Can Briarcrest contend with MUS and Christian Brothers under first-year coach Major Wright?
The Saints are 10-20 in the three seasons in Division II-Large and have watched as MUS and Christian Brothers have had big success. But Wright brings a new enthusiasm and work ethic to Briarcrest that it hasn’t had in a while. Expect them to give MUS and Christian Brothers all they want this year. 3. Does Ensworth take the next step following a semifinal appearance last season? The Tigers made a big playoff splash last season in their first playoffs appearance by going to Memphis in the quarterfinal round and beating Christian Brothers before bowing to Brentwood Academy in the semifinals. Ensworth has a ton of talent returning, including the dynamic backfield of Tavares Jefferson (QB) and Orleans Opoku-Darwa (RB). Add in transfer Antonio Richardson, and the Tigers should be a lot of fun to watch. 4. Can Brentwood Academy handle the favorite tag? The Eagles are the favorites this season hands down, but they were the favorites last season, too. Special teams play killed them in both loss
