Middle Georgia high school spring football capsules
Local teams
Central
2015 record: 6-4.
Spring practice dates: May 2-13.
Players to watch: Antonio Sanders (RB); Javius Johnson (DT); Kanuri Williams (QB); Xavier Wesley (OL); Taylor Dean (OL); Jaleel Mays (DE); Kameron Adkins (RB); Zach Cotton (DT); Wesley Alexander (RB); Fuquan Conner (OL); Que Pennymon (WR).
Key story lines: The quarterback position will be key as the Chargers must replace Derrick Evans. Kanuri Williams and Donald Lamb will battle for that spot. The offensive line will returns four starters.
Crawford County
2015 record: 8-2.
Spring practice dates: May 3-7.
Players to watch: Adam Morris (DE/TE); Derek Smith (LB); Alex Henton (QB); Jamorris Pickard (G/DT).
Key story lines: The Eagles have plenty of momentum coming off their best season in 16 years, and they will return to region play after several seasons of playing a non-region schedule.
FPD
2015 record: 6-5.
Spring practice dates: May 10-19.
Players to watch: Thomas McBride (OL); Torrian Bradley-McSwain (DB/WR); E.J. Tobler (OL/DL); Denson Martin (OL/DE).
Key story lines: The Vikings have to replace a three-year starter at quarterback in Will McCormick, leading rushers Reggie Gantt and Dontrez Johnson and leading receiver Daniel Weaver.
Houston County
2015 record: 11-2.
Spring practice dates: April 25-May 6.
Players to watch: Jake Fromm (QB); Mack McCullough (LB/RB); Eli Watson (DB/WR); Kordarius Melton (DL/OL); Amari Colbert (LB/WR); Trey Hill (DL/OL); Andrew Brown, (DB/WR); Tucker Coody (OL/DL).
Key story lines: Fromm is heading into his senior season as he prepares to head to Georgia after his Bears career.
Howard
2015 record: 6-4.
Spring practice dates: April 25-May 6.
Players to watch: Gabe Howard (OL-DL); Daniel Allen (C); Jerin Means (WR); Kyle Pioli (LB).
Key story lines: The Huskies have to replace starters at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, linebacker, free safety and cornerback, but they have plenty of young talent.
Jones County
2015 record: 9-2.
Spring practice dates: May 2-17.
Players to watch: Nick Singleton (WR); Bradley Hunnicutt (QB); Dre Butts (WR); Demontae Traywick (LB); Darius Johnson (S).
Key story lines: The Greyhounds return six starters on offense but have to replace all 11 starters on defense.
Mary Persons
2015 record: 11-1.
Spring practice dates: May 9-20.
Players to watch: Caleb Etheridge (OL); Tre Howard (DL); Tay Jarrell (LB); Zach Harvey (RB); Malik Herring (DL); Quen Wilson (RB); Dan O'Neal (DL); Roger Akins (WR); Jatori Sims (WR); Vic Henderson (LB).
Northside
2015 record: 9-2.
Spring practice dates: April 24-May 6.
Players to watch: Tobias Oliver (QB); Kam Burnett (LB); Jaylen Sandifer (WR); Tae Daley (DB); Caleb Kelly (OL); Tae Northern (DL); DeSean Dinkins (RB).
Key story lines: The Eagles have to replace key starters on the offensive line, while the defense has to replace most of the linebacker group and develop the front.
Peach County
2015 record: 9-3.
Spring practice dates: April 27-May 13.
Players to watch: Kevin Nixon, Kyle Nixon, Kearis Jackson, Antonio Gilbert, Kendrick Johnson,Shamarcus Redding, Trevon Woolfolk, Omar Cervantes.
Key story lines: The Trojans are looking for help on the offensive and defensive lines.
Perry
2015 record: 2-8.
Players to watch: Jarius Hart (RB); Khalil Alexander (RB); Jay Watkins (RB); Je’Cory Burks (RB); Damion Bagley (QB/FS); Jhi'Marre Brown (WR); Jordan Leonard (WR); Carl Whitehead (DL); Jamati Harris (LB); Javon Walker (LB); Keinijus King (DB); Daequan Green (DB).
