RAIDERS
STORY BY RUSSELL MOORE
Alan Scott has
established an exciting
brand of football at
Good Hope.
The Raiders are 19-5 over the
past two years – advancing to
consecutive postseasons – and
anticipation is high in 2020
for another intriguing march,
mainly because of Good Hope’s
experience on both sides of the
ball.
“We have guys returning who
have played big roles the last
two seasons,” said Scott, who’s
entering his sixth season with
the Raiders. “On paper, it looks
good, but each year carries
its own challenges. Top to
bottom, we do have leadership
at multiple positions. It’s
ultimately a matter of
producing on Friday nights.”
Among the early challenges
has been adapting to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
“I think every team has
been forced to adjust in some
fashion,” Scott said. “We had
virtual workouts during the
spring, and that was new. I
think a big part of this season
will be how teams have
managed the adversity. We’ve
had great leadership through it.
These guys are itching to play,
and we’re thankful that the
Alabama High School Athletic
Association (AHSAA) and
Steve Savarese have given these
guys a chance to play.”
OFFENSE
Good Hope’s offense has
served as a steady force the
past two seasons, averaging
28.9 points per game last year
and 34 points per game in
2018.
The Raiders hope to be
equally dynamic this season,
especially with the return of
junior Tanner Malin
at quarterback and
senior Colton
Bagwell at tailback.
Malin accounted
for 2,044 yards of
total offense and 23
touchdowns under
center last season, earning
him Class 4A All-State
recognition (second-team
athlete) and an invite to last
month’s Football University
(FBU) Top Gun Showcase in
Naples, Fla.
“Both Tanner and Colton have
worked very hard this offseason,”
Scott said. “The sky’s the limit for
Tanner as a quarterback and athlete,
and he’s such a great competitor.
Colton has already carved out a great
Good Hope career, playing a pivotal role
for us the past three seasons. He’s one of
our top senior leaders.”
Seniors Cody Dye, Jackson Dillashaw,
Doston Putman, and junior Morgan
Cook anchor a seasoned offensive line.
“No matter what level, the press is
always given to the guys who throw
or run the ball, but it’s what’s up front
SCHEDULE
Aug. 20: at West Morgan
Aug. 28: West Point
Sept. 4: at Ashville*
Sept. 11: Haleyville
Sept. 18: at Hanceville*
Sept. 25: at Addison
Oct. 2: Etowah*
Oct. 9: at Fultondale*
Oct. 16: Dora*
Oct. 23: Oneonta*
Oct. 30: BYE
*Class 4A, Region 6 Game
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