
Photo by Roger Smith Dyersburg had no trouble with Fairley last week in sectional volleyball action, winning three straight two advance to the Class AA State Tournament. Amber Moody got on a roll in the second set, serving for 41 straight points. The Lady Trojans begin play in the state tournament Oct. 28 against Chattanooga Christian.
The Basics Head coach: Rahnmann Slocum (11th season) District: 16-AA 2008 Record: 9-3 Playoffs: Second round Base offense: Multiple Base defense: 4-2-5 Returning starters: 5 offense, 5 defense Overview Rahnmann Slocum has been one of the most successful coaches in Memphis the last decade. This year’s team is without a lot of talent from last year, but if history means anything, the Bulldogs will be good again. Senior running back Derrick Murrell is a good one. He figures to get the bulk of the carries this season. Senior Daniel Taylor (6-3, 250) is an experienced offensive lineman. Senior Deandre Jackson is a good athlete who will be a big part of things.
BASEBALL Head Coach: Marcus Rogers2007 Record: Unknown (Region Tournament) PROJECTED STARTERS1B – Unknown2B – Unknown3B – Juan Gabriel Martinez (SO)SS – Juan Rafael Martinez (SR)LF – UnknownCF – UnknownRF – UnknownC – UnknownP – Juan Rafael Martinez (SR)P – Juan Gabriel Martinez (SO) OUTLOOKFairley won District 16-AAA again last season before seeing the season end in a loss to Collierville in the Region 8-3A Tournament semifinals. Steve Griffins, last year’s leader, graduated, but there are some young players returning to carry on the Bulldog tradition. Senior Juan Rafael Martinez will be the ace of the staff and is also one of the team’s best hitters. His brother, sophomore Juan Gabriel Martinez, is coming of a solid freshman season and also pitches. SOFTBALL Head Coach: Julie Shepard2007 Record: Unknown (District Tournament) PROJECTED…