[Hoot Gibson]

Let’s see if we can’t redirect a tad.

I know what BC has lost and has coming back. Probably wouldn’t consider them a title threat next year but strange things happen.

What does JC lose and have returning?

I believe that Coach Matney recently said that Johnson Central loses one senior from the OL and DL. They lose seniors Ryley Preece, Devin Johnson, Cody Rice, and Bryce Tackett (starting fullback who was injured in the Belfry game and missed the playoffs) - but they return junior Dillon Preston, freshman Mason Lawson, and sophomore QB Grant Rice. They also return junior TE Zach Russell.

My guess is that JC will get off to a slower start next season but should be very good again by the playoffs. The line will be very experienced but the backfield will be talented but young. Corbin and Wayne County will probably both be much improved next season and the biggest threats to keep Johnson Central out of their sixth consecutive state championship game.