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2 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Winds of coaching change sweep area schools Four new coaches take over on the sidelines this year By Steve Wilson ning our football pro- [email protected] gram. I’ve been training Charting the Changes for this for a long time.” Coaching turnover is sometimes a part While he will still call Warren Central of a new prep season. signals for the defense, Old coach: Curtis Brewer Usually it’s one or two changes. This the former defensive New coach: Josh Morgan year, it was a bushel full. coordinator is making Porters Chapel Change is in the air, as two county and the difficult transition Old coach: Bill Fleming two area schools will have new coaches. to being where the buck Nick Josh John Walter New coach: John Weaver It’s the first time there will be two new Evans Morgan Weaver Daley stops. Tallulah Academy head coaches in Warren County since 1978, “It’s taken some get- Old coach: John Weaver when Joe Edwards took over at St. Al and ting used to, having your rookie campaign for a first-year head New coach: Nick Evans Rush McKay took the helm at Vicksburg. hands on everything,” Morgan said. “Prep- coach. Madison Parish Curtis Brewer decided to hang up his aration is the biggest change. You’re not But Morgan believes in the way his staff Old coach: Toriano Wells whistle for the last time after 391⁄2 years preparing for 24 or 30 guys, but a whole is handling the team and the transition. New coach: Walter Daley at Warren Central, six of them as the head team (66 players), a whole staff. It’s not With just one new assistant coach on the coach. running a defense, but a whole team. It’s staff, the transition to new schemes will be His replacement has a very familiar been a very smooth transition.” limited at best. It won’t be starting over for a big buzz permeates the Eagle locker name. Porters Chapel lost Bill Fleming as the Vikings, who ended a three-year play- room. Josh Morgan, son of Brewer’s prede- health concerns forced the coach to return off drought last season with a loss to Olive The newness is even extending to what cessor Robert Morgan, took the job amid to his role as the school’s athletic direc- Branch in the first round. the Eagles wear. Weaver changed PCA’s great controversy and a 3-2 vote by the tor after only one year on the job and a “It is my first year and, if you look at uniforms, going to a black and white look Vicksburg Warren School District Board 4-8 record. PCA headmaster Doug Bran- it that way, everything will be a trial by with numerals on the helmets. of Trustees. The former All-SEC safety at ning didn’t have to look far, as he tapped fire,” Morgan said. “We’ll be making some To Weaver, it’s a reflection of a new Mississippi State now takes over the pro- Warren Central graduate John Weaver for changes along the way, but we believe in start for a program that has yet to break gram he grew up in and around. the job. Weaver joined his old boss after what we’re doing and how we’re doing it. through with a state title in football. Last Also, the Vikings play in a tough division taking over for him at Tallulah Academy We believe in our mentality and the way year, the Eagles went 4-8 and were blown with Clinton, Madison Central, Northwest in 2008. we’re running our program. We’ve spent out in the first round of the playoffs by Rankin and archrival Vicksburg, which It was an easy decision for the Vicksburg a lot of time researching and doing our Sylva Bay. stunned the Vikings last season in the native and former PCA assistant. With homework. We have a very solid founda- annual grudge match. a flood of high-quality transfers and an tion. We believe very thoroughly in how It all adds up to what could be a tough exciting 7-on-7 season under their belts, we’re approaching this season and run- See Changes, Page 6. table of contents St. Al rolling in Rolling Fork. Hinds C.C. Index • Flashes aim for another winning season • Hinds aims to return to glory with a • St. Aloysius ...... 3, 6 with a young team. Record book winning season. • All-time Warren County record holders. • Warren Central ...... 7,10 • Vicksburg ...... 11, 14 Warren Central SWAC • County Leaders ...... 14 Port Gibson • Porters Chapel ...... 15, 18 • Vikings hope to begin the Josh Morgan • Jackson State, Alcorn and Mississippi • The Blue Waves try to sweep into the • Sharkey-Issaquena ...... 19 era with another Class 6A playoff berth. Valley State all looking for a rebound. Class 4A playoffs. • South Delta ...... 20 • Record Book ...... 21 Vicksburg Tallulah College player list • Briarfield ...... 22 • Gators try to erase the bad feelings of a • Chico Hunter and Delmon Robinson will • Central Hinds ...... 24 • Cody Landrem and Trojans have already • Port Gibson ...... 26 1-10 season. be C-USA rivals next season. made the postseason. • Tallulah ...... 28 • Hinds AHS ...... 30 Porters Chapel Hinds AHS Mississippi State • Madison Parish ...... 32 • John Weaver hopes to lead a mix of • The Bulldogs face a tough schedule with • Southern Miss ...... 34 • The War Dawgs reload with a new roster transfers and veterans to the postseason. a new quarterback. • Hinds C.C...... 35 of youngsters. • Millsaps ...... 36 • Mississippi College ...... 36 County Leaders Southern Miss Ole Miss • Delta State ...... 36 • 2009’s top performers. • The Rebels reload with a new QB and a • College player list ...... 36 • In Larry Fedora’s third year, the Gold- stingy defense. • Mississippi State ...... 37 en Eagles are thinking Conference USA • Jackson State ...... 38 South Delta championship. • Alcorn State ...... 38 • Bulldogs aim to keep the good times • Ole Miss ...... 39 3 Main

The Vicksburg Post Thursday, August 19, 2010 3 Young Flashes aim for another winning season By Ernest Bowker rience of the returning players mattered [email protected] more than where they played previously. St. Aloysius IMPACT PLAYER “Mac’s not going to be nervous. He’s Head coach: B.J. Having nearly half the varsity roster played enough varsity football that he says made up of freshmen is often cause for Matt Wooten it’s about time you wised up and put me Smithhart coaches to reach for the antacid. OL/DL, Sr. in,” Smithhart joked. Assistant coaches: The young players are used sparingly With so many players going both ways, Jimmy Salmon, Returning all- on the varsity level because they’re out- though, the contributions of the young Bubba Booth matched physically against older players county and all-re- players will be vital. Base offense: Three- and make rookie mistakes as they adjust gion lineman will In addition to the 11 freshmen, there are receiver to the speed and complexity of the game. power the Flash- four sophomores — three of whom are Base defense: 5-0 Relying heavily on them is typically a es’ front on both starters on at least one side of the ball. Returning offensive B.J. Smithhart recipe for disaster. sides of the ball. Their older teammates didn’t seem starters: 3 As preseason practice has drawn on, concerned, though. Like Smithhart, they Returning defensive starters: 6 however, St. Aloysius coach B.J. Smithhart pointed to what they’ve seen so far instead 2009 record: 6-5 is putting down the Tums and smiling. of what might happen down the road. 2009 region record: 3-4 He has 12 freshmen on his 27-man roster, “I feel like we’re going to do good,” Camp- but said they’re all progressing nicely bell said. “They’re all pretty athletic and and will give the Flashes needed depth as newcomer work hard, and that’s all you need. It’s not they look for their third consecutive win- what you’d expect from freshmen.” 2010 Schedule ning season. Ford Biedenharn The Flashes will get the benefit of a Aug. 20 Pelahatchie ...... 7:30 p.m. “It’s a good mix. We’ve got some good slightly weaker schedule, at least in the Aug. 27 at Tallulah Academy.....7:30 p.m. upperclassmen, and the freshmen are QB/DB, Sr. early going. Sept. 3 Greenville-St. Joe...... 7:30 p.m. going to go in the fire. They’re doing a Friday’s opener against Pelahatchie, a 7-5 Sept. 10 Madison-St. Joe...... 7:30 p.m. Had 61 tackles Sept. 17 Open date good job,” Smithhart said. “The one thing playoff team from a year ago, will not be and three inter- Sept. 24 *at Bogue Chitto...... 7:30 p.m. is, we’re asking them to do more in prac- easy. Pelahatchie returns leading rusher ceptions at DB in Oct. 1 *Dexter...... 7 p.m. tice right now. We’re throwing them in Darryan Ragsdale, who averaged 160.4 2009, but will play Oct. 8 *Salem...... 7 p.m. the fire. They don’t get the opportunity to yards per game and totaled 1,925 yards quarterback for Oct. 15 *Cathedral...... 7 p.m. watch the upper classmen, they have to and 22 touchdowns on the ground. He ran Oct. 22 *at Mount Olive...... 7 p.m. mix it up. And they’ve done a good job.” the first time this for 147 yards and two TDs in a 13-6 win season. Oct. 29 *West Lincoln...... 7 p.m. All-Region 4-1A senior Matt Wooten over St. Al in the 2009 opener. Nov. 5 *at Sebastopol...... 7 p.m. joins juniors Robert Arledge and Tyler After that, however, the Flashes hit a *Division 4-1A game Cranfield on the ofensive line. Junior run- three-game stretch of teams in a rebuild- ning back Carlton Campbell, who ran for ing phase. Tallulah Academy, Green- 317 yards and averaged 9.9 yards per carry ville-St. Joe and Madison-St. Joe are all 2009 Results in a part-time role last season, is also back play some. Going from defense to offense, coming off so-so seasons or retooling their Pelahatchie 13, St. Al 6 as a starter. you’ve got to get the hang of it,” Bieden- rosters. Other players have switched positions, harn said. “I learned to throw pretty Coming out of that stretch and into St. Al 28, Tallulah Aca. 6 some to different sides of the ball. quickly. It wasn’t as hard as I thought it region play on a high note — and, more St. Al 20, Greenville-St. Joe 14 Senior Ford Biedenharn had 61 tackles was going to be.” importantly, without any major injuries — St. Al 34, Madison-St. Joe 14 and three interceptions as a defensive Another senior, Mac Jones, was used pri- will be a key factor in how well the Flashes Bogue Chitto 12, St. Al 7 back in 2009 — a position he’ll play again marily as a linebacker last season. He’ll do down the stretch, Smihhart said. Dexter 30, St. Al 14 this year — but will now be the starting play there again this year, but will also “Just like last year, and most schools our St. Al 34, Salem 0 quarterback. spell Campbell at running back. Cran- size are the same way, we’ve got to stay St. Al 10, Cathedral 7 Prior to spring practice, Biedenharn’s field is another player getting more time healthy,” Smithhart said. “That’s pretty Mount Olive 40, St. Al 13 only experience on offense was as a on offense this year, after having a solid much everybody in 1A football.” St. Al 28, West Lincoln 7 backup wide receiver. season on the defensive line in 2009. Sebastopol 27, St. Al 20 “You’ve just got to get used to it and Smithhart said the overall varsity expe-

No. Name Pos. Gr. Returning/Departed Starters St. Al roster 29 John Austin Jones FB/LB 9 Telling number No. Name Pos. Gr. 30 Sage Lewis TE/LB 10 1 Carlisle Koestler QB/DB 9 34 Josh Eargle FB/LB 11 2 Elliott Bexley FB/LB 10 36 Mac Jones TB/LB 12 3 Carlton Campbell TB/DB 11 44 Seth Carpenter OL/LB 9 5 Will Burnett WR/LB 12 45 Max Loving OL/LB 9 7 Ford Biedenharn QB/DB 12 51 Hunter Matherne OL/DL 12 8 Judson Gatling QB/LB 12 53 Robert Arledge OL/DL 11 Returning 9 Douglas Busari TB/LB 9 56 Scott Johnston OL/DL 11 12 Starters 12 Shelton Headley WR/DB 12 64 Tyler Cranfield OL/DL 11 Departed 14 Barrett Teller QB/DB 9 66 J. Boyd OL/DL 9 Number of freshmen St. Al has on its Starters 15 Forrest Logue WR/DB 10 70 Tyler Matherne OL/DL 10 27-man roster 21 Michael Foley TE/LB 9 75 Matt Wooten OL/DL 12 22 Blake Hudson WR/DB 9 76 Paxton Austin OL/DL 9 25 Matthew Foley QB/DB 9 88 John Gordon OL/DL 9 4 Main

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6 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Biedenharn takes over as Flashes’ QB Changes Continued from Page 2. By Ernest Bowker [email protected] PCA reached the state semifinals three times in the last five years before last During St. Aloysius’ spring game, Ford year’s subpar season. Biedenharn looked every bit like someone “The program is making a turn,” Weaver who had never played quarterback. said. “This program has tradition, but The 5-foot-9, 175-pound senior took a every coach has to put his stamp on it. snap, looked to hand off to his running We have some new faces, but we have back and botched it. Biedenharn, not flus- old guys, who are seniors like Montana tered, quickly improvised. He took the McDaniel and Caze Brewer, who are going ball, found an opening in the defense and to step up in leadership roles.” ran 80 yards for a touchdown. In an instant Weaver’s move across the river created a he went from novice to old pro and gave third opening. Nick Evans, a former prep the Flashes a quarterback they can count assistant in Hot Springs, Ark., was hired on heading into the 2010 season. after a short search to replace Weaver, “That’s when we were all seeing what whom he will face in his first game as a was going to happen,” St. Al running back head coach. Carlton Campbell said. “He did pretty Got all that? good.” Evans will be Tallulah’s eighth coach in When it comes to playing quarterback, six years. Biedenharn is still very much a rookie. He The good news is that Tallulah has had a breakout season at defensive back already made the playoffs in a two-team in 2009, with 61 tackles and three inter- district, as Huntington closed and Briar- ceptions, but played only on offense as a field dropped down to eight-man football. backup wide receiver. The bad news is the non-district sched- That changed after last year’s starter ule. Four of eight teams made the playoffs Regan Nosser graduated and backup Matt last season and that doesn’t include St. Mims injured his knee. St. Al coach B.J. Aloysius, a MHSAA school. Smithhart looked at Biedenharn’s athleti- However, there is reason for hope. cism and intelligence and decided to give Evans had good attendance at the him a shot on offense. 7-on-7 camps with his new team, the first “He asked me if I could play quarterback, time Tallulah has played in the passing and I told him I could try. I could throw. leagues. That pretty much ended the conversa- With the transition to a new spread tion,” said Biedenharn, who was a backup offense, the Trojans needed all of the quarterback in junior high. “It was some- experience they could get in the pass- thing new to me. I was excited, then I was ing game. like, ‘I’m going to be the quarterback.’” “I’d like to have some success and Despite a lack of experience, Smithhart develop a style,” Evans said. “I want to said Biedenharn’s intangibles made him gain these kids’ trust. I think with all of an ideal quarterback for a run-oriented the changes around here, these kids are offense. A three-year starter at point a little timid to trust a coach. guard for St. Al’s basketball team, Bieden- “With all that has gone on, to them, next harn possesses quickness and decision- year, there might be a new coach. So I’m making ability necessary to play quarter- trying to gain that trust.” back, Smithhart said. It’ll be a new stadium and a new weight “He’s more of an option, scrambler type, room at Madison Parish. but he’s getting good with the quick pass. To go along with a new coach. He’s a point guard on the basketball team The Jaguars fired Vicksburg native and he makes good decisions. He’s not Toriano Wells after a winless season and going to throw it 50 yards on a line, but replaced him with long-time McCall assis- he’s not going to turn it over a lot, either,” tant coach Walter Daley. Smithhart said. “If it had been anybody But not everyone is changing coaches. but Ford, I don’t know if they could handle Alonzo Stevens is entering his ninth it.” year at Vicksburg and is now the longest- Biedenharn worked at the position David Jackson•The Vicksburg Post tenured head coach in the county. B.J. through spring practice and seemed Ford Biedenharn will take the reins of the three-wideout St. Al offense this season Smithhart, who played football at Warren to get a feel for it, as evidenced by his as a first-year senior quarterback. Central with both Morgan and Weaver, is 80-yard touchdown run in the spring game entering his third season at St. Aloysius. against Greenville-St. Joe. He then spent and several 7-on-7 camps. “I’m not a great passer, but I can pass Lynn Lang is entering his second year at the summer working on his passing touch Biedenharn echoed his coach in saying some,” he said. “If you come in confident, Port Gibson, while Michael Fields at Hinds by attending a camp at Mississippi College that, while he doesn’t possess a cannon for you can do better stuff. So that’s how I’m AHS is entering his 10th year as coach of — led by coach Norman Joseph, himself an arm, he feels comfortable making the going to come in.” the War Dawgs. a former Vicksburg High quarterback — throws he needs. 7 Main

