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!,,)3/.3 !#% PAGE Area coaches again picked last year’s Region A runner- (!2$7!2% up, the Essex Trojans (above with ball), to steal away the 14 district championship. 'OOD /L &ASHIONED 3ERVICE FOR OVER 9EARS .ORTHUMBERLAND (WY ,OTTSBURG 6! s 'OOD ,UCK !REA 4EAMS CONTENTS 3 Fully Loaded 11 Still A Threat 'OOD ,UCK 4O Red Devils are the most Smith is gone, but experienced team in the W&L still able to air /UR !REA 4EAMS district this year. it out. Could be a first place contender. &OR 4HE 6 Young Up Front The Indians rely on #OMING 3EASON talented newcomers. 14 Team 2 Beat Region A finalist, Essex 9 Rebuilding returns a lot, includ- Raiders feel the loss ing a 2000-plus yard of more than a dozen rusher. Picked to finish players. at the top of the pack. COVER SHOT Lancaster’s Games are won and lost in the trenches, where Larry Brown players like Northumberland center Aaron PAGE should be Baughan and defenders come face to face. one of the team’s top 4 receivers CONTRIBUTORS this year. LISA HINTON-VALDRIGHI STORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHY BANKOmANCASTERCOM REID PIERCE ARMSTRONG PAGE LAYOUT AND DESIGN 3 LancasterRedDevils Step aside Aretha Franklin. for once, Lancaster is one of The Red Devils are singing the league’s more experienced FULLBACK about respect...and fi nally teams. gettin’ some. Jarvis returns almost his After three terribly down entire offense intact with G.P. years, Lancaster put together decorated quarterback Montel it’s best effort in fi ve seasons, Mitchell and noted running going 7-3 in 2004. back Jamie Veney leading the WARDLAW The Devils have made some charge. He has eight players big strides with coach Billy returning to starting posi- Jarvis at the helm. Going into tions. JERSEY NUMBER: 7 his third season, Jarvis has “I think a lot of people are put together a .500 record at pointing at us,” said Jarvis GRADE: SENIOR 10-10. He picked up seven of the preseason polls which of those wins last season, has Lancaster battling for HEIGHT: 5´ 8˝ with the Devils getting off to the number two spot in the a 5-0 regional start and just Northern Neck District. WEIGHT: 150 LBS missing a Region A Division 2 “Unfortunately, the teams playoff berth. we match up worst against ALSO PLAYS: Jarvis arrived on the scene are our own district teams,” STRONG SAFETY at the right time, with the JV said Jarvis. “We’re always talent in place to produce a going to be smaller than turnaround. Washington & Lee and “We’ve spent the last two He holds some of the North- Essex.” months getting the equip- ern Neck’s most talented Don’t look for any hefty ment ready and we’ve had to rushers in his arsenal and, players in the trenches. order a whole lot of smaller helmets and shoulder pads,” said Jarvis. One plus is Lancaster’s GAMEDAYS numbers, which are up. The Sept. 2 Northumberland Devils have 26 on the varsity Sept. 9 Charles City roster, small by comparison to the 40 or so at W&L and Sept. 16 at Middlesex Essex, but a big jump com- Sept. 23 at King William pared to LHS’s own numbers Oct. 7 Northampton a couple of years ago. Oct. 14 W&L “What we’re going to try Oct. 21 at Rappahannock and do with the offense is Oct. 28 Essex break it up, so we don’t have Nov. 4 at Mathews the burden on just one or two Nov. 11 at Northumberland people.” it too.” teams turnovers. “I think everybody knows The big fear for Jarvis is “And teams like W&L will about Montel and Jamie and turnovers, which Lancaster always take your mistakes what they’ve done for us in has struggled with in the and beat you with them,” he POWERANALYSIS past years and what they’ll past. Two years ago, the said. do,” said Jarvis. “But we have Devils gave up at least a Coach Billy Jarvis is doing an incredible job at LHS. some other people that can do touchdown a game on special (continued on next page) In 2004, the Devils posted their best record in fi ve years. He turned around a team that won just one game three years ago and took the Devils to a 7-3 overall mark. Jersey Name Grade Position Jersey Name Grade Position Despite the improvement, a Region A Division 2 playoff 2 Larry Brown 10 SE/DB 51 Reid Williams 12 OL/DE berth still eluded Lancaster. If there is a playoff berth 3 Montel Mitchell 12 QB/DB 52 Justin Culpeper 11 OL/NG in the cards for the Devils, odds are it’ll be this year. 4 Travis Baker 10 SE/DB 55 Rakeem Laws 12 OL/LB With the entire offensive unit back intact, LHS is one of 5 Jamie Veney 12 TB/OLB 56 Robert Lally 10 OL/LB the most experienced teams in the district. Defenses will 7 G.P. Wardlaw 12 FB/DE 58 Cleon Rice 11 OL/LB likely key on decorated veterans Montel Mitchell (QB) and Jamie Veney (TB) but Jarvis says it won’t be a two- 9 Jonathan George 11 FB/LB 60 Jonathan Frith 12 PK/P man show. 10 Omar Scruggs 11 SE/DB 64 Lee Kuykendall 10 OL/DE Look for a lot of output from a pair of talented JV 22 Chris Wyvill 11 SE/DB 70 Kenny Wilson 11 C/LB grads, receivers Larry Brown and Travis Baker. Lan- 24 Jonathan Somers 10 TE/LB 77 Louis Santangelo 10 OL/LB caster came off its regional schedule undefeated last 30 Brett Jarvis 11 FB/LB 80 Adam Benson 10 SE/OLB year and should again be the favorite in three of its fi ve 38 Darryl Doggett 11 SE/OLB 81 Seth Christman 10 TE/LB non-district games. However, the Devils replace Arcadia 44 Mychal Laws 12 FB/LB 88 Daniel Robertson 11 SE/DB and Mathews with Northampton and King William. 50 Devin Davis 12 OL/LB 99 Marcus Segar 11 TE/DE Most district coaches pick Lancaster to vie for the THE ROSTER number two spot. 4
