Meet the top Columbia area juniors ahead of 2024 TSSAA football season
The TSSAA football season is just months away and there's a handful of juniors set to have a large impact in the Columbia area this season.
Here's a look at the top area juniors in the Columbia area for the 2024 Tennessee high school football season.
Daniel Cepicky, Columbia Academy, OL/DL: The 6-foot-7 Cepicky was a DII-A All-State selection last season, finishing with 15 tackles and two sacks.
Jax Hickerson, Columbia Academy, WR/DL: Hickerson had 27 tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery for the Bulldogs last season.
Justis Haggard, Columbia Central, FS/RB: Haggard finished last season with 60 tackles and two interceptions while on offense he had 450 total yards and five touchdowns.
Isaiah Bishop, Columbia Central, RT: The 6-foot-4, 300 pound lineman started every game for the Lions last season and is set to make an even greater impact this season.
Burton Moore, Columbia Central, QB: A two-sport athlete, Moore will step into a bigger role this season after his strong arm helped him secure the starting spot midway through last season.
Syler Green, Independence, OL: Green has an offer from Eastern Kentucky after starting every game at left tackle for the Eagles last season.
Caden Liebler, Independence, OL: Liebler is a key member of the Eagles offensive line, starting every game at center last season.
Hunter Mullen, Independence, DB: Mullen has offers from UConn and Western Kentucky and will play on both sides of the ball for Independence this season.
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Mason Tidwell, Loretto, QB: Tidwell threw for 1,448 yards and 17 touchdowns for the Mustangs last season.
Corben Reynolds, Loretto, WR: Reynolds had 48 receptions last season for 876 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Blaze Thomason, Loretto, DL: Thomason had 44.5 total tackles last season, four for a loss along with three sacks.
Jayden McClure, Mt. Pleasant, RB/DE: McClure had 186 yards and three touchdowns last season. On defense he had 15 solo tackles and 10 quarterback hurries in six games.
Carter Dunn, Mt. Pleasant, RB: Dunn rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns and is set to feature in a larger role this season.
Jake Sands, Richland, WR/DB: The 5-foot-9 receiver will have a more responsibilities for the Raiders this season, with his returning ability on special teams set to be key.
Blaine Moore, Summertown, OT: Moore will help protect senior quarterback Jaden Stoll.
Peyton Niehaus, Summertown, WR: Niehaus finished last season with 21.5 yards receiving yards per game and was third amongst receivers on the team in touchdowns.
Harrison Campbell covers high school sports and more for The Daily Herald. Email him at hcampbell@gannett.com and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @hccampbell7.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: TSSAA football: Columbia area top juniors entering 2024 season
