Underdogs

Guest stars

Brad Lelandas Buddy Garrity

Dana Wheeler-Nicholsonas Angela Collette

Jeremy Sumpteras Joe Doyle "J.D." McCoy

D.W. Moffettas Joe McCoyJanine Turneras Katie McCoyKim Dickensas Shelby Garrett

Derek Phillipsas Billy Riggins

Blue Deckertas Mac McGill

TTimothy F. Crowleyas Coach Crowley

Louanne Stephensas Lorraine Saracen

David Cowgillas Slammin' Sammy Meade

Stacey Oristanoas Mindy Collette

Aaron Spivey-Sorrellsas Coach Spivey

Drew Watersas Wade Aikmen

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