2A FOOTBALL PROFILES
ASHE COUNTY
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Head Coach: - Dale Galloway
Conference: - Mountain Valley
Mascot: - Huskies
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Purple/White/Silver
2004 Overall Record: - 4-8
2004 Conference Record: - 2-5
Lettermen Back: - 17
Starters Back: - O - 8, D - 7
Basic Offense: - I
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Huskies return experienced players.
Weakness: The team lacks depth on the Offensive Line
Aug. 19th - @ Alleghany
Aug. 26th – AVERY COUNTY
Sep. 2nd - @ Grayson County (VA)
Sep. 9th - "open"
Sep. 16th – WATAUGA
Sep. 23rd - @ Reagan
Sep. 30th - NORTH SURRY*
Oct. 7th - @ North Wilkes*
Oct. 14th - FORBUSH*
Oct. 21st - @ Starmount*
Oct. 28th - WILKES CENTRAL*
Nov. 4th - @ Surry Central*
2005 Outlook: The Huskies made the playoffs for the second time in the 2004 season. We are making it our goal this year to return for a third straight appearance and move into the second round.
SENIORS: N/A
JUNIORS: N/A
SOPH: N/A
ATKINS (New School)
Head Coach: - Mike Wimbush
Conference: - North State
Mascot: - Camels
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Maroon/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A, D – N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: Running game.
Weakness: The Camels have young 9th and 10th graders, who are just learning how to lift weights.
Aug. 19th - @ Ben Smith
Aug. 26th – @ Carver
Sep. 2nd - REAGAN
Sep. 9th - EAST FORSYTH
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - @ Parkland
Sep. 30th - GLENN
Oct. 7th - @ Eastern Guilford*
Oct. 14th - SOUTHERN GUILFORD*
Oct. 21st – REIDSVILLE*
Oct. 28th - @ McMichael*
Nov. 4th - WEST STOKES*
2005 Outlook: We just want to compete. Simon G. Atkins High School will be in their first year and the high school is located in Winston-Salem, NC.
BANDYS
Head Coach: - Randy Lowman
Conference: - Catawba Valley Athletic
Mascot: - Trojans
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 11-4
2004 Conference Record: - 5-2
Lettermen Back: - 16
Starters Back: - O - 2, D - 4
Basic Offense: - Off Set I and Gun Spread
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Trojans are hopeful that tradition is building to help them through their youth.
Weakness: The Trojans are very, very young, and are very thin with depth. Many sophomore must play.
Aug. 19th - @ Lake Norman
Aug. 26th – @ East Lincoln
Sep. 2nd - MOORESVILLE
Sep. 9th - @ Hickory*
Sep. 16th – HIBRITEN*
Sep. 23rd - @ West Caldwell*
Sep. 30th - BUNKER HILL*
Oct. 7th - "open"
Oct. 14th - @ St. Stephens*
Oct. 21st - MAIDEN*
Oct. 28th - @ Fred T. Foard*
Nov. 4th - NEWTON-CONOVER*
2005 Outlook: We return some very good veteran players, but very few in numbers - Matt Woodlief (3 yr starter), Patrick Evans (2 yr starter), Jamar Torrence (2 yr starter), Jamie Frye (2 yr starter), and Taylor Turbyfill (1 yr starter). Most of the remaining spots will be filled by sophomores and juniors. These guys are talented, but very young. We hope that tradition and enthusiasm can get us off to a good start, until we gain some experience.
SENIORS: MATT WOODLIEF (FB/LB, 5-11, 240, 4.7) - 2 TIME DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP; 2003 CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR; He rushed for 327 yards with 2 TDS last season.... PATRICK EVANS (DT, 5-10, 230, 4.8) - ALL UNIFOUR last season; ALL CONFERENCE as a sophomore....JAMAR TORRENCE (RB/DB, 5-8, 175, 4.6) - 3 year starter in the secondary - He rushed for 194 yards with 2 TDS last season - has waited his turn at TB....JOE MCINTOSH (WR/DB, 5-8, 165, 4.6) - He missed last part of year with ACL surgery last season; will be back at full speed in 2005....JAMIE FRYE (OL/DL, 6-3, 255, 5.0) - 2 year starter on Line for post season; honors in 2005....TAYLOR TURBYFILL (OL/DL, 5-9, 225, 5.1) - full time starter on DL in 2004; will be even better in 2005....JOSH BUFF (RB/DB, 5-11, 180, 4.7) - tough kid and great team player; will be a big contributor in 2005....BRIAN SHERRILL (TE/LB, 5-11, 185, 4.8) - roll player; will contribute in 2005....MARKLEY MORRISON (OL/DL, 5-9, 200, 5.1) - could start on either side of the ball in 2005.
JUNIORS: JUSTIN MCCOMBS (WR, 6-0, 175, 4.6) - up from JV team; very explosive.... BLAKE EDMONSON (QB, 5-11, 165, 4.6) - will be dangerous; strong arm....BRANDON WILLIAMS (TE/LB, 6-1, 200, 4.7) - great receiving TE....C. B. GILBERT (TE/DE, 6-4, 215, 4.9) - very tough; great pass rusher....TAYLOR CARR (WR/DB, 6-0, 180, 4.7) - most versatile player; can and will play many positions....CORY SCHRUM (FB/LB, 5-10, 180, 4.7) - should start at LB, and will give us depth at FB....KELSEY MCCLEAVE (DE, 6-3, 218, 4.8) - very athletic; should be an impact player....COLE SETZER (LB, 6-0, 180, 4.8) - up from JV team; could be good; JERRY SANTOS (K, 5-10, 170) - just began kicking football in 2004; shows promise....CORY BENFIELD (DE, 5-10, 165, 4.9) - small, but effective.
SOPH: LEQUAN MCCORKLE (RB/DB, 5-11, 190, 4.6) - could be most talented....ZACH HAMBY (RB/DB, 5-9, 170, 4.6) - will be an instant impact on Varsity....ETHAN GOINS (OL/DL, 6-0, 250, 5.1) - very strong; will start up front as sophomore....JOHN M. WILLIAMS (WR/DB, 5-11, 160, 4.6) - very young, but big contributor....ANTHONY MORRISON (LB, 5-11, 205, 4.9) - may be the missing piece to our defense....MIKE VERMILE (OL, 6-4, 305, 5.4) - big, mobile sophomore; could be very dominant.
BESSEMER CITY
Head Coach: - Larry Boone
Conference: - Southern Piedmont 1A/2A
Mascot: - Yellow Jackets
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 6-7
2004 Conference Record: - 3-2
Lettermen Back: - 17
Starters Back: - O - 1, D - 2
Basic Offense: - Wing - T
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Yellow Jackets will be strong on their misdirection on Offense.
Weakness: The team will lack experience.
