Beech senior running back Auston Vanzant.

BEECH

Region: 6-5A

Coach: Anthony Crabtree, 11th season.

Last season: 6-6 record, lost 42-41 in overtime at Shelbyville in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs.

Players to watch: Rodrick Napper, Sr., RB-DB — 1,623 rushing yards, 25 rushing touchdowns, 90 total tackles, 5 fumble recoveries, including an 81-yard return for a touchdown, 1 interception returned for a 47-yard touchdown; Auston Vanzant, Sr., TB — 1,063 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns; Ian Hafner, Sr., WR-DB — 514 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns, 11 receptions for 180 yards, 74 total tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries; Issac Hambrick, Sr., DL — 24 total tackles; Jowan Garrett, Sr., OL.

Quote: “It’s going to take us working together as a unit … as one … as a team. There’s no ‘I.’ If we play for the person next to us, in front of us and behind us, there’s no way you can stop us. We just have to play together.” — Senior defensive tackle Issac Hambrick.

Schedule (* region game, all games at 7 p.m.)

Aug. 21 at Wilson Central

Aug. 28 vs. Rossview

Sept. 4 vs. Glencliff*

Sept. 11 at Hendersonville*

Sept. 18 at Cane Ridge*

Sept. 25 at Springfield

Oct. 2 vs. Gallatin*

Oct. 9 vs. Station Camp*

Oct. 23 at Hunters Lane*

Oct. 30 vs. Hillsboro*