The Cross Keys Indians enter their second season under head coach Eric Quarles, who was promoted to head coach after Jimmy Williams stepped down following the 2022 season to head across town to Clarkston. Quarles joined MLK’s Joel Kight, Stone Mountain’s Greg Carter, Towers’ Henry Garrett, and Southwest DeKalb’s Marion Bell as new head coaches within DeKalb County last year.
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The Indians had continuity returning at several spots last year, including linebacker. After stepping up as a freshman and tallying 47 tackles in 2022, Jonathan Garcia returned to his role last year and racked up a team-leading 55 solo tackles and 65 total. Garcia will be back to lead the defense, but there will be several new pieces on that side of the ball. Last year’s team graduated defensive end Jonathan Rodriqez, linebacker David Franco, defensive lineman Brian Bibiano, and defensive back Alberto Correa. Class of 2025 defensive back Ke’Anndre Tucker will be back after posting 24 tackles last season and leading last year’s squad with eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. Fellow seniors Alan Gomez and Brandon Castro also add experience to the secondary. The defense saw a decrease in forced interceptions last year, dropping from eight in 2022 to just two last season and the team surrendered 34.5 ppg. Offensively, Cross Keys finished 2023 with 102.8 rushing yards per game and connected on just 28.3 passing yards per game. On special teams, Allan Gonzalez returns for his senior season and will handle kickoffs, extra points, and field goals.
Head Coach: Eric Quarles
Coach Record: 0-10
2023 Record: 0-10
2023 Region Record: NA
2023 Region: 4-5A
2024 Region: 5-4A
Stadium Name: Adams Stadium, Avondale Stadium, Halford Stadium
2024 Schedule:
8/23 vs. Landmark Christian (A)
8/30 @ Rock Springs
9/6 @ Pinecrest Academy
9/13 vs. Mt. Bethel Christian (A)
9/20 vs. Riverside Prep
9/26 vs. Flint River Academy (AV)
10/3 vs. Creekside Christian (A)
10/11 vs. Lanier Christian
10/18 vs. Stone Mountain (HS)
10/25 vs. Skipstone Academy
A=Adams Stadium, AV= Avondale Stadium, HS = Halford Stadium