Aug. 19th - @ R-S Central
Aug. 26th – @ North Gaston
Sep. 2nd - CHASE
Sep. 9th - @ Hunter Huss
Sep. 16th – @ East Gaston
Sep. 23rd - "open"
Sep. 30th - @ North Lincoln*
Oct. 7th - WEST LINCOLN*
Oct. 14th - EAST LINCOLN*
Oct. 21st - @ Lincolnton*
Oct. 28th - SOUTH IREDELL*
Nov. 4th - @ Cherryville*
2005 Outlook: We will be young on both sides of the ball, but we will be putting in a new offense that we are excited about. If we can run the offense to perfection and get to the football on defense, we will be ok. We may start out slow, but should be good by the time conference play starts.
SENIORS: AARON BYRD (RB) - he had 29 carries for 110 yards last season.... GEOFFREY SHIVER (QB) - he passed for 290 yards last season.
BREVARD
Head Coach: - Dan Essenberg
Conference: - Western Athletic
Mascot: - Blue Devils
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - 9-4
2004 Conference Record: - 6-2
Lettermen Back: - 17
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Blue Devils have several skill players returning from last season.
Weakness: The team will be very young on the OL and DL and will have a new QB.
Aug. 19th - @ Rosman
Aug. 26th – TUSCOLA
Sep. 2nd - @ Erwin
Sep. 9th - ENKA
Sep. 16th – @ Asheville
Sep. 23rd - SHELBY
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - SMOKY MOUNTAIN*
Oct. 14th - @ West Henderson*
Oct. 21st - @ Pisgah*
Oct. 28th - NORTH HENDERSON*
Nov. 4th - @ East Henderson*
2005 Outlook: We feel good about our skill players. We have a lot of players returning from last season. We need to avoid the injuries that we had last season.
SENIORS: C. J. HARRIS (FB/DE, 6-0, 270, 5.0) - ALL CONFERENCE - on Offense, he rushed for 213 yard with 4 TDS. On Defense, he had 45 tackles, 16 rushed passes, and 3 sacks....ADAM CONLEY (WR/DB, 6-1, 185, 4.6) - ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA - on Offense, he caught 33 passes for 603 yards with 5 TDS. On Defense, he had 49 tackles, 7 broken passes, 2 fumble recoveries, and 4 INTS....JONATHAN ELLIOTT (TB/OLB, 6-0, 205, 4.6) - ALL CONFERENCE - on Defense, he had 75 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 1 INT....MAURICE HARRIS (DE, 6-1, 190, 4.8) - on Defense, he had 46 tackles and 3 sacks....DARREN CONLEY (OL/DL, 6-3, 205, 4.9) - on Defense, he had 35 tackles and 2 sacks....JOHN MCDARIS (OL/DL, 6-4, 270, 5.4)....ZACK CERMACK (WR/OLB, 5-10, 180, 4.8) - started as sophomore, but was out last season due to ACL injury.
JUNIORS: QUENTIN ROBINSON (TB/DB, 5-10, 165, 4.5) - ALL AREA - on Offense, he rushed 141 times for 1,076 yards with 12 TDS. On Defense, he had 75 tackles and 3 fumble recoveries....JOSH BROOKS (TE/LB, 6-0, 215, 4.9) - on Defense, he had 86 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 sacks....FRANKIE WATERS (WR/OLB, 6-1, 180, 4.5) - played on JV team last season.... JONATHAN OWEN (FB/LB, 5-11, 190, 4.8) - played on JV team last season....NATHAN NERMAN (TB/DB, 5-9, 175, 4.7) - played on JV team last season....KYLE STANLEY (OL/DE, 5-11, 190, 4.7) - played on JV team last season.
SOPH: CHAD HARRIS (OL/DL, 6-4, 300, 5.2) - started both ways as a freshman.
BUNKER HILL
Head Coach: - Lee Miller
Conference: - Catawba Valley Athletic 2A/3A
Mascot: - Bears
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Cardinal/Black
2004 Overall Record: - 6-6
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – 5, D – 3
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - CHERRYVILLE
Aug. 26th – @ North Lincoln
Sep. 2nd - NORTH IREDELL
Sep. 9th - @ Hibriten*
Sep. 16th – WEST CALDWELL*
Sep. 23rd - "open"
Sep. 30th - @ Bandys*
Oct. 7th - ST. STEPHENS*
Oct. 14th - @ Maiden*
Oct. 21st – FRED T. FOARD*
Oct. 28th - @ Newton-Conover*
Nov. 4th - HICKORY*
2005 OUTLOOK: All new backfield must play well and take care of the football. OL has to play up to their abilities. Defense must overcome loss of four year starter - JP Killian.
TOP PLAYERS: MATT KILLIAN (RB/DB, 5-11, 195)… PRESTON CARR (RB/LB, 6-0, 190)…. MARK HOWELL (OL/DL, 6-2, 270)…. JOSH SIGMAN (OL/DL, 6-1, 250)…. DEVON PATRICK (OL/DL, 6-1, 205).
TOP NEWCOMERS: RYAN FARLEY (WR, 6-4, 170)… CHRIS MERCADO (OL/DL, 5-11, 215).
BUNN
Head Coach: - David Howle
Conference: - Northern Carolina
Mascot: - Wildcats
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/White/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 12-1
2004 Conference Record: - 7-0
Lettermen Back: - 17
Starters Back: - O - 4, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Wing T
Basic Defense: - Multiple 50
Strength: The Wildcats will have a strong Defense. Their JV team was 8-0 last season.
Weakness: The team will have a new QB and young RBS.
Aug. 19th - SOUTH GRANVILLE
Aug. 26th – @ Southern Nash
Sep. 2nd - @ Ravenscroft
Sep. 9th - LOUISBURG
Sep. 16th – @ Fairmont
Sep. 23rd - NASH CENTRAL
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - SOUTHERN VANCE*
Oct. 14th - @ Northwest Halifax*
Oct. 21st - @ Franklinton
Oct. 28th - ROANOKE RAPIDS*
Nov. 4th - WARREN COUNTY*
2005 Outlook: We will be young at several positions, but could be better on Defense. We will be quicker and stronger, as the kids are working hard in the off-season. Our numbers should be up. We have a big senior class (18 -20 seniors).
SENIORS: KENDRICK JOHNSON (FB/LB, 6-0, 190, 4.7) - Last season, he had 98 tackles and 3 ½ sacks; very strong....MOSSETTE HEATH (WR/DB, 6-0, 170, 4.7) - He is a 3 year starter with great potential....MATT VESTAL (RB/OLB, 5-7, 165, 4.6) - He is a 3 year starter, who is quick and is a playmaker; works hard....DUSTIN WILDER (K, 6-0, 160) - He kicked 56 of 60 PATS as a junior....ANDY ELDRIDGE (OT, 6-3, 270, 5.8) - He is a 2 year starter who has a lot of potential....QUINCEY BOLDEN (DT, 5-9, 200, 4.9) - He is a 3 year starter, who is strong and has great instincts. On Defense, he had 64 tackles....FERNANDO MCKENZIE (NG, 6-0, 180, 4.8) - He is a 3 year starter; quick; On Defense, he had 44 tackles and 4 sacks....JESSIE GUSTAFASON (DE, 6-2. 180, 4.7) - He has worked hard in the off-season; aggressive....DAVID MINTZER (OL, 6-0, 225, 5.4) - He is smart and strong.
