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McMinn County returns 17 starters from region runner-up team

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / McMinn County's Jakyran Dyer is set for a big senior season after rushing for 10 scores last year. Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / McMinn County's Jakyran Dyer is set for a big senior season after rushing for 10 scores last year.

By Patrick MacCoon August 9, 2025 3 min read

McMINN COUNTY CHEROKEES

Head coach: Bo Cagle (116-82 here and overall)

Returning starters: 10 offensive; 7 defensive

Last year’s record: 6-6, lost in TSSAA Class 5A second round

Key players: Camden Goforth (6-4, 310) Sr. OL, Jakyran “Peanut” Dyer (5-8, 190) Sr. RB, Marshall Goodner (6-0, 175) Jr. WR/DB, Javonte Parker (5-10, 251) Sr. DL, Luke Lawson (6-1, 180) Jr. QB, Nathan Kessler (6-3, 160) Sr. WR, Drake Frazier (5-7, 145) Jr. WR, Jack Goodin (5-10, 180) Sr. LB, Ty Miller (6-1, 240) Sr. OL, Ace Cagle (6-0, 215) Sr. OL, Phillip Hamby (6-0, 278) Sr. OL, Jackson Lyle (6-3, 250) Sr. OL.