CLASS 4A REGION 6
JACKSONVILLE GOLDEN EAGLES
Back-to-back second round
playoff berths have some
folks in Jacksonville thinking
football first. The town known
more for it’s work on the court
and diamond, is gaining a
reputation of winning on the
gridiron under fourth-year
head coach Clint Smith. This
season, however, Smith and
his staff will have to work
with a young football team.
Only three seniors dot this
roster of Golden Eagles, which
means they’ll have to make
up for it with plenty of “Eagle
Speed”. Leading the way on
offense is a pair of playmakers
in quarterback Quen Veasley
and tailback Taye Ackles. Both
have big play ability and Ackles,
who is just a junior, may have
a shot to play on Saturdays in
the coming years. They’ll play
behind an offensive line that is
limited on returning starters
and expected to start two
freshman. K.J Satchel, Jamarcus
Dudley and Trent Horn will need
to help pull this unit together.
On defense, Jacksonville is
led by stud defensive end Mak
Curry. Standing 6’ 1” 225
pounds, Curry will be tough
to block. Josh Bell and Nick
Gangwer will help solidify the
front seven at linebacker. Niko
Richmond will play cornerback.
TAYE ACKLES
Running Back
SCHEDULE
8/21 Alexandria.................Away
8/28 Weaver.....................Home
9/04 Crossville..................Away*
9/11 Sardis......................Home*
9/18 Cherokee County.........Away*
9/25 Open
10/02 Cleburne County..........Away*
10/09 White Plains..............Home*
10/16 Hokes Bluff................Away*
10/23 Saks........................Home
COACH CLINT SMITH...
“The main key for us this
season is how quickly some of
our younger players develop
in order to give us the depth
we need.”
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