We tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Brooks County High School football team in this preview, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Trojans this season.
2023 Stats
- Overall Record: 8-6
- Points Scored: 320
- Points Allowed: 253
Key Losses
The Trojans will begin the 2024 season without longtime head coach Maurice Freeman, who announced this offseason that he was leaving Brooks County.
Freeman served two separate stints as the Brooks County head coach, with his most recent tenure lasting from 2008 to 2023. He first coached at Brooks County from 1994 to 1997.
Previously the offensive coordinator, Josh McFather has taken over head coaching duties and will remain the interim head coach for the 2024 season, according to WCTV.
As far as players who are leaving, the Trojans will miss linebacker Markel Best. He is the lone player from last year’s starting defensive 11 who will not be back for 2024, but it’s a big loss. Best had a team-leading 76 tackles, including one quarterback sack. He also had an interception and a fumble recovery.
The offense will miss Javen Watts, who saw time at quarterback, H-back, and tight end during his career at Brooks County.
Best and Watts were ITG Next’s 2023 Brooks County Defensive and Offensive Players of the Year, respectively.
Another big loss, literally, is 6-foot, 360-pound right tackle Jayden Williams, whom McFather described as “dominant.”
Who’s Back
Chris Cole Jr. returns at running back. He rushed for 1,726 yards and 18 touchdowns last year, and he’ll be counted on to lead the offense in 2024.
Senior Camauri Brinson returns at wide receiver and defensive back. He was an All-State and All-Region performer on defense with 13 interceptions last year.
Wide receiver George Lamons Jr., who had six receiving and four rushing TDs last year, is back.
Offensive lineman Cameron Cobb returns, along with sophomore Junior Burrus, who will be Brooks County’s quarterback for 2024.
All-Region kicker Rafael Mojica returns for his junior season. He was 46 of 49 on all kicks in 2023.
Defensive end Marquis Williams, the region’s 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, is back, along with defensive back Traeviss Stevenson, defensive tackle Tamarion Kimbrough, and outside linebacker Anton Graham.
Defensive end Demarrion Washington moves to linebacker, replacing Best.
What to Expect
Look out for Brooks County in 2024. They bring back experience, especially on defense with all but one starter returning. Eight of the 10 returning starters on defense were named All-Region last year.
The Trojans are loaded with size and next-level talent among their skill position players and on both sides of the line. They will have one of the top kickers in the history of Brooks County back this season too.
Prediction
Brooks County has a tough regular-season schedule to get through, but once they hit the playoffs, look out. This roster gives the Trojans a great chance to win a state title in 2024. I see a 12-3 season with a trip to the state championship game.
Game to Watch
Aug. 30 at Cook
