ECS seniors taking nothing for granted in their chance to defend title
Evangelical Christian School quarterback Jacob Hatcher passes during practice on Aug. 12, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Evangelical Christian School running back Jaylen Greenwood (24) rushes the ball during an Aug. 12, 2020 practice. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Evangelical Christian School offensive lineman Dietrick Pennington (77) works on a pass rush Aug. 12, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Evangelical Christian School defensive back Peter Nearn (22) catches the ball during practice on Aug. 12. “We’ve had a lot of fun the time we’ve been able to work out together,” he said. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Evangelical Christian School running back Jaylen Greenwood (24) carries the ball Aug. 12. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
ECS quarterback Jacob Hatcher throws the ball Aug. 12. “Hatcher has looked really good and he has a cannon,” coach Trey Adams said. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Veteran offensive line, good skill players and some quality defensive returnees make the Division 2-AA state champion dangerous again.
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TSSAA High School Football ECS Trey Adams Dietrick Pennington Peter Nearn Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
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John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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