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92 schools in 20 days: Overton

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:

Tamim Aldarawcheh

Tamim Aldarawcheh

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.

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