Patriots Aim Higher in Year Two | Greenville News

The J.L. Mann Patriots are poised for a breakout season under new head coach Bryce Smiley, returning a loaded roster that posted an 11-3 record last year—their best since 1984. Quarterback Gage Watkins leads a dynamic offense with playmakers AJ Bush and Triston Shell, backed by a powerful running back duo of Buddy Griffin and Juston Bigby. Defensively, seven starters return as the team shifts to more balanced front sets to shore up last year’s scoring issues. They open at home on August 21st against Laurens, hungry to build on their success despite offseason injuries and coaching changes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/807c64de32b2e977