CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville High School hosted one of Montgomery County’s first opportunities to see our teams compete this week as the Wildcats welcomed West Creek, Montgomery Central and several other surrounding schools for a 7-on-7.
While the summer event offered every program a chance to evaluate its roster before the season, no team had more to learn than the host Wildcats, who are replacing last year’s starting quarterback.
Kayden Pledger started at quarterback last season and was expected to be one of Montgomery County’s top passers entering 2026. Instead, Clarksville is searching for a new starter after Pledger’s departure, and Tuesday night’s 7-on-7 offered an early glimpse at the competition.
The Wildcats rotated senior Nate Parada and sophomore Harrison Smith throughout the evening, and both impressed.
Parada, last year’s starting linebacker, has emerged as one of Clarksville’s most intriguing storylines entering the season. The 5-foot-7 senior is balancing his responsibilities as one of the Wildcats’ defensive leaders while competing for the starting quarterback job…