Preseason Preview: Class 6A/Region 5

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">New teams out of the greater Clarksville area have been added into the region for the 2025 season but we still like Antioch to become the top team. It will be a battle for the Bears, especially with Clarksville High, who returns a veteran core and a talented defense. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6A-Region 5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Antioch Bears</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Antioch, TN (Davidson Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: Arcentae Broome</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>6-5 Overall (4-1 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='966033' first='Brandon' last='Goliday']</strong>, (WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1523324' first='Khalil' last='Ferguson']</strong>, (DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='492602' first='Amari' last='Peters']</strong>, (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476117' first='Jahkai' last='Brown']</strong>, (S) <strong>William Elder</strong>, (Ath) <strong>Tim Thomas</strong>, (LB) <strong>Kaleb Doss</strong>, (S) <strong>Jordan Hester</strong>, (OL/DT) <strong>Troy Alvarado</strong>, ‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378901' first='Andre' last='Adams']</strong>, ‘27 (DT) <strong>Djay Denton</strong>, ‘27 (DB/WR) <strong>Kordae Walker</strong>, ‘27 (DB) <strong>Evan Davis</strong>, ‘27 (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1706332' first='Jaylon' last='Fisher']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Additions: </strong>(RB/LB) <strong>Braden True </strong>(Overton), (S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1637994' first='Dominick' last='Hamer'] </strong>(Hillsboro), (Ath) <strong>Shynon Dawkins </strong>(Goodpasture), ‘27 (DB/WR) <strong>Kordae Walker </strong>(West Creek)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1827367,"width":"248px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/ampeters.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1827367" style="width:248px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cane Ridge Ravens</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Nashville, TN (Davidson Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Joseph Shepherd&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>2-9 Overall (2-3 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1288080' first='Anthony' last='Sensabaugh']</strong>, (S) <strong>Alon Giles</strong>, (RB/DB) <strong>Demarteze Russell</strong>, (DL/OL) <strong>Isaiah Sanford</strong>, (RB/S) <strong>Reggie Humphrey</strong>, ‘27 (DT) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1652879' first='Kemonte' last='Williams']</strong>, ‘27 (QB/Ath) <strong>Jayden Mercado</strong>, ‘27 (QB) <strong>Robert Joseph, Jr</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DT) <strong>Keion Buchanan</strong>, ‘28 (WR) <strong>Ja'Siah Curry</strong>, ‘28 (Ath) <strong>Kayden Lyons</strong>, ‘28 (Ath) <strong>Jayden Joseph</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clarksville Wildcats</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Clarksville, TN (Montgomery Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Isaac Shelby&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>10-1 Overall (7-0 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1103508' first='Jamarcus' last='Watkins']</strong>, (DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1635948' first='Joshua' last='Anderson']</strong>, (G/DT) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1620795' first='Trevon' last='Bledsoe']</strong>, (Edge) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1664053' first='Bryson' last='Ellington']</strong>, (LB) <strong>Wyatt Dillard, </strong>(DT) <strong>Kolton Smith</strong>, (WR/TE) <strong>Colie Reynolds</strong>, (LB) <strong>Dawson Smith</strong>, (LB) <strong>Max Cunningham</strong>, (RB/S) <strong>Morgan Padilla</strong>, (RB/DB) <strong>D.J. Bracy</strong>, (DT/OL) <strong>Hollywood Johnson</strong>, ‘27 (DT/OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1285799' first='De'Nerio' last='Harding']</strong>, ‘27 (RB/LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378869' first='Ahvare' last='Galbreath']</strong>, ‘27 (DB) <strong>Jabarie Acree</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DL) <strong>Myles Daniel</strong>, ‘27 (WR/S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='905102' first='Colby' last='Rotell']</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DT) <strong>Kyle McPherson</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>Jaxson Reese</strong>, ‘27 (QB) <strong>Kayden Pledger</strong>, ‘27 (RB/LB) <strong>Kayden Farrow&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1827368,"width":"264px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/joshanderson.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1827368" style="width:264px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Overton Bobcats</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Nashville, TN (Davidson Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Ron Lambert&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>3-7 Overall (0-5 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402537' first='Elias' last='Childers']</strong>, (OL) <strong>Brandon Jones</strong>, (OL) <strong>Kyvhon Chambliss</strong>, (DB/WR) <strong>Elijah Irvin</strong>, (DE/Edge) <strong>Mamadou Diomande</strong>, ‘27 (RB/DB) <strong>Trenton Edwards</strong>, ‘27 (DE) <strong>Nathan Ball Jr.