The Tigers underwent a full-out rebuild and makeover unlike any across the area. While the net result was a 2-win season, the Tigers played much better with each passing week, and now enter 2026 as a candidate not only to make the playoffs, but make a deep run. Don’t overlook what’s happening in Commerce.

Head Coach: Lenny Gregory (2nd Season)
2025 Record: 2-8; Region 5th; No Playoffs

“We aim to continue to improve and have the 1-0 mentality,” says Gregory.

2026 SCHEDULE – COMMERCE

PERSONNEL & SCHEMES

Key Departures: 

Returning Starters: 11 on offense; 8 on defense

Key Returning Players: QB Tate Kirk, RBs Jace Lyle and Marco Huff, WRs Essien Locklear and Ty Sorrells, LB Rivers West, LB Caden McWilliams, DL Broc Cash, DB Zymir Huff

Up & Coming Players: 

Offense: Spread
Starting QB Tate Kirk became the guy in the midst of last season, but he has upped his game to a new level now. Dynamic RB Jace Lyle (SR) and Marco Huff (SO) will tote the rock, and Ty Sorrells and Essien Lockleer (both SRs) are elite receivers.

Defense: Multiple 3-4
Caden McWilliams, Rivers West, and Zymir Huff, along with Bronc Cash stand to be the leaders of this unit.

Trenches: “This is an area of focus as we were really young last year,” adds Gregory. “This group will play a very important role in our success this season.”

STRENGTHS & AREAS OF FOCUS

Strengths: “Our skill players are the strength of the team and our maturity from a year ago as we return the majority of our starters,” adds Gregory.

Focusing On: “Getting bigger, faster, and stronger,” states Gregory. “We were really young last year and played a lot of young guys.”

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