2013 - Polk County Wildcats

photo Polk County's Josh Silas is one of 14 seniors who will help lead the Wildcats in District 5-AA action this season.

Polk County Wildcats

Coach: Derrick Davis (101-46 in 13 seasons here and overall)

Last year: 7-4, lost 49-14 to Kingston in the first round of the playoffs

'13 dreams: As always, the expectation at Polk County, whether results are good or bad, is to play hard. And results have been good for a while. There are 63 on this year's squad, which is down a little for Polk County, but 14 seniors figure prominently into the Wildcats' plans. They are led offensively and defensively by fullback and linebacker Zach Miller (6-foot-1, 235). Fellow senior Devin Weber 6-1, 170) is another key skill-position player who can play running back, quarterback and defensive back, and big things also are expected from senior guard and defensive tackle Tanner Plemons (6-0, 260).

Number of interest: The Wildcats will be seeking their 13th consecutive winning season and state-playoff berth.

13 years ago: Derrick Davis, who had played at Polk County for his father, Larry, was brought back as head coach in the summer of 2000.

Program superstition: As long as a Davis has coached Polk County football, Larry from 1967 through '93 and son Derrick from 2000 until the present, only double-digit jersey numbers are permitted. "It's a tradition with us," Derrick Davis said. "Our roster starts with the number 10. We might have a freshman running back that has to wear a number in the 80s, but we don't have any single digits."

1-through-3: Senior fullback and linebacker Zach Miller

Q. Did you set a goal for yourself this season?

A. I just want to go out there and play the game, and whatever happens happens. I'm just playing the game I love.

Q. What are the expectations for Polk County this year?

A. We'll be tough. I think we're stronger than last year. We've matured. We're all seniors. I expect us this year to be a better team.

Q. Which of your roles do you feel is the most important for you this year and why?

A. If I had to pick I'd say it would be running the ball. Our defense is extremely good. Our safety is back. Our line is back. Our defense is pretty much back and strong and good. I think they need me more at running back.

2013 Schedule

Aug. 23 Bradley Central 7:30

Aug. 30 at Central 7:30

Sep. 13 at East Ridge 7:30

Sep. 20 McMinn Central* 7:30

Sep. 27 Walker Valley 7:30

Oct. 4 at Sequoyah* 7:30

Oct. 11 Notre Dame 7:30

Oct. 18 at Sweetwater* 7:30

Oct. 25 at South Pittsburg 8

Nov.1 Loudon* 7:30

*District 5-AA game

2012 Stats

Passing

C-A-I Pct. Yards TDs

Duncan Coffey 16-36-2 296 4

Josh Silas 16-37-3 228 2

Rushing

Att. Yards TDs

Zach Miller 257 1,930 22

Justin Green 83 440 4

Receiving

No. Yards TDs

Justin Brown 7 280 4

Zach Miller 9 144 1

Tackles

Solo Assists Total

Zach Miller 38 60 68

Matthew Hammons 15 34 32

Roster

No. Name Class

10 Reno Wimberley Sophomore

11 Cole Baxter Freshman

12 Isaac Smith Junior

13 Ben Smith Sophomore

14 Kendrick Tinker Freshman

15 Luke Harrison Junior

16 Chase James Junior

17 Michael Woody Sophomore

18 Riley Jenkins Freshman

19 LaShawn Couey Junior

20 Devin Weber Senior

21 Chris Wimberley Senior

22 Ryan Rowland Junior

23 Gatlin Lanning Senior

24 Tristen Cheatham Junior

25 Tristen Senn Junior

26 Michael O'Quinn Freshman

27 Riley LaBree Sophomore

28 Dylan Davis Sophomore

29 A.J. Pittaway Senior

30 Josh Silas Senior

32 Noah Peters Freshman

33 Tanner Swann Sophomore

34 Waylon Davis Freshman

35 Zach Miller Senior

36 Theron Allen Sophomore

37 Noah Amelung Sophomore

39 Carter Flowers Senior

41 Matthew Lydon Senior

42 Blake Cross Senior

43 Brett Demerritt Sophomore

44 Seth Sloan Freshman

45 Joel Patterson Freshman

46 Hunter Wilcox Junior

48 Logan Griswold Freshman

49 Jake Carden Sophomore

50 Toot Swallows Junior

51 Keegan Ingram Junior

52 Tanner Plemons Senior

53 Chance Hood Junior

54 Ben Norwood Sophomore

55 Matthew Hammons Senior

56 Daniel Peters Junior

57 Trent Ledford Freshman

59 Cameron Black Freshman

60 Dawson Houston Freshman

61 Jakob Davis Junior

62 Michael Williams Sophomore

63 Michael Black Sophomore

66 Patrick Triplett Sophomore

69 Christian Elliott Senior

70 Jarrett Blackburn Freshman

71 Stonewall Stinnett Freshman

72 Josh McGowan Sophomore

74 Zach Rowland Senior

78 Drake Lockhart Freshman

79 Walker Hood Senior

81 Dakota Bishop Junior

82 Austin Stone Freshman

83 Steven Baker Freshman

85 Corey Swallows Senior

86 Dakota Hughes Freshman

88 Teddy Mealor Freshman

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