LHSRED DEVILS TOP RETURNERS: COACH: LAST YEAR: QB/DB Montel Mitchell William Jarvis 7-3 overall TB/OLB Jamie Veney (3rd year, 10-10) 3-2 district FB/LB G.P. Wardlaw ASSISTANT COACHES: BASIC OFFENSE: SE/DB Omar Scruggs FB/LB Brett Jarvis Mike McIntire I-formation FB/LB Jonathan George Irvin Nickens K Jonathan Frith Josh Patterson BASIC DEFENSE: Draper Washington 5-3 TOP NEWCOMERS: Matt Stamm SE/DB Travis Baker SE/DB Larry Brown QUARTERBACK OL/LB Robert Lally CENTER
MONTEL (continued from previous page) KENNY “Last year, in all of our COACH BILLY JARVIS losses, we turned the ball WILSON MITCHELL over more than our oppo- “The teams we nents,” Jarvis added. “The JERSEY NUMBER: 70 JERSEY NUMBER: 3 bottom line is we’ve got to match up worst avoid that.” against are our own GRADE: JUNIOR GRADE: SENIOR Also in all three of Lan- caster’s losses, which were district teams.” HEIGHT: 5´ 11˝ to district opponents Essex, HEIGHT: 5´ 9˝ W&L and Rappahannock, WEIGHT: 240 LBS the Devils gave up big pass WEIGHT: 180 LBS plays. ALSO PLAYS: “We gave up two big pass ALSO PLAYS: plays to Essex and two to now Group AA squad. What Mitchell does do is LINEBACKER W&L,” said Jarvis. “We’ve got The Devils open the season give defenders another explo- DEFENSIVE BACK to defend the deep pass and tomorrow night (Friday, sive back to contend with. we’ve been working on that.” Sept. 2) against district rival Although he was selected COACH SAYS: Lancaster hit the schedule Northumberland. Kickoff is as a second-team all-district THE “Montel is learning running last year, coming off 7:30 p.m. QB last season, he posted regional play with a bang. some pretty decent numbers RECORD the position and how But posting an unscathed Quarterback with 57 completions on 97 5-0 non-district record this A year older and a year attempts for eight touch- to protect the ball season may be a littler wiser, Mitchell returns to call downs and 693 yards. SPORTS better.” tougher with the likes of the plays. A mobile QB, he also was Northampton and King Wil- “Montel is learning the the district’s second leading ONLINE liam on the schedule. position and how to protect rusher with 1,166 yards on Lancaster scrimmaged the ball,” said Jarvis. “He’s 160 attempts with 12 touch- www.rrecord.com THE Rwww.rrecord.comECORD former district team James learning to be a thinker and downs. ONLINE Monroe, scoring 5-4 over the not just throw the ball away.” (continued on next page) 5 THE RECORD SPORTS ONLINE www.rrecord.com
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SEVARG POOLS From left are senior linemen Devin Davis and Rakeem Laws. INC. DESIGN~BUILD~RENOVATE ~SERVICE~ LHSRED DEVILS Best wishes for In-ground pools (continued from previous page) Segar should also get some to be on our strong side,” said 370 N. Main St., He scored twice, once on receptions. Jarvis. “If they want to run at a safe and Kilmarnock healthy season! a 20-yard run, against the him, well, they’ll be running healthy season! (804) 435-2770 Yellow Jackets in the pre- Offensive line at one of our better players.” season test. Although Lancaster’s line To compensate for their is not big, it is experienced smaller size, look for Lan- Running backs with about everybody return- caster’s line and linebackers Good Luck To All Mitchell will be handing off ing. to pile on. to returning tailback Veney Junior Kenny Wilson “We’ll do a lot of gang-tack- and returning junior fullback (5’11”, 240) will be back to ling,” said Jarvis. “But so Our Area Teams Johnathan George. George snap, while senior Devin far, I’m pleased. Everbody is will also get some break time Davis (5’11”, 230) and sopho- getting to the ball. from senior Mychal Laws. more Lee Kuykendall (5’11”, “What we need to do this Rehabilitation Services Veney last season gained 180) return as the right and year is become a better tack- 986 yards on 159 carries left guards, respectively. ling team,” he added. “And & and scored 18 touchdowns Returning right tackle, the other thing we’ve got to to make the second team all- senior Rakeem Laws (6’2”, do is stop the big plays.” Sports Medicine Center district cut. 190), is joined by Essex trans- Laws “is already looking plant junior Justin Culpeper Cornerbacks good,” said Jarvis. “He had (6’1”, 235) at left tackle. Getting downfi eld to break Specializing in providing multiple therapies for a run for a touchdown and up the pass plays will be all ages consisting of Physical, three really big runs” in a Defensive line Brown and Scruggs at the Occupational, Speech, Aquatic, and Pulmonary preseason scrimmage. None of the O-linemen will corners and Mitchell at free Laws scored on carries of 8 be asked to pull double duty safety. and Cardiac Rehab to restore maximal and 5 yards. on the defensive line. Baker is pushing for time at functions after injury or surgery. Junior Brett Jarvis returns cornerback. Receivers to start as noseguard in the “Larry is a confi dent player Although Jarvis’s receivers 5-3 defense. He’s surrounded and is really physical,” said are new to the varsity level, by senior G.P. Wardlaw and Jarvis. they should add some razzle- Segar on the ends. dazzle to the scoring unit. Special teams Sophomores Larry Brown Linebackers Jonathan Frith, with 21 and Travis Baker and junior Veney, an all-district extra point kicks and a fi eld Omar Scruggs lit up the JV linebacker, returns to anchor goal as an honorable mention scoreboards. that stopping unit. all-district player, returns to “We have more speed at Joining him outside will be placekick for the Devils. wide receiver,” said Jarvis. junior Darryl Doggett. Segar, who Jarvis says “has (804) 435-8501 “I feel like if we can get the In the middle will be Laws a good leg,” will punt. ball to them they can make and rushing from inside will Culpeper will long snap. things happen.” be George and junior Cleon Back to return kicks and Located on Harris Drive Next to Brown scored off a recep- Rice. Rice makes the move punts will be speedsters Kilmarnock Rescue Squad & RGH tion in the scrimmage from offensive starter to Mitchell, Veney, Scruggs and www.rgh-hospital.com against JM. defensive starter. Brown. Junior tight end Marcus “Jamie, of course, is going 6 NorthumberlandIndians