Key story lines: The Panthers’ biggest question marks are at quarterback and on the offensive line.
Rutland
2015 record: 1-9.
Spring practice dates: May 2-12.
Key story lines: The Hurricanes head into the spring with a new coaching staff with Mark Daniel taking over the program.
Southwest
2015 record: 3-7.
Spring practice dates: May 2-13.
Players to watch: Jordan Slocum (QB); Markees Burton (WR); Ja’Quaviuos Solomon (WR) ); SeDeran Scott (RB); Eduardo Green (RB); Jonterious Singleton (OL); Isaiah Goolsby (OL); Dexter Goolsby (OL); Alontae Tarver (TE); Ja’Quavious Jones (RB); Randy Green (LB); Elisha Jones (LB); BJ Sharpe (DL); Zaquan Baldwin (DL); Stacey Ivey (DL); Noah Howard (WR); Jaquez Pennymon (DB).
Key story lines: The Patriots have plenty of experience and depth throughout their roster.
Stratford
2015 record: 9-4.
Spring practice dates: May 9-18.
Players to watch: Noah Hill (QB/DB); Kasey Sanders (FB); Justin Griffin (LB/G); Josh Davis (LB/G); David Matlock (C); Jonathan Barron (G); Tyler Jordan (WB/DB); Larson McDaniel (LB/TE); Tobe Umerah (DL/OL); Jamie O'Quinn (DB).
Key story lines: The Eagles will have plenty of new faces at the offensive skill positions.
Tattnall Square
2015 record: 4-6.
Spring practice dates: May 12-27.
Players to watch: Christian Rogers, Sean Brown, Jimmy Marshall, Ahmad Barron.
Key story lines: Chance Jones takes over as the team’s head coach, so the Trojans will be adjusting to the new coaching staff.
Veterans
2015 record: 4-7.
Spring practice dates: May 3-19.
Players to watch: Josh Lee, Kori Walker, Justin Stephens, Leyton Pinckney, Rochelle Dinkins
Key story lines: The Warhawks are looking for new starters on the offensive line, at quarterback and at running back.
Warner Robins
2015 record: 7-4.
Spring practice dates: April 26-May 10.
Players to watch: Michael Bradley (DB); Javian Bradford-Jackson (RB); Tramontez Raybon (OL); Mychal Jackson (OL); Christian Armstong (OL).
Key story lines: The Demons head into a new era with Mike Chastain taking over as their head coach. They return four starters on the offensive line, while the defense lost nine starters.
Westside
2015 record: 9-4.
Spring practice dates: May 2-13.
Players to watch: Savion Knowlton (QB); Dieuseul Stcyr (FS); Donte Pate (RB); Kevin Reeves (T); LaKelvin Clark (RB); Tavores Pearson (DB).
Key story lines: The Seminoles must rebuild their defensive line and their wide receiving corps.
Middle Georgia teams
Baldwin
2015 record: 4-6.
Spring practice dates: May 2-13.
Players to watch: Ty'Christian Henry (LB/RB); Malik CLark (DE/TE); Jacolbey Davis (OL); Willie Williams (OL/DL).
Key story lines: The Braves are searching for leaders to help the team bounce back from last season.
Bleckley County
2015 record: 1-9.
Spring practice dates: May 3-17.
Players to watch: Willie Taylor (FS/WR); Nakeem Farrow (RB/C); Demarcus Smith (LB); Kevontez Farrow (DL); Damien Thomas (DL).
Key story lines: The Royals have to replace a two-year starter at quarterback, but they have a good nucleus returning on the offensive line.
Crisp County
2015 record: 3-7.
Spring practice dates: May 2-14.
Players to watch: Markaviest Bryant, Brandon Dowdell, Quay Walker, Ji'Shawn Taylor, Jahlil Taylor, Antonio Addie Jr, DJ smith, Tj Ming, Rakim Hardrick, Damius Ward.
