School: Athens
Mascot: Warriors
Head Coach: Ryan Knox
Years at School: Entering year 17 – 14th year as head coach, 3 years as an assistant coach
Overall Record: 93-48
Assistant Coaches: Curtis Dion, Brett Ripple, Sean Knox, Fletcher Morgan, Logan Larson, and Nick Hanner
Last Year’s Conference Record: 8-1
Last Year’s Overall Record: 10-2
Postseason: Lost in the Quarterfinals to Carrollton 28-26
School State Championships: 0
School Conference Championships: 0
Biggest Rival Game Every Year: Williamsville and Maroa
Number of returning letterman: 18
Number of returning starters:
Offense: 6
Defense: 6
Top Returnees from Fall 2021
Offensive:
Camden Austin had 78 carries for 712 yards and 8TD’s
Camren Bigard had 37 carries for 465 yards and 9TD’s
Cory Craig Jr. had 48 carries for 364 yards and 7 TDs
Jace Schwab, Brayden Leathers, Wyatt Bushong, and Blake Chernowsky all started on the offensive line.
Defensive:
Cory Craig Jr. – 117 total tackles, 2 recovered fumbles, 5 tackles for loss
Zac Laird – 55 total tackles, 2 caused fumbles, 10 tackles for loss, 6 QB sacks
Jace Schwab – 48 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 QB sack
Who are the newcomers we should know about and why?
Caleb Craig – made some spot starts on defense last year. Currently competing to become our starting center. Great motor; has had a good summer.
Brayden Leathers – started at left guard for us last year. He will be a 2-way starter this year. He has a high football IQ.
Tank Hill – He didn’t get cleared to play until week 5 last year. He ended up starting the rest of the year at corner.
Drew Cushman – Will take over as QB this year.
Head Coach says: We have a good group of returning players. Offensive line and experience in the backfield are team strengths. The greatest concern going forward is getting an inexperienced secondary ready. As a coaching staff, we must also continue to develop quality depth.
