School: Athens High School
Mascot: Warriors
Head Coach: Ryan Knox
Years at School: Entering year 16; 13 as the head the coach
Overall Record: 83-46
Assistant Coaches: Curtis Dion, Brett Ripple, Sean Knox, Fletcher Morgan, Logan Larson
Last Year’s Conference Record: 3-3
Last Year’s Overall Record: 3-3
Postseason: NONE (COVID)
School State Championships: Zero
School Conference Championships: Zero
Biggest Rival Game of the Year: It can change from year to year in the Sangamo Conference. The Blacktop Bragging Rights has special meaning to our boys. We were embarrassed by a couple of teams in the Spring that has motivated us to get better.
Number of returning letterman: 15
Number of returning starters: 12
Offense: 6
Defense: 6
Top Returnees from Spring 2021 (or fall 2019)
Offensive:
Connor Breazeale (Tight End) 5 receptions 138 yards and 3 TD’s
Brian Lindsay (Wide Receiver) 8 receptions 96 yards 1 TD
Will Gordon (Utility) 8 receptions 120 yards, 6 carries for 98 yards 1 TD, 2/2 passing 100 yards 1TD
Tommy Westervelt- 3 years starter on the offensive line
Defensive:
Ian Reller (Corner) 16.5 tackles, 1 Int
Jared Chandler (OLB/Safety) 22 Tackles, 3 sacks
Ja’Kyan Shanklin (OLB/Safety) 9.5 tackles, 2 sacks
Who are the newcomers we should know about and why?
Mason McCormick (Junior) Linebacker/Offensive line
Jace Schwab (Junior) Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Head Coach says: We have depth at many of our skill positions which is always a positive. We will be starting some younger kids on the offensive line which is always a concern. We will need them to grow up fast.
