Valdosta quarterback Todd Robinson throws during the Black-Gold spring game Friday , May 13 at Bazemore- Hyder Stadium .
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VALDOSTA WILDCATS liams , Shaq Wright and Javari Harris each got touches and made positive contributions in the spring game .
According to Felton , while the running back position doesn ’ t have a ton of size , each player ’ s combination of speed , quickness and football IQ makes the unit productive .
“ That group , there ’ s so many ( talented players ),” Felton said of his running backs . “ We ’ re not real big , but we ’ re shifty and strong with good vision . We ’ ve got Shaq Wright , whose game is developing . We ’ ve got Gatlin , who can do it all for us . We ’ ve got ( Ahmad ) Denson coming back from last year ; he had a great season . One surprise is ( Javari ) Harris . He ’ s got really good vision . That position is real deep . We ’ re not very big but we ’ re shifty , strong and very smart . We ’ ve just got to keep playing , rotating guys in and out and build depth .”
Now that the team has the tumultuous 2021 season in its rearview , a new challenge lies in front of the ‘ Cats as they move up to Region 1-7A this season – joining rivals Lowndes and Colquitt County as well as Camden County and Richmond Hill in the new classification .
On Aug . 12 , the ‘ Cats open with a home exhibition against Thomasville . The regular season begins with the team ’ s first three games at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium as the ‘ Cats host North Miami in their season opener Aug . 19 , followed by Cook Aug . 26 and Banneker Sept . 2 .
The ‘ Cats face a stiff test in their first road game of the year as they visit defending 5A state champion Warner Robins Sept . 9 .
Heading back home , the ‘ Cats face the Coral Glades Jaguars Sept . 16 before tangling with Region 2-7A power McEachern Sept . 23 .
Due to the reclassification , the 2022 Winnersville Classic will be held at Lowndes for the second straight year . The ‘ Cats and Vikings will battle off of an open week Oct . 7 to kick off region play .
Two of Valdosta ’ s last three games will be at home as the Richmond Hill Wildcats come to town Oct . 14 . The ‘ Cats will go on the road against Camden Oct . 21 and wrap up the regular season at home against the Colquitt County Packers Oct . 28 . n
Region 1-7A
Aug . 12 |
Thomasville ( exhibition ) |
Aug . 19 |
North Miami |
Aug . 26 |
Cook |
Sept . 2 |
Banneker |
Sept . 9 |
at Warner Robins |
Sept . 16 |
Coral Glades |
Sept . 23 |
McEachern |
Oct . 7 |
at Lowndes ( Winnersville Classic ) |
Oct . 14 |
Richmond Hill |
Oct . 21 |
at Camden County |
Oct . 28 |
Colquitt County |
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