OVERTON
Region: 7-5A
Coach: Steve Williams, Second season
Last season: 6-5, fell to McGavock 28-27 in double overtime of the 6A opening round..
Players to watch:
Julius King, Sr. QB – King will be tasked with captaining the offense for a second year after an impressive junior campaign. Tamim Aldarawcheh, Sr. OL/DL – Returning all-region and all-city player and a preseason all-state selection that anchors the offensive line. Taverius Travis, Jr. RB/OLB – the third-year tailback will split carries with senior leader Kimlee North this season.
Quote: “Every Friday night will be special for our kids. We look at (our new region) as a challenge, but a challenge we’re excited about.” – Overton coach Steve Williams.
Schedule (*- region game)
Aug. 21 at Stewarts Creek 7 p.m.; Aug. 28 Marshall County 7 p.m.; *Sept. 4 at Franklin 7 p.m.; Sept. 11 at Lipscomb; *Sept. 18 Antioch 7 p.m.; *Sept. 25 McGavock 7 p.m.; *Oct. 2 at Mt. Juliet 7 p.m.; Oct. 9 Bye; *Oct. 15 at Ravenwood 7 p.m.; *Oct. 23 Lebanon 7 p.m.; *Oct. 30 Wilson Central 7 p.m.