JUNIORS: KERRY NEAL (TE/LB, 6-3, 225, 4.7) - On Defense, he had 75 tackles, 8 sacks, and an INT. He has a great attitude, good grades, great work ethic, and is strong. He will be a D1 player....KIMANI YARBROUGH (LB, 5-10, 190, 4.7) - He is strong, good hitter, and has great character....JAIROD BARNES (DL/LB, 5-10, 200, 4.8) - He is quick, strong, and has great character....D. T. SCOTT (OG/LB, 5-9, 210, 4.7) - He is a great athlete, who is strong, smart, and has great character.
SOPH: TERRY DAVIS (OT, 6-1,260, 5.2)....NORMAN DUNSTON (FB, 5-6, 145, 4.8)....BRANDON BARNES (TB/QB, 6-0, 180, 4.6).
CARDINAL GIBBONS
Head Coach: - Wayne Stewart
Conference: - Mid State
Mascot: - Crusaders
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/Black/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 7-5
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - 14
Starters Back: - O - 2, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Multiple Set
Basic Defense: - 50/4-3
Strength: The Crusaders have a good group of players.
Weakness: The team is inexperienced with only 7 returning starters. They have a large group of inexperienced players in key positions.
Aug. 19th - @ Pinecrest
Aug. 26th – FRANKLINTON
Sep. 2nd - @ South Johnston
Sep. 9th RAVENSCROFT
Sep. 16th – @ Northern Vance
Sep. 23rd SOUTHERN ALAMANCE
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - CEDAR RIDGE*
Oct. 14th - @ Orange*
Oct. 21st - GRAHAM*
Oct. 28th - @ Cummings*
Nov. 4th - NORTHWOOD*
2005 Outlook: It's our first year in the NCHSAA and it should prove interesting. We hope to compete well and have an overall winning record.
SENIORS: A.J. PAMPLIANO (R/DB, 5-10, 175, 4.8) - College prospect…. DANIEL PRATH (LB/DE, 6-0, 225, 4.9) - College prospect…. CONNER FINNERLY (RB/DB, 5-6, 165, 4.8)…. CAMERON WATTS (R/DB. 5-11, 170, 4.7).
TOP NEWCOMERS: WILLIE DIXON…. MATT SHANNON…. PIERCE GREENBURG.
CEDAR RIDGE
Head Coach: - Lou Geary
Conference: - Mid State
Mascot: - Red Wolves
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Cardinal/Silver
2004 Overall Record: - 3-8
2004 Conference Record: - 1-6
Lettermen Back: - 20
Starters Back: - O - 10, D - 10
Basic Offense: - Multiple
Basic Defense: - 3-3 Stack
Strength: Senior lettermen.
Weakness: Numbers.
Aug. 19th - @ Chapel Hill
Aug. 26th – BARTLETT-YANCEY
Sep. 2nd - EAST CHAPEL HILL
Sep. 9th - SOUTH GRANVILLE
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - EASTERN GUILFORD
Sep. 30th - @ Eastern Alamance*
Oct. 7th - @ Cardinal Gibbons*
Oct. 14th - @ Graham*
Oct. 21st – CUMMINGS*
Oct. 28th - @ Northwood*
Nov. 4th - ORANGE*
2005 Outlook: We should have the best record in the school's history.
SENIORS: PATRICK DENNIS (QB, 6-1, 4.9) – Honorable Mention ALL-CONFERENCE – He passed for over 1,500 yards last season…. DEVON MOORE (TB, 5-10, 4.4) – ALL-CONFERENCE – He ran for over 1,200 yards…. JEREMY BAKER (FB, 6-0, 190)…. RANDY GREENOUGH (OG/NG, 6-0, 240)…. BEN LINGLEY (OL/DL, 6-1. 250)… SETH AUSTIN (DB, 6-1, 165)…. WILL GERMAN.
TOP NEWCOMERS: TRAVIS THOMPSON.... MACK GEARY.
CENTRAL DAVIDSON
Head Coach: - Eugene Everhart
Conference: - Central Carolina
Mascot: - Spartans
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/Black/White
2004 Overall Record: - 3-8
2004 Conference Record: - 3-5
Lettermen Back: - 17
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - Multiple 50
Strength: Defensive front.
Weakness: Skill positions and overall depth.
Aug. 19th - @ North Stanly
Aug. 26th – @ Asheboro
Sep. 2nd - SOUTH DAVIDSON
Sep. 9th - NORTH DAVIDSON
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd – LEDFORD*
Sep. 30th - @ McMichael
Oct. 7th - @ Salisbury*
Oct. 14th - NORTH ROWAN*
Oct. 21st - @ East Davidson*
Oct. 28th - @ Lexington*
Nov. 4th - WEST DAVIDSON*
2005 Outlook: The Spartans hope to return to the playoffs. The young players must quickly develop to replace 2 1,000-yard rushers and a QB, who threw for over 1,500 yards. The defense must show marked improvement from 2004.
SENIORS: BOBBY BULLINS (FB/DE, 5-10, 180)…. DREW MARSHALL (WR/DB, 5-9, 165)…. JACOB POPE (OL/DL, 6-0, 220)…. KRISTOPHER BURKHART (WR/DB, 5-11, 160).
JUNIORS: MATT KEPLEY (WR/DB, 6-0, 160)…. JOE LANHAM (RB/FS, 5-11, 165)…. MATT TYSINGER (FB/LB, 6-0, 190)…. CALLAWAY ASHBY (OL/DL, 6-5, 320).
SOPH: TREY HUNTER (OL/DL, 6-0, 220)…. TANNER RIVAS (RB/LB, 6-0, 170)…. SAM FEEZOR (OL/DL, 6-2, 215)…. JUSTIN KING (OL/DL, 5-11, 225).
CHASE
Head Coach: - Brad Causby
Conference: - Southwest 2A/3A
Mascot: - Trojans
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Vegas Gold/Blue
2004 Overall Record: - 3-8
2004 Conference Record: - 2-5
Lettermen Back: - 14
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 2
Basic Offense: - I Formation - Spread Sets
Basic Defense: - 3-3-5
Strength: The Trojans will be strong on their OL and DL.
Weakness: The team will be weak in their perimeter players
Aug. 19th - MITCHELL
Aug. 26th - "open"
Sep. 2nd - @ Bessemer City
Sep. 9th - CHERRYVILLE
Sep. 16th – POLK COUNTY
Sep. 23rd - @ East Henderson
Sep. 30th - NORTH HENDERSON
Oct. 7th - @ Kings Mountain*
Oct. 14th - @ East Rutherford*
Oct. 21st - BURNS*
Oct. 28th - @ Shelby*
Nov. 4th - R-S CENTRAL*
2005 Outlook: This is a transition year at Chase. The Offense will change from the Wing - T to the I - Formation and Spread. The Defense will change from a read Defense to an attacking one. Players are also adjusting to a different style of coaching philosophy.