The Vicksburg Post Thursday, August 19, 2010 7 Warren Central begins a new era with Josh Morgan By Ernest Bowker a sophomore in 2008. [email protected] Alex Sorrells, who had 13 carries for IMPACT PLAYER 70 yards last year, also is in the tailback Warren Central For only the fourth time in 40 years, mix. Head coach: Josh Morgan Warren Central is entering a football Austin Roberts Jackson tore his ACL in the 2009 season Assistant coaches: season with a new head coach. DL/FB, Sr. opener and missed the rest of the year. Robert Morgan, Larry The man in that chair, Josh Morgan, isn’t Jackson was confident he could return to Tyrone, Julius Cosby, Led team in tack- nervous about the legacy he’s inherited. the promise he showed in 2008 as a backup Ross Coley, Tipp Nutt, What’s troubling him are all the new faces les in 2009 as a to three-year starter Joel Forbes, when he Matt Brewer, Thad he sees around him. defensive line- averaged 5.2 yards on 43 carries. Bridges, Corey Wilson, The Vikings are coming off their first man, and is one of “I wouldn’t say I’m 100 percent, but I’m a Ernie McClellan, Billy playoff appearance since 2005, but have only two starters good 90,” Jackson said. “By the middle of Westerfield, Joe Jef- one only full-time starter and one part- returning on of- the season I should be 100.” ferson timer returning on offense. There are a fense. Roberts will return to anchor a defense Base offense: Bal- Josh few more back on defense, but the over- that allowed 22 points per game in 2009. anced pro set Morgan all inexperience and lack of depth give It has six starters back, including safety Base defense: 4-3 Morgan some pause. Bill McRight (three interceptions and 46 2009 record: 6-6 “I’m very pleased. We’ve come along tackles last season) and linebacker Tyler 2009 Region 2-6A record: 4-3 very nicely. The biggest thing right now Comans. is we have very good starters. We need newcomer Morgan, who was Warren Central’s guys to come up behind them and give us Shon Jackson defensive coordinator for five seasons 2010 schedule some depth,” Morgan said. “We’ve got 17 before taking over as head coach, said Aug. 20 #Ocean Springs 6 p.m. seniors, and every one of them is going to RB, Sr. he’ll try to use frequent substitutions and Aug. 27 at Lawrence County 7:30 p.m. play a good bit.” different formations to keep the look and Sept. 3 Hattiesburg 7:30 p.m. Tailback missed Among those seniors is the lone return- feel of the defense fresh. Sept. 10 Natchez 7:30 p.m. ing offensive starter, quarterback Beau most of 2009 after “We’re probably going to line up in a dif- Sept. 17 OPEN Wallace. He threw for 844 yards last tearing his ACL in ferent defense every other down,” Morgan Sept. 24 *NW Rankin 7:30 p.m. season, most of it in the first six games. the season-open- said. Oct. 1 *at Greenville 7 p.m. er, but averaged Oct. 8 *Madison Central 7 p.m. Joining Wallace in the backfield are a In addtion to adjusting to his new play- Oct. 15 *at Murrah 7 p.m. couple of players who have seen signifi- 5.2 yards a carry ers, Morgan has had to adjust to his new Oct. 22 *Clinton 7 p.m. cant playing time in reserve roles. Full- and totaled 225 role as head coach. His goal has been to Oct. 29 *at Vicksburg 7 p.m. back Austin Roberts scored two touch- yards as a backup maintain a tradition he helped build while Nov. 5 *at Grenada 7 p.m. downs last year — and made a team-high in 2008. breathing new life into a program that *Division 2-6A game 86 tackles as a defensive lineman — while hasn’t made it past the second round of #Red Carpet Bowl at Vicksburg tailback Shon Jackson ran for 225 yards as the playoffs since 1994 — a delicate bal- ance, to be sure. Roberts gave his coach a passing grade 2009 results No. Name Pos. Gr. so far. Gulfport 35, Warren Central 21 Warren Central roster 50 Justin Jones OL/DL 12 “He brought in a new, upbeat style like a No. Name Pos. Gr. 51 Regan Fleming OL/DL 10 Warren Central 34, Lawrence County 13 young coach should. He relates to young 1 Gevante Titus RB/DB 12 52 Sam Starnes OL/DL 12 Hattiesburg 28, Warren Central 14 2 Greg King RB/LB 10 53 Jerry Nettle OL/DL 11 players as a younger guy,” Roberts said. Warren Central 26, Natchez 23 3 Louis Carson WR/DB 11 54 Rich Murphy OL/LB/DL 10 “It’s a little more fun because it’s some- 4 Shon Jackson RB/DB 12 55 Tim Comans OL/DL 12 Warren Central 27, Northwest Rankin 26, OT thing new. It gives us a chance to see if we 5 Josh Stuckey WR/DB 12 56 Hunter Rogers OL/DL/LB 10 Warren Central 12, Greenville-Weston 0 57 Cody Flanagan OL/DL 11 6 Andrew Wilkerson WR/DB 10 can master a new offense.” Madison Central 49, Warren Central 0 8 Alex Sorrells RB/DB 12 58 Willie Thomas OL/DL 10 What shape that offense will take isn’t 9 Lonnie Means RB/LB 12 59 Ransom Moulder OL/LB/DL 10 Warren Central 14, Murrah 0 10 Chase Ladd QB 11 60 Andrew Stockett OL 11 clear. Several players hinted that it will Clinton 34, Warren Central 15 61 Roderick Pilate OL/DL 11 11 Hunter Austin QB/DB/P 10 Vicksburg 13, Warren Central 7, 2OT 12 Will Stegall QB/K 11 62 Kenny Walton OL/LB/DL 10 13 Beau Wallace QB/DB/P 12 63 Deon Brown OL/DL 10 See Warren Central, Page 10. Warren Central 20, Grenada 7 14 Larry Prentiss WR/DB 10 66 Landon Haynes OL/LB/DL 10 Olive Branch 38, Warren Central 6 15 Darius Bridges WR/DB 11 67 Ryan Lewis OL/DL 11 17 Devon Bell TE/K/P 11 68 Ricky Johnson DL 11 19 Andrew King RB/DB 11 70 Davonta Hicks OL/DL 10 Returning/Departed Starters 23 Andrew Prudhomme RB/LB 11 71 Mack Thomas OL/DL 10 Telling number 25 Darrayle Allen WR/DB 11 73 Josh Price OL/DL 11 26 Chris Banks WR/DB 12 74 Patrick Brown OL/DL 12 29 Blake Malone WR/DB 10 75 Danzell Brown OL/DL 11 30 Chris Hunter RB/DB 10 76 Gary Williams OL/DL 10 32 Markus Hyder TE/FB/LB 12 78 Charles Collins OL/DL 12 33 Given Breckinridge RB/LB 11 79 Ryan Jeandron OL/DL 11 34 Austin Roberts RB/LB/DE 12 80 Terrell Hutchinson WR/DB 10 Returning 35 Tyler Comans FB/LB 11 81 Buddy Cook WR/DB 12 36 Snoop Washington WR/DB 11 82 Malcolm Grant WR/DB 12 310 Starters 37 Shamarr Horton WR/DB 10 83 Tim Rowster TE/LB 11 38 Raheem Davis RB/LB 10 85 DeAndre Smith WR/DB 12 Passing yards for quarterback Beau 40 T.J. Mayfield TE/DE 12 86 Caleb Wallace TE/DE 10 Wallace in the last six games of the Departed 41 Norman Jones RB/DE 11 87 Patrick Vernado OL/TE/DE 11 42 Bill McRight WR/DB 11 88 Wade Ricketts TE/DE 10 2009 season, after he threw for 534 Starters 45 Shaun Shelton RB/DB 11 99 Michael Mason K 10 yards in the first six games 8 Main

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10 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Jackson gets his turn as WC’s featured back Viking senior hopes to end injury-plagued career on a high note

By Ernest Bowker me,” Jackson said. “My knee felt [email protected] loose. I told the coaches and they told me to sit out, then we went As a freshman, Shon Jackson and got it checked out. They said raised eyebrows with his explo- it was a torn ACL.” siveness and sharp moves. The injury sidelined Jackson As a sophomore, he overcame for the rest of the season. He an early-season shoulder injury might have been able to return to chip away at the playing time for a few games near the end, of an entrenched three-year but by then senior Tim Jones was starter. putting the finishing touches on Then, as a junior, he was forced a 1,400-yard season. to sit the bench, the victim of Jackson decided to stay on the a knee injury in the season- injured list. opener. After two serious injuries, Jack- Now a senior, Jackson is look- son said he was tempted to give ing to make up for lost time. up football. He enters the 2010 season as “It made me think twice. I Warren Central’s starting tail- thought about chilling out. But I back, hoping to bring a star-stud- just love the game. I had to play ded end to a star-crossed high my senior year,” he said, adding school career. that the injuries have also hum- “It’s been kind of rough. I just bled him. “I was big-headed. I have to let it happen, come with knew I was capable of doing a lot. the flow,” Jackson said. “Right God took it from me real quick. It now I feel pretty confident. I feel taught me don’t talk about, just all right. I’ve been working pretty be about it.” hard.” Jackson admitted he’s only Jackson was the starter for about “90 percent” healthy, but WC’s ninth-grade team and thinks he’ll be all the way back seemed like the next in a long by midseason. WC coach Josh line of great Viking tailbacks. He Morgan was looking forward to missed two games in 2008 after seeing what a healthy Jackson hurting his shoulder in the sea- can bring to the table. son-opener against Clarksdale, “Shon is a very good back that but still had a productive season. has never gotten to show what He started a few games toward he can do,” Morgan said. “He’s the end and totaled 225 yards a good back. We’ve got to keep a on only 43 carries — a 5.2-yard close eye on his touches to make average. sure he doesn’t get hurt again.” That made him the heir appar- Jackson has no plans for that. ent at tailback heading into 2009, He’s hoping the bad luck that but it didn’t last long. He car- kept him under wraps the past ried the ball twice in the sea- two seasons is long gone. son-opener against Gulfport, “My ninth-grade year they were then took a short pass near the looking for me to do big things,” sideline. Jackson said. “I’m here in my “We ran a Georgia pass and I senior year to handle business.” David Jackson•The Vicksburg Post ran the route close to the side- Warren Central running back Shon Jackson runs through a drill at practice last week. The senior line. I took two steps and they hit will be the Vikings’ starting tailback this season. Warren Central Continued from Page 7.

Cbe a more open attack than the plod- label to it, other than to say it’ll be a more “We’re going to do things that fit our “We’re not very big, but we’ve got guys ding power-I the Vikings have employed nimble offense that takes advantage of personnel. We’ve got backs that can run, that can move and know what to do. We’re in the past. the mobility of Warren Central’s smaller an offensive line that’s brand-new and a using that to our advantage.” Morgan shied away from attaching a linemen. quarterback that can run,” Morgan said. 11

The Vicksburg Post Thursday, August 19, 2010 11 Vicksburg Gators try to rebound from rough year Head coach: Alonzo Stevens Assistant coach- By Jeff Byrd I’ve tried to work on,” he said. es: Ben Shelton, Tim [email protected] Veteran Gators coach Alonzo Stevens Hughes, Andre Ben- IMPACT PLAYER likes to hear that. nett, Sean Archer, For the Vicksburg Gators, 2009’s season “I’m excited about us. I think Cooksey can is best forgotten. Cameron Cooksey take us where we want to go. I just think Cashmere Sharpe, But optimism runs high for 2010 as the QB, Jr. we have the integral pieces we need to be John Sallis, Michael Gators return another young team that is a much better football team,” Stevens said. Banks, Julius Carter, Junior quarter- now battle-tested. “It starts with having Cameron Cooksey Michael Nelson. back gets un- A big reason for the optimism is the return at quarterback. We have a big fullback in Base offense: Spread Alonzo leashed. Threw (Eric) Funches to block for him. We have Stevens of junior quarterback Cameron Cooksey. A Base defense: 4-3 favorable schedule and the strong-armed for 755 yards and Namonta Gaines, who’s one of the top play- 2009 Record: 1-10 Cooksey should deliver more wins for the six touchdowns ers in this area. And then we have Adam Gators than last year’s 1-10 record. last season. Reed, who we look toward to have a big 2009 Region 2-6A Record: 1-6 Cooksey got plenty of on-the-job training year for us at wide receiver.” last year while running the Gator offense. Reed appears to be the Gators’ breakout Behind a patchwork line and virtually no player. He made a big impression at the 2010 Schedule running game until late in the season, Auburn passing clinic. Aug. 20 #Gulfport 8 p.m. Cooksey still completed 75 of 148 passes Still, it ends and begins with the offen- Aug. 27 Open for 755 yards and six touchdowns. NEWCOMER sive line. The Gators were horrendous in Sept. 3 Richwood 7:30 p.m. Following the team’s first scrimmage of the opening part of last season, as they Sept. 10 at Tylertown 7:30 p.m. the preseason, Cooksey likes where the were outscored 183-22 in four blowout Sept. 17 at Lawrence Co. 7:30 p.m. Gators are going. Adam Reed losses. The team improved as the year Sept. 24 *Grenada 7:30 p.m. “We are definitely making progress. WR, Sr. went along, the lone exception being a 53-0 Oct. 1 *at Northwest Rankin 7 p.m. It’s pretty much the same people we had loss to third-ranked Madison Central. The Oct. 8 *Greenville-Weston 7 p.m. Could be Cooksey’s last year, but the experience we gained Gators were competitive in losses to North- Oct. 15 *at Madison Central 7 p.m. from such a hard year has helped make us favorite target. west Rankin, Grenada, Greenville-Weston Oct. 22 *Murrah 7 p.m. better,” Cooksey said. and Murrah. The lone win, 13-7 in double- Oct. 29 *Warren Central 7 p.m. Because of that experience, Cooksey’s overtime against archrival Warren Central, Nov. 5 *at Clinton 7 p.m. comfort level with the offense has improved. gave the Gators a big boost going into the #Red Carpet Bowl In 7-on-7 games during the summer, Cook- offseason. * Region 3-6A game sey was able to bond with his receivers and Stevens has led Vicksburg to four wins in improve his ability to make all the throws the last five years in the series with Warren and read coverages. Central. “Our line is doing better. I like my wide One area he has tried to improve on is his “Our line can be good. Keith Phillips has 2009 Results receivers. We won the Jackson Passing command of the huddle. gotten better. Norman Price is solid. Sam Ocean Springs 47, Vicksburg 6 League this summer and I think we will “Being a better leader has been the thing Frazier, one of our younger lineman, is Richwood 46, Vicksburg 0 coming on,” Stevens said. have a good year,” Cooksey said. Tylertown 42, Vicksburg 7 The Gators need the line to improve to No. Name Gr. Pos. better last year’s paltry 2.54 yards per carry Lawrence County 48, Vicksburg 7 Vicksburg roster 37 Joshue Gutierrez 10 LB average. The top rusher, Kawayne Gaston, Grenada 7, Vicksburg 6 No. Name Gr. Pos. 38 Bradford Smith 11 LB is back, but even he gained just 261 yards Northwest Rankin 36, Vicksburg 21 1 Bobby Twilley 11 DB 40 Michael Crawley 12 LB 2 A.J. Stamps 11 DB 41 Korbin Richards 12 DL in 100 attempts. Greenville-Weston 28, Vicksburg 14 3 Malcolm Maxey 10 RB 42 Juwan Claiborne 12 WR “Gaston kind of stays hurt, but he can be Madison Central 53, Vicksburg 0 4 Darius Youngblood 11 RB 43 Corwyn Ashmore 11 LB good and we also have Lamar Anthony,” Murrah 27, Vicksburg 7 5 ShaQuan James 10 LB 44 Travis Haas 12 K Stevens said. 7 Jonathan Clay 12 WR 45 Kederrick Parson 12 DL Defensively, the Gators lost just one Vicksburg 13, Warren Central 7 8 Adam Reed 12 WR 47 Tavarius Thomas 11 DB starter, a defensive back. Clinton 31, Vicksburg 14 9 Matthew Washington 12 WR 48 Cody Emerle 10 DB “We look much better there. Namonta 10 Jonathan Tenner 10 QB 50 Kenneth Tyler 11 DL 11 Terrell Reed 12 LB 52 Quenterius Williams 9 LB Gaines and (Kederrick) Parson are big over 13 Terrence Cox 12 WR 55 Sam Frayseir 10 DL there. We also have Trey Darden and Eli Telling number 14 Tim Williams 12 DB 57 Nick Johnson 10 OL Brown to lead the secondary. We just need 15 Darius Rodgers 12 DB 58 Jeremy Hill 11 OL our young linebackers to step up,” Ste- 16 Cameron Cooksey 11 QB 60 Tyler Haas 12 OL vens said. 19 Milan Nasif 12 QB 61 Brent Grey 10 OL Parson had 44 tackles last year. Gaines 20 Eli Brown 11 LB 62 Chris Rigsby 12 OL 22 Justen Smith 12 DB 65 De’Vonta Blackmore 12 DL had just 21, but played primarily on offense 23 Michael Moore 12 DB 67 Jalen Jackson 12 DL at tight end. A.J. Stamps (45 tackles), 24 Brandon Dorsey 12 RB 68 Norman Price 11 DL Darden (43 tackles), and Bobby Twilley 25 Lamar Anthony 11 DB 69 Andrew Peoples 10 DL (33 tackles) will be key. 1953 26 Trey Darden 12 LB 70 Chad Farmer 10 OL Perhaps the biggest factor for a better The last time, before 2009, that Vicksburg 27 Jonathan Rashed 12 DB 71 Keith Phillips 12 OL season is a slightly easier schedule. Except High or one of its predecessor schools won 28 Kawayne Gaston 11 RB 72 Jerrett Smith 10 OL for the Red Carpet Bowl opener, it’s the 30 Rashad Callaway 10 LB 76 J.J. Mounger 11 OL only one game in a season. That capped a 32 De’shae Harris 11 LB 82 Jonathan Conley 11 WR same as last year. three-year run in which Carr Central went 33 Eric Funchess 12 FB 83 Devaunte Richardson 11 WR But several of those teams have taken sig- 2-26-2, but the Greenies won the Big 8 title 34 James Humes 10 RB 86 Marcus Marshall 10 WR nificant hits through graduation. — then the equivalent of a state champi- 35 Patrick Brown 10 RB 87 Rashad Tucker 11 WR onship — two years later in 1955. 88 Namonta Gaines 12 DL 12

