Football Preview: Scottsboro Wildcats

SCOTTSBORO WILDCATS

Coach: Swane Morris (1-9 here; 71-46 overall)

Returning starters (O/D/K): 7/6/0

Remember these names: The Wildcats return the backbone of their defense, led by outside linebacker Charlie Robertson (Sr., 6-0, 170), inside linebacker Justin Stern (Sr., 5-11, 170) and free safety Madison Estes (Jr., 5-10, 160). Four starters return to the offensive line — Trey Hood (Jr., 5-10, 265), Patrick Perkins (Jr., 6-0, 280), Dusty Phillips (Sr,. 6-3, 250) and Cale Patterson (Sr., 6-3, 260).

Will be a memorable year if: The Wildcats’ experience up front pays off. With four starters back on the offensive line, there shouldn’t be nearly as many negative-yardage plays as last season.

SCHEDULE

Aug. 26 at Huntsville

Sept. 2 at Arab*

Sept. 9 Southside Gadsden*

Sept. 16 at Boaz*

Sept. 23 Huntsville Lee

Sept. 30 Etowah*

Oct. 7 at Madison County*

Oct. 14 Albertville*

Oct. 21 at Fort Payne*

Oct. 28 North Jackson

* Region 7-5A game