SENIORS: CAMERON WRIGHT (RB/LB, 5-10, 170, 4.4)….CLIFF CUTHBERTSON (OL/DL, 6-1, 265, 5.3)….TYREEK LOGAN (WR/DB, 5-9, 170, 4.6).
JUNIORS: TYRONE WILLIAMS (FB/DL, 5-11, 220, 4.8).
SOPH: NICK GARY (FB/DL, 6-1, 220, 4.8)….CHRIS LOGAN (TB/LB, 5-10, 180, 4.6).
FRESH: MICKEY (TE/DL, 6-3, 308, 5.3).
CLINTON
Head Coach: - Steve Mallard
Conference: - East Central
Mascot: - Dark Horses
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 9-3
2004 Conference Record: - 5-1
Lettermen Back: - 23
Starters Back: - O – 4, D - 0
Basic Offense: - Wing T and I
Basic Defense: - 5-2 Shade
Strength: RBs and DBs.
Weakness: OL, DL, and experience.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – @ Triton
Sep. 2nd - WALLACE-ROSE HILL
Sep. 9th - "open"
Sep. 16th – @ East Bladen
Sep. 23rd - @ Swansboro*
Sep. 30th – SOUTH LENOIR*
Oct. 7th - @ East Duplin*
Oct. 14th - NORTHSIDE-JAX*
Oct. 21st – CROATAN*
Oct. 28th - @ Richlands*
Nov. 4th - SOUTHWEST ONSLOW*
SENIORS: BEN WRIGHT (QB)… GLENN HERRING (OL).
JUNIORS: NICHOLAS COOPER (RB, 5'11, 220) – Rushed for 1,154 yards. All-Conference…. BRAD SMITH (RB)… BRIAN WILLIAMS (WR)… PHILLIP STRICKLAND (OL).
CROATAN
Head Coach: - David Perry
Conference: - East Central
Mascot: - Cougars
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Vegas Gold/Black
2004 Overall Record: - 4-7
2004 Conference Record: - 1-5
Lettermen Back: - 16
Starters Back: - O - 4, D - 8
Basic Offense: - Shotgun
Basic Defense: - 3-5
Strength: The Cougars return most of the Defensive starters, the top 2 Fullbacks, and the Tailbacks.
Weakness: The team's Offensive Line was depleted by graduation.
Aug. 19th - @ Topsail
Aug. 26th – @ Lejeune
Sep. 2nd - WEST CARTERET
Sep. 9th - @ East Carteret
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - @ South Lenoir*
Sep. 30th - SWANSBORO*
Oct. 7th - @ Northside-Jax*
Oct. 14th - EAST DUPLIN*
Oct. 21st - @ CLINTON*
Oct. 28th - SOUTHWEST ONSLOW*
Nov. 4th - RICHLANDS*
2005 Outlook: This year's team should be the fastest team we have had at Croatan. Defense will be a strong point, as will experience at the Fullback and Tailback positions. East Central will once again be the best 2A conference in the state, therefore no games will be easy.
SENIORS: DANIEL BURNS (FB/LB, 5-10, 190, 4.65) - ALL CONFERENCE - On Offense, he rushed for 721 yards with 5 TDS, with an average of 8.8 yards per carry. On Defense, he had 115 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 3 INTS....R. J. ALLEN (K/P, 6-0, 175, 4.7) - On kickoffs, he had 14 touchbacks; on punts, he had a 40 yard average. He mad 7 of 11 field goals - the longest was 43 yards. He is being recruited by Wake Forest, Duke, and Michigan State....DESMOND BENNETT (FB/LB, 5-10, 195, 4.7) - On Offense, he rushed for 358 yards with 5 TDS. On defense, he had 81 tackles and 6 tackles for loss....RICCO HILL (RB/DB, 5-11, 180, 4.6) - He rushed for 337 yards last season....AARON MYRICK (TE/LB, 6-2, 200, 4.6) - He had 87 tackles and 8 tackles for loss last season....TYLER MULLINEAUX (FB/LB, 5-10, 160, 4.7) - He had 32 tackles and 4 tackles for loss last season....JOHN GARRIS (WR/LB, 5-10, 165, 4.8) - He had 51 tackles and 4 tackles for loss last season....JOHN JERNIGAN (WR/DB, 5-6, 135, 4.7) - On Offense, he had 24 yards per reception.
JUNIORS: ZANE CAMPEN (OL, 6-3, 220, 5.2) - returning starter on Offensive Line....BILLY SHINE (QB, 5-9, 160, 4.7) - he was the JV Quarterback last season.
CUMMINGS, H.M.
Head Coach: - Steve Johnson
Conference: - Mid State
Mascot: - Cavaliers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy/Vegas Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 12-3
2004 Conference Record: - 5-0
Lettermen Back: -
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 3
Basic Offense: - Spread/One Back
Basic Defense: - 3-5-3
Strength: Offensive line.
Weakness: Total inexperience and lack of speed.
Aug. 19th - SOUTHERN ALAMANCE
Aug. 26th – @ Dudley
Sep. 2nd - REIDSVILLE
Sep. 9th - EASTERN ALAMANCE
Sep. 16th – WESTERN ALAMANCE
Sep. 23rd - @ Williams
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - ORANGE*
Oct. 14th - @ Northwood*
Oct. 21st - @ Cedar Ridge*
Oct. 28th - CARDINAL GIBBONS*
Nov. 4th - @ Graham*
2005 Outlook: The Cavaliers will be looking to rebuild on young, inexperienced talent. The Cavalier offense has 3 starters returning and all 3 are on the Offensive Line. The Cavalier defense will also have only 3 starters returning. There is still plenty of good, young talent, but inexperience is the word from Cavalier camp. The outlook must me patience early with this young, inexperienced team and be ready for the Mid-State Conference play beginning in October. The Cavaliers will still be a conference favorite. Look for the Cavaliers to get better as the season progresses and still be a factor in the 2A playoffs.
SENIORS: DANTE DAYE (WR, 6-1, 175) - He is the lone experienced Wide Receiver…. RYAN WORTH (RB, 5-9, 180) - He saw a lot of playing time last season. He had a great off-season in track.…. BRANDON CHRISP (RB, 5-10, 175) - He will play in the H-back position. He catches the ball well and is a hard runner…. DELRIO DAYE (RT, 6-0, 238) - Returning starter…. TRENTON HARVEY (RG, 6-1, 255) - Returning starter…. WILLIAM MOORE (OL, 6-0, 300) - He is moving from the Defensive Line to the Offensive Line…. TYLER FREEMAN (OL, 6-5, 230)…. MOHAMED MOHAMED (OL, 6-0, 240)…. JON ROGERS (OL, 5-10, 210)…. STAFFORD GATLING (DE, 6-3, 190)…. ADANTE BIGELOW (DE, 6-0, 215)…. RODNEY PAUL (DL, 5-10, 265)…. CORY VINCENT (DE, 6-0, 195)…. ZANE COOPER (LB, 5-11, 175)…. C.J. WILSON (LB, 5-9, 210)…. MICHAEL THOMPSON (DB, 5-9, 150).