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14 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Year of experience helps VHS running game By Jeff Byrd the Gators look for continued improve- function of the slumping offense forcing [email protected] ment and better results in 2010. the unit back onto the field. “Our intensity is going to be better and The Gators sprung to life in a 36-21 loss Returning/Departed Starters Vicksburg High’s running game in 2009 that means our results will be better,” said to Northwest Rankin, then ran for 158 was — for lack of a better term — pretty senior tackle Keith Phillips. yards the following week in a 28-14 loss to bad. Guard Jeremy Hill said the improvement Greenville-Weston. VHS had 268 rushing Departed For the first half of the season, the Gators of the offensive line has also helped team- yards total in five games before playing Starters averaged a paltry 1.6 yards per carry. The mates on the other side of the ball. Greenville on a muddy field, and clearly second half of the season was better. The “We’ve been working pretty hard. We’re turned a corner. youthful offensive line began to gel and in not only better on the offensive line but our Now, with a year of added experience, two games, including its lone win against defensive line is better, too,” Hill said. the linemen feel they’re ready to take the Warren Central, VHS backs reached the Last year, the struggles of the offensive next step this season. 100-yard mark. The late season improve- line showed up quickly on the scoreboard. “My biggest problem was I didn’t know ment raised Vicksburg’s average to 2.4 The Gators scored a total of 26 points the plays. When I went the wrong way, Returning yards per carry for the season. in their first five games. Although the something bad usually happened,” junior Starters With all five starters back on the line, as defense gave up an average of 38 points offensive tackle Norman Price said. well as leading rusher Kawayne Gaston, per game in that span, that was largely a

2009 Area Football Leaders Receiving Jes Shivers (TA)...... 55 Fumble recoveries *Indicates returning player Player Rec. Yds. TD Avg. *Eric Funches (VHS)...... 55 Player No. OFFENSE Luke Burnett (SA)...... 29 400 2 13.8 *Carlton Campbell (SA)...... 54 Jimmy White (HA)...... 5 *Brandon Smith (SD)...... 23 250 2 10.9 *Bradford Smith (VHS)...... 52 CoCo Isaac (TA)...... 5 Passing Blake Haygood (SA)...... 21 230 0 11.0 Pierson Waring (SA)...... 51 Bobby Twilley (VHS)...... 3 Player Comp. Att. Yds. TD Int. Alv. Tarleton (VHS)...... 19 321 4 16.9 Stefon Demby (VHS)...... 51 Jericho Harris (WC)...... 3 Regan Nosser (SA)...... 72 154 881 6 8 Reed Gordon (PC)...... 18 189 1 10.5 Peter Halinski (SA)...... 49 Chad Toney (BRI)...... 3 Jes Shivers (TA)...... 34 69 852 4 5 Sidney Rollins (PG)...... 17 150 1 8.8 *Tyler Cranfield (SA)...... 49 *Hunter Farrior (CH)...... 3 *Beau Wallace (WC)...... 75 151 844 4 7 J.R. Fortenberry (TA)...... 16 477 4 31.7 Jarvis McDaniel (VHS)...... 46 Brendan Beesley (SA)...... 3 *Cam. Cooksey (VHS).... 75 148 755 6 5 Patrick Taylor (WC)...... 16 172 1 10.8 *Bill McRight (WC)...... 46 Melvin Young (SD)...... 3 *Jordan Currie (CH)...... 50 99 686 7 - Jeremy Lee (HA)...... 15 192 2 12.8 *Robert Seaton (SD)...... 46 Tandon Baker (TA)...... 3 Colby Rushing (PC)...... 50 121 544 5 11 Lebarron Lee (WC)...... 15 170 2 11.3 *Tyler Jobe (TA)...... 45 *Randall Davis (HA)...... 2 Ricky Green (SD)...... 36 77 535 8 3 Ridge Creech (BRI)...... 13 353 6 27.1 *Alvin Stamps (VHS)...... 45 *Josh Eargle (SA)...... 2 Joshua Dotson (PG)...... 35 69 530 6 3 Jeremy Barnes (SD)...... 13 283 6 21.8 Greg D. Wright (WC)...... 45 *Bradford Smith (VHS)...... 2 Jacob Hopkins (BRI)...... 33 66 385 5 3 Jarvis Walker (VHS)...... 13 154 1 11.9 *Brandon Smith (SD)...... 45 *Bill McRight (WC)...... 2 *Javonte Robinson (HA).27 67 344 5 2 *M. McDaniel (PC)...... 12 144 0 12.0 *Trey Darden (VHS)...... 43 *Reginald Brown (SD)...... 2 *Jeremy Barnes (SD)...... 19 32 163 1 7 Dearius Blanton (WC)...... 12 111 0 9.3 *Tim Comans (WC)...... 41 *Shaquille Carter (SD)...... 2 *Jodarius Grigsby (PG)... 17 38 143 0 4 *Malcolm Grant (WC)...... 11 156 0 14.2 Sacks Sederick Clark (SD)...... 2 *Nam. Gaines (VHS)...... 11 117 0 10.6 Player No. *Caze Brewer (PC)...... 2 Rushing *Adarius Barnes (PG)...... 10 148 1 14.8 Tandon Baker (TA)...... 14 Kruz Federick (PC)...... 2 Player Att. Yds. TD Avg. Tim Jones (WC)...... 10 141 1 14.1 *Randall Davis (HA)...... 11 Stephen Purvis (PC)...... 2 Tim Jones (WC)...... 239 1,463 15 6.1 *Reginald Brown (SD)...... 10 125 1 12.5 CoCo Isaac (TA)...... 11 *Millan Nasif (VHS)...... 10 52 1 5.2 Jacob Hopkins (BRI).... 111 1,285 20 11.6 Nayten Lott (PG)...... 8 SPECIAL TEAMS Darius Newton (HA)..... 142 1,020 4 7.2 *Cody Petty (TA)...... 7 156 9 22.2 Jamicheal Myles (SD)...... 7 Jordan Townsend (CH). - 1,019 15 - Brendan Beesley (SA)...... 7 88 1 12.6 Jimmy White (HA)...... 6 Kicking *Reginald Brown (SD). 126 924 11 7.3 *Carlton Campbell (SA)...... 7 59 0 8.4 *Robert Seaton (SD)...... 5 Player PAT FG Pts. *Cody Landrem (TA).... 140 875 5 6.1 *Hunter Farrior (CH)...... 6 114 1 19.0 *Caze Brewer (PC)...... 5 *Pate Demuth (CH)...... 32-36 3-3 41 *Jordan Currie (CH)..... - 830 10 - *Jodarius Grigsby (PG)...... 6 82 0 13.7 Tim Jones (WC)...... 4 *Devon Bell (WC)...... 20-21 3-7 29 Jeremy Barnes (SD).... 89 826 8 9.3 *Kaw. Gaston (VHS)...... 6 48 0 8.0 Ja’Relle Pedyfoot (WC)...... 4 Pierson Waring (SA)...... 18-21 3-5 27 *Hunter Farrior (CH).... 106 821 9 7.8 Chad Toney (BRI)...... 4 *Silento Sayles (PG)...... 13 1 16 *Travis Haas (VHS)...... 11-13 0-0 11 Jeremy Lee (HA)...... 104 665 4 6.4 DEFENSE *Micheal Shorter (SD)...... 4 Jes Shivers (TA)...... 79 654 11 9.3 Reed Gordon (PC)...... 4 Jamario Funches (HA)...... 7-13 0-0 7 Jay Wiley (PC)...... 79 641 5 8.1 Tackles *Mac Jones (SA)...... 3 Kruz Federick (PC)...... 6-9 0-0 6 Rudy Wilson (PG)...... 70 627 5 9.0 Player No. *Austin Roberts (WC)...... 3 Colby Rushing (PC)...... 2-3 0-0 2 Brendan Beesley (SA).106 625 4 5.9 *Mitchell Hoskins (PG)...... 139 *Josh Eargle (SA)...... 2 Punting *M. McDaniel (PC)...... 116 610 3 5.3 Jamicheal Myles (SD)...... 133 *Tyler Cranfield (SA)...... 2 Player No. Avg. CoCo Isaac (TA)...... 85 575 3 6.9 Zach Rachal (PC)...... 114 Jericho Harris (WC)...... 2 Jacob Hopkins (BRI)...... 14...... 40.0 *Ja. Robinson (HA)...... 152 541 3 3.6 Jimmy White (HA)...... 108 Kyle Erwin (TA)...... 2 *Beau Wallace (WC)...... 40...... 37.1 Ryno Martin-Nez (SA). 86 448 5 5.2 Chad Toney (BRI)...... 101 *Tyler Jobe (TA)...... 2 Colby Rushing (PC)...... 8...... 35.0 Joshua Dotson (PG).... 61 437 7 7.2 Tandon Baker (TA)...... 98 *Todd Harrell (TA)...... 2 Kruz Federick (PC)...... 13...... 34.2 *Abberial Green (SD)... 85 419 4 4.9 CoCo Isaac (TA)...... 98 Hunter Franks (TA)...... 2 *Pate Demuth (CH)...... 30...... 33.6 John Gustavis (WC)..... 98 417 3 4.3 *Hunter Farrior (CH)...... 98 Sederick Clark (SD)...... 2 Kendrick Dowlin (HA)...... 20...... 27.1 Kruz Federick (PC)...... 60 346 7 5.8 Jay Wiley (PC)...... 95 Zach Rachal (PC)...... 2 Jeremy Lee (HA)...... 11...... 26.0 *Carlton Campbell (SA). 32 317 1 9.9 *Caze Brewer (PC)...... 94 John Michael Harris (PC)...... 2 *Ricky Green (SD)...... 19...... 23.0 *Kaw. Gaston (VHS).... 100 261 4 2.6 *Cambridge Williams (VHS)...... 92 Interceptions Conner Brown (SA)...... 49 242 2 4.9 Brendan Beesley (SA)...... 89 Player No. Kick returns *Adarius Barnes (PG).. 30 240 0 8.0 *Austin Roberts (WC)...... 86 Jacob Hopkins (BRI)...... 8 Player No. Avg. TD Regan Nosser (SA)...... 76 217 5 2.9 Kruz Federick (PC)...... 85 *Derrick Hoye (SD)...... 8 *Reginald Brown (SD)...... 20 24.5 0 Keeslee Stewart (HA).. 46 205 4 4.5 Luke Burnett (SA)...... 82 Pierson Waring (SA)...... 4 Keeslee Stewart (HA)...... 15 23.2 1 Colby Rushing (PC)..... 61 205 3 3.4 Jericho Harris (WC)...... 76 *Mitchell Hoskins (PG)...... 4 *Montana McDaniel (PC)...... 22 19.9 1 *Johnny Hulbert (PG)... 33 188 1 5.7 Conner Brown (SA)...... 73 *Ford Biedenharn (SA)...... 3 *Eric Christmas (HA)...... 8 19.0 0 J.R. Fortenberry (TA)... 24 159 0 6.6 Jacob Hopkins (BRI)...... 71 Wade Walker (TA)...... 3 Lebarron Lee (WC)...... 12 18.1 0 Darian Carral (VHS)..... 33 157 1 4.8 *Randall Davis (HA)...... 66 *Bill McRight (WC)...... 3 Kruz Federick (PC)...... 25 12.6 0 *Austin Roberts (WC).. 38 156 2 4.1 Ja’Relle Pedyfoot (WC)...... 66 *Namonta Gaines (VHS)...... 3 Joshua Dotson (PG)...... 44 10.8 0 Mark Chiles (VHS)...... 59 147 0 2.5 *Montana McDaniel (PC)...... 65 *Kederrick Parson (VHS)...... 3 Note: Includes punt and kickoff returns Devagnta Evans (WC).33 132 0 4.0 *Johnny Banks (PG)...... 63 *Reginald Brown (SD)...... 3 Key: BRI-Briarfield; CH-Central Hinds; HA-Hinds AHS; Raphael Harris (VHS).. 54 115 1 2.1 Chilo Jones (WC)...... 62 Luke Burnett (SA)...... 2 PC-Porters Chapel; PG-Port Gibson; SA-St. Aloysius; SD- *Domonic Savage (PG). 2 105 1 52.5 Lazericis Neal (PG)...... 62 *Carlton Campbell (SA)...... 2 South Delta; TA-Tallulah Academy; WC-Warren Central; *Ford Biedenharn (SA)...... 61 *Alex Sorrells (WC)...... 2 VHS-Vicksburg High. Tim Jones (WC)...... 61 Jamicheal Myles (SD)...... 2 15

The Vicksburg Post Thursday, August 19, 2010 15 Porters Chapel Eagles’ goal is to be last team standing Head coach: John Weaver (first year) By Steve Wilson tailback. His speed will give the Eagles a Assistant coaches: [email protected] serious running threat with the lanes cre- Jerry Bourne, Derrick IMPACT PLAYER ated by the passing game. Collins, Colby Rushing Porters Chapel has a simple motto for Wideout may be the deepest position on Base offense: Spread this football season: first on, last off. Jonah Masterson the team, with a couple of key senior trans- Base defense: 3-3-5 “First on” is the promotion for first-year QB, LB, Fr. fers and speedy senior Montana McDaniel 2009 record: 4-9 coach John Weaver, who made his team as Masterson’s array of passing targets. 2009 District 5-A Strong-armed the first in the MAIS on the field in full Jake Boyd is another transfer. He was John record: 2-1 Weaver pads, at 12:01 a.m. freshman takes Sharkey-Issaquena Academy’s primary Last off is the goal, as the Eagles aim to be control of PCA of- offensive weapon in 2009. With the Eagles, the last on the field as state champions. fense after putting he’ll line up at slot receiver and his tough- Weaver took over the PCA job in the up big numbers in ness and pass-catching acumen are 2010 schedule 7-on-7 camps this spring after coaching a year at Tallulah already a big hit. Aug. 20 Tallulah Academy 7 p.m. Academy and he aims to better last year’s summer. Senior Chris Marshall, who moved to Aug. 27 at Prairie View 7 p.m. record and go further. A new attitude has Vicksburg from Sugarland, Texas, will Sept. 3 River Oaks (La.) 7 p.m. taken hold in the fieldhouse, as evidenced play receiver and cornerback and is being Sept. 10 *at University Christian 7 p.m. by near-perfect attendance for voluntary heavily recruited by Southern Miss, Loui- Sept. 17 at Trinity Episcopal 7 p.m. workout sessions and 7-on-7 games by the siana Tech, Ole Miss and Mississippi State, Sept. 24 Prentiss Christian 7 p.m. varsity team. NEWCOMER among others. Oct. 1 *Russell Christian 7 p.m. “We’re going to be the team that when it A natural corner with excellent lateral Oct. 8 at Tri-County 7 p.m. comes the fourth quarter, we’re going to Chris Marshall movement, instincts, hands and great clos- Oct. 15 Riverfield 7 p.m. be there,” Weaver said. “Big expectations, WR/DB, Sr. ing speed, the Eagles will try to get the Oct. 22 at Central Hinds 7 p.m. but we keep ourselves grounded. We tell ball to Marshall in space and let him make Oct. 29 *at Newton Academy 7 p.m. Talented transfer them each day, ‘set attainable goals,’ and things happen. *District 5-A game we just worry about the next hurdle.” from Texas will play “He’s probably one of the best athletes It’s a new look for the PCA program. wide receiver I’ve ever coached,” Weaver said. “He’s 2009 Results Weaver changed PCA’s uniforms to a and cornerback. a blessing. Not from an athletic point of Tallulah 27, PCA 23 simple, black-and-white combination with view, but from a coaching standpoint. He’s PCA 34, Prairie View 33 numerals on the helmets like Alabama’s. very coachable. The guys have already River Oaks 47, PCA 8 The roster wearing those new uniforms talked about him being a team captain. University Christian 47, PCA 8 will represent a total makeover as well. He’s got that demeanor.” Trinity 30, PCA 0 The Eagles will have 26 players, and On the line, youngster Talbot Buys will PCA 63, Russell 0 Tri-County 13, PCA 7 transfers have swelled the ranks in sev- where they are going to be one-on-one take over at left tackle and newcomer Sam Riverfield 20, PCA 0 eral key positions. with somebody on the defense.” Staggs will man the center position. Central Hinds 29, PCA 2 Offensively, the Eagles are retooling. Jonah Masterson takes over at quarter- Defensively, the Eagles will ditch last PCA 27, Newton 6 Gone is last year’s quarterback, Colby back and, though he’s a freshman, he’s year’s 4-3 alignment for a 3-3-5 look to get Sylva Bay 45, PCA 0 Rushing, who moves up to the booth as an matured rapidly. In 7-on-7 games this more speed on the field. The lynchpin to assistant coach. Gone is last year’s lead- summer, Masterson showed a mastery of that approach will be senior Caze Brewer, Returning/Departed Starters ing rusher, Jay Wiley. But the line will be Bourne’s spread attack and has become who will man the middle at noseguard. stout and the skill player replacements the leader in the huddle, even with his Brewer has slimmed down from last year’s are more than up to the challenge in a new older teammates. 335 pounds to a more svelte 305. spread offensive scheme. “Demeanor-wise, he reminds me of “He’s strong as an ox,” Weaver said. “I can think of two things that the (Saints quarterback) Drew Brees,” Weaver “Caze has turned a 180 from not wanting spread is going to do for us this year,” said. “He’s going to command that huddle. to play to spearheading our defense, being PCA offensive coordinator Jerry Bourne He was born to be a quarterback. He’s got that nose that dominates, takes up two Returning said. “It’s not going to limit our ball dis- that swagger. He has ‘it,’ and I tell all of the gaps and allows us to run this 3-5.” Starters tribution to one player. We’ve got three players, you don’t have to ask if they have Another returnee, Jacob Smithey, will Departed or four guys that I want to get the ball ‘it.’ He just does.” line up alongside him at defensive end. Starters in their hands all night long. What it’s Sophomore Warren Central transfer Stephen Purvis will play the other spot. going to do is put them in a situation Steven Moore will fill Wiley’s shoes at Another key cog on the defense is sopho- more strongside linebacker Peter Harris, who played at Warren Central last season PCA Roster No. Name Pos. Gr. and who will play some tailback as well. 21 Josh Masterson FB/LB So. Matthew Warren slimmed down in the No. Name Pos. Gr. 22 Montana McDaniel WR/DB Sr. 1 Chris Williams WR/DB Fr. 28 Steven Moore RB/KR So. Eagles’ conditioning program and will Telling number 2 Chris Marshall WR/DB Sr. 30 Jake Boyd DB/WR Sr. move from offensive line to linebacker in 3 Peter Harris LB/RB So. 34 Lee Kirk WR/S Jr. his final year at Porters Chapel. 4 Richie Bufkin WR/DB So. 54 Stephen Purvis G/DE Sr. Chris Williams, a Port Gibson transfer, 5 Austin King LB/WB So. 55 Austin Adcock G/DT Jr. will play cornerback, giving the Eagles 6 Alton Burden WR/DB Jr. 56 Jacob Smithey T/DE Jr. 7 Ledale Turner DB/WR Jr. 60 Austin Bond G/DT Jr. two freshmen in the starting lineup. 8 Jonah Masterson QB/LB Fr. 64 Sam Staggs C/DT Jr. Warren Central transfer Liddell Turner 10 D’wayne Russell K/P Jr. 66 Talbot Buys DT/OT Jr. will take the other corner position oppo- 7 11 Jeff Hearn WR/DB Sr. 77 Caze Brewer G/DT Sr. site Marshall. Number of times PCA scored eight or 12 Matt Warren LB/TE Sr. 88 Michael Bilbo WR Sr. less points in 2009. 16

