It will be somewhat of a reloading season for the Tigers in head coach Lonnie Jones’ third season leading the program. Jones took over in 2022 after a 2-9 season in James Thompson’s lone year as the Tucker head coach. In his first season, Jones led the Tigers to a 4-7 record and a first-round exit in the playoffs. Last season, Tucker improved to a winning record at 6-5 but left the playoffs in the first round following a 49-27 loss to Statesboro.
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The Tigers will have to replace the graduated Jamar Graham at the quarterback position. Graham was 91-of-181 passing for 1,503 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Rising sophomore Jace German will likely be the signal-caller for the Tigers and has been described as a smart player who can pass and run the ball and will be a dual threat to opposing defenses. At 6-foot, 167 pounds as a sophomore with three seasons of development left, German will be valuable for Tucker. The Tigers will also have to replace last season’s leading rusher Jordan McCoy who had 222 carries for 1,810 yards and 26 touchdowns, as well as the leading receivers Christian Whitmore and Rashard Mekell Martin who combined for 10 touchdown receptions. Sophomore Christian Copeland will be looked upon in the backfield and senior Elijah Grant French will anchor the receivers stall.
Tucker will enjoy a four-hour ride to open the season on the road against Valdosta before facing Chamblee and Lithonia, also on the road. The Tigers’ home opener is against Clarkston on Sept. 12.
Head Coach: Wayne Jones
Coach Record: 10-12
2023 Record: 6-5
2023 Region Record: 4-1
2023 Region: 4-5A
2024 Region: 5-4A
Stadium Name: Adams Memorial Stadium
2024 Schedule:
8/16 @ Valdosta
8/23 @ Chamblee
9/6 @ Lithonia
9/12 vs. Clarkston
9/26 vs. Northview
10/4 vs. Druid Hills
10/11 vs. Southwest DeKalb
10/18 vs. North Springs
10/25 vs. St. Pius X
11/1 @ Marist