It won’t be hard to improve on said Booth. “But we last year, which is all coach Tony have the size. It’s all Booth wants from his young 28 about the want-to.” member squad. So far, the Indians THE Q-B The second-year coach posted a seem to want-to; an 1-9 record in his debut season. average of 40 play- He returns 12 from that team, ers turned out three not all starters. In fact, the Indi- nights a week during KYLE ans are one of the youngest teams the summer to tune- in the district, with a freshman up in the weight JONES and sophomore in the backfi eld room. and two freshmen and a sopho- Unfortunately, the JERSEY NUMBER: 11 more starting on the offensive Indians won’t get line. much help from their GRADE: SENIOR Northumberland will have to schedule. Booth was make a major turnaround to suc- looking forward to a ceed. The Indians struggled on pair of opening home HEIGHT: 6´ 1˝ both sides of the ball last year, games but got some giving up an average of 40 points bad news when the WEIGHT: 175 LBS per outing and scoring an average school’s bleachers of 22. were condemned and ALSO PLAYS: “We’re young as all get-out,” torn down. Northum- berland will have DEFENSIVE BACK four road games to start and play its COACH SAYS: GAMEDAYS season opener at Lancaster, a team “Kyle is effective as a Sept. 2 at Lancaster that delivered a 50-6 leader and a learner. Sept. 9 Windsor slaughter in the fi nal He’s a quick learner” Sept. 16 at King William Bay Bowl game last Sept. 23 at Charles City year. Oct. 7 Middlesex “We were looking Oct. 14 at Essex forward to those fi rst learner,” said Booth. “He’s Oct. 21 W&L two games at home,” said Booth. 44-41, last season and will play a quick learner.” Oct. 28 at King & Queen “We’re playing two daggone good them at home this season on Jones, standing at 6’1”, should Nov. 4 Rappahannock football teams in Lancaster and October 7. have a presence in the box. Nov. 11 Lancaster Windsor. Booth is hoping not to have to “We have our backs against the Quarterbacks throw the ball but says Jones is wall as it is and playing away Senior Kyle Jones will call the pretty accurate. makes it that much harder.” plays, fi lling the vacated spot of “He’s a scrambler,” said Booth. Northumberland’s graduated quarterback Justin “He’s not a run-oriented quarter- POWERANALYSIS regional schedule includes Mitchell. back but he’s got quick feet if he Windsor, King William, Jones was supposed to be the has to move.” The Indians are either real young Charles City and Middle- Indians’ number two quarterback If Jones comes out, Booth gives or real old, with few players falling in sex, the only team the last year but injuries kept him the nod to freshman back-up between. Second-year coach Tony Booth Indians beat last year. sidelined most of the season. Dalton Keyser. suits up nine sophomores and fi ve fresh- NHS edged the Chargers, “He’s effective as a leader and a (continued on next page) men on his 28-member roster, with many of those newcomers landing starting posi- tions. He returns only 12 from last year’s Jersey Name Grade Position Jersey Name Grade Position team, including fi ve on offense and four on defense. 1 Josh Jordan 12 WR/DB 42 Johnathon Merrill 11 TE/DE Booth is going with an untested quar- 2 Kendall Carter 11 WR/DB 51 Aaron Baughan 12 C/DT terback and a young backfi eld so he’s 4 Cody Payne 9 RB/DB 56 Trey Rock 9 T/DT realistic about his team’s chances. His 5 Raymond Boyd 12 WR/DB 61 Joe Chewning 10 T/DE front line will also include several fresh- 7 Joel Deihl 9 TE/DE 63 Dylan Hall 10 G/DT men and sophomores. The newcomers 8 Dalton Keyser 9 QB/DB 64 Paul Riviello 12 G/DE will have to come through early for the 11 Kyle Jones 12 QB/DB 66 Zach Kues 9 T/DT Indians to put up a winning record this 15 Brandon Webb 12 WR/DB 70 Eddie Veney 10 T/DT season. They could have some success in 22 Johnny Veney 12 WR/DB 73 Kevin Doublin 10 T/DT regional play against Charles City and 30 Derrick Crockett 10 RB/DB 75 Brandon Lake 12 G/DT Middlesex (the only team they beat last year) but will again have their hands full 31 Nathan Keyser 11 TE/LB 77 Travis Schools 11 G/DT with district competitors like W&L, Essex 33 Colin Smith 12 TE/LB 79 Phillip Appleby 10 T/DT and Lancaster. 35 Peyton Waller 10 RB/DB 84 De Ante Palmer 10 WR/DB 40 Anthony Collins 12 WR/LB 89 Scott Killen 10 TE/DT
Area coaches are picking Northumber- THE ROSTER land to fi nish fourth or fi fth. 7
NHSINDIANS HEAD COACH: Mark Bentz TOP RETURNERS: Kevin Booth Tony Booth TE/LB Colin Smith (2nd year, 1-9) WR/S Johnny Veney LAST YEAR RECORD: WR/CB Josh Jordan ASSISTANT COACHES: 0-5 district C/T Aaron Baughan 1-6 overall Michael Stevenson WR Raymond Boyd Kirk Mitchell Mike Jeffries BASIC OFFENSE: TOP NEWCOMERS: Glenn Samuel Single back QB Kyle Jones Jake Spears RB Derek Crockett David Richardson BASIC DEFENSE: RB Cody Payne TIGHT END 5-2 T Trey Rock WIDE RECEIVER