JUNIORS: DWIGHT JONES (WR/DB, 6-4, 190) - ALL-CONFERENCE - ALL-AREA - He had 57 tackles, 7 interceptions, 6 sacks, and 3 fumbles caused last season. He will be the leader of the defense. He played both in the secondary and on the Defensive Line as a DE. He will switch to WR on offense. He is receiving a lot of college interest….ANTONIO FERGUSON (WR/DB, 6-5, 205) - College prospect…. MARCUS NEWBY (RB, 5-10, 180)…. CEDRIC BUTLER (RB, 5-8, 175)…. QUINTIN STEWART (WR/DB, 6-0, 185)…. BROCK PARKER (C, 5-9, 150) - Returning starter. He is small, but very tough…. RAY GRIFFIS, JR (WR/DB, 5-8, 150)…. JOSH ROGERS (OL, 5-9, 190)…. TREMAINE PETTIFORD (OL, 6-0, 255)…. BRANDON COBLE (WR/DB, 5-9, 155)…. TYREE ROGERS (WR, 5-9, 150)…. CARLTON WILLIAMS (OL, 5-9, 195)…. BREON FONVILLE (WR, 5-7, 150)…. JOSH BURNETTE (DL, 6-3, 315) - He is the leader of the Defensive Line. He was moved to DL late in the season last year and played a big role in the team's playoff run…. JAMAL IRELAND (DL, 6-0, 225)….EMMANUEL ALLEN (LB, 6-1, 185) - He will lead the Lbers…. STACY WATLINGTON (LB, 5-10, 150)…. JARRELL DAYE (LB, 5-8, 185)…. KWAME COOPER (LB, 5-7, 155)…. TIM WOODS (LB, 5-8, 190)…. DARRELL TURNER (DB, 5-6, 150)…. PHILLIP EVANS (DB, 5-10, 155).
SOPH: OMAR STEWART (QB, 5-10, 160) - As JV Quarterback, he threw for over 2,000 yards and led the team to a 7-2 record. His success will depend on how he picks up the team's "no-huddle" offense and most importantly how his surrounding cast develops against a very tough non-conference schedule…. TONY TUCK (WR/DB, 6-2, 175)…. CLAYTON CARPENTER (OL/DL, 6-0, 255)…. WILLIAM GODFREY (LB, 5-10, 180).
EAST DAVIDSON
Head Coach: - Bryan Lingerfelt
Conference: - Central Carolina
Mascot: - Golden Eagles
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Vegas Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 3-8
2004 Conference Record: - 3-5
Lettermen Back: - 7
Starters Back: - O - 2, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Spread
Basic Defense: - 3-3
Strength: LBer play.
Weakness: Inexperienced Offensive Line.
Aug. 19th - @ Southern Guilford
Aug. 26th – TRINITY
Sep. 2nd - NORTH DAVIDSON
Sep. 9th - @ Southwestern Randolph
Sep. 16th – @ South Davidson
Sep. 23rd - @ Salisbury*
Sep. 30th - WEST DAVIDSON*
Oct. 7th - @ North Rowan*
Oct. 14th - "open"
Oct. 21st - CENTRAL DAVIDSON*
Oct. 28th - @ Ledford*
Nov. 4th - LEXINGTON*
2005 Outlook: We are very inexperienced and may struggle early.
TOP PLAYERS: CLINT MILLS (QB/OLB, 5-11, 180)…. NICK BYERLY (RB/OLB, 6-1, 190) - College prospect…. DREW HAIRE (RB/FS, 5-8, 180) - College prospect…. JORDAN GIBSON (OL/DL, 6-3, 245) - College prospect.
TOP NEWCOMERS: TYLER MILLER (QB)…. ERIC MCCLAMROCK (LB)…. JOHN ARMFIELD (OL/DL) - College prospect.
EAST DUPLIN
Head Coach: - Brian Aldridge
Conference: - East Central
Mascot: - Panthers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy/White/Col. Blue
2004 Overall Record: - 10-4
2004 Conference Record: - 3-3
Lettermen Back: - 24
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Multiple T
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Panthers will have experience on the Offensive Line and the team will have good size.
Weakness: The team will have a new backfield – however they could be good. The will be weak on the Defensive Line (Tackles need more size.
Aug. 19th - JAMES KENAN
Aug. 26th – @ North Lenoir
Sep. 2nd - PENDER
Sep. 9th - "open"
Sep. 16th – @ Wallace-Rose Hill
Sep. 23rd - SOUTHWEST ONSLOW*
Sep. 30th - @ Richlands*
Oct. 7th - CLINTON*
Oct. 14th - @ Croatan
Oct. 21st - NORTHSIDE-PINETOWN*
Oct. 28th - @ South Lenoir(
Nov. 4th - SWANSBORO*
2005 Outlook: We could be a good team in a conference. We have a young Backfield to go with our big experienced Offensive Line. The Defense must find a DT to go with the solid LB's and Secondary. The Punter is back, but must find PK to replace Jason Dian.
SENIORS: ZACK SHOLAR (L/LB, 6-2, 230, 4.94) – He is a 2 year starter at LB. He benches 405, hang cleans 315, and squats 425. He is coming oft an ACL injury off season….TRAVIS ALDRIDGE (QB/FS, 5-11, 165, 4.62) – He is a 2 year starter at QB/FS. He completed 90 of 204 passes for 1,339 yards with 15 TDS. He also had 10 rushing TDS….SAQUAN PICKETT (DE/ 5-11, 189, 4.78) – He is a 2 year starter. He hang cleans 290….JAMIE BURNS (LB, 5-8, 161, 4.71) – He was a 2 year starter at DL; moves to LB this season….BRUCE PENNY (C/G, 5-10, 202, 5.28) – He is a 2 year starter at Center….TYLER BLIZZARD (RB/SS, 5-7, 165, 4.59) – He rushed 44 times for 330 yards with 4 TDS last season. He benches 270, and hang cleans 265….DEMETRIUS HARDISON ( RB/CB, 5-7, 158, 4.51) – He is a 2 year starter at DB…..ALEX PADILVA (DT, 5-9, 230, 5.15) – He benches 315 and hang cleans 280….JASMOND GRADY (DE, 6-3, 201, 4.94) – He benches 285 and hang cleans 260….DANIEL OLSON (LB, 5-10, 176, 5.06) – He is a senior Linebacker….DAVID MILLEN (G, 5-10, 197, 5.8) – He is a senior Guard….KYLE SUMNER (TE, 6-2, 183) – He is a starter at TE.
