Editor’s note: This story is part of content originally published in The Newnan Times-Herald’s 2025 High School Football Kickoff Guide.

East Coweta head coach John Small is not making excuses for last year’s 4-7 season. The Indians went 1-3 in Region 2-AAAAAA play and missed the playoffs in a year that brought growing pains, inconsistency and tough opponents.

But as the 2025 season begins, Small believes the pieces are in place for a turnaround. Not because of flash or hype, but because of the one thing he values most in a team.

“This group has unbelievable chemistry,” Small said. “It is probably one of the closest-knit teams we have had here. They care about each other and take ownership of the program.”

Small said the lessons from 2024 were hard but necessary. The team struggled at

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