COLIN (continued from previous page) the two of them can carry Senior Brandon Webb Running backs the load.” will also make the move JOHNNY The toting duties will fall The two are small from running back to SMITH into the young but stable — Payne’s 5’8” and 135 receiver. VENEY hands of sophomore Der- pounds and Crockett is JERSEY NUMBER: 33 rick Crockett and fresh- 5’9” and 145 pounds — but Offensive line JERSEY NUMBER: 22 man Cody Payne. they’re confident and tena- Booth had to replace four GRADE: SENIOR Right now, the two are cious. on his offensive line and GRADE: SENIOR battling for the starting “They’re extremely hard does it with the help of HEIGHT: 6´ 5˝ job in Booth’s single back workers,” said Booth. three newcomers. HEIGHT: 6´ 2˝ offense. “Probably the two hardest Senior Aaron Baughan WEIGHT: 240 “They’re nip and tuck working kids we have on (6’0”, 180) returns to WEIGHT: 195 right now,” said Booth. the team.” snap and is surrounded ALSO PLAYS: “Last year, we had run- by senior Brandon Lake ning backs by committee Receivers (5’10”, 185) and sophomore ALSO PLAYS: LINEBACKER but we’re hoping this year When Crockett and Joe Chewning (6’3”, 200) as DEFENSIVE BACK Payne aren’t carrying and guards and freshmen Trey Jones isn’t scrambling, Rock (6’2”, 275) and Zach Y® ¸P®°®®¥^>®/^>¨h he’ll be airing the ball out Kues (6’1”, 280) in the to the most experienced tackle spots. THE KEVIN H. BRAY, Owner unit on the squad. “The key is the line,” said Booth returns four Booth. “Point blank, we’re RECORD TEXACO receivers in senior tight going to be as successful as COURTESY SERVICE STATION end Colin Smith and our line is. SPORTS senior receivers Josh “They’re young and they Automobile Repairs & 24 Hour Towing Jordan, Johnny Veney and are who they are now,” he ONLINE Highway 360, P.O. Box 386 Raymond Boyd. added. “But they’re only Heathsville, VA 22473 Smith has the most going to get better athleti- www.rrecord.com (804) 580-8888 Toll Free 1-800-390-3633 proven hands as an all- cally with each game.” region end. (continued on next page) 8 (AVE ! 7INNING 3EASON
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Coach William West got off to two weeks ago but a good start in his first season didn’t score. then slowed down, posting win- “We are a young less back-to-back Northern Neck team and very District campaigns in 2002 and inexperienced at 2003. the varsity level,” And although last season RUNNING BACK said West. “But wasn’t exactly worth bragging the good thing about, the Raiders put together coming out of a much improved overall record, GRANT the scrimmage is picking up their first and second really all of our Northern Neck District wins in mistakes were two years. RICE very coachable But the graduation of 15 from mistakes.” last year’s team has the Raiders JERSEY NUMBER: 29 rebuilding again in 2005. Quarterback Rappahannock was actually one GRADE: JUNIOR Junior Andrew of the most experienced teams Harbin will be in the district last year with 16 HEIGHT: 6´ calling the plays starters returning. West has just in West’s mutliple four this year, two on each unit, WEIGHT: 165 LBS formation offense. making this year’s squad one of He’ll have to the youngest in the district. ALSO PLAYS: take charge of a “I believe we can turn some “green” unit early heads,” said an optimistic West, CORNERBACK and will get help in the leadership COACH SAYS: role from just “Grant looks good two returners GAMEDAYS in running back with the ball in his Sept. 9 at King & Queen Devonte Reynolds hands.” and lineman Drew Sept. 16 Mathews Mitchel. Sept. 23 at West Point “Harbin is a Sept. 30 Charles City very headsy young Oct. 7 at Sussex Central man,” said West. Oct. 14 King William who begins his fifth season as their openers. “Once he gets Oct. 21 Lancaster the Raiders head coach. “We’ve They’re looking for that first some more confidence in himself Oct. 28 at W&L got a capable group that’s will- win of the season at King & and starts delivering the ball the Nov. 4 at Northumberland ing to learn and guys that are Queen. Again this year, Rappa- way I know he can, he’ll be a good Nov. 11 Essex getting used to the varsity level hannock plays what West refers passer.” and will only get better.” to as “a Tidewater District sched- The Raiders will get an ule,” with four of Tidewater’s five Running backs extra week of preparation, teams, including King & Queen, Junior Devonte Reynolds is POWERANALYSIS not starting their season Mathews, West Point and King one of just two returners on the until September 9, a full William, on the regional schedule. offense and returns to the back- After back-to-back winless district cam- seven days after all the They faced Tidewater’s Middle- field, where he’s joined by senior paigns, the Raiders found their fi rst and other district teams play sex in a preseason scrimmage (continued on next page) second Northern Neck wins last season. But coach William West graduated 16 and has a lot of new names on his 29-member Jersey Name Grade Position Jersey Name Grade Position roster. As always, Rappahannock will 50 Timmy Banks 9 OL/DL 70 Nathan Marks 11 G rely on the run, but will mix it up a bit 81 Jordan Brown 11 WR/LB 73 Andrew Mitchel 12 RB/T more this year with newcomer Andrew 38 Ken Dunaway 11 CB 30 James Norris 9 CB Harbin at quarterback and a couple of 82 Will Duncanson 11 LB 72 Adam Oord 10 OL/DL talented receivers. West calls this season 20 Jamal Gaines 12 WR/CB 31 Grayson Packett 11 WR/LB a rebuilding one. Most coaches in the dis- 62 Jerrel Garner 9 DL 42 JR Phillips 10 OL/DL trict expect Rappahannock to continue to struggle with the big dogs like Essex and 10 Michael Hale 10 DL 84 Mequel Phillips 9 CB Washington & Lee. The Raiders’ non-dis- 63 Franklin Hamilton 10 C 9 Devonte Reynolds 11 RB/S trict schedule also includes some peren- 12 Andrew Harbin 11 QB 29 Grant Rice 11 RB/CB nial powerhouses like Sussex Central and 49 Marc Hinson 11 OL/DL 68 Mykel Robertson 11 T/DL King William, and Rappahannock lost 21 Marty Hinson 10 DB 51 Scott Rustin 12 G/DL to struggling Middlesex by three touch- 44 Michael Hinson 12 OL/DL 24 Chris Sanders 12 LB downs in a pre-season scrimmage. 1 Marshall Hueburt 11 K 7 Daniel Thrift 12 P Expect the Raiders to fi nish in one of 71 Mathew Jewell 9 OL/DL 65 Adam Wilkins 10 OL/DL the bottom two spots in the district again
