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Avalon Eagles12-6M DI
Coach: Cody Davis.
Lettermen R/L: 20/7.
2009: 5-5/3-2 district.
Starters returning O/D: 4/4.
Key losses: Jeremy Knight (Kilgore), Ben Lynch (WTA&M).
Players to watch: WR Calyn Davis (5-10, 145, 4.8), RB Denzel Murray (5-10, 155, 4.5).
Top sophomores: RB Derek Jesko (6-0, 175), LB Jared Howard (5-11, 160).
Other prospects: K Oscar Palacios, C Samuel Williamson.
2010 notes: Despite having to replace an all-state QB, the Eagles' depth should get them into the playoffs this season. WR Davis was an HM all-stater in 2009.