</strong>, ‘27 (WR/S) <strong>Tavion Young</strong>, ‘27 (QB) <strong>Wayne Randolph</strong>, ‘27 (WR/DB) <strong>Caleb Layden</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Lance Blalock</strong>, ‘28 (OL/DT) <strong>Devine Johnson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>McGavock Raiders</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Nashville, TN (Davidson Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Frederick Burnette&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>2-9 Overall (1-4 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(OG) <strong>Alan Gonzalez-Solis</strong>, (RB) <strong>Dede Frazier</strong>, (C/G) <strong>Jordan Satterfield</strong>, (WR/S) <strong>Bradley Eldridge</strong>, (OL) <strong>Saami Haasan</strong>, ‘28 (OL/DT) <strong>Jo'El Jumper</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rossview Hawks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Clarksville, TN (Montgomery Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Strati Young&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>8-3 Overall (5-2 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286070' first='Lucas' last='Piekielko']</strong>, (WR/DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1597027' first='Jayden' last='Westmoreland']</strong>, (LB) <strong>Phillip Shipstead</strong>, (OL/DT) <strong>Carl Lane</strong>, (LB) <strong>Damani Wilson</strong>, (WR/DB) <strong>Cole Crockett</strong>, (TE) <strong>Jazz Goodwin</strong>, (LB) <strong>Victor Rivera</strong>, (WR) <strong>Jordan Culp</strong>, (Ath) <strong>Dylan Lutz</strong>, (WR) <strong>Zamarion Gentry</strong>, (S) <strong>Jonathan Harrell</strong>, (K/P) <strong>Mick Casto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>‘27 (DB) <strong>Cassius Powe</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Robert Hall</strong>, ‘27 (LB/S) <strong>Damarion Brooks</strong>, ‘27 (QB/S) <strong>Dawson Dear</strong>, ‘27 (QB/TE) <strong>Beckett Haselhuhn</strong>, ‘27 (DE) <strong>Isaiah Williamson</strong>, ‘27 (WR) <strong>Jayden Montanez-Lopez</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>C.J. Stuckey</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DT) <strong>Quinn Beckwith</strong>, ‘28 (OL) <strong>Devin Mann</strong>, ‘28 (TE/DL) <strong>Hudson Blake</strong>, ‘28 (WR/DB) <strong>Jayshon Kirk</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1827377,"width":"252px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/rossview.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1827377" style="width:252px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Creek Coyotes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Clarksville, TN (Montgomery Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Michael Booker&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>4-6 Overall (3-4 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286224' first='Jaylen' last='Jackson']</strong>, (DB/WR) <strong>DeAndre Hubbard</strong>, (WR) <strong>Jay Ferguson</strong>, (WR/S) <strong>Derrick Soard</strong>, (DE) <strong>Jim'Myri Randle</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DL) <strong>Logan Adair</strong>, ‘27 (DB/WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1571435' first='Mekhi' last='Jones']</strong>, ‘27 (QB) <strong>Jose Gutierrez-Arroyo</strong>, ‘27 (DT/OL) <strong>Kaleb Wilcox</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>Elijah Cantrell</strong>, ‘27 (WR) <strong>Aaron Ricketts</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Kaden Krueger</strong>, ‘27 (RB/LB) <strong>Khamarian Bingham</strong>, ‘28 (DB) <strong>Dalontaye Johnson</strong>, ‘28 (OL/DT) <strong>Julian Gutierrez-Arroyo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region Overview: </strong>Looking at this region, it appears to be a two team battle for first place between Antioch and Clarksville with us choosing the Bears by only the slimmest of margins. The piece that pushed Antioch over the top was junior quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378901' first='Andre' last='Adams']</strong>. Having a talented passer behind center that is also a two year starter was the deciding factor but Antioch must develop their other positions to take the region title. Adams will have a talented receiving corps to work with in seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='966033' first='Brandon' last='Goliday'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1523324' first='Khalil' last='Ferguson']</strong>. His defense should be solid too, especially in the secondary with Goliday, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='492602' first='Amari' last='Peters'] </strong>and incoming transfers <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1637994' first='Dominick' last='Hamer'] </strong>and <strong>Khordae Walker</strong>. It's the line of scrimmage where I see the biggest issues hanging over this team. The trenches is one area Clarksville may have an edge over the Bears.