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18 PREP RALLY: CLASS 6A | 8.30.2020 Sisco Funal Chapel 705 W. Meadow • Springdale, AR 479-751-4577 • www.siscofuneral.com Good Luck Teams! SHINE ON Young ready to put own stamp on Greenwood program GRAHAM THOMAS NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE The old saying in sports goes that it's better to be the coach that replaces the coach that replaced a legend. Chris Young chuckled at the thought, but replacing a legend is just what he's doing at Greenwood. For the first time in 16 years, the Bulldogs are under new leadership after coach Rick Jones resigned for a coaching position at the University of Missouri. Jones led Greenwood to a 185-26 record, 12 conference championships and eight state titles in 16 seasons. Young, an assistant coach for 20 years at Greenwood, including the last 11 as offensive coordinator, was named head coach. "I'm thrilled to have been here a long time," Young said. "It's hard enough to replace coach Jones. The kids have been great. The transition has been smooth. We're certainly not looking to reinvent anything. I was blessed to be an assistant and coordinator for coach Jones for 16 years. Most of the things I've learned in coaching have come from being around him." Greenwood (10-2 in 2019) once again returns a solid team that's expected to contend in Class 6A. The Bulldogs finished second in the 6A-West Conference last year behind state finalist Benton, which defeated Greenwood 45-38 at Benton. Greenwood saw its season end in the state semifinals with a 50-38 loss to eventual state champion Searcy. See STAMP, Page 20 CAMDEN COLLINS POSITION Running back/Linebacker SCHOOL Siloam Springs CLASS Senior HEIGHT 6-2 WEIGHT 180 TWITTER HANDLE @CamdenCollins5 THE DIGITS Was second on the Panthers with 94 total tackles, including a team- high 44 solo stops, along with an interception returned for a touchdown. … Also rushed 34 times for 165 yards and two touchdowns. I LISTEN TO Country. I BINGE WATCH The Ranch. I DRIVE A Toyota Camry. MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW My first name is John. MY HERO IS My grandpa. FAVORITE MEAL I like tacos a lot. WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT FOOTBALL IS Competing and hitting people. IN 10 YEARS I WILL Hopefully be a construction manager somewhere. Siloam Springs running back Camden Collins runs the football against Benton last season. Bud Sullins/Special to the Herald-Leader Palvinson Phizema will help Siloam Springs build upon last season's improvement. Phizema was a two-way starter for the Panthers in 2019. NWA Democrat-Gazette file photo