JUNIORS: MATTHEW HOUSTON (T/DT, 6-2, 259, 5.25) – He is a starter at Tackle as a sophomore. He benches 300 and squats 455…..JUSTIN HAY (RB/LB, 6-1, 188, 4.63) – He benches 305 and hang cleans 280….RUDY OSIK (FB/DE, 6-0, 186, 4.66) – He started 4 games as a freshman. He benches 205….P. J. GARDNER (G, 5-9, 209, 5.7) – He starter 8 games as a sophomore….JOSH SCALLON (T/DT, 6-0, 221, 5.8) – He started 7 games as a sophomore. He benches 285, squats 435, and hang cleans 305….AARON MILLER (P/SE, 5-11, 167, 4.9) – He is the starting Punter, and back-up QB; move to SE….DERRICK WESTON (T, 6-1, 225, 5.36) – He is a possible starter at Tackle. He benches 200, hang cleans 280, and squats 335….ANTHONY PATE (G, 5-11, 203, 5.3) – He played solid JV Line last season…TROVONNE REDDICK ( RB, 5-11, 174, 4.56) – He has good speed and strength….REID SMITH (QB, 5-8, 149, 4.71) – He was the JV MVP last season….SHANE KENNEDY (SE/LS, 5-11, 163, 4.76) – He is a Long Snapper who will see actions at SE this season….RYANN BEDDINGFIELD (G, 5-10, 198, 5.5) – He was the best Lineman on the JV team last season.
SOPH: TYRECK MCFADDEN (RB/CB, 5-11, 163, 4.51) – He started 5 games as a freshman; could be good….ETHAN GRIMMES (TE/LB, 6-2, 195, 4.91) – He started 4 games as a freshman CD/TE….A. J. DAVIS (DT, 5-11, 228, 5.28) – He benches 200, hang clean 270, and squats 365….MATT SUMMERLIN (DE, 6-2, 186, 5.28) – He was a tough JV; could contribute.
EAST HENDERSON
Head Coach: - Brett Chappell
Conference: - Western Athletic
Mascot: - Eagles
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/White
2004 Overall Record: - 8-5
2004 Conference Record: - 5-3
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Stack I
Basic Defense: - Shade 50
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - HUNTER HUSS
Aug. 26th – @ Rosman
Sep. 2nd - T.C. ROBERSON
Sep. 9th - @ C.D. Owen
Sep. 16th – HENDERSONVILLE
Sep. 23rd - CHASE
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ North Henderson*
Oct. 14th - @ Smoky Mountain*
Oct. 21st – WEST HENDERSON*
Oct. 28th - @ Pisgah*
Nov. 4th - BREVARD*
2005 Outlook: N/A
SENIORS: MICHAEL ANGRAM (RB) – College prospect. He ran 342 times for 2,512 yards and 27 TDS.
JUNIORS: ZACK MINNICK (LB) – He led the team in tackles as a sophomore…. JARED QUINN (QB).
EAST LINCOLN
Head Coach: - Mike Byus (new)
Conference: - Southern Piedmont 1A/2A
Mascot: - Mustangs
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/Orange
2004 Overall Record: - 2-9
2004 Conference Record: - 1-7
Lettermen Back: - 8
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 2
Basic Offense: - Spread
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Mustangs will have strength in their skill players
Weakness: The team will be weak up front on both sides of the ball. They also will be learning a new system.
Aug. 19th - @ East Gaston
Aug. 26th – BANDYS
Sep. 2nd - NEWTON-CONOVER
Sep. 9th - @ West Caldwell
Sep. 16th – LAKE NORMAN
Sep. 23rd - NORTH LINCOLN*
Sep. 30th - @ Lincolnton*
Oct. 7th - CHERRYVILLE*
Oct. 14th - @ Bessemer City*
Oct. 21st - WEST LINCOLN*
Oct. 28th - "open"
Nov. 4th - @ South Iredell*
2005 Outlook: We have positive attitudes and hope to move in a forward direction.
SENIORS: RYAN SYKES (RB, 5-9, 160, 4.5)....GRAYSON SCHRAM (QB, 5-11, 175, 4.7)....JERMAIN SELLERS (LB, 5-10, 185, 4.7)....THOMAS HUNTLEY (WR, 6-0, 170, 4.6) - He jumped 6'8" in the high jump this season in the State Finals and was 2nd in the state.
JUNIORS: MATT WARREN (WR/SS, 6-0, 180, 4.7)....JEFF TINSLEY (LB, 6-0, 185, 4.6).
EAST RUTHERFORD
Head Coach: - Jerry Cash
Conference: - Southwest
Mascot: - Cavaliers
Classification: - 2A/3A
Colors: - Black/Red
2004 Overall Record: - 11-3
2004 Conference Record: - 6-1
Lettermen Back: - 23
Starters Back: - O - 4, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Shotgun
Basic Defense: - 3-3-5
Strength: The Cavaliers will have a solid kicking game.
Weakness: The team will have depth at the QB and RB positions.
Aug. 19th - PORTER RIDGE
Aug. 26th – "open"
Sep. 2nd - MCDOWELL
Sep. 9th - @ Mitchell
Sep. 16th – @ Ashbrook
Sep. 23rd - PISGAH
Sep. 30th - PROVIDENCE DAY
Oct. 7th - @ R-S Central*
Oct. 14th - CHASE *
Oct. 21st - KINGS MOUNTAIN*
Oct. 28th - @ Burns*
Nov. 4th - @ Shelby*
2005 Outlook: We lost 19 seniors from last season's team that went 11-3, including the entire backfield. Young players must develop quickly, and staying healthy will be a must.
SENIORS: N/A
JUNIORS: N/A
EASTERN GUILFORD
Head Coach: - Jason Gibson
Conference: - North State
Mascot: - Wildcats
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 3-8
2004 Conference Record: - 1-4
Lettermen Back: - ?
Starters Back: - O - ?, D - ?
Basic Offense: - Single Back
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Wildcats will be strong on the Offensive Line.
Weakness: The team will be weak on the Defensive Line.
Aug. 19th - PERSON
Aug. 26th – @ Southeast Guilford
Sep. 2nd - @ Northeast Guilford
Sep. 9th - @ Orange
Sep. 16th – SOUTHWEST GUILFORD
Sep. 23rd - @ Cedar Ridge
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - ATKINS
Oct. 14th - @ Reidsville*
Oct. 21st - MCMICHAEL*
Oct. 28th - @ West Stokes*
Nov 4th - SOUTHERN GUILFORD*
2005 Outlook: N/A
SENIORS: MATT OSBORNE (QB) - He completed 101 of 208 passes fro 1,596 yards with 14 TDS last season.
