INSIDE LOOK: Mallard Creek Mavericks

Head coach: Mike Palmieri (9th season)

2014 Record: 15-1

Key returning starters: James Smith, Sr., QB (5-11, 185); Josh Brown, Sr., LB (6-4, 225); Chancery Bowman, Sr., RB (6-0, 180); De’jour Simpson, Sr., OL (6-3, 330); Grant Gibson, Jr., OL/DL (6-2, 295).

Key newcomers: Corey Sutton, Sr., WR (6-2, 200); Ricky Smith, Sr., DL/LB (6-1, 224); Thomas Gordon, Sr., WR (5-11, 170); Will Eason, Sr., DB (5-9, 160); Thad Moss, Sr., TE/DE (6-4, 250).

Returning starters: 13

Returning lettermen: 32

Outlook: The two-time, defending 4AA champion Mavericks return 13 starters – led by two of the most dynamic players in the state in quarterback James Smith and linebacker Josh Brown, who has committed to Florida State.

Langston Wertz Jr.

This story was originally published August 15, 2015 at 11:37 AM with the headline "INSIDE LOOK: Mallard Creek Mavericks."