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Central’s next wave of players ready to make their own legacy

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Central junior Tevin Jackson, right, is a key player this season for the Purple Pounders, who reached the second round of the playoffs in 2024.
Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Central junior Tevin Jackson, right, is a key player this season for the Purple Pounders, who reached the second round of the playoffs in 2024. Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Central junior Tevin Jackson, right, is a key player this season for the Purple Pounders, who reached the second round of the playoffs in 2024.

By Patrick MacCoon 2 min read

CENTRAL PURPLE POUNDERS

Head coach: Glen Carter (7-5 here and overall)

Returning starters: 6 offensive; 6 defensive

Last year’s record: 7-5, lost in TSSAA Class 3A second round

Key players: Nikkarus Cheaton (5-11, 190) Jr. RB/LB, Tevin Jackson (5-9, 165) Jr. RB/LB, Joel Crawford (6-2, 185) Jr. WR, Amarion Jenkins (5-10, 220) Sr. OL/DL, Tridarius Stewart (5-9, 225) Sr. LB, M.J. Bell (6-1, 195) Jr. FB/DL, Mason Rogers (6-3, 210) Jr. OL/DL.