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Whitwell’s potential has excitement swirling around program

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Whitwell senior Bennett McDougal, right, has shown his versatility by playing multiple positions on offense and is a leader for a defense that should be stingy again.
Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Whitwell senior Bennett McDougal, right, has shown his versatility by playing multiple positions on offense and is a leader for a defense that should be stingy again. Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Whitwell senior Bennett McDougal, right, has shown his versatility by playing multiple positions on offense and is a leader for a defense that should be stingy again.

By Stephen Hargis 3 min read

WHITWELL TIGERS

Head coach: Owen Kilgore (first year here and overall)

Returning starters: 6 offensive; 7 defensive

Last year’s record: 8-4, lost in TSSAA Class 1A second round

Key players: Brandon Easterly (6-4, 225) Sr. QB/LB, Bennett McDougal (6-2, 205) Sr. WR/DB, Wyatt Davis (5-9, 170) Sr. RB/DB, Ryan Scott (6-5, 190) Sr. WR/DE, Garrett Miller (6-1, 225) Sr. OL/DL, Landon Smith (5-9, 165) Sr. CB, Kannan Smith (5-10, 175) Sr. MLB, Connor Staley (6-0, 275) Jr. OL.