Rhea County's Golden Eagles have been picked to win the Region 4-5A championship in Murphy Fair's Tennessee High School Football magazine.
Coach Mark Pemberton has led the Eagles to a state quarterfinal and two semifinals in his three years as head coach.
Senior Mason Stephenson rushed for more than 1,400 yards last year and Eddie Bice ran for another 1,200.
Ooltewah and Rhea County each finished 5-1 in the league last year.
2016 Coaches' Predictions
1. Rhea County
2. Walker Valley
3. Ooltewah
4. Cleveland
5. Soddy-Daisy
6. McMinn County
7. White County
To order a copy of Tennessee High School Football direct, send $16.00 (covers shipping and handling) to the following address: Murphy Fair Publications, 121 April Lane, Readyville, TN 37149. The order will be mailed the next day.
Fair's magazine can also be purchased later this month in Chattanooga at the following locations:
Big Ridge Cleaners - 5936 Hixson Pike
Mountain City Cleaners - 3554 Broad St.
Carriage Cleaners - 715 Signal Mountain Road
Carriage Cleaners -- 3835 Dayton Blvd
Raceway Convenience Store -- 3459 Amnicola Highway
Raceway Convenience Store -- 2528 Broad Street