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Preseason Preview: Class 5A/Region 2

Preseason Preview: Class 5A/Region 2
Chris Smith
Chris Smith August 10, 2025 @ 03:23 PM
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Noah Lyons
Noah Lyons 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB | 2026
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Zi Jackson
Zi Jackson 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR | 2027
TN
Jace Boyd
Jace Boyd 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2027
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Brody Naughton
Brody Naughton 6'3" | 260 lbs | OL | 2026
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Graham Wright
Graham Wright 6'4" | 250 lbs | OL | 2027
TN
Ezra Hastings
Ezra Hastings 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH | 2026
TN
Jesse McGaha
Jesse McGaha 6'5" | 267 lbs | 2026
TN
Dom Culp
Dom Culp 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2026
TN
Weston Ritter
Weston Ritter 6'1" | 196 lbs | ATH | 2026
TN
Mason Johnson
Mason Johnson 2029
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Travis Brasfield
Travis Brasfield 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL/EDGE | 2027
TN
J.J. Sackie
J.J. Sackie 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR | 2027
TN
Taa Henderson
Taa Henderson 5'10" | 2026
TN
Jamari Goines
Jamari Goines 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB | 2027
TN
Jaxon Wilson
Jaxon Wilson 5'10" | 220 lbs | DL | 2027
TN
Jaxon Dabrowski
Jaxon Dabrowski 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB/ATH | 2026
TN
Ryker Armes
Ryker Armes 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB/LB | 2026
TN
Brody Rogers
Brody Rogers 6'4" | 200 lbs | ATH | 2026
TN
J.P. Peace
J.P. Peace 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB | 2027
TN
Haddon Thornburg
Haddon Thornburg 6'6" | 265 lbs | OL | 2029
TN
Jarrell Chandler
Jarrell Chandler 6'3" | 200 lbs | DB/LB | 2027
TN
Iverson Garcia
Iverson Garcia 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL | 2026
TN
Ayden Kline
Ayden Kline 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB | 2026
TN
Deuce Rodgers
Deuce Rodgers 6'3" | 240 lbs | ATH/TE | 2026
TN
Grayson Ravo
Grayson Ravo 6'1" | 300 lbs | DL | 2026
TN
Kaden Long
Kaden Long 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB | 2027
TN
Amari Lethgo
Amari Lethgo 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB | 2026
TN
Noah Gaylor
Noah Gaylor 6'3" | 195 lbs | LB/EDGE | 2027
TN
Tysen Dorsey
Tysen Dorsey 6'5" | 205 lbs | TE/EDGE | 2027
TN
Jaylon Benjamin
Jaylon Benjamin 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB | 2027
TN
Ryin Jones
Ryin Jones 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH | 2026
TN
Jaedyn Harris
Jaedyn Harris 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB | 2026
TN
Luke Lindsay
Luke Lindsay 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2026
TN
Auston Fann
Auston Fann 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH/LB | 2026
TN
Torin McAfee
Torin McAfee 6'1" | 155 lbs | DB | 2026
TN
Javaston Badgett
Javaston Badgett 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB/WR | 2026
TN
Ethan Hill
Ethan Hill 6'0" | 235 lbs | EDGE/DL | 2026
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Braylen Hayden
Braylen Hayden 6'4" | 160 lbs | WR | 2026
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Bryson Maddox
Bryson Maddox 6'5" | 185 lbs | WR | 2026
TN
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">If you want to see a region that will be fun and highly competitive for the 2025 season, it's Class 5A-Region Two. You have eight teams here and several high quality programs competing against each other, fighting for a region title that should make things very entertaining to watch until the final regular season game. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5A-Region 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Campbell Co. Cougars</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Jacksboro, TN (Campbell Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Taylor Ownbey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>2-8 Overall (0-4 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Players: </strong>(WR/S) <strong>Timmy Gibson</strong>, (TE/DL) <strong>Josh Ramsey</strong>, (QB/S) <strong>Eli Lawson</strong>, (OL) <strong>Jake Lawson</strong>, (RB/DB) <strong>Austin Jordan</strong>, (G/C) <strong>Caden Miller</strong>, (OL) <strong>Charles Jones</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>Silas Weaver</strong>, ‘28 (RB/S) <strong>Braydon Graham</strong>, ‘28 (QB/S) <strong>Kaleb Raynor</strong>, ‘28 (OL) <strong>Timmy Russell</strong>, ‘28 (DB) <strong>Max Boshears</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clinton Dragons</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Clinton, TN (Anderson Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Jake Dawson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>3-8 Overall (2-2 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284143' first='Bryson' last='Maddox']</strong>, (WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402526' first='Braylen' last='Hayden']</strong>, (DE) <strong>Zander Huffman</strong>, (WR) <strong>Kayden Hodgins</strong>, (Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='889119' first='Ryin' last='Jones']</strong>, (RB/S) <strong>Cam Anderson</strong>, (OL) <strong>Hunter Jenkins</strong>, (LB) <strong>Jaxon Herrell</strong>, (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1569478' first='Ryker' last='Armes']</strong>, ‘27&nbsp; (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904027' first='Jaylon' last='Benjamin']</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>Will'Queis Young</strong>, ‘28 (OL) <strong>Landon Snider</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Additions: </strong>‘27 (Ath) <strong>Mason Eckerson </strong>(King's Academy), ‘27 (DL/OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1589496' first='Jaxon' last='Wilson'] </strong>(Anderson Co.), ‘27 (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='966034' first='Noah' last='Gaylor'] </strong>(Campbell Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1631809,"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/3/2025/02/brymaddox.jpg?w=720" alt="" class="wp-image-1631809" style="width:248px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Karns Beavers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Knoxville, TN (Knox. Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Lee Warren</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>3-8 Overall (1-3 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(WR/LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='539998' first='Auston' last='Fann']</strong>, (WR/LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1647015' first='Weston' last='Ritter']</strong>, (QB/Ath) <strong>Austin Slover</strong>, (WR/S) <strong>Jamayne Rutherford</strong>, (DT/OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1661044' first='Jesse' last='McGaha']</strong>, (Ath) <strong>Chris Boyce</strong>, (WR/S) <strong>Truvon Elsberry</strong>, (OL) <strong>Jaykob Smith</strong>, (DB) <strong>Simon Tutu</strong>, ‘27 (LB/Edge) <strong>Gabe Tavenner</strong>, ‘27 (WR/S) <strong>Jonas Zimmerman</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DT) <strong>Tyler Reyes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Knox. Central Bobcats</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Knoxville, TN (Knox Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Kevin Lane&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>5-7 Overall (1-3 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='480743' first='Torin' last='McAfee']</strong>, (LB/RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='853119' first='Jaedyn' last='Harris']</strong>, (Ath) <strong>Bryce Johnson</strong>, (DT/OL) <strong>Cassen Garrison</strong>, (Ath) <strong>J.J. Smith</strong>, (RB/DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402550' first='Javaston' last='Badgett']</strong>, (S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1732499' first='Noah' last='Lyons']</strong>, (OL/DT) <strong>Seth Laws</strong>, ‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104268' first='Kaden' last='Long']</strong>, ‘27 (S) <strong>Tnaj Taylor</strong>, ‘27 (WR/S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1597007' first='J.J.' last='Sackie']</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Dashawn Wilson</strong>, ‘27 (WR) <strong>Lanier Badgett</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Brayden Starnes</strong>, ‘28 (OL/DT) <strong>Britton Schrader</strong>, (OL/DT) <strong>Casen Miller</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":925069,"width":"263px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/tmcafee.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-925069" style="width:263px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Knox. Halls Red Devils</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Knoxville, TN (Knox. Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Brent Hughes&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>8-4 Overall (2-3 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(QB/Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1102989' first='Amari' last='Lethgo']</strong>, (Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1326260' first='Brody' last='Rogers']</strong>, (DB) <strong>Gabe Holmes</strong>, (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657165' first='Dom' last='Culp']</strong>, (Ath) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1667465' first='Ezra' last='Hastings']</strong>, (DL) <strong>Adrian Swanson</strong>, ‘27 (WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1294979' first='Jarrell' last='Chandler']</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1675164' first='Graham' last='Wright']</strong>, ‘27 (DE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1629881' first='Travis' last='Brasfield']</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DT) <strong>Truman Ball</strong>, ‘27 (C/G) <strong>Dan Brittain</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Gavin Self</strong>, ‘28 (TE/DE) <strong>Eli Rutherford</strong>, ‘28 (OL) <strong>Noah Partin</strong>, ‘28 (Ath) <strong>Ty Culp</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Knox. West Rebels&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Knoxville, TN (Knox. Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Barron Chandler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>9-4 Overall (5-0 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(G/C/DT) <strong>Nick Ernst</strong>, (G/C) <strong>David Mebane</strong>, (RB/LB) <strong>Tremayne Blunt</strong>, (RB) <strong>Messiah Wrenn</strong>, (DB) <strong>Yarrique Cook</strong>, (LB) <strong>Blake Ostendorf</strong>, (QB/LB) <strong>Cannon Dowd</strong>, (S) <strong>Abel Ancelet</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1305810' first='J.P.' last='Peace']</strong>, ‘27 (RB/DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1590259' first='Jamari' last='Goines']</strong>, ‘27 (DT/OL) <strong>Amar'e Cruse</strong>, ‘27 (OL) <strong>Hayden Lee</strong>, ‘27 (WR/S) <strong>Silas Monroe</strong>, ‘27 (QB) <strong>Jack Harrison</strong>, ‘28 (RB) <strong>Ryheem Lee</strong>, ‘29 (OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1305226' first='Haddon' last='Thornburg']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1787687,"width":"229px","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/jgoines2.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1787687" style="width:229px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Powell Panthers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Powell, TN (Knox. Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Matt Lowe&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>9-3 Overall (3-1 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(DT) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154536' first='Iverson' last='Garcia']</strong>, (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1111032' first='Deuce' last='Rodgers'], </strong>(OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1675644' first='Brody' last='Naughton']</strong>, (LB/DE) <strong>Caleb Acres</strong>, (DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1592486' first='Taa' last='Henderson']</strong>, (DT/OL) <strong>Gavin Byrd</strong>, (RB) <strong>Ory Vananda-Walker</strong>, (OG/C) <strong>Tucker Massengill</strong>, (DL/OL) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1106222' first='Grayson' last='Ravo']</strong>, (DB) <strong>Karmaryon Farmer</strong>, (OL) <strong>Jackson Mayo</strong>, (G/C) <strong>Jersey Oxley</strong>, (OL) <strong>Marc Stewart</strong>, ‘27 (DB) <strong>Demarcus Huffine</strong>, ‘27 (S) <strong>Cooper Wheeler</strong>, ‘27 (RB) <strong>Johonauan Moore</strong>, ‘27 (DL) <strong>William Taylor III</strong>, ‘27 (WR/DB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1708407' first='Zi' last='Jackson']</strong>, ‘28 (OL) <strong>Hayden Wallace</strong>, ‘28<strong> </strong>(Ath) <strong>Landon McDaniel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Additions: </strong>(WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='815324' first='Luke' last='Lindsay'] </strong>(Campbell Co.), (Edge) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402538' first='Ethan' last='Hill'] </strong>(Bearden)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>William Blount Governors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Maryville, TN (Blount Co.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach: </strong>Robert Reeves&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Finish: </strong>4-7 Overall (2-3 Region)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Returning Players: </strong>(RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1116801' first='Ayden' last='Kline']</strong>, (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1582354' first='Jaxon' last='Dabrowski']</strong>, (DT/OL) <strong>Xzander Monroe</strong>, (OL) <strong>Jaxon Calhoun</strong>, (DE) <strong>Brayden Montgomery</strong>, (DL) <strong>Carson Telfer</strong>, (OL/DT) <strong>Jude Harbin</strong>, ‘27 (Edge/TE) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1705068' first='Jace' last='Boyd']</strong>, ‘27 (TE/Edge) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904858' first='Tysen' last='Dorsey']</strong>, ‘27 (OL/DL) <strong>Alex Blackburn</strong>, ‘27 (G/C) <strong>Jameson Albert</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Logan Little</strong>, ‘27 (WR/S) <strong>Jadyn DeHart</strong>, ‘27 (LB) <strong>Stephen Justice</strong>, ‘27 (QB/Ath) <strong>Fisher Newman</strong>, ‘27 (LB/RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1637326' first='Mason' last='Johnson']</strong>, ‘27 (Ath) <strong>Tae Williams</strong>, ‘28 (TE) <strong>Braden Bird</strong>, ‘28 (OL) <strong>Carter Kagley</strong>, ‘28 (WR) <strong>Major Dean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1787703,"width":"323px","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/aykline-crop-1435x943-1754856672.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1787703" style="width:323px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>- - - - -&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region Overview: </strong>This region could turn out to be one of the more exciting regions to follow during the upcoming season as you have several playoff caliber teams here along with possibly a couple of them being state title worthy. This region has also expanded, making it very deep with high quality programs that also brings a lot of strong talent to the field. It's tough to gauge right now who the top team in this region will be as I could see that placement going to either Knox. Halls, Knox. West, Powell or even William Blount, who could be a surprise team this Fall. The Red Devils of Knox. Halls returns the top quarterback in this region with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1102989' first='Amari' last='Lethgo'] </strong>and possibly the best pass catcher too in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1326260' first='Brody' last='Rogers']</strong>. Junior defensive back <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1294979' first='Jarrell' last='Chandler'] </strong>is a star that should be an impactful player on defense and a potential game changer. Knox. West is in transition a little bit after the departure of long standing head coach <strong>Lamar Brown</strong>. The Rebels are under a new regime now but still have enough talent like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1305810' first='J.P.' last='Peace']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1590259' first='Jamari' last='Goines'] </strong>and others to compete for a region title.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When things are said and done, Powell might turn out to be the best team in this region but several parts throughout the squad must come together. They return a veteran quarterback in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1111032' first='Deuce' last='Rodgers'] </strong>that has played a lot of football for the Panthers. The line of scrimmage is senior-laden, led by South Florida commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154536' first='Iverson' last='Garcia']</strong>. The Panthers might have the best secondary as well, led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1592486' first='Taa' last='Henderson']</strong>, <strong>Karmaryon Fenner </strong>and <strong>DeMarcus Huffine</strong>. It was mentioned above that William Blount could be the surprise team inside this region as they return a strong senior class, spearheaded by their backfield of quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1582354' first='Jaxon' last='Dabrowski'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1116801' first='Ayden' last='Kline']</strong>. The