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18 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Brewer is fulcrum of formidable PCA defense By Steve Wilson offensive lines. [email protected] He has proved extremely durable, even when playing through pain like his balky First-year Porters Chapel coach John knee or sprained hamstrings. Weaver arrived early one morning at the “I’ve always had something going on school’s fieldhouse and found senior line- with my lower body,” Brewer said. “I’ve man Caze Brewer sweeping the floor in always had shoulder problems, too. But preparation for the emplacement of Astro- I’ve got to tape it up and keep chugging turf carpeting the next day. along.” “Caze,” Weaver said. “We’ve already Last season, he had 94 tackles and five swept and mopped the floor three times.” sacks, big numbers for a guy whose pri- Brewer didn’t bat an eyelash. mary role is to occupy blockers. “Just wanted to make sure, coach,” His linemate, defensive end Jacob Brewer replied before returning to his Smithey, said it best about his teammate’s broom. attitude: It’s that kind of attitude that Brewer has “He’s like an animal released out of his showed this offseason. When Weaver took cage,” Smithey said. the job in the spring, the first thing he told He also plays on the offensive line, but the three-year starter — who weighed in it’s not his forté. He’d much rather be split- at a robust 335 pounds — was that he had ting double-teams and wrestling running to lose some weight. backs to the ground. Brewer didn’t argue. He slimmed down “I’m a defensive guy,” Brewer said. “I with a militaristic regimen of diet and want to hit people. I won’t say I can’t stand exercise. He’s down to a svelte 305 and offense, but it’s not my thing.” hopes to lose a few more pounds before As for his career, nothing would please the season begins. Brewer more than to finally hoist the state “I notice a big difference,” Brewer said. “I title trophy that has eluded the school so weighed about 275 my freshman year, but far in football. It’d be the culmination of a I stopped working out and got big around career filled with ankle tape, tackles for my 11th-grade year. But since I’ve lost the loss and, of course, good memories. weight, I feel like I’ve gotten faster, and my “I want to play a big role with our team stamina has gotten better.” David Jackson•The Vicksburg Post this year,” Brewer said. “I really think this The rewards could be immense. The Porters Chapel lineman Caze Brewer crushes footballs and opponents’ running can be the year we win the big one. It’s Eagles switched from a base 4-3 defensive game with surprising ease. my last year with the team, so I want to alignment to a 3-3-5 that allows them to put go out with a bang. I want to put my team Brewer fills that need aptly. While there are a lot of big bodies in foot- more speed on the field. But the downside first. We’ve got talent everywhere. We’ve “He’s strong as an ox,” Weaver said. ball, few have the nasty, street-fighting of that formation is the need for a space- got some young guys who have to step “Caze has turned a 180 from not wanting disposition that Brewer possesses. While eating big man at nose tackle who can up, but we (the veterans) have to step up to play to spearheading our defense, being he’s drawn a few flags for going too far, occupy two blockers and allow the line- to help them.” that nose that dominates, takes up two his tenacity, low pad level and aggressive- backers and defensive backs blitzing from gaps and allows us to run this 3-5.” ness make him a nightmare for opposing all directions to make plays unblocked. football Lexicon 3-3-5 defense - Defensive alignment with three him into a bad pass or sack him for a loss. only the two deep safeties playing zone, with the has to be in the tackle box (in between the left and down linemen, three linebackers and five defensive Bootleg - An offensive play built on misdirection in corners and linebackers playing man coverage. right tackles on the offensive line) and the penalty backs. It is a variation of the dime defense and is of- which a quarterback fakes a handoff to another play- Cover 1 - Cover shell with one deep safety playing results in a five-yard loss and loss of down. ten used against the spread offense. er. The quarterback carries the ball in the opposite zone and able to assist on deep routes over the top. Man coverage - Coverage in which the linebackers 3-4 defense - Defensive alignment with three down direction of the back with the intent of either passing Cover 2 - Cover shell with two deep safeties playing and defensive backs defend a particular offensive linemen, four linebackers and four defensive backs. or running. Usually, a guard or a tackle will pull out zone and able to assist on deep routes. The two safe- player rather than an area like in zone coverage. 4-3 defense - Defensive alignment with four down to block for the quarterback on a bootleg except in a ties cover half of the field each. The rest of the de- Misdirection - Offensive principle in which the de- linemen, three linebackers and four defensive backs. naked bootleg, when no linemen pull. fense can be in man or zone. fense is baited into flowing in one direction and the It is the most common defense in both the NFL and Bump and run - Coverage style where a defensive Cover 3 - Cover shell with three deep safeties able offense goes with the play in the opposite direction. college ranks. back bumps a receiver at the start of a play and at- to assist on deep routes. The three cover one third of No-huddle - Strategy in which the play is called in 4-4 - Defensive alignment with four down linemen, tempts to disrupt his route by maintaining legal con- the deep zone. Used to prevent the deep ball. to the quarterback from the sideline rather than in a four linebackers and three defensive backs. tact for the first five yards. Cover 4 - Cover shell with four deep defenders tak- gathering behind the line of scrimmage known as a 50 defense - Defensive alignment with five down Clipping - An illegal block in which a player hits an ing a fourth of the field. Also known as a prevent huddle. The quarterback then relays the plays to his linemen, two linebackers and four defensive backs. opponent from behind, typically at leg level, and it defense or quarter because of the division deep teammates via signals and commands. Also known as an Oklahoma defense. results in a 15-yard penalty. Common on kickoffs and (fourths). Pulling - When an offensive lineman, who instead of Audible - Changing a play at the line of scrimmage punt returns. Illegal formation - An offensive formation in which blocking the player in front of him, steps back and by calling out a predetermined set of signals. Counter play - Misdirection-based running play in not enough players are on the line of scrimmage. Re- moves down the line to block another player, usually Blind side - Term that talks about the direction op- which the running back will take a step in the oppo- sults in a five-yard pre-snap penalty. on a trap or on a sweep. posite the way a player, specifically, the quarterback, site direction of the play, only to get the handoff in Illegal procedure - A penalty that results from pre- Single wing - Formation with three backs in the is facing and where he is vulnerable. A right-handed the other direction. snap movement by an offensive player and results in backfield invented by the legendary Pop Warner. quarterback’s blind side is guarded by the left tackle. Cover shell- Defensive coverage strategy that shows a five-yard penalty. Spread offense - Offensive scheme based out of the Blitz - A defensive strategy in which a defensive back how many players are dropping into a deep zone. A Intentional grounding - Penalty called when a shotgun formation and usually run with a no-huddle or linebacker vacates his normal responsibility to cover-2 zone has all of the linebackers and defensive quarterback throws the ball away to prevent a sack approach. rush the quarterback. This is designed to pressure backs playing in zone coverage. A cover-2 man has with no eligible receivers within five yards. The QB 19

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By Jeff Byrd [email protected] Sharkey-Issaquena IMPACT PLAYER NEWCOMER

Head Coach: Neil Turner ROLLING FORK — Sharkey-Issaquena Caleb Joiner Jesse Villareal Academy coach Neil Turner seriously con- Base offense: Pro set sidered adding his Confederates to the Base defense: 4-3 QB, Sr. OT, Fr. growing list of eight-man football teams. 2009 Record: 2-8 With depleted numbers it was the logi- He is a returning Youngster will help a cal move. three-year starter. thin line. The Mississippi Association of Indepen- 2010 Schedule dent Schools said no. Aug. 20 at Central Holmes Christian “We have 13 kids. It probably would be Aug. 27 Carroll Academy a good thing for us but the MAIS office is Sept. 3 *Clinton Christian trying to keep as many schools in 11-man Sept. 10 *at Humphreys Academy football as they can. Since this is the last Sept. 17 at Bayou Academy Sept. 24 *at Benton Academy Sharkey-Issaquena year of the current two-year schedule we get to look at it again next year,” Turner Oct. 1 Winona Christian said. Oct. 8 University Christian The trend to eight man in the MAIS Oct. 15 *Tri-County Academy Academy Class A ranks has already affected SIA’s Oct. 22 at Deer Creek schedule. All games start at 7 p.m. Two schools from the 2009 schedule, District 4A-Games CONFEDERATES North Sunflower Academy and Briarfield of Lake Providence, La., dropped 11-man football and will play eight-man. 2010 Sharkey-Issaquena Academy Schedule The Confederates were forced to make 2009 Results revisions. SIA 25, North Sunflower 15 Aug. 20 ...... Central Holmes ...... 7 p.m. “North Sunflower had been our opener Carroll Academy 39, SIA 6 Aug. 27 ...... Carroll Academy...... 7 p.m. but now we moved Central Holmes from SIA 50, Clinton Christian 7 the last game to our new opener. We also Sept. 3...... *Clinton Christian Academy 7 p.m. Humphreys Academy 41, SIA 0 picked up Winona Academy on the Oct. 1 Sept. 10 ...... *at Humphreys Academy ....7 p.m. Benton Academy 39, SIA 6 date which had been Briarfield. We will Sept. 17...... *at Bayou Academy ...... 7 p.m. also play Bayou Academy on a date that Briarfield 47, SIA 13 Sept. 24 ...... *at Benton Academy ...... 7 p.m. had been an open date,” Turner said. University Christian 34, SIA 0 The loss of North Sunflower will be felt Tri-County Academy 46, SIA 0 Oct. 1 ...... Winona Christian ...... 7 p.m. since that was one of the two wins SIA had Deer Creek 34, SIA 0 Oct. 8 ...... University Christian ...... 7 p.m. last year in a 2-8 season. Central Holmes Chr. 30, SIA 0 Oct. 15 ...... *Tri-County ...... 7 p.m. The other win was against Clinton Oct. 22 ...... at Deer Creek ...... 7 p.m. Christian. Both wins came during the first three * District 4-A games weeks to give SIA a solid 2-1 start. Then injuries set in and Turner’s team lost SIA roster its last seven games, all by double-digit No. Name margins. 3 Griffin Metcalfe “Injuries were the big factor but we 4 Hunter Hodnett also ran into some stiff competition. We 5 Caleb Joiner also lost two of our best linemen,” Turner 7 Dylan Wade 20 Ryan Scott eyw said. 23 Charlie Overton This year SIA has a senior-laden team. 62 Ryan Anderson Hwy. 61 North • Rolling Fork, MS Eight of the 13 Confederates are seniors. 70 Jack Martin 662-873-4334 “The good news is they are all healthy. I 77 Blake Stevens also think our attitude has been real good. 78 Jesse Villareal 80 Cooper Anthony They’ve showed some leadership and I am 85 Martin Nicholls really pleased with how hard they have 88 R.J. McClendon Financial Pyramid worked,” Turner said. 92 Nick Stuart Of The Delta The cornerstone for SIA’s fortunes rests Member FDIC with three senior starting linemen. Guards each year they’ve played together,” Turner Blake Stevens, Ryan Anderson and center said. (662)-873-2602 Nick Stuart form the backbone of the team. SIA will have to rely on an undersized They also have a three-year starter back at offensive line that includes 150-pound ANGUILLA • CARY • MAYERSVILLE quarterback with Caleb Joiner. tackle Jesse Villareal. ROLLING FORK “Caleb has started since the ninth grade R.J. McClendon is back at tight end. and Nick, Blake and Ryan have improved 20

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Oct. 29 *at Leland 7 p.m. South Delta *Region 4-2A game Bulldogs make do without Coach: Anthony White and KePatrick Barnes 2009 Record: 8-4 2009 Results 2009 Region 4-2A record: 5-0 South Delta 8, McClain 6 Simmons 15, South Delta 8 architect of their success 2010 Schedule South Delta 22, North Panola 14 Aug. 20 at McClain 7:30 p.m. Ruleville Central 22, South Delta 20 By Jeff Byrd Aug. 27 at Simmons 7:30 p.m. West Bolivar 28, South Delta 0 [email protected] Sept. 3 North Panola 7:30 p.m. South Delta 22, Humphreys Co. 18 IMPACT PLAYER Sept. 10 Ruleville Central 7:30 p.m. South Delta 16, Leflore Co. 12 Sept. 17 West Bolivar 7:30 p.m. South Delta 42, Marshall 6 ROLLING FORK — For four years, the Sept. 24 at Humphreys Co. 7:30 p.m. South Delta Bulldogs have been the area’s Derrick Hoye South Delta 46, Riverside 0 Oct. 1 *Leflore Co. 7 p.m. South Delta 52, Bailey Magnet 0 most consistent playoff-bound team. Two Oct. 8 *at Marshall 7 p.m. South Delta 14, Leland 12 years ago, they won 10 games and made it S, Jr. Oct. 15 *Riverside 7 p.m. Belmont 27, South Delta 16 to the Class 2A semifinals before falling to Ballhawking Oct. 22 *at Bailey Magnet 7 p.m. eventual state champions West Bolivar. defensive back led Last year the Bulldogs went 8-4, and for the area with eight the second time in a four-year stretch, interceptions. won a division title. South Delta went 5-0 to win Division 4-3A but then lost in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs to Bel- SOUTH DELTA mont 27-16. This year the Bulldogs return an experienced team with nine starters on both sides of the ball. The bad news for NEWCOMER South Delta is that the architect of their IGH success, veteran coach Derrick Hooker, Hakin Johnson H won’t be back. Hooker is taking a sabbati- cal to enroll in a Mississippi Department RB, Fr. of Education program to help teachers Will play both run- learn administration techniques at vari- ning back positions BULLDOGS ous schools. “Coach Hooker is going to spend 12 weeks in the backfield for at different schools in the region to learn South Delta. 2009 South Delta Bulldog Schedules how to run schools and such,” said interim coach KePatrick Barnes. “He will be back with us next year. Until then, me and coach Aug. 20 ...... McClain 7:30 p.m. (Anthony) White, will run things. Coach Being the defending division champion Aug. 27 at Hollandale-Simmons 7:30 p.m. White will handle the offense and I’ve got has helped the transition. Sept. 3 at North Panola ....7:30 p.m. the defense. I feel our strongest part is the “The guys have a lot of pride and most defense because of the starters we have of them have been with us a good while. Sept. 10 ..Ruleville Central 7 :30 p.m. back. It will give us time for the offense to They know what they need to do,” Barnes Sept. 17 ...... West Bolivar 7:30 p.m. jell,” Barnes said. said. Sept. 24 at Humphreys County 7:30 pm Oct. 1 ...... *Leflore County 7 p.m. No. Name Pos. Gr. South Delta roster 42 Shunderek Williams RB 11 Oct. 8...... *at Marshall 7 p.m. No. Name Pos. Gr. 44 Thomas Matthews LB, FB 11 Kenderick Dixon OL, DL 12 51 Ledarius Odems OL, DL 11 Oct. 15...... *Riverside 7 p.m. 1 Brandon Smith WR, DB 11 52 Micheal Shorter OL, DL 11 Oct. 22...... *at Bailey Magnet 7 p.m. 2 Ricky Green QB 10 53 Jerome Tillis LB 10 3 Martez Cole WR, DB 11 54 Shaquille Carter OL, DL 12 Oct. 29...... *at Leland 7 p.m. 4 Marlon Dorsey DB 12 55 Smith Brandon LB 10 *Region 4-3A games 5 Robert Seaton LB, FB 12 56 Deshawn Moore OL, DL 11 7 Reginald Brown RB, LB 12 58 Dequonte Carroll OL, DL 9 8 Melvin Young DB 11 61 Tacoreyon Lane OL, DL 9 Financial Pyramid 9 Derrick Hoye DB 11 62 Desmond Thomas OL, DL 10 10 Williams Johnson WR 10 63 Timothy Matthews OL, DL 12 Of The Delta 12 Aric Davis QB 9 64 David Adams OL, DL 11 Member FDIC 15 Hunter Hoye WR, DB 12 65 Justin Neal OL, DL 10 17 Isiah Jones WR, DB 9 66 Corderius Berry OL, DL 9 (662)-873-2602 18 Darren Johnson WR, DB 12 68 Demetric Taylor OL, DL 12 ANGUILLA • CARY • MAYERSVILLE 20 Abberial Green RB, SS 11 70 Ladaryl Coleman LB 10 OLLING ORK 21 Lamar Payne LB 11 72 Clifford Borner OL, DL 9 R F 22 Eric Thompson WR 10 73 Tyrek Rounds OL, DL 9 23 Jarrin Scott 9 75 Tyduntrae Jackson OL, DL 9 e 24 Terrale Washington DB 9 77 Jeremiah Watson OL, DL 11 25 Hakin Johnson RB, LB 9 80 Xavier Kelly WR 11 y 26 Kateris Scott DB 10 81 Savonte Robinson DL 11 w 30 Jonathan Knight RB, WR 9 82 Kenneth Hunt WR 9 32 Corderius Chaney DB 10 83 Antwan Jackson WR 10 Hwy. 61 North • Rolling Fork, MS 34 Ronald Hollins LB 11 84 Andric Thomas WR 9 662-873-4334 40 Terry Montgomery RB, SS 10 85 Reginald Carter WR, DB 9 21