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(continued from previous page) seniors on the defensive rusher Leroy Johnson and front with some young junior Grant Rice. John- RHSRAIDERS guys,” said West. “But son is a burly 220-pounder as they get some playing who should get the job LAST YEAR RECORD: TOP RETURNERS: time I think they’ll come done on short-yardage HEAD COACH: together.” William West 0-5 district OL/DL Travis Marks needs while Rice is a slip- 1-9 overall OL/DL Walton Gouldin The baby of the bunch— pery 165-pounder that (4th year, 12-19) Garner—may be a fresh- adds some speed out of the E/DB Mathew Drewry man but “he’s tenacious,” backfield. ASSISTANT COACHES: BASIC OFFENSE: said West. “He goes Rice, in his runs against Jason Strong Multiple formations TOP NEWCOMERS: after the ball so hard and Middlesex, “looked good Randolph Veney RB/DB Grant Rice we’re pleased with what with the ball in his BASIC DEFENSE: E/DB Devonte we’re getting out of him hands,” said West. 4-4 Reynolds right now.” Receivers Linebackers Once Harbin gets that West’s linebackers may confidence and delivery ing in at an aver- not be as big this year either, “but down, the Raiders will age of exactly 200 they’re quite a bit quicker.” throw the ball a little Coach pounds. “All four of our guys like to get more than in past years. “We’re not blessed there and get there in a hurry,” He’ll target wide William West with a whole lot of he says of his lineback corps receivers Marshall Hue- size,” said West. including returner L. Johnson burt and Ken Dunaway, “I think we’ll throw “But we have some and junior Grayson Packett both juniors; tight ends speed. inside and Duncanson and Brown Michael Hale (sopho- the ball more, mix “What has to outside. more) and junior Will it up as much as happen is our line “We have all around more Duncanson, and three has to come together defensive speed and we’re pleased wideouts: juniors Gray- possible.” and come quickly,” with that,” said West. “That’s son Packett and Jordan he added. going to show, especially with our Brown and senior Jamal linebackers. Gaines. Defensive line “We’re noticing our quickness “I think we’ll throw Smith. West’s defense and our ability to get to the ball,” the ball more, mix it up as much Senior tackle Andrew Mitchel includes only two returners and said West. “When bigger guys can as possible,” said West. “If we can (6’3”, 275) is the only lineman to neither are on the line. move and get the ball, that’s a get Andrew some time back there, return to his post. Junior Mykel And unfortunately, with a plus.” we’ve got good route runners. We Robertson (6’0”, 195) will also roster of 29, including six sopho- just need to get the ball to them.” start at tackle while the starting mores and five freshmen, the Defensive backs guards are senior Scott Rustin Raiders are not deep and will Rice and Gaines will double Offensive line (5’10”, 170) and junior Nathan have a lot of players starting on as cornerbacks, while Reynolds Trying to “get Andrew time” will Marks (5’10”, 185). A sophomore, both sides of the ball, including returns to a starting spot on the be a virtually untested offensive Franklin Hamilton (5’10”, 190), two linemen. defense, moving from cornerback line. has the important snapping Rustin and Robertson, along to safety. The Raiders lost a two-way all- duties. with freshman Jerrel Garner and “Devonte likes to come up and district lineman in Travis Marks, A review of the line’s vitals sophomore Michael Hale start on make the big stick,” said West. all-district tackle Walton Gould- show that Rappahannock doesn’t the line in the 4-4 defense. Harbin, junior Ken Dunaway in and decorated center Austin have a lot of size up front, weigh- “We’re replacing quite a few (continued on page 13) 11 Washington&LeeEagles
Coach Malcolm Lewis sings a some skilled players sad song. including running RUNNING BACK The lyrics change, but the tune back Marquese Gray. stays the same year after year. W&L has had some “We’re young. We’re green. amazing accomplish- MARQUESE We’re not very good.” ments under Lewis But it’s hard to believe Lewis. and don’t expect He said the same thing four that to change. The GRAY years ago when one-man wreck- Eagles, despite their ing crew Joe Taylor tore apart losses—two biggies JERSEY NUMBER: 1 defenses and took Washington & in quarterback Josh Lee to a state championship. He Wittman and receiver GRADE: SOPHOMORE said it last year, when the Eagles Devin Smith—will surprised the media and critics continue to dominate by going 8-5 to win the Northern the district. Although HEIGHT: 5´10˝ Neck District title, the Region most coaches have A Division 2 championship and picked Essex as the WEIGHT: 175 LBS advanced to a Group A quarterfi- clear-cut favorite, nal. most also expect ALSO PLAYS: “We’re going to take our Lancaster and W&L DEFENSIVE LINE bumps,” said Lewis, who returns to duke it out for nine starters, including five on second. offense and four on defense. The Eagles’ COACH SAYS: His isn’t the youngest squad regional schedule “Marquese is the in the district nor the most also looks good with experienced, but he does return the exception of rising star.” Central Lunenburg to open and James Monroe to close. GAMEDAYS He’s 6’1” “with a strong Sept. 2 at Central Lunenburg Quarterback arm and some poise,” said Junior Eric Lewis. “He came in green, Sept. 9 at King George Travis will have but has made some big Sept. 23 Arcadia the daunting task strides in two weeks of prac- Sept. 30 at Windsor of filling Wittman’s tice. Oct. 7 Colonial Beach vacated spot behind “The important thing Oct. 14 at Lancaster center. he’ll mature as Josh did.” is we’re not asking him to win Oct. 21 at Northumberland “He compares to Josh early Travis is a JV grad who got games for us,” added Lewis. Oct. 28 Rappahannock (in his career),” according to some starting time as QB on that “We’re just asking him not to lose Nov. 4 at Essex Lewis. “He has potential and squad. (continued on next page) Nov. 11 James Monroe
