Coleman senior Ryland Gentry isn’t afraid of contact. In fact, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound standout quite likes it.

A big and physical kid who splits his time between running back and linebacker for the Bluecats, Gentry brings a punishing style of play to both sides of the ball.

And with excellent results to show for that hard-hitting brand of football, it’s little wonder that Gentry is one that coach John Elder views as a model example for the younger players in his program.