We tell you everything you need to know about the 2023 Thomas County Central football team, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Yellow Jackets this season.
2022 Stats
- Overall Record: 12-1
- Points Scored: 533
- Points Allowed: 206
Key Losses
Sam Brown was one of the most efficient and accurate passers of any quarterback in the state last season, and he was a major reason for the Yellow Jackets’ success in 2022. He threw for 2,220 yards and 22 TDs in 216 attempts (67% completion rate) with only 3 INT last season, and he ended a stellar high school career with 3,094 yards passing. Brown also rushed for 604 yards and 14 TDs in his career.
RB Ricky Fulton was quite an effective back in his only season as a Yellow Jacket, running for 796 yards and 11 TDs. During his entire high school career, Fulton had 622 carries for 3,457 yards and 40 TDs. WR Adam Hopkins ends his high school career with 111 receptions, 1,555 yards receiving and 16 TDs. ATH Tyler Floyd winds up his TCC career having contributed in several different ways: 369 passing yards, 321 rushing yards, and 1,204 receiving yards. Add to that his yards as a kick/punt returner, and his total all-purpose yards were 1,674.
Who’s Back
Senior RB Trey Brenton will be back to give the Jackets a backfield threat once again this season. Brenton’s junior season in 2022 was his breakout year, as he carried the ball 132 times for 955 yards and 10 TDs. For his career he has 195 carries and 1,216 yards. TE Malachi Thomas will return for his senior season, and if his production from last season can carry over to 2023, he’ll give the Jackets another receiving threat. Last season he caught 33 passes for 442 yards and 3 TDs.
Returning to the TCC offensive line will be senior Ty Brown, a 6-foot, 3-inch, 300-pound RT. Junior ATH Kendarius Reddick is one of the highest rated players in his class, and he’ll give TCC a threat from anywhere on the field. On defense, sophomore DE Cam Brooks will be a force coming off the edge. He is receiving attention and offers from several D-1 schools.
What to Expect
Yellow Jackets fans are hoping for a repeat of 2022, when Thomas County Central came out swinging and ran through its regular season schedule undefeated. A stunning home loss against Roswell in the Class 6A quarterfinals brought an end to an incredible season, and now TCC is hoping to find that same magic in 2023.
Whether they can do it again remains to be seen. Lee County, Tift County, and crosstown rival Thomasville will all be better, and the key to the Jackets’ season may lie in how they fare against those teams. There’s some good talent returning this season, and one of the big questions will be replacing the steady hand of Sam Brown at quarterback. His lack of mistakes was a big reason for Central’s offensive success in 2022.
Prediction
Another solid season for Thomas County Central football in 2023: 10-3 record.
Game to Watch
Game #2 against Thomasville.
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