Turner, 6-2, 190 pounds, joined the varsity squad after leading Star City’s junior high team to an undefeated season. He played in the last four games and recorded 32 tackles (15 unassisted), 7 pass breakups, a forced fumble and returned an interception 90 yards for a touchdown while playing safety.
“He’s got the tools. He’s going to be a special kid,” Star City coach Chris Vereen said. “The first round of the playoffs at (Southside) Batesville, he had a 90-yard pick-6 at safety. He really did some good things in the playoffs to be a ninth grader. He didn't miss a beat stepping up from junior high to senior high.