr. WR, Hudson Makuch (5-11, 170) Sr. WR, Jack Shonts (6-2, 240) Sr. DL, Eli Cross (6-2, 240) Sr. TE/DL, Jeremiah Townsend (6-4, 275) Sr. DL, Zeke Garrison (6-0, 190) Sr. LB, Troy Dyszkiewicz (6-3, 225) Sr. DL, Tate Rountree (5-10, 185) Sr. FB.