POWERANALYSIS Name Grade Position Name Grade Position Brandon Johnson 12 FB/LB Zachary Hall 12 OL/DL Success this season will hinge on an Deonta Upson 11 WR/DB Matthew Packett 12 OL/DL untested quarterback and a green offen- Buddy Eckert 11 OL/DL Brandon Usual 11 OL/DL sive line. With just fi ve offensive and four Mark Jones 12 OL/DL Derek Rose 10 TE/DL defensive players returning, the new- Devin Ball 10 FB/DL Kenneth Johnson 10 OL/DL comers will have to gel quickly. Lewis, Jamal Turner 12 RB/DB Corey Landon 12 OL/DL last year’s Region A coach of the year, Jalonte Turner 12 WR/DB Robert Townsend 11 WR/LB led the 2004 Eagles on a 5-0 campaign Marquese Gray 10 RB/DL William Thompson 11 WR/DB for the Northern Neck’s regular season Preston Cook 10 FB/DL Dillon Jackson 9 WR/DB title. But there’s a big void downfi eld with Dexter Monroe 10 QB/DB Rick Rose 9 WR/DB the absence of graduated receiver Devin Smith, who was the district’s co-offensive Eric Travis 11 QB/LB Terrell Rich 10 TE/LB player of the year. However, Lewis and Thomas O Rouke 11 RB/LB Ternell Brooks 12 RB/DB crew have a winning tradition and always Edgar Luna 12 RB/LB/K Phillip Kelly 10 TE/DL tap some hidden talents. The Eagles won Steven King 11 OL/DL Nick Berger 12 OL/LB the Group A title four years ago, advanced Gerald Fauntleroy 11 OL/DL Delonta Parker 11 WR/DB to a state semifi nal game three years ago THE ROSTER Randolph Washington 12 OL/DL Diante Ingram 12 OL/DL and last year won the Region A, Division Vernon Williams 12 RB/LB Clifton Moskoff 11 OL/DL 2 title and went on to a state quarterfi nal. Jerome Skinner 11 OL/DL Brandon Howcott 12 OL/DL When coaches say the Eagles are down, Raphael Tate 12 WR/DB Nick Lee 11 TE/DL that just means they’ll fi nish second or Jermaine Weldon 11 WR/DB Jonathan Stewart 11 OL/DL third. 12
(continued from previous page) games.” W&LEAGLES Senior Dexter Monroe (6’0”) is pushing Travis for BASIC DEFENSE: playing time. COACH: TOP RETURNERS: Malcolm Lewis 4-4 K/LB Edgar Luna Running backs (9th year, 68-35) RB/LB Marquis Gray Sophomore Marquese LAST YEAR: FB/LB Brandon Johnson Gray and senior Jamal ASSISTANT COACHES: 5-0 as the Northern RB/DB Jamal Turner Turner return to the back- David Blair Neck District regular T Mark Jones field as tailbacks. Gray is Edgar Carey season champion C Brandon Usual a youngster with a year Tyrell Veney 8-5 overall as the of playing time behind Region A TOP NEWCOMERS: him and a talented future Division 2 champion and QB Eric Travis ahead, according to Lewis. BASIC OFFENSE: Mutliple formations a Group A OL Gerald Fauntleroy “Turner is our experi- Division 2 quarterfi nalist DE Phillip Kelly QUARTERBACK enced veteran,” he said. “Marquese is the rising star. He’s got the potential to be an outstanding player as a Juniors Gerald Fauntleroy (6’1”, ERIC junior or senior.” 280) and Jerome Skinner (6’4”, Senior Ternell Brooks will push 240) are still fighting for a starting the starters for playing time at guard spot. TRAVIS tailback. “They’re big, but they still have to Looking for the short yardage be proven,” said Lewis. “I have a lot JERSEY NUMBER: 11 gains will be 210-pound senior of expectations for them to meet.” fullback Brandon Johnson, who GRADE: JUNIOR also returns to the backfield. Junior Defensive line Thomas O’Rourke will back him up. Lewis has just a few going both HEIGHT: 6´1˝ ways with Usual and Packett pull- Receivers ing double duty in the trenches. Junior Jermaine Weldon will be Coach Usual will start as a defensive end WEIGHT: 175 LBS Travis’s go-to receiver while a pair and Packett as a guard in the 4-4 of freshmen, Rick Rose and Dillon Malcolm Lewis defense. ALSO PLAYS: Jackson, vie for time at wide-out. Sophomores Phillip Kelly (225) LINEBACKER Junior Nick Lee will also get a “If we’re poor and Devin Ball (215) have earned catch or two as the starting tight starting spots up front in their first end. in the middle, season as an end and guard, respec- WHERE DO YOU TURN that’s where tively. Offensive line it all falls Pushing them for time on the line TO FIND OUT Lewis has three starters on his will be junior Gerald Fauntleroy offensive line, including the anchor, apart.” at guard and sophomore Kenneth WHO WON THE junior center Brandon Usual (6’0”, Johnson at end. BALLGAME? 230). Also snapping from time to “The front four have to step up time will be junior Steven King quick and prove they can plug the Rappahannock (5’10”, 180) and senior Randolph guard in senior Mark Jones (5’11”, holes. They have to stuff the run,” Washington (6’0”, 270). 175). Joining the line for the first said Lewis. Record He also returns a tackle in senior time as a starter will be senior The link to your community Matthew Packett (6’2”, 280) and a tackle Zachary Hall (6’2”, 275). (continued on next page) 13 W&LEAGLES TIDEWATER DISTRICT SCHEDULE (continued from previous page) Dixie Deli Linebackers Middlesex Chargers Lewis has one of the Sept. 1 at Essex Jo Jo’s Place most experienced line- backing corps in the dis- Ssept. 