A young roster
Three returning offensive starters
The preseason page named guard Kenny Harris, tackle Ronnie Templeton and tight end Timmy Williamson as the returning offensive starters. It also identified younger players expected to step forward, including Kurt McBee and John Elmore.
The answer to opening night
Four straight wins
After BGA’s 14–7 win, Greenbrier beat Goodlettsville, Cheatham, Macon and Stewart. The 50–29 Macon game included six first-half Bobcat touchdowns and 367 yards of offense.
October 22
A playoff route still open at 5–2
The contemporary preview explained the stakes: beat Beech, then Portland, and Greenbrier could claim the district playoff place. Beech won 36–0, and losses to Goodpasture and Portland followed.
