Southwest DeKalb's 22-12 victory Saturday against Redan gave coach Salter Fletcher and his team an emotional lift in the wake of a tragic start to the season. Southwest DeKalb coach Michael Tanks passed away just days into preseason practice following a stroke. Fletcher was named the interim replacement. Fletcher is one of 21 first-year coaches at their schools who opened with a victory.
Chris Edgar, Alcovy
Rick Tomberlin, Calvary Day
Sean Calhoun, Carrollton
David Perno, Clarke Central
Myron Burton, Druid Hills
Michael Woolridge, Hardaway
Zach Howard, Harris County
Cam Jones, Lakeside (Atlanta)
Chris Kirksey, Marion County
Justin Larmond, Miller Grove
Robert Craft, North Forsyth
Preston Poag, North Murray
Greg Vandagriff, Prince Avenue
Greg Manior, Rockdale County
Biff Parson, Rockmart
Jarrett Laws, Salem
Fletcher Salter, SW DeKalb
Richie Marsh, Toombs County
John Cornett, Towns County
Alan Rodemaker, Valdosta
Randy Collins, Wheeler County
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