Seniors Jacob Dye, Carter
Thornton, Branson Smith and
Logan Selby are also back to haul
in passes for West Point.
Washington, a junior, is a
steady presence in the backfield
and a great complement to
Cochran.
One of the main reasons Farley
compares this season’s roster
to 2014’s is because of the skill
and familiarity returning on the
offensive line, including seniors
Ethan Helms, Jayden Williams
and Chase Sibley.
“You can’t ask for more than
to return 10 starters, and the
11th man started three games
last year,” Farley said. “Because
we do have that experience,
we’ve changed some things up
offensively, and our guys have
been receptive. We’re building
on some concepts we’ve already
installed. With our personnel, it’s
the perfect time to do it.”
No matter the scheme or
tweaks, West Point’s offense
should be balanced, and that
could help improve on last
season’s average of 17.9 points
per game.
DEFENSE
While the defense doesn’t
return as many starters as the
offense, the cupboard isn’t bare.
Seniors Braeden Patterson,
Gaige Roberson and Keynan
Baker should provide a
significant lift and push on the
line, and Keaton Chappell will
anchor the linebackers.
Poncho Perez spearheads
the secondary — one unit that
doesn’t feature considerable
game experience. Logan Selby
should play a significant role
in the defensive backfield as
HEAD COACH
Don Farley
RECORD AT SCHOOL
36-38
CAREER RECORD
36-38
ASSISTANT COACHES
Phillip Miller
Bryant Farley
Tyler Hunt
Wayne Davidson
Cam Bates
Brandon Farley
Michael Simmons
Paul Quattlebaum
LAST SEASON
4-6, 3-4
(Class 5A, Region 7)
LAST PLAYOFF APPEARANCE
2017
STADIUM
Warrior Stadium
2020 FOOTBALL PREVIEW
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