The Vicksburg Post Thursday, August 19, 2010 21 WARREN COUNTY FOOTBALL RECORDS Vernon Wolfe (VHS, 2004-06) ...... 76 Career records Michael Sweet (N. V’burg/VHS, 1971-73) ...... 71 Les Lemons (VHS, 2006-08) ...... 64 RUSHING Cole Smith (PCA, 2004-06) ...... 59 Rushing yards NOTE: Records prior to 1970 are unavailable Brian Darden (WC, 1991-94)...... 4,919 Receiving yards Carl Blue (WC, 1977-79)...... 4,196 Cole Smith (PCA, 2004-06) ...... 1,665 Earl Johnson (PCA, 1974-76)...... 4,079 Michael Sweet (N. V’burg/VHS, 1971-73) ..... 1,574 Mike Ray (St. Al, 1976-78) ...... 4,052 James Jones (WC, 1991-93) ...... 1,308 John Kavanaugh (St. Al, 1984-87) ...... 3,997 Ben Shelton (VHS, 2001-03) ...... 1,231 Jammal Williams (St. Al, 1990-1993)...... 3,637 Delmon Robinson (VHS, 2005-07) ...... 1,191 Dale Erves (WC, 1974-76) ...... 3,350 Bunkie Perkins (VHS, 1996-97) ...... 1,123 Andra Williams (WC, 1983-85) ...... 3,105 Michael Slater (VHS, 1995-96) ...... 1,098 Leo Cage (WC, 1972-74) ...... 3,083 Vernon Wolfe (VHS, 2004-06) ...... 1,094 NOTE: Records prior to 1970 are unavailable NOTE: Records prior to 1970 are unavailable Rushing touchdowns Receiving touchdowns Brian Darden (WC, 1992-94)...... 74 Cole Smith (PCA, 2004-06) ...... 24 Carl Blue (WC, 1977-79) ...... 45 Tommy Akin (Culkin, 1955-57) ...... 18 Stacy Williams (St. Al, 1993-95) ...... 45 Ronald Queen (Temple, 1962-64) ...... 17 James McCluskey (Redwood, 1955-57)...... 42 Russell Richards (WC, 1974-76) ...... 17 Earl Johnson (PCA, 1974-76)...... 39 James Jones (WC, 1991-93) ...... 17 Leo Cage (WC, 1972-74) ...... 38 Michael Sweet (N. V’burg/VHS, 1971-73) ...... 16 Ben Shelton (VHS, 2001-03) ...... 13 PASSING Touchdown passes KICKING Ernest Moore (N. V’burg/VHS, 1971-73) ...... 50 Field goals Glynn Griffing (Culkin, 1955-57) ...... 49 Sam Thigpen (WC, 1983-85) ...... 23 Hayden Hales (PCA, 2004-06) ...... 40 Tracy Tullos (VHS, 1990-92) ...... 20 Ben Jernigan (PCA, 1995-97) ...... 38 Paul Mlakar (WC, 1986-88) ...... 20 Robert Sims (Temple, 1966-69) ...... 37 Jared Thames (WC, 2007-08) ...... 17

Passing yards COACHING Ernest Moore (N.V’burg/VHS, 1971-73) ...... 4,336 Career victories Stanton Price (VHS, 2005-07) ...... 4,134 Robert Morgan (WC, 1985-2003) ...... 168-72 Ben Jernigan (PCA, 1995-97) ...... 3,751 Lum Wright (WC, 1971-84) ...... 125-27-2 Justin Henry (VHS, 2000-02) ...... 3,484 Joe Balzli (St. Al, 1936-41; 1946-60) ...... 115-52-4 Rob Morgan (WC, 1993-94) ...... 3,373 James W. Knox (VHS, 1989-2000) ...... 90-53 Hayden Hales (PCA, 2004-06) ...... 3,175 Joe Edwards (St. Aloysius, 1978-87) ...... 76-36 Johnny Mims (VHS, 1974-76) ...... 3,030 NOTE: Records prior to 1970 are unavailable Winning percentage (Minimum 50 games coached) RECEIVING Lum Wright (WC, 1971-84) ...... 812 Receptions Randy Wright (PCA, 2004-08) ...... 800 Delmon Robinson (VHS, 2005-07) ...... 103 Houston Markham (Temple, 1967-70; Ben Shelton (VHS, 2001-03) ...... 79 North Vicksburg, 1971-72; VHS, 1973-74)...... 783

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22 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Briarfield Academy Briarfield shrinks to eight-man level Head coach: Ben Durham Base offense: Wing By Ernest Bowker fashioned way. Base defense: 3-3 [email protected] “It was Google,” he said. “I found a guy 2009 record: 7-2 Impact Player on YouTube, of all places, who was talk- LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. — To Briar- ing about the eight-man single wing. Then 2009 District 6-A record: 1-2 field Academy’s players, the biggest differ- Fuad Ahmad I found another coach in California and ence between 11- and eight-man football Sr., QB e-mailed him, and he helped me get in 2010 Schedule isn’t having fewer players or the basket- Ahmad will take touch with another guy in Arizona.” Aug. 20 North Sunflower ball-like scores. over as offensive Although the offense was easy to adapt, Aug. 27 at Hot Springs Christian “It’s a lot more running. Three times as trigger man as the players have a harder time. Even by eight- Sept. 3 at Delta much running,” lineman Jonathan Tank- Rebels transition man standards, Briarfield is a small team. Sept. 10 Central Academy sley said with a laugh. from 11-man foot- That means every player has to not only Sept. 17 *at Franklin Academy Wingback Matt Dennis, upon hearing ball to the wide- play both ways, but learn several differ- Sept. 24 *Clinton Christian that the bulk of another school’s running open spaces of the ent positions. Under eight-man rules, most Oct. 1 *at Rebul regimen consisted of 10 40-yard dashes, 8-man game. players are eligible receivers. Oct. 8 *Tensas Academy just laughed. Only those who line up at center and the Oct. 15 *Park Place “If we run 10 40s, we throw a party,” ation’s eight-man ranks for the first time. two guard positions are ineligible. Because Oct. 22 Open date Dennis said. “The running we do at the Durham said his players were consulted of that, as well as the smaller rosters, play- Oct. 28 *at Mt. Salus beginning of practice is more than we’d do about the decision and agreed with it. ers often see time at several different posi- All games start at 7 p.m. at the end of practice last year.” “This group wanted to have success. tions over the course of a series. *8-man District 2 games How well the Rebels adjust to the intri- We knew if we took 12 kids into Trinity “That’s really tiring. You’re the backup cacies of the eight-man game remains to for somebody, or they’re going in for you,” 2009 Results or Tallulah, it wasn’t about winning or Briarfield 32, Deer Creek 6 be seen. If nothing else, they’ll be in shape losing. It was about survival,” Durham Dennis said. to do it. Durham said keeping up with personnel Trinity 40, Briarfield 19 said. “When we explained it to them, they Briarfield 27, Bayou Academy14 Briarfield, one of the more successful were on board.” adjustments has been more difficult than programs in the Mississippi Association of relearning Xs and Os. Briarfield 28, Huntington 6 On the football side, the Rebels have Briarfield 47, SIA 13 Independent Schools over the past decade, had to do only some minor tweaking to “Everything with 11-man is about per- enters a new era this season. Faced with sonnel. With this, you have to have guys Briarfield 40, Greenville Chr. 15 the multiple wing-style offense that led Briarfield 2, Clinton Chr. 0 (forfeit) declining enrollment and a roster with on the field that can play different spots,” them to a 7-2 record in the 11-man ranks Briarfield 42, Claiborne Academy 15 only 12 players, coach Ben Durham and he said. last season. Durham was able to find an Tallulah 18, Briarfield 0 school officials opted to play in the associ- expert on the eight-man version the old- Good Luck To All The Area Teams!!! Go Eagles!!

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24 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Cougars aim to avoid September swoon Central Hinds Head coach: Todd Montgomery By Ernest Bowker Assistant coaches: [email protected] Telling number Mitch Mitchell, Gavin IMPACT PLAYER Lott, Matt Hall, Bobby RAYMOND — If experience is indeed Barrett the best teacher, the Central Hinds Cou- Hunter Farrior Base offense: Multiple gars got a harsh tutorial last season. RB/LB, Sr. 29.3 & 26.8 Base defense: During a four-game stretch in Septem- Average margin of victory and defeat Senior running Multiple ber, they were outscored 155-42 by two last season for Central Hinds. back and linebacker Returning offensive Class AA semifinalists and two other play- starters: 8 Todd off-bound teams. was second on the Returning defensive Montgomery The rough patch didn’t crush the Cou- team with 821 rush- starters: 7 gars’ playoff hopes — won the rest of their- ing yards and 9 TDs regular-season games and made the Class in 2009, and led the Central Hinds roster 2009 record: 7-5 AA playoffs as a wild card — but did teach Cougars with 98 No. Name Pos. Gr. 2009 District 4-AA record: 2-2 them a lesson in humility. tackles. 1 Beau Lowery WR/LB 12 “That month of September,” linebacker 2 Cody Parkman WR/DB 12 2010 Schedule Hunter Farrior said with a sigh. “We’ll be 4 Gray Jordan WR/DB 10 Aug. 20 at Hillcrest a little more prepared. It hit us unexpect- 5 Kyle McNair WR/LB 12 Aug. 27 Greenville Christian edly last year. Our preparation is going to 7 Lee Douglas QB/RB/LB 12 Sept. 3 *at Lamar be a little different.” NEWCOMER 9 Brandon Shelby WR/DB 11 The Cougars not only learned from 10 Pate DeMuth WR/DB 11 Sept. 10 *Bowling Green their mistakes, most of them are back Jacob Hall 11 Emerson Fletcher WR/DB 10 Sept. 17 *at Brookhaven Academy this season to correct them. 13 Jordan Currie RB/LB 11 Sept. 24 *Copiah Academy Eight offensive and seven defensive start- OL/DL, So. 14 Hunter Farrior RB/LB 12 Oct. 1 at Benton ers return from the team that finished 7-5, One of only a 21 Patrick Warren RB/DB 12 Oct. 8 *at Columbia Academy with three of those losses coming against handful of new 25 David King RB/DB 11 Oct. 15 at Tallulah teams that reached the Class AA final players on either 34 Dallas Townsend RB/DB 10 Oct. 22 Porters Chapel four. side of the ball, 40 Cody Doonan RB/TE/LB 10 Oct. 29 *Amite The cumulative experience of so many he’ll try to mesh 44 Lu Price TE/DL 11 All games start at 7 p.m. 48 Landon Corkren RB/LB 10 returning players, as well as the skill with veteran line- *District 4-AA games 50 Ryan King OL/DL 10 shown last season, has Central Hinds mates to power believing big things are in store this time 52 Blake Rutland OL/DL 12 the Cougars’ run- around. 56 Austin Sills OL/DL 12 2009 Results “As seniors, we’re showing a lot more ning game 62 Jacob Hall OL/DL 10 Central Hinds 40, Hillcrest 0 leadership. Some of us have been playing 63 Nick Mitchell OL/DL 12 CHA 36, Greenville Christian 0 through the air. They scored at least 20 together since eighth grade. We pretty 65 Dylan Smith OL/DL 10 points in eight of their 12 games. Lamar 55, Central Hinds 28 much know what to do for the others to 75 J.R. Worrell OL/DL 10 “On paper it looks good. We average Bowling Green 28, CHA 7 produce,” offensive lineman Nick Mitchell 79 John Mark Kirby OL/DL 10 255 (pounds) across the front. It doesn’t Brookhaven Academy 38, CHA 7 said. “This should be the year. That’s what 80 Woods Dent TE/LB 10 matter what you do on paper, though. It’s Copiah Academy 34, CHA 0 we’re thinking, so hopefully that’s what’s what you do on the field,” Central Hinds Central Hinds 23, Benton 6 going to happen.” coach Todd Montgomery said. CHA 31, Columbia Academy 14 Mitchell, along with fellow seniors Blake Montgomery said a lot of the offseason That’s two big district games and two big Central Hinds 20, Tallulah 0 Rutland and Austin Sills, anchor a veteran went into preparing for the same four- non-district games,” Montgomery said. line on both sides of the ball. All three are Central Hinds 29, Porters Chapel 2 game stretch that hurt his team last year. “That senior group has always been a tal- three-year starters. They’ll have to break Central Hinds 48, Amite 0 All four teams — Lamar, Bowling Green, ented group. If they get to the level they’re in a couple of new linemates, but should River Oaks 35, Central Hinds 14 Brookhaven Academy and Copiah Acad- capable of, they can be pretty good.” still pave the way for a powerful running emy — are on the schedule again. Bowl- game. ing Green and Brookhaven are district Farrior ran for 821 yards and nine touch- opponents. downs last season, while junior quarter- Once again, September will be the cru- back Jordan Currie had 830 yards and Y Football-Cheerleaders cial month for the Cougars. This time, they 10 TDs. 2 Leagues for Boys & Girls In Grades 3-4 & 5-6 hope it’ll turn out better. As a team, the Cougars rushed for nearly 7-Games Season “UNDER THE LIGHTS” at Purks YMCA Fields “We’ve got to step up those four weeks. 3,000 yards and Currie added another 686 That’s going to make or break our season. LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER On the web Boys/Girls For prep football news, stats, division standings, stories, videos and more, go to: 4-5-6 www.vicksburgpost.com/pages/prep_football CALL YMCA United Way Financial Aid Available - SIGN UP TODAY AT PURKS YMCA, 267 YMCA Place – 601-638-1071 25

