Saltillo, miss. (WCBI) – Saltillo had a 4-8 record last year, but has improved since Ryan Finch took over in 2022. The Tigers are willing to do whatever it takes to win, and that includes linebacker Jackson Justice, who is currently practicing with a broken hand. Justice symbolizes their toughness.
“This is the best turnout we’ve ever had for summer training,” Finch said. “The kids aren’t missing a day and are rescheduling their vacations so they can be here when they need to be.”
Finch is excited about his linebackers.
“Everything we do defensively is going to depend on them. We have to get guys where they need to be, put them where they need to be, and they’re going to be my extension on the field,” Finch said.
“We’ve all gotten older and trained and gotten stronger. We have the right guys out there for that,” Justice said.
The Tigers are led by senior quarterback CJ Beasley, who is entering his third season as a starter for Saltillo.
“I just want him to have confidence in his teammates and have them do what they’re supposed to do so he can get the ball where it needs to go,” Finch said.
The players noticed that this year’s team was significantly different from previous teams.
“Some guys in the past have not been willing to work and some of these guys come in and work when they don’t have to. I trust these guys will do whatever it takes to win,” Justice said.
Saltillo’s season begins on August 30 against New Albany.
