Jim Cardwell enters his fourth year as a starter for the Bucs, who once again have state-title aspirations.Boyd-Buchanan Buccaneers
Coach: Grant Reynolds (63-27 in his ninth year here and overall)
Last year: 12-2, lost 27-6 to Friendship Christian in a state semifinal
'13 dreams: Reynolds said the Bucs have some talented players this year, but many of them are young. For instance, eight new starters will appear on defense. Skill positions are a team strength. Team speed is more than adequate. "Hopefully by the end we're playing our best," Reynolds said. "We're not ever going to compromise our goals of winning a district championship and winning a state championship. That's what we're striving for." Jim Cardwell (5-foot-9, 180) contributes at safety and as a kickoff and punt returner, but his primary duty is quarterback, where he'll be starting for a fourth year. Junior Austin Jackson (6-0, 210) is expected to play key roles at both running back and linebacker. Guard and defensive tackle Eli Legg (6-0, 225) got valuable playing time last season as a freshman.
Number of interest: It was 2008 the last time the Buccaneers lost to a league opponent, 13 games ago.
13 years ago: Reynolds was the defensive coordinator on the first Boyd-Buchanan team to advance as far as a state semifinal.
1-through-3: Senior quarterback, safety and kick returner Jim Cardwell
Q. Having been a starter at quarterback the last three years, what are your thoughts entering your final prep season?
A. It flew by real fast. It seems like yesterday I was playing with Ross Keesler and all those guys. It was my first year. Now it just seems like it flew right by.
Q. With your father, Carter, being your offensive coordinator throughout your high school career, what has that been like?
A. He always wants me to do the best I can. He's always told me, "You can be a regular high school kid and go through the motions and just be average, or I've done this for 35 years and I know what it takes, and if you want to do it, let me know. Either way I'll support you." So I said, "Let's do it."
Q. What's been the most memorable thing about wearing a Buccaneers football uniform?
A. I think my favorite part is just being with the guys, goofing off in the locker room and hanging out with them. I especially remember last year's group. We did everything together.
2013 Schedule
Aug. 23 at Red Bank 7:30
Aug. 30 at McMinn Central 7:30
Sep. 6 Franklin Road Academy 7:30
Sep. 12 Notre Dame 7:30
Sep. 27 at Donelson Christian Academy 8
Oct. 4 at Grace Academy* 7:30
Oct. 11 South Pittsburg 7:30
Oct. 18 at Copper Basin* 7:30
Oct. 25 at Sequatchie County 8
Nov. 1 Silverdale Baptist Academy* 7:30
- District 5-A game
2012 Stats
Passing
C-A-I Pct. Yards TDs
Jim Cardwell 94-157-6 59.9 1,090 11
Rushing
Att. Yards TDs
Rance Harden 258 1,528 21
Jim Cardwell 174 1,224 18
Receiving
No. Yards TDs
Grant Mathis 27 337 4
Austin Hall 14 256 3
Tackles
Solo Assists Total
Steven Ingram 69 37 87.5
Rance Harden 64 27 77.5
Roster
No. Name Class
1 Jim Cardwell Senior
2 Brogen Baker Senior
3 Austin Jackson Junior
5 E.J. Matthews Sophomore
6 Jeremy Borders Freshman
7 Skyler Anderson Sophomore
8 Ross Wortman Freshman
9 Ryan Watkins Senior
10 Cooper Hodge Sophomore
12 Jacob Gambrell Junior
13 Jayson Smith Junior
14 Ethan Cochran Junior
15 Jake Harden Sophomore
16 Chris Lyon Senior
17 John Barber Freshman
18 Evan Martin Freshman
21 Damaris Macon Junior
22 Cameron Pope Senior
23 Bray Wilson Senior
31 Isaiah Dillard Sophomore
32 Devin Spiegelhalter Sophomore
34 Elliot Cochran Freshman
37 Andy Floyd Senior
41 Blake Stevens Senior
46 Tanner Harris Freshman
50 Will Raines Freshman
51 Alex Roland Junior
52 Caleb Davis Junior
53 Isaac Antwine Freshman
55 Arkeem High Freshman
56 Calvin Conn Junior
57 Jacob Graham Sophomore
61 Jordan Raines Sophomore
63 Eli Legg Sophomore
64 Blake Braswell Freshman
65 Chris Henry Junior
67 Kade Owens Freshman
70 Brandon Spurling Junior
72 Christian Richards Junior
74 Kell Stott Freshman
78 Wyatt Henderson Sophomore
80 Saint Martin Freshman
86 Jack Keebler Sophomore
88 Carter Broome Sophomore