Seth Ward takes over for Tyler Mitchell as the leader of the Falkville football program.

The Blue Devils are looking to extend their school-record streak of being in the playoffs to five.

Falkville will be replacing numerous starters from the past season, but the players stepping into new roles have some game experience from 2020.

The Blue Devils host Decatur Heritage to open the season August 20.

For more about the Falkville Blue Devils football team, check out the full story, photos and roster in the 2021 Morgan County Football Magazine, due out Aug. 20.

Head Coach: Seth Ward – first season

2020 Record: 8-3; 5-1 in 2A, Region 7

Offensive returning starters: Two

Defensive returning starters: Three

Players to Watch: QB/DB Caden Burnett, RB/DL/K Jordan Greenfield, WR/DB Isaiah Warnick, OL/DL Austin Melson, OL/DL Brock Puckett and DL Lorenzo Ochoa

From the Coach’s mouth: “The players on this team are hungry and want to learn how to become better players,” said Ward. “Our job is to get these players ready for the season.”

SCHEDULE

Aug. 20 vs. Decatur Heritage
Aug. 27 at Danville
Sept. 3 at Whitesburg Christian*
Sept. 10 vs. Pisgah*
Sept. 17 BYE
Sept. 24 vs. Cold Springs
Oct. 1 vs. Section*
Oct. 8 at Tanner*
Oct. 15 at Ider*
Oct. 22 vs. North Sand Mountain*
Oct. 29 vs. Winston County

*Region game