Coach’s Corner: Kevin Kinsler of the Northside Eagles

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles finished 11-3 in 2016.

Their seasons ended with a 22-7 loss to Tucker in the semi-finals.

Northside, Coffee, Houston County, Valdosta, and Lee County will all play in Region 1-6A

This is the 8th season for head coach Kevin Kinsler with the Eagles.

OFFENSE:

• The Eagles will have to replace several key players, including QB Tobias Oliver, WR Jaylan Sandifer, and OL Caleb Kelly.
• Only three starters returning from last year: OL’s Ham Williams and Josh Herring, and ATH Marcus Jolly.

DEFENSE:

• Five starters will be back for the defense, which kept opponents to 10 points or fewer eight times last season.
• Will have to replace LB Kam Burnett, their leading tackler.
• Returning players include DL Braxton Golden, LB Kameron Tate, DB Marcelle Griffin, and DB Armand Childs.

FIRST GAME: August 18th versus Warner Robins at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.