Tucker is coming off yet another season of growth as a program. The team posted its first back-to-back winning seasons since 2018-19. Coach Wayne Jones is working to rebuild the program into the powerhouse it was from 2000 to 2017, when the Tigers won two state championships and made two other finals appearances. The upcoming season will bring much more continuity than 2024. The team returns star quarterback Jace German. German threw for 1,856 yards and 21 touchdowns with only three interceptions last season. He also added 480 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. On defense, edge rusher Izaiah Williams returns. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound outside linebacker had a big sophomore season, recording 4.5 tackles for loss and leading the team in sacks with two. Both German and Williams are expected to take a step forward as they enter their junior seasons. The Tigers will once again compete in one of the toughest regions in 4A.
The season opens on the road with a huge matchup against Valdosta. It will end with a grueling four-game stretch. That final stretch begins with a trip to face DeKalb County rival Southwest DeKalb, a matchup that could feature the two most talented teams in the region. Next comes a bit of a reprieve against North Springs. The following week, Tucker will travel to face a stout St. Pius X team in what should be another tightly contested game. The Tigers will then face defending 4A runner-up Marist in the regular-season finale.
Head Coach: Wayne Jones
Coach Record: 17-16
2024 Record: 7-4
2024 Region: 5-4A
2024 Region Record: 6-2
2025 Region: 5-4A
Stadium Name: Adams Memorial Stadium
2025 Schedule:
8/15 @ Valdosta (Bazemore-Hyder Stadium)
8/22 Chamblee
9/05 Lithonia (Adams Stadium)
9/11 @ Clarkston
9/26 @ Northview
10/03 Druid Hills (Adams Stadium)
10/10 @ Southwest DeKalb (Hallford Stadium)
10/17 North Springs
10/24 @ St. Pius X10/31 Marist (Adams Stadium)