FAIRMONT
Head Coach: - Kim Brown
Conference: - Southeastern
Mascot: - Tornadoes
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 3-8
2004 Conference Record: - 1-5
Lettermen Back: - 15
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Wishbone
Basic Defense: - 5-2
Strength: Work ethic.
Weakness: Knowing how to win.
Aug. 19th - PENDER
Aug. 26th – "open"
Sep. 2nd - @ East Columbus
Sep. 9th - OVERHILLS
Sep. 16th – BUNN
Sep. 23rd - @ West Bladen*
Sep. 30th - West Columbus*
Oct. 7th - @ Trask
Oct. 14th - @ Red Springs*
Oct. 21st - EAST BLADEN*
Oct. 28th - @ South Robeson*
Nov. 4th - ST. PAULS*
2005 Outlook: This could be the best team in 5 years.
SENIORS: THOMAS TOWNSEND (6-2, 200, 4.6).
JUNIORS: DORIAN TAYLOR.
SOPH: DIONE ROGERS.
FARMVILLE CENTRAL
Head Coach: - Dixon Sauls
Conference: - Eastern Plains
Mascot: - Jaguars
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 7-7
2004 Conference Record: - 4-2
Lettermen Back: - 16
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Spread Shotgun, Pro-I
Basic Defense: - Multiple 8-Man Front
Strength: The Jaguars will be strong in both the Offensive Backfield and Linebacker positions. They possess speed at the skill positions.
Weakness: The team will be inexperienced at the Offensive and Defensive Lines and the kicking game. They also will lack depth.
Aug. 19th - PLYMOUTH
Aug. 26th – @ South Central
Sep. 2nd - JAMES KENAN
Sep. 9th - SOUTHWEST EDGECOMBE
Sep. 16th – @ Beddingfield
Sep. 23rd - AYDEN GRIFTON
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ North Lenoir*
Oct. 14th - @ North Pitt*
Oct. 21st - GOLDSBORO*
Oct. 28th - GREENE CENTRAL*
Nov. 4th - @ Tarboro*
2005 Outlook: The team's strength should be Offensive skill positions and Linebacker on Defense. We will return to the 2A ranks after four years at 1A level. Lack of depth and experienced Linemen will pose our biggest challenge for the upcoming year. Our young team finished on the upswing, going 6-3 over the final nine games; and advancing to the 3rd round of the playoffs. Our overall outlook is positive for 2005.
SENIORS: QUINTRELL COTTON (RB/LB, 5-11, 190, 4.70) - ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA - On Offense, he rushed for 800 yards with 11 TDS. On Defense, he was the leading tackler on the team with 116 tackles....TERRELL SMITH (RB/DB, 5-8, 150, 4.65) - He has excellent quickness with outstanding speed; good cover corner.
JUNIORS: BRANDON AUSTIN (QB/DB/P/K, 6-1, 200, 4.70) - ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA - He passed for 835 yards with 9 TDS in only 10 games....DARRELL DAVIS (RB/OLB, 6-0, 188, 4.6) - ALL AREA - On Offense, he is a breakaway threat at RB. On Defense, he is an outstanding tackler with over 85 tackles last season....KAJON FARROW (TE/SE/OLB, 6-3, 185, 4.75) - ALL AREA - On Offense, he has soft hands and is a versatile receiver. On Defense, he has excellent balance and is a smart defensive player....ADRIAN LITTLE (TE/DE, 6-0, 220, 4.80) - He is a solid all-around player on both sides of the ball....WESLEY PARKIN (OL/DL, 5-11, 226, 5.20) - He is an aggressive Offensive and Defensive Lineman.
SOPH: DEVAUGHN GIBBS (OL/DL, 6-4, 228, 4.95) - He is an athletic prospect.
FIRST FLIGHT
Head Coach: - Rex Sponhaltz
Conference: - Northeast Coastal
Mascot: - Nighthawks
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy/Columbia Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - 1-10
2004 Conference Record: - 1-6
Lettermen Back: - 15
Starters Back: - O - 10, D - 9
Basic Offense: - Multiple
Basic Defense: - 5-2 / 4-3
Strength: The Nighthawks will return players with varsity experience.
Weakness: The team lacks speed, skill players, and depth.
Aug. 19th - NORTHSIDE-PINETOWN
Aug. 26th – @ Camden County
Sep. 2nd - MANTEO
Sep. 9th - "open"
Sep. 16th – @ North Pitt
Sep. 23rd - CAPE HATTERAS
Sep. 30th - NORTHEASTERN*
Oct. 7th - PASQUOTANK*
Oct. 14th - @ Edenton-Holmes*
Oct. 21st - @ Bertie*
Oct. 28th - HERTFORD COUNTY*
Nov. 4th - @ Currituck*
2005 Outlook: Our major goal for 2005 is to display a vast improvement over 2004. Consistency on defense and the capability of scoring regularly in the red zone on offense will be vital to any success we seek.
SENIORS: ZAC SPONHALTZ (QB/DB, 6-0, 200, 4.68) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL NCC - On Offense, he completed 42 of 145 passes for 523 yards with 2 TDS. On Defense, he had 31 solo tackles, 24 assists, and 1 fumble recovery....J. D. SETFORD (RB/DB, 5-7, 152, 4.66) - On Offense, he rushed 63 times for 169 yards. On Defense, he had 3 INTS....RIC JERNIGAN (FB/LB, 5-8, 180, 4.92) - On Offense, he rushed 75 times for 164 yards. On Defense, he had 3 fumble recoveries....ZACH BLANCHARD (TE/LB, 6-0, 210, 5.1) - On Defense, he had 17 solo tackles and 16 assists.
JUNIORS: ZACH KENNEDY (OL/DL, 5-11, 210, 4.99) - He had 26 solo tackles and 21 assists....JOHN MORRIS (OL/DL, 5-11, 190, 5.26)....ZAC POWELL (RB/DB, 5-10, 172, 4.98) - great hands; moved from WR to RB. He rushed 132 times for 368 yards, and had 9 receptions for 67 yards.
FORBUSH
Head Coach: - Pat Mitchell
Conference: - Mountain Valley
Mascot: - Falcons
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy/Scarlet
2004 Overall Record: - 11-2
2004 Conference Record: - 7-1
Lettermen Back: - 11
Starters Back: - O - 8, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Multiple/Flex-Bone
Basic Defense: - Multiple 4-3
Strength: The Falcons return solid skill players and 4 Offensive Linemen. They have a great core of returning players to build around, including 5 all-conference players.
Weakness: Rebuilding and restructuring the defense.
Aug. 19th - @ West Iredell
Aug. 26th – @ Elkin
Sep. 2nd - LEXINGTON
Sep. 9th - NORTH IREDELL
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - STARMOUNT*
Sep. 30th - @ North Wilkes*
Oct. 7th - NORTH SURRY*
Oct. 14th - @ Ashe County*
Oct. 21st - @ Charlotte Latin
Oct. 28th - SURRY CENTRAL*
Nov. 4th - @ Wilkes Central*
2005 Outlook: We are very optimistic because we have a good nucleus coming back. We are developing leadership and working hard in the weight room to make the 2005 season successful.