9 at Mathews Featuring Daily Specials trict with three of his four Sept. 16 Lancaster starters returning, includ- Sept. 23 Windsor Best wishes for a winning season ing outside linebacker Sept. 30 Arcadia senior Edgar Luna and Oct. 7 at Northumberland Route 200, Kilmarnock 435-6745 inside backers B. Johnson Oct. 14 at West Point and senior Mark Jones. Oct. 28 at King William Earning a starting spot Nov. 3 King & Queen outside is sophomore Ter- Nov. 11 Mathews rell Rich. Good Luck to all area teams Also stopping the run Mathews Blue Devils for the coming season! will be senior Nick Berger, LINEBACKER sophomores Derek Rose Sept. 9 Middlesex and O’Rourke. Sept. 16 at Rappahannock HARVEY’S AUTO PARTS Sept. 23 Franklin “If we’re poor in the “YOUR BUMPER TO BUMPER DEALER” middle that’s where it all LEROY Sept. 30 at Sussex Central falls apart,” said Lewis. Oct. 7 at Surry (804) 580-5900 Oct. 14 King & Queen Defensive backs JOHNSON Oct. 21 at King William 8513 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville Weldon returns as JERSEY NUMBER: 32 Oct. 28 West Point a cornerback and will Nov. 4 Lancaster start there along with T. Nov. 11 at Middlesex Brooks. Freshman Dillon GRADE: SENIOR #OMPLIMENTS OF Jackson may also see some time there. HEIGHT: 5’9” King William Cavaliers Starting downfield Sept. 2 at King George at safety will be senior WEIGHT: 220 Sept. 9 Essex Dexter Monroe. Sept. 16 Northumberland ALSO PLAYS: Sept. 23 Lancaster Special teams Sept. 30 at Northampton Lewis returns a veteran RUNNING BACK Oct. 14 at Rappahanock -*",/- kicker in Luna. The senior Oct. 21 Mathews Ê Ê Ê/Ê,Ê took care of W&L’s place- Oct. 28 Middlesex >Ê-ÌÀiiÌ]Ê >ÀV]Ê6ÊUÊ{Îx£Ó££ kicking last year and adds Nov. 4 at West Point punting to his duties this Nov. 11 at King & Queen year. He’ll replace gradu- RHSRAIDERS ated all-district punter King & Queen Tigers Will Clark. (continued from page 10) Gray and Turner will Sept. 2 at Goochland run back most of the punts and freshmen James Nor- Sept. 9 Rappahannock Rappahannock Hang Ups and kickoffs with Brooks ris and Mequel Phillips Sept. 23 Sussex Cetral and O’Rourke also getting will get some time down- Sept. 30 Surry & Gallery some return time. field. Oct. 7 at Franklin www.rappahannockhangups.com Oct. 14 at Mathews Special teams Oct. 21 West Point Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-2 74A S. Main St., Kilmarnock • (804) 435-6669 Senior Daniel Thrift will Oct. 28 Northumberland NHSINDIANS punt while Hueburt earns Nov. 4 at Middlesex Custom Framing • Fine Arts • Antiques (continued from page 8) the kicking job in his first year. Nov. 11 King William Defensive backs “Marshall did a good job Jordan is the fourth and for the JV team last year,” West Point Pointers fi nal starting returner in said West. Aug. 26 at Southampton Booth’s stopping unit. He’ll Hale will long snap and Sept. 9 at Colonial Beach roam downfi eld at safety replaces a talented long Sept. 16 Franklin along with sophomore snapper in graduated Sept. 23 at Rappahannock De’Ante Palmer. senior Walton Goulden. Oct. 7 Charles City Keyser will also see some Hamilton will also do Oct. 14 Middlesex playing time there. some long snapping. Oct. 21 at King & Queen Rice, who’s already Oct. 28 at Mathews 7ITH THE BOYS ON THE lELD Special teams getting the starting nod Jones will wear a lot of on both sides of the ball, Nov. 4 King William ITS TIME FOR THE GIRLS TO GET IN SHAPE TOO hats for the Indians, pulling probably won’t get much Nov. 11 at Chincoteague punting and kicking duties breathing time. He and as well as quarterbacking. Reynolds will return kick- &XPFGTZYTZWRTYMJWIFZLMYJWXUJHNFQ Baughan will long snap. offs while a whole host of Crockett, Payne and Raiders, including Rice, THE Rwww.rrecord.comECORD Veney will be downfi eld to Reynolds, Garner and 804-435-7776 • Chesapeake Commons, Kilmarnock, VA run back punts and kickoffs. Hueburt will return punts. ONLINE 14 EssexTrojans
No surprise here. Essex is the RUNNING BACK frontrunner. The Trojans have been to the Region A Division 2 champion- ship game three out of the last LAMAR STEWART four years, winning it once and advancing to the Group A champi- JERSEY NUMBER: 3 onship. That’s no small feat. Essex has won 80 games in eight years under head coach GRADE: JUNIOR Todd Jones and built a winning tradition that has opponents in awe. HEIGHT: 6´1˝ The district used to be wide open and a rise to the top WEIGHT: 222 LBS depended on which teams were bringing back the stars and which teams were rebuilding. ALSO PLAYS: LINEBACKER But now there’s a Trojans’ legacy. Other coaches, out of pure respect, list Essex as the team to “We’re hoping that by the The Trojans beat each year. This year is no middle of the season we won’t open Septem- exception. have anybody going both ways,” ber 2 at home Jones always benefits from said Jones. against strug- numbers. At a school where it Although Essex lost some key gling Middle- seems everybody— or at least players, one in district player of sex. every male— plays football, Essex the year Josh Beamer, the Tro- has a roster of 40, giving the Tro- jans return a total of 11 starters Quarterback jans that depth advantage. including seven on defense and The Trojans five on offense. have always The Trojans got some tough been known for preseason tests in scrimmages their potent GAMEDAYS against Wilson Memorial, no-huddle Surry, and Group AA teams offense. Sept. 2 Middlesex Robert E. Lee and New Kent. This year The Essex schedule includes leading that table. Sept. 9 King William some hard-hitting Division 2 offense