With his adrenaline racing in his first start as a varsity quarterback, Hunter Minton led a high-flying performance for Class 3A’s scorching hot Sequatchie County in a 49-6 first-round home playoff win over McMinn Central last Friday.
The dual-threat sophomore turned in a dream debut as six of his seven completions went for touchdowns, including five in the first half as Minton threw for 333 yards.
The Times Free Press player of the week showcased his arm strength and accuracy when he led senior receiver Jackson Tate perfectly on long touchdowns. Tate was in full sync with Minton, hauling in five catches for 203 yards and four scores.
Minton did not skip a beat taking over the starting signal caller duties a week after senior Sam Evitts injured his knee on a sideline run against Giles County. Evitts has thrown for nearly 3,500 yards and totaled 40 touchdowns over his prep career.
“The coaching staff has always prepared me to be ready at any moment,” said Minton, who had 210 total yards against Giles County to help the Indians win the Region 4-3A title. “It’s a lot of fun to have playmakers all over the field. We took advantage of mismatches (against McMinn Central) and Jackson and Austin Griffith showcased their athleticism in the open field.”