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CHURCH HILL — Happy Valley entered the season down nine starters on defense and seven on offense from last season’s 11-2 campaign, but any anticipated shortcomings didn’t show in Friday night’s season opener against Volunteer. Senior Brayden Sams, now playing quarterback after moving over from wide receiver, looked like a veteran, rushing for two touchdowns and connecting with Will Tuttle for a 40-yard score in the Warriors’ 38-14 victory. Tuttle, a sophomore, also rushed for a pair of TDs. View the photo gallery “Coming into tonight, we had to rely on our big guys up front and our young guys were able to get behind them,” Happy Valley coach Jason Jarrett said.