The Knights in Brief

Head coach: Marty Jackson (third season)

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Evans' senior Matt Stark (rear) is a returning free safety.

Photo by Jim Blaylock

Classification: 2-AAAA

Stadium: Blanchard Stadium

Team colors: Black and gold

2004 record: 6-5 (lost in first round of state playoffs to Creekside)

Last trip to postseason: 2004

Last region title: 1987

Offense: Multiple I

Defense: 50

Returning starters: OL Tyler Werrick (Sr.); OT Jason Douglas (Sr.); TE Wes Baxter (Sr.); OL Josh Warner (Jr.); LB D.J. Ketchup (Sr.); DB B.J. Savoy (Sr.); DL Will Grooms (Sr.); DB Greg Martin (Sr.); LB Kyle Golden (Jr.); LB Tyler Leonard (Sr.); NT Jonathon Harnish (Sr.); FS Matt Stark (Sr.).

Player to watch: Coaches won't say where Josh McDaniel will play, but they are certain he will play. The southpaw is one of the fastest Knights and could play quarterback or tailback.

Breakout season: If his hands and style of play can match his frame (6-3, 185), sophomore Jonathon Nicely could become one of the most dangerous receivers in recent memory.

Schedule

Aug. 19 Harlem

Aug. 26 at Jefferson County

Sept. 2 Laney

Sept. 16 Greenbrier

Sept. 23 at Jones County

Sept. 30 Statesboro

Oct. 7 at Effingham County

Oct. 14 at Lakeside

Oct. 21 Baldwin

Oct. 28 at Wayne County