Key story lines: The Cougars must rebuild their offensive line, and they will have a freshman quarterback.
Dodge County
2015 record: 11-1.
Spring practice dates: May 16-27.
Players to watch: Theron Cooper, Skyler Stanley and Cam Coleman.
Key story lines: The Indians must replace their entire backfield.
Dublin
2015 record: 6-4.
Spring practice dates: May 2-13.
Players to watch: Jermaine Cooley (FB/LB); Ramon Pitman (QB/DB); Steven Linton (DE/TE); Bruce Guyton (DL); Erik Robinson (WR/LB); Lavonte Walden (TE/DE); Moses Simmons (OG/DE); Jaden Deriso (OT/DT); Darius Balckshear (LB/OG); Colby Todd (OL/DL).
Key story lines: Pitman is back after starting seven games at quarterback.
Hawkinsville
2015 record: 5-5.
Spring practice dates: April 25-May 6.
Players to watch: Chandler Jones (QB); Dontavious Davenport (RB); Phuong Pham (LB); Brooks Cape (LB).
Key story lines: The Red Devils must replace Matthew Money, most of the offensive line and two running backs.
Putnam County
2015 record: 7-4.
Spring practice dates: May 2-13.
Players to watch: Xzavious Davis (DE); Cameron Griffin (OL); Jamarcus Jones (RB/LB); Stephan Waller (RB/LB); Jaquarious Moore (CB); Charlie Farmer (OL).
Key story lines: The War Eagles must replace 14 seniors.
Upson-Lee
2015 record: 8-3.
Spring practice dates: May 3-18.
Players to watch: Kalen Puckett (QB); Clark Daniel (OL); Chase Duncan (OL); Wyquavious Battle (WR); Markevious Robinson (RB); Omar Johnson (OLB); CJ Barron (DL); Aquavius Tunstall (CB); Lazavier Moore (LB); Jayden Barron (LB).
Key story lines: The Knights have some underclassmen who will be asked to step into key roles on offense and defense.
Vidalia
2015 record: 8-4.
Spring practice dates: May 2-13.
Players to watch: Nathan McBride, Samuel Collins, Lakia Henry, Jaxson McFadden, Tony Hardy, Deon Green.
Key story lines: Lack of depth will be a hurdle for the Indians, but they have a strong leadership group.
Washington County
2015 record: 5-6.
Spring practice dates: May 2-13.
Players to watch: Darius Tucker (RB); Chandler Seals (OL/DL); Darkeveus Swint (WR/LB); Mitch Lord (OL); Preston Daniels (LB); Jake Helton (QB); Connor Frazier (QB); Gambill Williams (OL); Tim Edwards (OL); Cortevyas Mitchell (RB); AJ Moss (RB).
Key story lines: The Golden Hawks are looking to bounce back from a down season in 2015 as they search for more consistency in 2016.
West Laurens
2015 record: 8-4.
Spring practice dates: May 2-12.
Players to watch: Darius Bradford (RB); Doryan Gorham (LB/FB); Austin Ramsey (LB/QB); Isaiah Morman (RB); Storm Walker (DB/WR); Elijah Howard (WR/DB); Caleb Christian (WR); Jathaniel Allen (LB); Lederrius Williams (TE/LB); Mataio Elvine (DE); Peyton Baggett (TE); Marshall Achord (OL); Joey Knight (OL);Shundrekus Smith (DL); Joseph Horne (OL/DL).
Key story lines: The Raiders have several starters on both sides of the ball but must settle on a quarterback and replace key lost starters in the secondary.
No spring practice
Fitzgerald
Johnson County
Mount de Sales
Telfair County
Treutlen
Wilcox County
No capsule information available
Dooly County
East Laurens
Hancock Central
Jeff Davis
Lamar County
Monticello
Montgomery County
Northeast
Taylor County
Twiggs County
Wheeler County
Wilkinson County
This story was originally published April 30, 2016 at 2:43 PM with the headline "Middle Georgia high school spring football capsules."