will be a pair of newcom- “Both throw the ball decently,” Sept. 16 Sussex Central teams in King William and ers in senior M.D. Headley and said Jones. “Jordan is a little Sept. 23 Northampton Northampton. They also play sophomore Jordan Wind. They quicker and M.D. may throw the Sept. 30 at Franklin Division 1’s Sussex Central. each bring different talents to the (continued on next page) Oct. 7 at Nandua Oct. 14 Northumberland Oct. 28 at Lancaster Jersey Name Grade Position Jersey Name Grade Position Nov. 4 W&L Nov. 11 at Rappahannock 1 Ryan Lowe 10 R/DB 52 Matt Braxton 12 OG/OLB 2 Lavon Baylor 12 R/DB 53 Terry Fauntleroy 11 OT/LB 3 Lamar Stewart 11 RB/LB 54 Angel Aquado 10 C/LB 4 E.J. Fortune 12 R/DB 55 Joska Gaines 12 OT/DT POWERANALYSIS 5 Marcus Carey 12 H/DB 60 Tony Holmes 12 OG/OLB 6 T.J. Brooks 12 FL/OLB 62 Kevon Coble 10 OT/DT 7 M.D. Headley 12 QB/DB 66 Jonathon Lee 11 C/DT Trojan fans always have lofty expectations 8 Reggie Carter 11 RB/DB 67 Victor Martin 12 OG/LB and they re usually not disappointed. Todd Jones 9 Trenell Muse 10 R/LB 68 Randy Payne 12 C/DT and company seem poised to deliver again. With 10 Cameron Williams 10 R/DB 69 Ralph Taylor 12 OG/DT 2,000-plus yard rusher Lamar Stewart back to tote and Lavon Baylor and a host of up-and- 11 Jordan Wind 10 QB/DB 70 Kendall Hundley 12 OT/DT coming receivers to catch, Essex won t have any 12 Johnny Thomas 9 QB/DB 73 Slade Weldon 10 OG/OLB trouble fi nding the end zone. 15 Maurice Gaines 11 HB/OLB 74 Leo Taylor 12 OT/DT The Trojans return three starters to their 20 Andrew Reavis 10 R/DB 75 Derrick Golden 11 OT/DT offensive line, making that unit one of the most 22 Aaron Gaines 9 H/DB 76 Rudy Mitchell 9 OT/DT experienced in the league. They also bring back 27 Jason Alexander 12 R/DE 78 Deshawn Veney 11 OT/DT seven starters on defense. 33 Mike Sayles 10 R/DB 80 Kenneth Hundley 12 OG/DE THE ROSTER Coming off an impressive, 10-2 campaign as 40 Chris Bizendine 11 HB/LB 82 Bryan Wallace 11 R/DB the Region A Division 2 runner-up, the Trojans 42 Malcolm Ball 10 R/LB 88 Kevin Churchill 11 R/DE have been picked by most area coaches to fi nish 44 Marcus Bullock 9 OG/DT 89 Jaytwaun Banks 12 R/LB as the Northern Neck regular season champion 50 Jonathan Schmidt 10 OG/LB and to make a good showing in the post-season. 15
the field and open up the “It excites me that we game plan. have a bunch of young EHSTrojans Baylor “has speed and guys coming up that can is a very good athlete,” catch the ball,” said Jones. COACH: LAST YEAR: TOP RETURNERS: said Jones, while sopho- Todd Jones 4-1 in district R Lavon Baylor more Malcolm Ball “is a Offensive line (9th year, 80-24) 10-2 overall as Region A RB Lamar Stewart big tall kid.” At 6’3”, Ball Three returners stand Division 2 runner-up QB M.D. Headley may gain a starting spot at the line: junior center ASSISTANT COACHES: R Jaytwaun Banks at split end in his first Jonathan Lee (5’10”, 237), Scott Syster BASIC OFFENSE: season. senior guard Matt Brax- Mike Creel Spread TOP NEWCOMERS: Junior flanker Mau- ton (5’11”, 170) and junior Gayle Belfi eld QB Jordan Wind rice Gaines will come out tackle Terry Fauntleroy BASIC DEFENSE: of the backfield to go in (5’9”, 180) are all back. Clifton Balderson SE Malcolm Ball motion and act as more of Joining them will be Doug Preiera 4-4 LB Angel Aguado a tight end/running back senior guard Victor Martin Ashley Wilmore combo. and senior tackle Joska Senior T.J. Brooks will Gaines (6’0”, 230). Push- play halfback. ing Gaines for starting “We feel like people will time is a freshman new- key our running game and comer, 5’10”, 286-pound (continued from previous page) Coach Todd Jones we need to get the ball out tackle Rudy Mitchell. ball a little better. Both there,” “We have a few big run the offense well.” “We’re not the With 14 possible receiv- guys,” said Jones. “Over- The two are still battling ers listed on the roster, all we’re not the biggest for the starting position, biggest team, it appears the Trojans team, but we’re quick. which Jones says won’t be but we’re quick. will air it out some. Six These guys are coming out decided until game time. of those listed are sopho- hungry.” “Some people don’t like These guys mores and two are fresh- the fact that we haven’t are coming out men. (continued on next page) picked one yet, but I think it’s good for them. They hungry.” come out every day and compete.” 7). 7). 7). Headley saw some start- ing time as a sophomore, take-charge attitude.” more season, gaining over n ")' 2%$ n but lost the job last season 2,000 yards rushing. An to Beamer, who put up Running backs all-district running back, some dominating numbers The Trojans also have he returns to the Tro- for the all-district and the reputation of produc- jans’ backfield along with all-region decorations. ing top-notch running junior newcomer Reggie Beamer completed 47 of backs, and that’s not Carter. 91 pass attempts for six changing anytime soon. “Reggie’s not a big kid, touchdowns and rushed One of Jones’s five but he works hard,” said for 816 yards on 137 car- offensive returners is 6’1”, Jones. DR. E. JEEMS LOVE, DC 351 S. Main St. ries during the regular 222-pound running back AND STAFF Kilmarnock season. Lamar Stewart, a junior Receivers 804-435-3333 “They’re not Josh,” said who already has had an The Trojans’ receiv- Jones of his QB candi- outstanding career. ing corps, led by senior dates. “I don’t expect that. Stewart filed some stag- returner Lavon Baylor, But they both have that gering stats in his sopho- should be able to spread n '//$ ,5#+ n 16 'OOD ,UCK 4O !LL 4EAMS &OR ! 7INNING 3EASON
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