vs. Eastside on Sept. 21

It’s the first region game of the season for Chestatee, which didn’t win a subregion game in 8-AAA in two years in the region. It’s also the school’s meeting with Eastside, which looks to be one of the new region’s better teams.

A win would put the War Eagles on better footing entering the region schedule than they’ve had in awhile.

Location: Gainesville
Coach: Stan Luttrel, 29-32 at Chestatee (7th year); 33-48 overall
Region: 8-AAAA
Last region title: None
Last playoff appearance: 2004
Returning starters: 9 on offense, 7 on defense
Offensive strategy: Split-back option. “I believe that option football is one of the best ways to move the ball. It’s a great team offense.”
Defensive strategy: 3-5. “The beauty of the 3-5 is that you can have eight men in the box or you can drop eight. It’s a very multiple defense, very versatile.”

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