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Ooltewah working to move ‘in the right direction’ with new coach

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Ooltewah senior Jay Horne is expected to play a key role on both sides of the ball in Matt Moody's first season as head coach of the Owls.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Ooltewah senior Jay Horne is expected to play a key role on both sides of the ball in Matt Moody's first season as head coach of the Owls. Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Ooltewah senior Jay Horne is expected to play a key role on both sides of the ball in Matt Moody's first season as head coach of the Owls.

By Patrick MacCoon 2 min read

OOLTEWAH OWLS

Head coach: Matt Moody (first year here; 22-23 overall)

Returning starters: 4 offensive; 7 defensive

Last year’s record: 1-9, did not qualify for TSSAA playoffs

Key players: Ellis Mauldin (6-1, 190) Sr. DL, Jacob Biggs (5-10, 170) Sr. WR/DB, Jay Horne (5-11, 180) Sr. WR/DB, Maddox Pierce (6-2, 200) Sr. DE, Gavin Hudgens (6-3, 285) Sr. OL/DL, Ky Powell (5-11, 195) Jr. RB/LB, Trey Smith (5-11, 255) Sr. OL/DL, Griffin Patterson (6-2, 190) Jr. WR/LB.