Govs have depth as well. They might turn out to have one of the better offensive and defensive lines in the region along with possibly the best edge rushing duo in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1705068' first='Jace' last='Boyd'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904858' first='Tysen' last='Dorsey']</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clinton and Knox. Central are two proud programs that do have a shot at reaching the playoffs this year but new names must step forward into leading roles and shine. The Dragons might have a dynamic passing attack this season with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904027' first='Jaylon' last='Benjamin'] </strong>behind center and him throwing to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284143' first='Bryson' last='Maddox']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402526' first='Braylen' last='Hayden'] </strong>and others. The defense and line of scrimmage look like question marks for Clinton going into the season that must be shored up for a postseason berth. Much of the same can be said about Knox. Central. The Bobcats return a solid senior class, led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='480743' first='Torin' last='McAfee'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='853119' first='Jaedyn' last='Harris'] </strong>along with a fast rising junior quarterback in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1104268' first='Kaden' last='Long'] </strong>but I don't know if they have enough overall talent or depth up front to make major waves this season. We shall see though! Campbell Co. and Karns might be in-store for a tough season, especially with how deep and talented this region should be. Both teams are lacking in several areas compared to their competition. The Beavers do have one guy in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1647015' first='Weston' last='Ritter'] </strong>that could be a playmaker on both sides of the ball and someone that could boost his college stock significantly.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall, this is a fun region to follow this season as it should be highly competitive with multiple teams in contention to take the top spot. Several programs here might have enough too for a long run in the playoffs. I can see at least five teams that have a shot at winning this region but I still think it will come down to Powell, Knox. West and Knox. Halls to take the title. Hopefully all the top players here remain healthy throughout the season that way we are graced with a fun, entertaining region that may not be settled till the final week of the regular season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - </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. Powell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Knox. West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Knox. Halls</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. William Blount</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Clinton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Knox. Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. Karns</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8. Campbell Co.&nbsp;</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>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1111032' first='Deuce' last='Rodgers'] </strong>- Powell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Off. POTY: </strong>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1102989' first='Amari' last='Lethgo'] </strong>- Knox. Halls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Def. POTY: </strong>‘27 (LB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1305810' first='J.P.' last='Peace'] </strong>- Knox. West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lineman POTY: </strong>(DT) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154536' first='Iverson' last='Garcia'] </strong>- Powell&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach of the Year: Matt Lowe </strong>- Powell&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mr. Football Contenders: </strong>(QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1111032' first='Deuce' last='Rodgers']</strong> - Powell, (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1102989' first='Amari' last='Lethgo'] </strong>- Knox. Halls, (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1582354' first='Jaxon' last='Dabrowski'] </strong>- William Blount, (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1116801' first='Ayden' last='Kline'] </strong>- William Blount, (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='853119' first='Jaedyn' last='Harris'] </strong>- Knox. Central, (WR/S) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1326260' first='Brody' last='Rogers'] </strong>- Knox. Halls, (WR) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284143' first='Bryson' last='Maddox'] </strong>- Clinton, (DT) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1154536' first='Iverson' last='Garcia'] </strong>- Powell, ‘27 (QB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='904027' first='Jaylon' last='Benjamin'] </strong>- Clinton, ‘27 (RB) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1590259' first='Jamari' last='Goines'] </strong>- Knox. West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1365161,"width":"285px","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/alethgo.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1365161" style="width:285px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->

If you want to see a region that will be fun and highly competitive for the 2025 season, it's Class 5A-Region Two. You have eight teams here and several high quality programs competing against each other, fighting for a region title that should make things very entertaining to watch until the final regular season game.

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