Team Profile
Photos by Andy Mitchell Photography
Photos by Andy Mitchell Photography
A: Putting in work.
A: Players remaining positive through the ebbs and flows of life and games.
A: Tariq Morris (ATH), Ontarrius Woodruff (FB/DL), Roy Miles Jr. (OL/DL), Myles Houston (OL/DL), Jurshaun Torrey (DL/LB/LS), Jaron Bell (TE/DL), Daveon Dupree (TE/DL), and Christopher Ervin (OL/DL).
A: Defensive line play.
A: Players making the right choices.
A: The kids understanding team expectations.
A: No matter what, stay the course!
A: Yes. A variety of plays on offense, personnel on defense, and ball security on special teams.
A: Our team speed is fair!
Coach name: Dedric Maffett (2 yrs. as a head coach, 2nd as head coach at Howard)
Division/Class: TN I-5A
2021 Overall Record: 0-9
2021 District Finish: 5th
Mascot: Hustlin’ Tigers
19 Tyner Academy (A)
27 Brainerd (H)
2 The King’s Academy (A)
9 Boyd Buchanan (H)
16 McMinn Co. (A)
23 Hixson (H)
30 Ooltewah (H)
7 Notre Dame (A)
14 Rhea Co. (H)
27 Walker Valley (A)
Our numbers are much smaller than a normal 5A team. However, we have several kids who can play. If our players trust what is being taught and execute it, we will surprise a lot of teams!