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Tampa (Jefferson HS) receiver Adrian Jenkins motions to a teammate during the Dragons' practice on August 15 at Thomas Jefferson High School in Tampa. / Gator Country photo by Tim Casey

TAMPA — The Jefferson HS football team had a storybook season in 2010, capturing the Class 3A state championship while setting a state record for most points in a regular season with 530 and in a full season with 746.

The Dragons will look to replace quarterback Quentin Williams, the 2010 Florida Mr. Football award recipient, who ended his career as the state’s career leader in passing yardage (10,384) and touchdowns (109). His 4,451 yards and 56 touchdowns last season were also state records.

Gator Country stopped by to watch Jefferson HS practice on August 15.

First-year Jefferson head coach Jeremy Earle will look to senior defensive end Tyriq McCord to lead the defense. McCord has listed the University of Florida and the University of South Carolina as the two college teams he is most interested in.

Senior receiver Adrian Jenkins aims to be the primary target in the passing game.

Photo Gallery: Jefferson HS football practice, 8/15/11 (click here to view gallery)

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Tim Casey covered the 2007 BCS Championship Game, 2007 Final Four, 2005 College World Series and 2008 Women's College World Series. He’s had photos published in Sporting News magazine, GQ magazine, SI.com, ESPN.com and nearly every newspaper in the state of Florida. Now he's home as Gator Country's Photography Editor.

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