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26 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Lang ready to lead the Blue Waves to the postseason Port Gibson Head coach: Lynn Lang By Jeff Byrd “We have some nice size there. Most Assistant coaches: [email protected] IMPACT PLAYER are in the 250 to 290 (pound) range. They Ocie Brown, Jadice will also only have to go one way because Moore, Patrick Hargro, PORT GIBSON — Lynn Lang has a plan I have some young kids that I can play on Dan Smith in his reclamation project for the Port Mitchell Hoskins defense. Darius Moore is a 6-4, 215-pound Gibson football program. freshman who will play at end and we’ve and Corey Johnson And stage two starts this season. LB, Sr. got a 310-pound freshman nose guard in Base offense: Option In his first season, Lang guided the The Vicksburg Post Dakembi Stewart.” Base defense: 3-4 Blue Waves to four wins, the most in six Defensive Play- 2009 Record: 4-7 years. 2009 Region 7-4A Lynn er of the Year led Lang Now that a competitive base has been the team with 139 Port Gibson Roster record: 1-6 created, Lang says the second step toward No. Name Pos Yr. tackles. becoming a playoff contender is within 1 Adarius Barnes WR, DB 11 2 Johnny Hulbert RB, DB 11 reach. 3 Curtis Robinson WR, DB 11 “We’ve reached the second stage in the 4 Johnny Banks WR, OLB 12 2010 Schedule plan. We’re much better now than we 5 Tommy McCaplin RB, DB 10 Aug. 20 at Raymond 7:30 p.m. 6 Michel Duncan FB, LB 10 Aug. 27 at Hinds AHS 7:30 p.m. were last year. The kids know my system. 7 Domonic Savage RB, LB 11 I know their talent level and know what 8 Andrew Beverly WR, DB 11 Sept. 3 Jefferson Co. 7:30 p.m. their capabilities are,” NEWCOMER 9 Silento Sayles QB, DB 10 Sept. 10 Madison (La.) 7:30 p.m. 10 Jodarius Grisby QB, DB 12 Lang has brought a winning attitude to 11 Arthur Turner RB, DB 9 Sept. 17 Wilkinson Co. 7:30 p.m. a long moribund program and the players Tommy McCalpin 12 Calvon Smith WR, DB 11 Sept. 24 *at Hazlehurst 7:30 p.m. have responded. 13 Joshua Young WR, DB 10 14 Ezell Sharp WR, DB 11 Oct. 1 *at Columbia 7 p.m. Senior linebacker Mitchell Hoskins is LB, So. 15 Devin Flowers WR, DB 12 Oct. 8 *North Pike 7 p.m. Lang’s first potential Division I recruit Young linebacker 18 Jamarus Hamlin WR, DB 9 Oct. 15 *at Crystal Springs 7 p.m. since his days at Memphis Trezevant. 20 Mitchell Hoskins RB, LB 12 who should break 22 Jervaris Harper WR, DB 12 Oct. 22 *at South Pike 7 p.m. “We’re looking to have more wins into lineup. 23 Quintarius Webster WR, DB 11 Oct. 29 *Lawrence Co. 7 p.m. because we are going to give a lot more 25 Darius Savage RB, DB 11 Division 7-4A game team effort,” Hoskins said. 30 Jaleel Young RB, LB 12 32 Jamarquis Newsome RB, DB 11 As a junior, Hoskins was unstoppable at 33 Tyler Doss RB, LB 11 linebacker. He led the area with 139 tack- 41 Jarell Williams LB 11 2009 Results les and was named The Vicksburg Post’s 42 Telvin Edwards RB, DL 12 44 Marquez Little LB, RB 9 Port Gibson 16, Raymond 6 Defensive Player of the Year. 45 Jacobie Matthew RB, DL 12 Hinds AHS 15, Port Gibson 13 “No doubt, Hoskins is the glue that injury, Dotson took the offensive reins at 50 Isaiah Anderson OL, DL 11 Port Gibson 24, Jefferson Co. 12 holds us together. He’s up to 225 pounds. quarterback. 53 Dakembi Stewart OL, DL 9 54 Christopher Segrest LB, OL 9 Port Gibson 26, Madison Parish 6 We look to run him more as our power This spring, Lang decided he wanted 55 Terry Smith OL, DL 11 Wilkinson Co. 20, Port Gibson 13 back because we lost Rudy Wilson to someone in the same athletic vein and 56 Jervaughn Hunter OL, DL 11 Hazlehurst 14, Port Gibson 0 graduation. picked Johnny Hulbert to be the Blue 57 Michael Wells OL, DL 11 58 Emanuel Barnes OL, DL 10 Columbia 36, Port Gibson 14 “Our linebacker corps, with him in the Waves’ new quarterback. 60 Samario Goods OL 10 middle, is the strength of our team. With “I have to have a quarterback that is ver- 62 Jabir Greer OL, DL 11 North Pike 49, Port Gibson 14 Hoskins, Johnny Banks, Ezell Sharp and satile. 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The Vicksburg Post Thursday, August 19, 2010 27 TALLULAH ACADEMY 2010 TALLULAH ACADEMY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Aug. 20 at Porters Chapel 7 p.m. Aug. 27 St. Aloysius 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at Glenbrook (La.) 7 p.m. Sept. 10 OPEN Sept. 17 Riverdale (La.) 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Claiborne County 7 p.m. Oct. 1 Wilkinson County 7 p.m. TROJANS Oct. 8 at Union Christian 7 p.m. Try Smart Rate Checking. Oct. 15 Central Hinds 7 p.m. Play Oct. 22 *Trinity 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at University Christian 7 p.m. Smart. *District 6-A games Good Have a KICK A FIELD GOAL Luck great GO TROJANS! WITH SAVINGS! Trojans! Professional season Medical Care for GOOD LUCK Homebound TROJANS! Trojans! Patients TSBTSB 318-574-5700 Tensas State Bank 9 Crothers Drive, omplex Tallulah, LA Owner: Scott Nunnelee, RPh. LOCAL BANKING 318-559-0015 500 Lake St., Suite C, SERVING LOCAL PEOPLE. hemical Lake Providence, LA 318-574-6363 C We accept most insurance 318-574-9898 177C Complex Chemical Rd Member FDIC Tallulah, LA 71282 DELTA 501 N. Chestnut Street, Tallulah, LA. Tallulah, LA. 318-574-0382 HOME CARE, INC. “We’re looking out for your health & your pocketbook.” MAKE IT A Join the Team that Gets the Heat! BEENE’S WINNING SEASON DRUG Go Trojans! WITH WALTER’S! GOOD LUCK TROJANS! •FURNITURE • APPLIANCES Good Luck •AREA RUGS • MATTRESSES Locally Owned WALTER’S 25 Years Experience Trojans! FURNITURE PROPANE • APPLIANCES • HEATERS • FIREPLACES •GRILLS • FINANCING 402 E. Darrow St. 711 Johnson Street 318-574-2560 For All Your Propane Needs P.O. Bxx 672 Tallulah, LA 71282 Tallulah, LA. 71282-0672 302 Depot Street 318-574-5702 318-574-1351 or 318-574-1354 318-574-2240 Tallulah, LA 71282 Toll Free: 1-800-587-5702 • 1600 Felicia Dr. • Tallulah, LA 28

28 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Tallulah Academy Tallulah already qualified for the playoffs Head coach: Nick Evans (first year) By Steve Wilson back who can get those tough yards for Assistant coaches: [email protected] us, that’s definitely going to help our pass- Chris Busby, Rickey IMPACT PLAYER ing game.” Owens TALLULAH — Tallulah Academy has a Cody Landrem Hunter Windham and Rafael Soldana Base offense: new coaching staff, the eighth in six years. are competing to take over Jes Shiver’s Multiple spread It’s lost its quarterback, their leading tack- role as the team signal caller. Evans has ler, its leading receiver and several crucial RB, Sr. been happy with both of their work as Base defense: Mul- linemen. Power back needs both got substantial reps in 7-on-7 camps tiple front The schedule is a bear with five MAIS 416 yards to this summer. 2009 record: 6-5 Nick playoff teams on the docket plus an make it 3,000 yards Both could be used, as Windham is more 2009 District 6 re- Evans MHSAA school, St. Aloysius. The roster of a pure passer and Soldana is a better for his career. cord: 2-1 is limited to 18 players, meaning an injury runner out of the backfield. could wreak havoc on the depth chart on Windham will get the start, but if he both sides of the ball. falters, Evans will go with Soldana, who To add insult to injury, the Trojans have might still get some reps as a change-of- to face their former coach in the season pace. 2010 Schedule opener, Porters Chapel’s John Weaver. As for a Steve Spurrier-esque two quar- Aug. 20 at Porters Chapel But look at the bright side: they’ve terback system alternating each series, Aug. 27 St. Aloysius already made the playoffs without play- Evans downplays the prospects, but he Sept. 3 at Glenbrook (La.) ing a game. NEWCOMER can see the advantages of having two guys When archrival Briarfield went down to with differing skill sets. Sept. 10 OPEN eight-man football and Huntington closed, Rafael Soldana “I’d like to get it down to one guy, but Sept. 17 Riverdale (La.) District 6 was left with only Tallulah and I’ve learned in my years of football, you Sept. 24 at Claiborne County Trinity. ATH, Jr. have to do what you have to do,” Evans Oct. 1 Wilkinson County Since the top two teams in each dis- said. “We might have to switch it up, espe- Oct. 8 at Union Christian trict make the playoffs, the Trojans have Part-time player cially with low numbers. I’d prefer to keep already made the big dance. last season will it to one to keep that consistency, but I Oct. 15 Central Hinds And they won’t arrive empty-handed. fulfill a number know from coaching defense that (chang- Oct. 22 *Trinity They return leading rusher Cody Lan- of roles on a thin ing quarterbacks) is a real pain in the butt Oct. 29 at University Christian drem, who has more than 2,500 yards rush- roster. to deal with.” *District 6-A game ing in his career at Tallulah. Cody Petty, Soldana, Shan Shivers and “I’d like to have some success and Josh Hoffman will represent the primary develop a style of play,” first year coach targets at wide receiver. Nick Evans said. “I want to gain these Defensively, the Trojans will present a 2009 Results kids’ trust. I think with all of the changes multitude of fronts dependent on their Tallulah 27, PCA 23 around here, these kids are a little timid opponents’ alignment that particular St. Aloysius 28, Tallulah 6 to trust a coach. With all that has gone on, Jason Noland for the school’s all-time week. Glenbrook 18, Tallulah 12 to them, next year, there might be a new rushing mark. Noland rushed for 4,317 Thus Evans will have to develop line- Tallulah 16, Huntington 12 coach. So I’m trying to gain that trust.” yards from 1997-99. backers who are equally adept at putting Offensively, the Trojans are going to a hand down or playing in space. Tallulah 20, Wilkinson 0 Landrem also plays linebacker on Tallulah 22, Claiborne 7 make a big transition from last year’s run- defense. Cameron Machen will anchor the line at dominated attack to a multiple spread look While not the fastest or the toughest a burly 275 pounds. Also on the line will Tallulah 28, Union 0 with a better run/pass mix. guy, Landrem is a durable back who plays be end Preston Harris, tackle Christopher Central Hinds 20, Tallulah 0 However, the primary option on offense, when hurt and who is not afraid to lay a Mobley and senior Tyler Jobe will swing Trinity 38, Tallulah 19 with a new starter at quarterback, will be lick on a potential tackler with a strong between linebacker and defensive tackle. Tallulah 18, Briarfield 0 Landrem. stiff arm or a lowered shoulder. Landrem, Landon Reddick and Keaton Riverfield 31, Tallulah 0 The senior has a chance by midseason “He’s tough,” Evans said. “He’s a big, McDonald will play at linebacker. Petty, to reach the 3,000-yard plateau in his sto- tough, physical kid who likes football. He Hoffman and Shivers will form part of the ried prep career. definitely is going to be a huge asset. defensive backfield. As for record performances,Landrem “This school has never been a passing would need even more yards to catch school and to have a big, tough running

No. Name Pos. 2010 Tallulah Roster 10 Cody Petty DB/WR Telling number Record Book No. Name Pos. 20 Josh Huffman WR/DB 1 Rafael Soldana QB/LB 44 Landon Reddick DL/OL 2 Todd Harrell WR/DB 52 Keaton McDonald DL/OL 3 Shan Shivers WR/DB 60 Preston Harris DL/OL 4 Cody Landrem RB/LB 63 Christopher Reddick DL/OL 8 4,317 6 Hunter Windham QB/DB 64 Cameron Machen DL/OL 7 Josh Isaac WR/DB 66 Zack Grey DL/OL Number of coaches the Trojans have Rushing yards by Jason Noland from 9 Billy Dew WR/DB 75 Tyler Jobe DL/OL had in six years. 1997-99, most in school history. 29

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30 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Hinds AHS War Dawgs rebuild offense behind youth Head coach: Michael Fields By Ernest Bowker misdirection and getting the ball to speedy Assistant coaches: [email protected] IMPACT PLAYER playmakers. Reginald Warnsley, The 5-foot-9, 165-pound senior ran for 541 Daryl Thompson, UTICA — Michael Fields has been coach- Randall Davis yards and three touchdowns in 2009, and Lester Owens ing football long enough to know there threw for 344 yards and five TDs. Base offense: occasionally will be years like this one. “He’s a wildcard. You can play him any- DT, Sr. Single wing A wave of talented players graduates. where,” Fields said. “Sometimes we’ll go Powerful force who Base defense: 4-4 Michael Another wave is a bit too young to make will key the defense to a power-I and he’ll be the I-back.” Fields an impact right away. Losses and lumps The last two seasons Robinson was Returning offensive in the middle. Had starters: 3 ensue. 11 sacks in 2009. largely a complementary part behind It’s a natural cycle in high school ath- Newton and Lee. Returning defensive starters: 4 letics, and Fields is enough of a realist to Now he’s the focal point of the offense for 2009 record: 6-5 know it’s unavoidable. a young team. 2009 Region 6-2A record: 2-3 That doesn’t mean he can’t hope for the He said he’s trying to take on more of a best, though. leadership role. As Fields leads his Hinds AHS squad into “You’ve got to be a leader. Mostly talk- 2010 Schedule Aug. 27 Port Gibson 7:30 p.m. the 2010 season, he’s trying to find replace- ing to them, motivating them. They see Sept. 3 Crystal Springs 7:30 p.m. ments for his top two offensive playmak- me doing it and they know they’ve got to Sept. 10 at Raymond 7:30 p.m. ers, six other offensive starters and more do it, too,” Robinson said. NEWCOMER Sept. 17 at Amite Co. 7:30 p.m. than half of his starting defense. He’s got Defensively, the War Dawgs lost seven Sept. 24 Prentiss 7:30 p.m. a fresh crop of young players stepping into Ledarion Robinson starters — including top tackler Jimmy Oct. 1 *at Wesson 7 p.m. the lineup who are long on potential and White — but catch a break. Oct. 8 *at Enterprise-Linc. 7 p.m. short on experience. RB/DB, Jr. Not only does lineman Randall Davis Oct. 15 *Madison-St. Joe 7 p.m. “This is the youngest bunch I’ve had Will see time at (66 tackles, 11 sacks in 2009) return, but Oct. 22 *Puckett 7 p.m. since my first year here,” said Fields, who quarterback and the team plays in a region populated by Oct. 29 *at Loyd Star 7 p.m. is entering his 10th season at Hinds AHS. teams who believe the passing game is an running back, lead- *Region 6-2A games “We’ve got a limited amount of football afterthought. knowledge, but a ton of kids who want to ing a large group Region 6-2A rivals Puckett, Loyd Star play. It’s going to come down to the kids of young players and Wesson all employ different wrin- 2009 Results being coachable. We’ve got to coach for into the spotlight. kles on the running game — Puckett is a Hazlehurst 24, Hinds AHS 7 a change.” power-I team, for example, while Wesson Hinds AHS 15, Port Gibson 13 The biggest losses for the War Dawgs uses the triple option — but are still run- Hinds AHS 26, C. Springs 7 came on the offensive side of the ball. first offenses. Hinds AHS 29, Raymond 0 Darius Newton, who ran for more than That will help cover up Hinds’ weakness Hinds AHS 19, Amite Co. 8 3,000 yards in a stellar career, graduated. the offense, but no other players had more in the secondary and make retooling the than 15 carries last season. Wesson 18, Hinds AHS 6 So did Jeremy Lee, a do-everything defense a bit easier, Fields said. HAHS 33, Enterprise-Lincoln 0 player who accounted for 892 yards of “We’ve still got Javonte Robinson, and “There’s not going to be a surprise with HAHS 18, Madison-St. Joe 0 total offense in 2009, punted, returned we’re trying to find whether keeping him what they do. We’ve just got to stop it. Puckett 39, Hinds AHS 0 kicks and was the focal point of the team’s at quarterback or moving him to an ath- We’re a three yards and a cloud of dust single-wing offense. lete position is the best fit,” Fields said. league,” Fields said. Loyd Star 22, Hinds AHS 8 Quarterback Javonte Robinson returns Robinson is used to playing multiple Taylorsville 39, Hinds AHS 8 roles in an offense that relies heavily on and will assume Lee’s multiple roles in Telling number

Hinds AHS Roster No Name Pos Gr No Name Pos Gr 44 Mario Noel B 11 1 DeAndre Selman B 12 50 Jalen Baker L 11 2 Ledarion Robinson B 11 52 Tyshaun Tittle L 12 34 3 Eric Christmas B 12 54 Randall Davis L 12 Returning/Departed Starters 4 Ledarious Carter E 12 56 Reginald Mack L 12 Total number of carries for Hinds AHS’ 5 Aaron Terrell B 10 60 David Craft L 10 returning backs, other than quarter- 11 Jamekas Dixon E 9 62 Brodrick Taylor L 10 back Javonte Robinson, in 2009 12 Javonte Robinson B 12 64 Gameil Turner L 9 15 Dexter Divinity E 12 65 James Brooks L 11 20 Lebarion Taylor B 9 66 Martez Cooper L 9 21 Delarren Singleton B 9 70 Te’Yarious Jones L 9 On Twitter Returning 23 Jacorey Thomas E 9 72 Vincent Jones L 12 Starters 30 Zaveon Branch B 9 Follow the Vicksburg Post sports 74 JuPaul Terry L 9 twitter feed at: Departed 32 Reginald Warnsley B 11 78 Gregory Watts L 10 Starters 40 Denarious Noel B 9 82 Derwyn Butler E 12 42 Erin Miller B 9 84 Cordarius Bland E 10 vixpostsports 43 D’Marcus Dulaney E 9 88 Jerry Smith E 11 31

