27 Aug 2024 501 Football Team 2024: Eric Huett – Greenbrier

After struggling in their first year in 6A, Eric Huett and the Greenbrier Panthers bounced back in a big way in 2023, making the playoffs and getting a first-round victory. With the move back to 5A this year, the Panthers are ready to produce even more success.

“My favorite football memory is winning a playoff game last year and being in the locker room celebrating with the team after,” Huett said. “We want to make a deep playoff run and compete for a state championship this year.

The senior is confident about his team. “We have a strong group of seniors who have multiple years of playing under their belt and are gearing up for their best year yet. We have underclassmen who are great athletes and have the opportunity to step up and play a big role in the team. The coaching staff has done a great job and has created a system that I believe can take us deep into the playoffs.”

 He earned All-State honors last season as a linebacker and receiver for the Panthers.

He’s also earned All-Conference in the last two seasons and led Greenbrier in tackles in the last two years. “Eric is very physical, very strong and explosive,” Greenbrier Coach Randy Tribble said.

“He wants to be great, and you can tell by his work ethic. He is smart and makes others more confident. He is like a coach on the field. 

He will be our leader on defense and cause havoc to opposing offenses. He will make a lot of tackles.”