Russell County senior quarterback Gavin Gossage is entering the upcoming football season with high expectations.
Gossage was named the Preseason District Player of the Year by Cats Pause Magazine.
Here’s what the magazine had to say about Gossage.
“Last year defenses entered the season focused on stopping the Lakers two talented running backs Dylan Bland and Collin Darnell.
Quarterback Gavin Gossage proved the Russell County offense wasn’t one-dimensional. Gossage threw for 595 yards and nine touchdowns last season, while finishing third on the team in rushing with 261 yards and three scores as the Laker offense averaged nearly 40 points a game.
The senior will likely be a bigger focal point of the offense this season with a chance to put up points with his arms and legs. If Gossage can take that next step, the Lakers should make a run at another district championship.”
Gossage also returns as the team’s fourth-leading tackler, totaling 33 tackles last year, including five tackles for loss. He also recorded two interceptions last season.