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32 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Madison Parish Head coach: Walter Daley New coach, new attitude for Jaguars Base offense: Spread Base defense: 4-2 with a rover By Jeff Byrd discipline in the Jaguars. The new facili- something together to get us by until our 2009 Record: 0-9 [email protected] ties have helped as well. offense can gel,” Daley said. “We’ll play 2009 District 2-3A record: 0-4 “It helps a lot because we have more a 4-2 (defensive alignment) with a rover TALLULAH — A new coach, new field- room to do things. We can work more because so many teams have gone to a 2010 schedule house and a new stadium mean a new start people and do different types of weight spread. Sometimes we’ll fall into a 4-3 or Sept. 3 at Wossman 7 p.m. for the Madison Parish football team. work,” Daley said. even play an eight-man front.” Sept. 10 at Port Gibson 7:30 p.m. Walter Daley, an assistant coach for 38 As for the team, Daley said the team’s On offense, the Jaguars will run a spread, Sept. 17 at Delhi 7 p.m. years at both McCall and Tallulah High fortunes can be turned around with a but Daley said any offensive set begins up Sept. 24 Grambling 7 p.m. schools, took over the head coaching posi- rebuilt offensive line and a good defense. front. Oct. 1 at Lake Providence 7 p.m. tion after former coach Toriano Wells, The Jaguars will throw a lot of different “It starts with the offensive line. You’ve Oct. 8 *at Rayville 7 p.m. a Vicksburg native, was fired after a 0-9 fronts at opposing offenses with a unique got nothing until you have something Oct. 15 *Carroll 7 p.m. season. defense. there.” Oct. 22 *Caldwell Parish 7 p.m. A lot has changed since then. Instead “I’m a defensive guy. I think I can put Oct. 29 *at Richwood 7 p.m. of practicing at the run-down facilities at * District 2-3A games the old McCall school, the Jaguars have a sparkling new pad at the new Madison gooD luCk to all arEa tEams! Parish High School. The new school fea- 2009 Results tures a 3,000-seat football stadium and an ComE CElEbratE With us aftEr thE gamE! Wossman 56, Madison Parish 0 air-conditioned fieldhouse, including a Port Gibson 20, Madison Parish 6 fully stocked weight room. ANY lArge, 2 Adult buffets ANd Delhi 30, Madison Parish 6 Daley was a longtime assistant to Levi 2 fouNtAiN driNks or Grambling 34, Madison Parish 23 Washington at McCall. Daley ran the ANY crust Lake Providence 44, Madison Parish 12 team’s strength and track and field pro- iced teAs* Rayville 40, Madison Parish 0 grams. He won a Louisiana state title as a Carroll 21, Madison Parish 0 coach in powerlifting and a track title, but $ 99 he’s never been a head football coach. 00 Caldwell Parish 34, Madison Parish 18 $ “This summer the school got in a jam,” Richwood 52, Madison Parish 0 Daley said. “I guess I got the bug to become 10 13 the head coach.” Daley has tried to instill some old-school 4120 East Clay strEEt • 601-638-5061 • WE DElivEr! newstalk and 1490aM Aug. 27 - 7:05 pm Sept. 3 - 7:05 pm Warren Central v Lawrence County Sept. 3 - 7:05 pm Vicksburg v Richwood Monroe Warren Central v Hattiesburg Sept. 4 - 2:00 pm Sept. 4 - 5:30 pm Ole Miss v Jacksonville St. MS State v Memphis Red CaRpet Bowl Sept. 9 - 6:00 pm V105.5 FM Sept. 10 - 7:05 pm Miss State v Auburn Warren Central v Ocean Springs Vicksburg at Tylertown Friday, August 20, 5:35 pm followed by NEWSTAlk 1490 AM Vicksburg v Gulfport 7:40 p.m. Reminder for State fans... High School Score Board (after all games) on Reminder V105.5 FM and NEWSTAlk 1490 AM for Ole Miss fans... COACH MULLEN COACH NUTT SHOW SHOW on V105.5 NFl Football at night Sunday, Monday onon 1490 1490AM AM All with Coach All NewstalkNewstalk with Coach Season Dan Mullen & Thursday on NEWSTAlk 1490 AM. Season Houston Nutt Each Thursday Night at 7:00pm Each Thursday Night at 7:00pm 33

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34 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post Southern Miss Fedora, USM hope third year is the charm Head coach: Larry Fedora By Steve Wilson do, because my favorites are the ones who Record: 14-12 (third [email protected] make plays.” year) IMPACT PLAYER Despite yielding 25 points per contest, Base offense: Spread The conventional wisdom about newly the Golden Eagles will have what could be Base defense: 4-3 hired football coaches says to wait for the Austin Davis Fedora’s most talented defensive unit. 2009 record: 7-6 third year to make a judgment. Last season, the defense was hit hard by 2009: C-USA record: 5-3 In the third year, the team is populated QB, Sr. the injury bug, but with increased quality Local radio: 103.3 FM with three recruiting classes signed by the Signal caller re- depth, the Golden Eagles should be able to coach. Plus his schemes and methods are turns from a bro- weather the storm. Larry well-entrenched. ken foot after Up front, the front seven will be as tal- Fedora Southern Miss coach Larry Fedora is throwing for 10 ented as in any conference. Senior Martez 1 entering his third year in Hattiesburg and touchdowns and Smith (82 tackles, 1 ⁄2 sacks, two intercep- 2010 Schedule has only two trips to the New Orleans 1,165 yards in five tions) and juniors Ronnie Thornton (114 Sept. 2 at South Carolina ...... 6:30 p.m. Bowl and a 14-12 record to show for it. tackles, two sacks) and Korey Williams games in 2009. Sept. 11 Prairie View A&M...... 6 p.m. Last year’s disappointing 42-32 loss (121 tackles, 71⁄2 sacks) are likely all-con- Sept. 17 Kansas ...... 7 p.m. to Middle Tennessee State in the New ference candidates at linebacker and will Sept. 25 at Louisiana Tech...... 6 p.m. Orleans Bowl left a bitter taste and the anchor a defense with the deepest line in Oct. 2 *Marshall ...... 7 p.m. Golden Eagles are hungry to atone for NEWCOMER the conference. Oc.t 9 *East Carolina...... 6:30 p.m. the loss. Cordarro Law is the leading tackler on Oct. 16 *at Memphis ...... 11 a.m. “Obviously, we’re very excited about get- Tracy Lampley the line at one end spot, with 59 tackles Oct. 30 *UAB ...... 11 a.m. ting the season kicked off and going,” and 71⁄2 sacks and burly tackle Anthony Nov. 6 *at Tulane...... 2:30 p.m. Fedora said. “It’s been 227 days since we Gray takes up two gaps in the middle. Nov. 13 *at UCF ...... 11 a.m. put the pads on and we’ve got a pretty RB, So. But the news isn’t all good. Nov. 20 *Houston ...... 6 p.m. poor taste in our mouths from the last Speedy athlete will One of the weaknesses will be on the Nov. 26 *at Tulsa ...... 5:30 p.m. time we did it.” return kicks, catch offensive line, which will have four new *Conference USA games One way the Golden Eagles could erase passes and carry starters surrounding stellar center Cam- those bad feelings would be a trip to the the ball. eron Zipp. Conference USA title game. Despite having But while Fedora is concerned about the 2009 Schedule to replace the program’s all-time leading lack of experience, he is very excited about Southern Miss 52, Alcorn St. 0 rusher, Damion Fletcher, two top wideouts the talent present on the depth chart. Southern Miss 26, UCF 19 and four offensive linemen, USM has more “We’ve got a little bit of depth, just not a depth and more talent than ever. lot of experience at the position,” Fedora Southern Miss 37, Virginia 34 Kansas 35, Southern Miss 28 Quarterback Austin Davis (1,165 pass Big-time recruit Kendrick Hardy, speedy said. “But I was pleased with those guys UAB 30, Southern Miss 17 yards, 10 touchdown passes, two intercep- Tracy Lampley and junior V.J. Floyd will in the spring and I think they’ve grown a Louisville 25, Southern Miss 23 tions) returns, fully recovered from the give the Golden Eagles plenty of options. lot over the summer. broken foot sustained against UAB that Lampley will play some slot receiver “That was the big challenge for them: to Southern Miss 36, Memphis 16 caused him to miss most of last season. and receive the ball in space in what gel as a unit and be closer in everything Southern Miss 43, Tulane 6 “Austin Davis is the kind of kid where Davis called “a Percy Harvin role” like that they do. I think they’ve done a good Houston 50, Southern Miss 43 it doesn’t matter if you’re older than him the former Florida star. No matter, Fedora job of that.” Southern Miss 27, Marshall 20 or younger than him, you respect him,” wants someone out there who will pile up The secondary could be a serious weak Southern Miss 44, Tulsa 34 Fedora said. “Just knowing that he’s back, big numbers. point with lots of inexperienced, young E. Carolina 25, Southern Miss 20 he’s healthy, he’s 100 percent and he’s com- “I’m pleased that we have those guys, players. The only returning starters are MTSU 42, Southern Miss 32 peting again is a big deal. There’s almost a but it’s not my job to make them happy,” seniors C.J. Bailey and safety Justin comfort level with the team knowing that Fedora said. “It’s their job to make me Wilson. he’s back.” happy. I really don’t worry about where Former Warren Central standout Chico Returning Leaders If he falters, backup Martevious Young Hunter could be the starter at the other the carries go. It’s all about who produces. Offense can more than fill the void. If you show that we’re better when you’re safety spot. True freshman Alex Walters Passing: Martevious Young He completed 132 of 230 passes for 1,861 on the field then you will play. People ask could challenge for a corner spot. yards with 16 touchdowns and only three me, ‘Do you play your favorites?’ You bet I 132-230, 1,861 yds, 16 TDs, 3 INTs interceptions in eight starts. Rushing: Martevious Young While the Golden Eagles lose four of their 72 carries, 294 yds, 1 TD top five pass catchers, they will remain Record book Telling number Receiving: DeAndre Brown strong at receiver. Big target DeAndre 47 catches, 785 yds, 9 TDs Brown (47 catches, 785 yards, nine TDs) is Defense a likely All-America candidate and the best Tackles: Korey Williams, 121 wideout in the conference. Another major Sacks: Korey Williams, Cordarro Law, factor will be sophomore wideout Quentin 71⁄2 Pierce, who blossomed with 25 catches for Interceptions: Justin Wilson, Martez 247 yards and two touchdowns. 11 265 While Southern Miss loses all-time lead- Smith, 2. ing rusher Fletcher and his backfield mate Number of career 100-yard receiv- Passing yards per game allowed by Tory Harrison, the running back depth ing games by former wideout Sherrod Southern Miss in 2009. chart promises to be a deeper pool of Gideon (1996-99). talent. 35

The Vicksburg Post Thursday, August 19, 2010 35 Hinds Eagles Eagles aim for serious improvement 2010 Schedule By Jeff Byrd Vicksburg’s Lemons had help us because he has athletic skills,” Sept. 2 at Itawamba 7 p.m. [email protected] to play quarterback as a Murphy said. neccesity after the Eagles’ Michael Dulaney, a Vicksburg product, Sept. 9 at East Miss 7 p.m. The second year of Gene Murphy’s projected starter quit two was a backup at tailback for the Eagles and Sept. 16 Co-Lin 6:30 p.m. rebuilding job at Hinds Community Col- games into the season. gained 50 yards. His role should expand Sept. 23 Miss Delta (HC) 7 p.m. lege should progress better than his first. Lemons led the Eagles to this season. Oct. 2 at East Central 2 p.m. The Hinds Eagles struggled with injuries a pair of early wins, but The Eagles’ offensive line should be Oct. 9 at Jones 2 p.m. and defections on offense and finished 3-6 was injured later. From improved, as well. in Murphy’s first season back after a six- then on, Hinds struggled “We’re much better there. We have Oct. 16 Southwest 1 p.m. year layoff. offensively. Gene Danny Bunch back from Warren Central. Oct. 23 at Pearl River 3 p.m. Murphy The veteran coach, who directed the “We feel like Anthony If his work ethic improves, he can be a good Oct. 30 Gulf Coast 1 p.m. Eagles to four state titles in a 15-year period, Shepherd is a good quarterback. He’s player. We’re also glad to bring in Steve said the 2010 team will be improved. 6-foot-2 and is a proven winner. He’s a real Jordan and John Gustavis from Warren “We’re going to be a better football team. competitor,” Murphy said. Central. Both of those kids could make an We are a lot further along than we were Lemons, who ran for 361 yards and com- impact,” Murphy said. 2009 results at this point last year,” Murphy said. “Of pleted 53 of 97 passes for 596 yards and four Defensively, the Eagles will be led by course, everyone else in our league could touchdowns, will be counted on to become the team’s best player, linebacker Leon Hinds 16, Northeast 7 say the same thing. Teams like Gulf Coast Shepherd’s top target. Mackey. Northwest 23, Hinds 0 are going to be good year in and year “Because Les got hurt, our offense lacked “He will be our most highly recruited Hinds 30, East Central 7 out.” any consistency. This year, we’re depend- player. The question isn’t who’s offered Murphy’s optimism is buoyed by the ing on Les a lot. He’s going to be on the him, but who hasn’t,” Murphy said. Pearl River 45, Hinds 3 pickup of a new leader for the offense, field. We’re going to need his leadership “We also have Adam Smith back and we Jones 27, Hinds 0 Florida freshman Anthony Shepherd. skills,” Murphy said. have big expectations for him this season. Southwest 35, Hinds 19 “I feel like we will be much better at quar- Two other Warren County products will We also have other guys who can do a good terback. Now, that’s not a slight at Les be counted on to pace the Eagle offense as job for us,” Murphy added. Hinds 31, Itawamba 16 Lemons. Les is going to be a very impor- well. Cordell Valentine, a former Warren The Vicksburg Post’s 2009 Player of the Gulf Coast 41, Hinds 6 tant piece to our offense, but it’s going to be Central wide receiver, came on at the end Year, Tim Jones from Warren Central, Co-Lin 14, Hinds 7 more at wide receiver, even though he may of the season to catch 12 for 212 yards and will get a shot to play both running back play some quarterback in our offense.” one touchdown. and corner. Shepherd is the type of quarterback who “He had his moments. He just wasn’t fits the Hinds scheme better. Last year, consistent. If he can be consistent, he will Come Visit Us This Football Season!

