Summary of last season:
After back to back 0-10 seasons, Coach Greg Hill got a few wins under his belt and made it to the playoffs by virtue of a three point victory over Brunswick in 2016. They fell to the fourth ranked Tucker Tigers in the first round of the playoffs. Bradwell had a total of three wins in the storm-shortened season and a tie against Long County. But it wasn’t enough and Coach Hill resigned at the end of the last year.
The New Coach:
Hill was replaced with former Bradwell Assistant Head Coach Ross Couch, who had also served as defensive coordinator for Windsor Forest High School in Savannah. He brings new looks offensively and defensively. Prior to Windsor Forest, Couch was Assistant Head Coach and secondary coach at Bradwell Institute. He’s also made coaching stops at Swainsboro High School, Hancock Academy and Georgia Military Prep. This is his first stint as a head coach.
Outlook for this season?
“The Tigers hope to build off of a 2016 playoff berth,” said Couch. “New schemes are being implemented on both sides of the football, so early struggles must be overcome quickly to find extended success.”
With a strong nucleus of players returning this year, there are high hopes in Hinesville for the Tigers. Eight starters and a host of part-time players return for Bradwell this season.
Big games this year:
“All games will be big for us this year, as the Tigers must learn to embrace a winning attitude,” Couch said.
The Tigers open the season with the Commissioners’ Cup against cross-town rival Liberty County. Then it’s Southeast Bulloch and Warren County before a road trip to Tattnall County. The Tigers play in a trough Region 2-AAAAAA and will have region contests against Richmond Hill, Effingham, Glynn Academy and Brunswick.
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