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Marion County boasts big-play potential on offense

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Marion County's Ashton Martin will be counted on to be a key player on both sides of the ball as the Warriors look to defend their Class 2A state title.
Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Marion County's Ashton Martin will be counted on to be a key player on both sides of the ball as the Warriors look to defend their Class 2A state title. Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Marion County's Ashton Martin will be counted on to be a key player on both sides of the ball as the Warriors look to defend their Class 2A state title.

MARION COUNTY WARRIORS

Head coach: Tim Starkey (29-8 here and overall)

Returning starters: 5 offensive; 5 defensive

Last year’s record: 13-2, TSSAA Class 2A state champions

Key players: Zaiden Humphrey (6-2, 185) Jr. QB/DB, Mason Mays (5-11, 190) Sr. RB/LB, Ashton Martin (5-8, 160) Sr. RB/LB, Ashton Richards (6-0, 175) Jr. RB/LB, Harris Weeks (6-0, 170) Sr. CB, T.J. Starkey (6-1, 175) So. WR/S, Chris Graver (6-1, 240) Jr. OL/DL, Zach Bass (6-2, 215) Sr. OL/DL, Jayden Frazier (6-1, 180) Sr. RB/DB, Brett Webb (6-0, 160) Sr. WR/S.