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36 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post In the College Ranks Choctaws not looking Football players from Vicksburg-area high schools who are playing at four-year colleges and universities this season Mississippi State Memphis Marvin Bure, Ath., Jr. Daniel Thomas, DL, Jr. for a letdown in 2010 (Vicksburg) (Vicksburg) By Jeff Byrd player, to Delmon Robinson, WR, [email protected] make up Sr. (Vicksburg) for the Southern Miss Fresh off winning Mississippi College’s loss of Chico Hunter, DB, Sr. first American Southwest Conference Shaffer, a (Warren Central) Louisiana-Lafayette championship, coach Norman Joseph said Conerly Vernon Wolfe, WR, Sr. there will be no letdown in 2010. Trophy (Vicksburg) The Choctaws (9-3) put together Joseph’s finalist. Jackson State finest season at MC last year that included Knight Anthony Mayes, WR, Sr. Arkansas State a 17-14 win over Mary Hardin Baylor to ran for Norman Aaron Joseph Pelch (Hinds AHS) Derek Newton, OL, Sr. claim the ASC title. MC was awarded an 1,333 NCAA Division III playoff bid and won its yards and (Hinds AHS) first-round game 56-35 over Huntingdon 11 TDs in 2009. College. The Choctaws then fell to Wesley “We have very experienced backs and Mississippi College College 43-9 in the second round. wide receivers. We have Tommy Reyer at Jason Grigsby, DB, Sr. Central Arkansas Joseph is optimistic the Choctaws can quarterback and he won five games for us (Hinds AHS) Derrick Steele, WR, Jr. maintain the program at a high level. two years ago, when Adam went down in Austin Divinity, WR, Sr. (Hinds AHS) “It’s my belief that once you build a pro- the season opener,” Joseph said. (Hinds AHS) gram, you just keep building it in a posi- The Choctaw defense is led by Luke Larry Walker, DL, Jr. (Warren Central) tive way. I’m not a believer in having to Petito (70 tackles in 12 games) and first- North Texas Chris Mixon, LB, Jr. (Porters Chapel) say this is a rebuilding year. It’s going to team All-ASC end Nolan Wilisson (44 tack- Kelvin Jackson, DL, Sr. 1 Horace Allen, DB, Sr. (Vicksburg) be different because we don’t have Adam les, 9 ⁄2 for loss and six sacks). (Port Gibson) Shaffer,” Joseph said. Chris Lacey, DB, Fr. (Warren Central) The Choctaws lost its two best players on Millsaps Layton Breithaupt, TE, Fr. (WC) last year’s team. Shaffer, the ASC Offen- Former St. Aloysius star John Robert sive Player of the Year, and Quartez Ash- Burnett is expected to make an impact at more, the former Vicksburg High star who defensive end for the Majors under new was named the ASC’s Defensive Player coach Aaron Pelch. of the Year after leading the Choctaws in VICKSBURG TELEPHONE Pelch, a former Millsaps and Oakland tackles, have both graduated. Raiders assistant coach, replaces Mike Joseph has taken full advantage of his SYSTEMS, INC. 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The Vicksburg Post Thursday, August 19, 2010 37 Mississippi State Mullen hopes to translate enthusiasm into wins Head coach: Dan Mullen By Chris Talbott Mullen said. “He picked up where he left Record: 5-7 (second year) The Associated Press IMPACT PLAYER off this offseason. If you look at what he’s Base offense: Spread done and the improvements he’s made, he option STARKVILLE — Here’s a word not didn’t just sit and get satisfied with that Base defense: 3-4 often heard around here this time of year: Pernell McPhee game. I think that really gave him some enthusiasm. confidence to grow as a quarterback this 2009 record: 5-7 As the start of football season approaches, DE, Sr. offseason and become a much better all- 2009 SEC record: 3-5 Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen feels it around player.” Local radio: 105.5 FM Big defender is everywhere he goes. Mullen was worried The bigger question may be at running the faithful would lose it over the long off- one of the SEC’s back, where the team must replace bullish best and is the season, but there are no signs of fan fervor record-setter Anthony Dixon, who rushed Dan tailing off for the Bulldogs. rock of a strong for 1,391 yards and 12 touchdowns. The Mullen “We kind of created this frenzy,” Mullen defensive line. Bulldogs rushed for 999 yards more than said. “As you’re looking at it at this point, they passed last season, and that run-first season ticket sales are up. When you go philosophy won’t likely change. Mullen to different meetings and clubs around will turn to four players to take on Dixon’s the state everyone’s really excited for heavy workload. Though the group has the season, so I think we’ve really raised little experience, the rotation gives Mullen 2010 Schedule expectations for State fans and really a welcome flexibility. Sept. 4 Memphis 6 p.m. brought them back to life.” NEWCOMER Junior college transfer Vick Ballard is a Sept. 9 Auburn 6:30 p.m. That kind of reaction to a 5-7 season is power runner at 220 pounds while co-No. Sept. 18 at LSU 6 p.m. unusual. But it’s not the final result that Tyler Russell 1 Robert Elliott is more shifty, and the Sept. 25 Georgia TBA has Mississippi State faithful amped. It’s speedy 190-pound LaDarius Perkins is a Oct. 2 Alcorn State TBA Oct. 9 at Houston TBA the way the once lifeless Bulldogs played, threat in the open field. QB, Fr. Oct. 16 at Florida TBA pushing several opponents to the brink “The neat thing about them is all of them Oct. 23 UAB TBA despite what was considered the nation’s Talented pocket bring a little something different to the Oct. 30 Kentucky TBA toughest schedule. passer who won table,” Mullen said. “Two of them might a state title at Me- Nov. 6 OPEN DATE The team was always on the attack and run the same play but with a different guy Nov. 13 at Alabama TBA ridian High could everyone loved it. running it, it’s going to have a different Nov. 20 Arkansas TBA “He wants us to compete, always com- take over if Chris look for the defense, which kind of makes Nov. 27 at Ole Miss TBA pete,” safety Charles Mitchell said. “He Relf falters. it a little more challenging for them.” brought lots of energy to this program and The Bulldogs also need a young group of fun, a lot of enthusiasm.” receivers, featuring sophomore playmak- 2009 Results There’s that word again, but the Bulldogs ers Chad Bumphis and Brandon Heav- learned enthusiasm only gets you so far ens, to become consistent playmakers and Miss. St. 45, Jackson St. 7 for three touchdowns in a 41-27 win over last season in a number of close games. are relying on promising youth along the Auburn 49, Miss. St. 24 Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl, is he ready to Mullen has spent the offseason preach- defensive line as well. Miss. St. 15, Vanderbilt 3 take over as full-time starter? ing the value of finishing plays and finish- All those young players have a year in LSU 30, Miss. St. 26 And if he’s not, is redshirt freshman ing games. Mullen’s system and that might make a Georgia Tech 42, Miss. St. 31 Tyler Russell the right fit for Mullen’s The schedule isn’t much easier this difference. run-first offense? Houston 31, Miss. St. 24 year, though. The Bulldogs’ road sched- “Guys are attacking things, not just Mullen has said the competition is too Miss. St. 27, Middle Tenn. St. 6 ule is brutal with games at LSU, Houston, trying to survive,” said Quentin Sauls- close to call and showed last year he Florida 29, Miss. St. 19 Florida, Alabama and Ole Miss. That has berry, one of five returning offensive line doesn’t mind playing two signal callers. Kentucky 31, Miss. St. 24 had Mullen watching those record season starters. “Everyone was overwhelmed But Relf has been preparing himself to Alabama 31, Miss. St. 3 ticket sales this season. with a new coach and a new program take over the team after playing in 10 Arkansas 42, Miss. St. 21 “In the Southeastern Conference, when (last year). Guys are more understand- games last season while sharing time with Miss. St. 41, Ole Miss 27 you’re playing on the road there’s a lot of ing of what has to be done and what’s starter Tyson Lee, and has gotten positive tough environments,” Mullen said. “That’s expected.” reviews. why it’s critical that we do sell out our sta- “I think he’s had a great offseason,” dium, that we do sell out our season tick- Returning Leaders ets and we have great support at home Offense because if you’re going to have a great Record Book Telling number Passing: Chris Relf year it always starts with winning home 22-41, 283 yds, 5 TD, 3 INT football games.” Rushing: Chris Relf Mullen has several notable gaps to fill 76 carries, 500 yds, 2 TD if Mississippi State is going to make the Receiving: Chad Bumphis postseason for just the second time since 32 catches, 375 yds, 4 TD 2000. He feels confident in the defense, which 6,336 177 Defense returns Mitchell, defensive end Pernell Tackles: K.J. Wright, 82 McPhee and linebacker K.J. Wright. Passing yards by Mississippi State’s Number of passing yards per contest But there are several pressing questions career leader, Wayne Madkin (1998- by Mississippi State in 2009. Sacks: Pernell McPhee, 5 on offense, the most notable are at quar- 2001). Interceptions: Corey Broomfield, 6 terback and running back. Though Chris Relf rushed for 133 yards and accounted 38

38 Thursday, August 19, 2010 The Vicksburg Post State SWAC schools aim to break out of the cellar By Steve Wilson Alcorn State Jackson State Mississippi Valley State [email protected] Sept. 4...... Langston...... 2 p.m. Sept. 4...... Delta State...... 4 p.m. Sept. 4...... *at Alabama State...... 7 p.m. Sept. 18.*c-vs. Miss. Valley State...... 5 p.m. Sept. 11... m-vs. Tennessee State...... 6 p.m. Sept. 11.. at South Carolina State...... TBA Despite last year’s disappointing 3-6 Sept. 25...... *Alabama State...... 2 p.m. Sept. 18...... *at Grambling...... TBA Sept. 18...... *c-vs. Alcorn State...... 5 p.m. Oct. 2...... at Mississippi State...... TBA Sept. 25.....*Mississippi Valley St...... 6 p.m. Sept. 25...... *at Jackson State...... 6 p.m. season, optimism abounds at Alcorn Oct. 9...... *Texas Southern...... 2 p.m. Oct. 9...... *Alabama A&M...... 4 p.m. Oct. 2...... *g-Prairie View...... 1 p.m. State. Oct. 16...... *at Grambling...... TBA Oct. 16...... *Southern...... 6 p.m. Oct. 9...... *at Southern...... 6:30 p.m. Earnest Collins has a bigger roster and Oct. 21...... *Ark.-Pine Bluff...... TBA Oct. 23...... *at Texas Southern...... TBA Oct. 23...... *g-Grambling...... 1 p.m. Oct. 30...... *Southern...... 2 p.m. Oct. 30...... *Prairie View...... 4 p.m. Oct. 30...... *at Texas Southern...... 2 p.m. his team was picked to finish third in the Nov. 6...... *at Alabama A&M...... 1 p.m. Nov. 6...... *at Alabama State...... 7 p.m. Nov. 6...... *at Ark.-Pine Bluff...... 2:30 p.m. Eastern Division at the Southwestern Nov. 13...... *at Prairie View...... TBA Nov. 13...... *at Ark.-Pine Bluff...... 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13...... *g-Alabama A&M...... 1 p.m. Athletic Conference Media Day in July, Nov. 20...... *at Jackson State...... 1 p.m. Nov. 20...... *Alcorn State...... 1 p.m. *Southwestern Athletic Conference game *Southwestern Athletic Conference game *Southwestern Athletic Conference game c-at Chicago behind archrival Jackson State and Ala- c-at Chicago m-at Memphis, Tenn. g-at Greenville bama A&M. Offensively, the Braves will be led by All- SWAC wide receiver Edward Johnson, who had 41 catches for 642 yards and six improved if the Braves are to break out of offensive struggles (13.9 points per contest to finish last in the Eastern Division and a touchdowns in 2009. He torched Alabama the Eastern Division cellar. in 2009) led to the firing of the entire offen- SWAC title game berth is highly unlikely. State with 15 catches for 187 yards and two sive coaching staff. Not a single Delta Devil was on the pre- touchdowns. Another big-time target for Jackson State The defense is paced by several pre- season All-SWAC team offense and last whoever takes over Tim Buckley’s posi- season All-SWAC selections, including season, Mississippi Valley State averaged Change is in the air at Jackson State after defensive lineman Donavan Robinson (51 a paltry 13.3 points per game, worst in the tion at quarterback will be All-SWAC tight a 3-7 season, Rick Comegy’s worst with end Ryan Singleton. Last year, he had 42 tackles), linebacker Ryan Rich (40 tack- SWAC. the Tigers. les, six interceptions) and defensive backs Defensively, the Delta Devils had two rep- catches for 330 yards with three touch- Comegy fired several assistants and the downs, two of which came against Texas Anthony Johnson and Kerry Hoskins. resentatives on the second-team defense revamped staff hopes to lead the Tigers, Former Vicksburg High star and two- despite giving up 26.8 points per contest Southern. The Braves averaged 19.3 points only a year removed from a trip to the per contest last year and hope to improve time Vicksburg Post Defensive Player of in 2009. SWAC title game, back to prominence. the Year Carlos Williams joins the team Defensive lineman Reginald Foster had on that number. The Tigers return six starters on both this fall. 59 tackles, 91⁄2 for loss and five sacks in Defensively, the Braves will be paced by sides of the ball led by quarterback Dedric senior defensive end Malcolm Taylor, who 2009, while linebacker Rory Malone had McDonald who completed 46 of 111 passes 1 had 66 tackles, 13 for loss, and nine sacks. Mississippi Valley State 76 tackles, 6 ⁄2 for loss, two sacks and one for 539 yards. interception. The defense gave up 32.2 points per game His favorite target is receiver Wilder The Delta Devils are hoping to atone for last season, something that will have to be Marcellos (24 receptions, 446 yards). The last year’s 3-8 season. They were picked good luck to all area teams! Young shooters are more likelY to become stewards of the shooting sports if Go Team! theY start with a gun that fits properlY. Recognize your we carrY students and players Youth with a plaque from guns Signs First from:

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The Vicksburg Post Thursday, August 19, 2010 39 Ole Miss Rebels aim to prove experts wrong Head coach: Houston Nutt Record: 18-8 (third By Jeff Byrd “He steps right into the huddle, com- year, 129-78 overall) [email protected] mands respect, talks with authority. You Base offense: Pro set/ IMPACT PLAYER could see how smooth he was with his Wild Rebel OXFORD — Two straight Cotton Bowl ball-handling and taking a brand-new Base defense: 4-3 wins have given Ole Miss a welcome shot playbook. He jumped right in there and 2009 record: 9-5 of confidence. Jerrell Powe you could tell that he’s played in the Rose 2009 SEC record: 4-4 But with a depleted offense, the doubt- Bowl,” Nutt said. Local radio: 1490 AM ers are plenty. DT, Sr. Masoli said he is looking forward to play- Houston The Southeastern Conference coaches Big defensive tackle ing in the SEC. Nutt and media didn’t think much of the Rebels’ will anchor stout “The SEC is big-time. I have watched prospects and ranked them last of the six Rebel ‘D.’ some games. I can look at our defense teams in the SEC West Division despite and see how good our defensive line is. 2010 Schedule back-to-back 9-4 seasons under veteran They’re pretty vicious, and that’s no joke,” coach Houston Nutt. he said. Sept. 4 Jacksonville St 2:30 p.m. Some perceptions might have changed Ole Miss lost its top offensive threat, Sept. 11 at Tulane 8 p .m. Sept. 18 *Vanderbilt 11:21 a.m. with the arrival of former Oregon quar- Dexter McCluster, to the Kansas City Sept. 25 Fresno State TBA terback Jeremiah Masoli into the Ole Miss Chiefs. McCluster was the Cotton Bowl Oct. 2 *Kentucky TBA fold.However, for others such as defen- MVP for the second straight year and Oct. 9 OPEN DATE sive tackle Jerrell Powe, the Rebels were accounted for 1,689 yards rushing and Oct. 16 *at Alabama TBA already good and Masoli makes them that receiving. Brandon Bolden, who gained newcomer Oct. 23 *at Arkansas TBA much better. 614 yards rushing last season, will return Oct. 30 *Auburn TBA “Our goal is to get to Atlanta. I know Jeremiah Masoli and have a larger role this season. The Nov. 6 Louisiana-Lafayette TBA some folks picked us last in the West, but receiving corps took a hit when Shay Nov. 13 at Tennessee TBA we’re looking at being SEC champs. We’re Hodge, a 1,000-yard receiver last year, Nov. 20 *at LSU TBA still back-to-back Cotton Bowl champs. I QB, Sr. graduated and freshman Patrick Patter- Nov. 27 *Miss State TBA know I’m very excited about this season. Former Pac-10 Play- son was kicked off the team for a viola- *SEC games We’ve shown that this is a great place to er of the Year is a tion of team rules. Markeith Summers is play football,” Powe said. natural fit at quar- the top returner with 400 yards and Lionel The Rebels were counting on their terback in the Wild Breaux will be counted on to step from a 2009 Results defense to help them through a rel- No. 5 receiver role last year. Rebel. Ole Miss 45, Memphis14 atively easy five-game stretch to open The offensive line will be keyed by tack- the season. Ole Miss has non-conference les Bradley Sowell and Bobbie Massie Ole Miss 52, SE Louisiana 6 home games with Jacksonville State and along with guard Rishaw Johnson. South Carolina 16, Ole Miss 10 Fresno State sandwiched between a road “I think we can be a lot better on the Ole Miss 23, Vanderbilt 7 date at Tulane. Then comes two favorable O-line than last year. We‘ve got five good Alabama 22, Ole Miss 3 SEC home games against Vanderbilt and moving those guys around,” Nutt said. guys as the starters, and I’m excited,” Ole Miss 48, UAB 13 Kentucky. “I feel like we’ve got playmakers on Johnson said. Ole Miss 30, Arkansas 17 Rebels defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix offense,” Nutt added. Because of Masoli’s skillset as an option Auburn 33, Ole Miss 20 said the first five games are critical. That includes Masoli, who led the quarterback, along with Mackey’s option Ole Miss 38, No. Arizona 14 “We spent a lot of time breaking down Oregon Ducks to a Pac-10 title and a Rose abilities, new co-offensive coordinator Ole Miss 42, Tennessee 17 our first five opponents,” Nix said. “Then Bowl berth last season. Masoli accounted Dave Rader said the Rebels might have Ole Miss 25, LSU 23 for 2,815 yards of total offense and 28 we look at the guys that beat us like Ala- a new look from last year’s dropback Miss St 41, Ole Miss 27 total touchdowns. He completed 177 of bama, Auburn and Mississippi State...see passing game run by the departed Jevan Ole Miss 21, Oklahoma St. 7 if we can find an edge. But it still takes 11 305 passes for 2,147 yards. He will battle Snead. guys to be relentless and give full effort for Nathan Stanley, who was the Grove Bowl “We have a healthy situation at quarter- us to have a chance to win.” spring game starter, and junior college back. Nathan has come on, Randall has Linebacker Jonathan Cornell said the recruit Randall Mackey from East Missis- a quick release and Jeremiah has been Returning Leaders opening schedule is not a concern to sippi. But judging by Nutt’s demeanor at impressive. We know with him and Ran- Offense him. Media day, Masoli might already have the dall, we have two guys who can run the Passing: Nathan Stanley “I hadn’t put much thought into who we upper hand. option offense.” 11-of-23, 163 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT play. I’m just worried about us and how we Rushing: Brandon Bolden play,” Cornell said. Record book Telling number 129 carries, 614 yds, 4 TD Nutt, for that matter, feels he has a much Receiving: Brandon Bolden deeper team than his previous two. 20 catches, 209 yds, 1 TD “We’ve got guys who can make plays on Defense Saturday. We have (Kentrell) Lockett and Tackles: Johnny Brown, 81 Powe, two guys who are great leaders and Sacks: Kentrell Lockett, 5 love to play for Ole Miss. We have two Interceptions: Fon Ingram, 2 veteran linebackers in Cornell and Allen 59 20 Walker. But I also like that we have three guys in (Joel) Kight, (D.T.) Shackleford Yardage of the longest field goal in Ole Number of TD passes, and also inter- and Marcel Young who are young but can Miss history, kicked by Cloyce Hinton ceptions, thrown by departed quarter- play. Tyrone is really going to have fun on Oct. 11, 1969, against Georgia. back Jevan Snead. 40

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