East Hamilton High School

Team Profile

Photos by Andy Mitchell Photography

Q&A with Coach Carter Cardwell

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Q. How would you characterize this year’s team?

A. A team full of positive energy that is hungry for success.

Q. What will be the keys to your success?

A. Being able to establish control on the offensive and defensive lines.

Q. Who will be your key leaders on the team?

A. Andrew Gilbert, CJ Drake, Zayne James, Bryce Blair, Wyatt Miller, and Quillian Townsend.

Q. What are your biggest reasons for optimism?

A. All five of our starting offensive linemen return from last year’s team.

Q. What will keep you up at night?

A. Lack of depth at the skill positions.

Q. What can you build on from last year?

A. Last year was our first year competing in 5A. We can build on that experience in preparation this off-season.

Q. Any lessons learned from last year?

A. We learned how physical this 5A Region 4 schedule is. Our players have committed to the weight room this winter and spring in preparation for our schedule.

Q. Will we see anything different this year?

A. You will see a new quarterback, Wyatt Miller. You also will see a much stronger and experienced offensive and defensive line.

Stats

Coach name: Aaron Nance (2 yrs. as a head coach, 2nd as head coach at East Hamilton)

Class/Region: TN 5A – Reg. 4

2023 Overall Record: 6-5

2023 Region Finish: 4th

Mascot: Hurricanes

 

2024 Schedule

August

23 Hixson (H)

30 Marion Co. (A)

September

6 Franklin Co. (A)

13 McMinn Co. (a)

20 East Ridge (A)

27 Howard (H)

October

4 Ooltewah (H)

11 Walker Valley (A)

25 Sevier Co. (H)

November

1 Rhea Co. (a)

 

Coach’s View

We will be tested this year with playing six away games in the regular season. We also face a huge challenge of playing Walker Valley, McMinn County, and Rhea County all on the road in three big region games. Our players know the challenge that lies ahead, and we are working tirelessly to prepare for a physical football season.

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