Mr. Football contender Walker Martinez (2,361 yards passing and 31 touchdowns — 139-199 attempts (through eight games) — is the straw that stirs the Anderson County High School Maverick offensive cocktail. He’s best when his back is against the wall (Rhea County, Elizabethton) and he stays out of trouble whether he’s in the pocket, or sliding outside of protection to find an open receiver. - Zack Williams

Clinton junior Quarterback Joshuah Keith may be the best signal caller the Dragons have seen in years. His pass and run game is a combination of former quarterbacks Darian Stone and Tyler Thackerson. And he has a cannon of an arm. Oh yeah, he’s only a junior. - Zack Williams