Head coach: Wayne Brent
2011-12 record: 24-6, Class 5A state champions
Malik Newman was named MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year in 2011-12 after pouring in more than 22 points per game and leading Callaway to a state title.
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(6-2, So., G),
TreShawn Bolden (6-8, Sr., F),
Jarvis Williams (5-5, Sr., G),
Dontarrius Simmons (6-3, Sr., G)
Strengths: The Chargers return four starters and nine of their top 11 scorers from last year's state championship squad. The headliner is super sophomore Newman, who averaged more than 22 points per game in 2011-12 and was named the
MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year. Bolden posted more than nine points and six rebounds per game as a junior. Junior
Rod Taylor, a 6-foot-4, 315-pound offensive line prospect on the gridiron, is also expected to contribute. Taylor has offers from the likes of Alabama in football.
Question marks: Callaway lost both games against out-of-state competition last season. That isn't a major red flag for a young team but certainly something to keep an eye on as the Chargers will make the trip to Fort Myers for the City of Palms Classic in December.
