QUICK FACTS
Coach: Jeff Battles, fifth year, 17-24 (34-31 overall)
Assistant coaches: Hunter Jackson, defensive coordinator; David Mackie, defensive backs; Kevin Noviello, defensive line; John Franco, offensive line; Kendall Mills, wide receivers; Jame McGee, running backs; Rick Iden, kickers
Homefield: Kinnett Stadium
2011 record: 1-9
Region: GHSA 1-AAAAA
2012 SCHEDULE
Aug. 31 Jordan (K) 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 7 Columbus (K) 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 14 Shaw (K) 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 21 at Lowndes 8 p.m.
Sept. 28 at Newnan 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 5 at Lee Co. 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 19 at Bainbridge 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 27 Thomas Co. Ctl. (K) 5 p.m.
Nov. 2 Harris Co. (K) 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 8 Northside (K) 7 p.m.
2011 Results
Aug. 27 Harris County L, 33-10
Sept. 2 at Valdosta L, 37-7
Sept. 8 at Carver (Columbus) L, 46-14
Sept. 23 at Thomas County Cen. L, 42-20
Sept. 30 at Bainbridge L, 35-0
Oct. 6 at Warner Robins L, 28-7
Oct. 14 Lee County W, 45-43
Oct. 20 Northside (Columbus) L, 41-14
Oct. 28 at Houston County L, 42-7
Nov. 3 at Northside-WR L, 51-14
BREAKING DOWN THE HAWKS
The Good: The team is young but has had a strong offseason, according to coach Jeff Battles. It is led by the do-it-all Ronald Rosser, who was named to this season's Dandy Dozen. He, along with several other Hawks, has been looked at by college scouts.
The Bad: The Hawks gave up nearly 40 points per game last season, so the defense must play much better if they are to improve upon last year's one win. Gone is quarterback Joseph Gibson, who threw for almost a 1,000 yards. He transferred after last year.
Our take: The only direction to go is up, and it certainly appears that's where the Hawks are headed. The team has nine returning starters on offense and defense, and the offensive and defensive lines are loaded with upperclassmen. If sophomore quarterback Blake Berry can command the offense, the team should be improved in 2012, but a stretch of four straight road games will test the team.
-- David MitchellROSTER
Name Pos. Cl.
2 Shakur Warner R 10
3 Lawrence Gibbs DB 11
5 Travis Jones DB 12
6 Blake Meadows DL 11
7 Dv'nn Cooks RB 10
8 William Teal QB 12
9 Jon Irvin RB 11
10 Malik Fowler TE 11
11 Jacob Hayes DB 12
12 Tyrie Thomas RB 12
15 Blake Berry QB 10
16 Luis Ledesma DB 10
17 Torrie Beard DB 11
18 Malik Bey WR 12
19 Nick Jenkins WR 12
20 Ronald Rosser DB 12
21 Darius Blackmon RB 9
22 Chris Claiborne DB 10
23 Caleb Thompson WR 12
24 Treavon Davis LB 11
25 Tetris Sweat WR 12
26 Issac Austin WR 12
27 David Hall LB 11
28 Chris Masenburge DL 11
29 Deyon Hicks DB 9
30 Jeff Hondo WR 10
31 Zach Bragg TE 9
32 Christian McBride WR 9
33 Brandon Foxx DL 12
34 Jalen Burgess WR 11
35 Raul Echevrria K 12
40 DeReche Atkins RB 10
42 Matt Jones LB 10
43 Thomas Crays LB 11
44 David Countryman LB 12
45 Norman Smalls DL 12
46 Jerod Coleman DL 12
51 Corey Stewart OL 11
52 Brett Faulkner OL 11
53 Malik Owens OL 10
54 Ian Hurey OL 12
60 Hensley Tuaoi OL 11
61 Cale Dansby OL 11
63 Malik Jackson LB 11
64 Desmond Barmore OL 11
66 Granwill Stafford OL 10
67 Cedric Johnson OL 11
68 Robert Castillo OL 11
70 Forrest Eyler OL 12
71 Josh Harris OL 12
85 David Scott K 12