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats have won a lot of ball games over the past decade and return a team that can not only continue doing so but also compete for a region title. They should have a solid O-line to help out a backfield of juniors <strong>Kayden Pledger </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378869' first='Ahvare' last='Galbreath'] </strong>find success. Senior big man <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1620795' first='Trevon' last='Bledsoe'] </strong>is a people mover up front that has college aspirations. Where I think the overall team strength will be with Clarksville this year is their defense. They have a solid front seven, led by edge rusher <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1664053' first='Bryson' last='Ellington'] </strong>but their secondary could be elite, spearheaded by college prospects <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1103508' first='Jamarcus' last='Watkins'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1635948' first='Joshua' last='Anderson']</strong>. The Wildcats are certainly equipped to compete with Antioch for the region title and put a team on the field that could go deep in the playoffs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1827378,"width":"241px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/08/bellington.jpg?w=700" alt="" class="wp-image-1827378" style="width:241px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Predicted in third place is another Clarksville based program in Rossview, that will be facing new competition this year. The Hawks bring back a solid veteran core for the 2025 season but have a few position groups to shore up before they reach their maximum capabilities. The offense will be a work in progress early on this season as the staff implements new players at quarterback and running back but the O-line should be fine, led by senior stud <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286070' first='Lucas' last='Piekielko']</strong>. The Hawks defense could be the constant all year long that keeps them in the mix to reach the playoffs. Taking that fourth playoff spot from this region, we have going to West Creek but only by a small margin ahead of Overton.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both the Coyotes and Bobcats are lacking in several areas but have enough talent to push for that fourth spot and earn a postseason berth. West Creek takes the edge due to more depth and better overall talent. The Coyotes will be young on offense and developing throughout the season, so leaning on stud linebacker <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286224' first='Jaylen' last='Jackson'] </strong>and their defense will be key towards football success. Overton has a senior quarterback behind center in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402537' first='Elias' last='Childers'] </strong>that should keep the ship steady but the cupboard is bare around him or at least young and untested. The line has some good pieces but needs field experience. Keep an eye on junior D-lineman <strong>Nathan Ball Jr. </strong>as a potential breakout guy for Overton. Rounding out the region is Cane Ridge and McGavock, two 6A programs that don't have the roster to hold up with the rest of the region. This is preseason, so you never know what can happen but the 2025 season could be tough for the Ravens and the Raiders.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#PRZTN Preseason Predictions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Order of Finish</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Antioch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Clarksville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Rossview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. West Creek&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Overton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Cane Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. McGavock</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Regional Top Honors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Reg. MVP: </strong>‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378901' first='Andre' last='Adams'] - </strong>Antioch&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Off. POTY: </strong>‘27 (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378869' first='Ahvare' last='Galbreath'] </strong>- Clarksville&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Def. POTY: </strong>(Edge) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1664053' first='Bryson' last='Ellington'] </strong>- Clarksville&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lineman MVP: </strong>(OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1286070' first='Lucas' last='Piekielko'] </strong>- Rossview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach of the Year: Arcentae Broome </strong>- Antioch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mr. Football Candidates: </strong>‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378901' first='Andre' last='Adams'] </strong>- Antioch, ‘27 (RB/LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='378869' first='Ahvare' last='Galbreath'] </strong>- Clarksville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1357967,"width":"260px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/08/aadams.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1357967" style="width:260px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->