TECUMSEH SAVAGES
Coach: RANDON LOWE
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Tecumseh enters 2026–27 looking to build on a 3-7 season with a roster that blends returning starters with youth at the skill spots. Head coach Randon Lowe, in his second year at the school, says the Savages have a “good QB” and a solid offensive line but will be “young at the skill positions on offense.” Defensively, he expects Tecumseh to “be solid in the box with young skill,” signaling strong play up front and in the linebacking corps with developing talent in the secondary. Lowe is supported by assistants Mike Montano, Easton Marrs, Anthony O’Guinn, Tanner Rickey, Josiah Wright and John Rodriguez, while booster club president Tedda Hogan helps provide off-field support.
On offense, Tecumseh returns five starters and will run an Air Raid system that emphasizes the passing game and spreads defenses horizontally. Junior center Major Bryant (6-0, 265) anchors the offensive line, giving the Savages a physical presence and leadership in protections. At quarterback, senior Wyatt Dodgion returns after throwing for 2,500 yards last season in nine games, making him a proven playmaker and the only returning starting QB in Tecumseh’s district. Lowe describes him as a “great high school football player,” a two-sport athlete who also plays baseball, and he stands out as the focal point of the offense. With a young supporting cast at receiver and running back, the Savages will lean on Dodgion’s experience and decision-making to move the ball through the air and take advantage of matchups.
Defensively, Tecumseh returns five starters and will use an even front “with lots of pressures.” The goal is to be disruptive up front and make offenses uncomfortable by bringing pressure from various spots. Key defensive pieces include outside linebacker Issac McAlister (5-11, Jr.) and nose guard Jacob McAlister (5-10, So.), who provide physicality and upside along the front. Jacobs’s role at nose is highlighted in Lowe’s comments as “a special talent,” and his ability to anchor the middle of the line is important in an even-front scheme. With experienced box defenders and young skill players in the secondary, Tecumseh’s defense will look to stop the run, collapse the pocket and rely on pressure to create turnovers.
Dodgion is Tecumseh’s Top 100 nominee, recognized for his production and importance to the program. Lowe notes that Dodgion is “the only QB coming back in our district” and that his 2,500 passing yards in nine games last season underscore his impact. With a high-volume passing attack, a pressure-based defense and key leaders like Dodgion and Bryant up front, Tecumseh aims to take a step forward in 2026 while its young skill players grow into expanded roles.
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