SENIORS: BRYAN RENEGAR (QB, 6-4, 190) - He threw for 16 TDS last season…. STEPHEN JONES (OL/DL, 6-3, 290) - ALL-CONFERENCE…. ALEX CRUZ (OL/DL, 6-2, 230)…. ZACH CHRISTIE (OL/LB, 6-1, 190) - ALL-CONFERENCE…. JUSTIN KLUPP (RB/LB, 6-0, 190) - ALL-CONFERENCE.
JUNIORS: DANIEL HAMPTON (RB/LB, 6-0, 190) - ALL-CONFERENCE…. RAKEM CHAMBERS (RB/DB, 5-8, 170) - ALL-CONFERENCE.
FOREST HILLS
Head Coach: - John Lowery
Conference: - Rocky River
Mascot: - Yellow Jackets
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 5-7
2004 Conference Record: - 3-3
Lettermen Back: - 10
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Shotgun, Spread
Basic Defense: - 5-2
Strength: The Yellow Jackets will have a lot of speed this season.
Weakness: The team lacks size.
Aug. 19th - @ Weddington
Aug. 26th – @ Piedmont
Sep. 2nd - PAGELAND (SC)
Sep. 9th - @ Anson County
Sep. 16th – PARKWOOD
Sep. 23rd - SOUTH STANLY*
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ Mount Pleasant*
Oct. 14th - @ West Stanly*
Oct. 21st - NORTH STANLY*
Oct. 28th - ALBEMARLE*
Nov. 4th - @ Monroe*
2005 Outlook: We need to protect the football. We had too many fumbles and turnovers in 2004.
SENIORS: TERRELL BENSON (QB, 6-0, 170, 4.6) - He completed 130 of 241 passes for 1,995 yards with 17 TDS last season....DEMERIUS THOMAS (RB, 5-9, 180, 4.5) - He rushed for 800 yards last season, and finished 5th in the state in 200 meters in track....QUINZELL WOODBERRY (DT, 6-3, 280, 5.0) - He was the leading tackler on the team last season....DAVID WILMONT (CB, 5-9, 170, 4.5) - He started all 11 games.
JUNIORS: DERRICK COLSTON (LB, 6-1, 180, 4.6) - He was the leading tackler on the JV team last season.
SOPH: DANIEL FORDHAM (DT, 6-0, 215, 4.8) - He has quick feet and is very aggressive and smart.
FRANKLINTON
Head Coach: - Chris Miller
Conference: - Northern Carolina
Mascot: - Red Rams
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/Black/White
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A, D – N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - SOUTHEAST HALIFAX
Aug. 26th – @ Cardinal Gibbons
Sep. 2nd - @ Louisburg
Sep. 9th - "open"
Sep. 16th – WELDON
Sep. 23rd - NORTHAMPTON-WEST
Sep. 30th - @ South Granville
Oct. 7th - @ Roanoke Rapids*
Oct. 14th - @ Warren County*
Oct. 21st – BUNN*
Oct. 28th – NORTHWEST HALIFAX*
Nov. 4th - @ Southern Vance*
GOLDSBORO
Head Coach: - Maurice A. Jackson
Conference: - Eastern Plain
Mascot: - Cougars
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 1-10
2004 Conference Record: - 1-7
Lettermen Back: - 6
Starters Back: - O - 8, D - 6
Basic Offense: - I Formation
Basic Defense: - 4-3 Defense
Strength: The Cougars will have more depth this season.
Weakness: The Cougars are young. They graduated 6 senior from last year's team, and will graduate 6 seniors this year.
Aug. 19th - @ Rocky Mount
Aug. 26th – @ Eastern Wayne
Sep. 2nd - @ Jones Senior
Sep. 9th - C. B. AYCOCK
Sep. 16th – SOUTHERN WAYNE
Sep. 23rd - W-S CARVER
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - TARBORO*
Oct. 14th - GREENE CENTRAL*
Oct. 21st - @ Farmville Central*
Oct. 28th - NORTH LENOIR*
Nov. 4th - @ North Pitt*
2005 Outlook: I hope we continue to strive to being a better team. Put the rebuilding behind us and move on. The Freshmen are now Sophomores, and they have to remember last year; but not dwell on it. They know what varsity football is about and now it's time to perform. We are now out of 3A, and into 2A. 2A is a harder league than 3A, so it's not going to be easy.
SENIORS: JACOB SYKES (WR, 6-2, 187, 4.3) - OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR / CO-MVP / ALL AREA - He rushed 25 times for 834 yards with 5 TDS. He runs precise routes with speed and has great hands....COVIANTE THOMPSON (SS/OLB, 6-0, 190, 4.5) - He had 192 tackles, 8 fumble recoveries with 4 TDS, 1 INT with a TD, and 2 sacks last season; great hitter, who knows the game. His passion for the game burns from the 1st to the 4th quarter....BRANDON HERRING (WR. 6-1, 170, 4.6) - He rushed 11 times for 204 yards last season; good hands....BRANDON DAVIS (WR, 5-9, 156, 4.6) - On JV, he ran 34 times for 1,013 yards with 11 TDS, and had 10 INTS as a DB; very explosive.
JUNIORS: TIM KORNEGAY (QB, 6-2, 205, 4.5) - He had 1,861 passing yards with 30 TDS (he ran for 5 TDS); great speed and strong.
SOPH: TREME BOONE (RB, 6-1, 190, 4.4) - switched from QB to RB. As a Freshman, he scored 10 TDS (threw for 7 and ran for 3), and had a total of 811 yards of Offense.
GRAHAM
Head Coach: - Mike McCauley
Conference: - Mid-State
Mascot: - Red Devils
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/Black
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A, D – N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - @ Morehead
Aug. 26th – HILLSIDE
Sep. 2nd - @ Southern Alamance
Sep. 9th - WESTERN ALAMANCE
Sep. 16th – @ Williams
Sep. 23rd - EASTERN ALAMANCE
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ Northwood*
Oct. 14th - CEDAR RIDGE*
Oct. 21st - @ Cardinal Gibbons*
Oct. 28th - ORANGE*
Nov. 4th - CUMMINGS*
SENIORS: BRANDON MCKIRGAN (LB, 6-3,250) – ALL-CONFERENCE – ALL-AREA – College Prospect…. JUSTIN KEARNEY (DL, 6-0, 245) – ALL-CONFERENCE – College prospect…. DANTE MIMS (DB, 6-0, 215) – ALL-CONFERENCE – College prospect…. DARREN WALKER (OL, 5-10, 250)…. DUSTIN MCGOWAN (OL, 6-2, 230)….. ANTONIO TYSON (RB, 6-0, 180)…. B.J. CURTIS (WR, 6-1, 190)…. WAYNE BECKWITH (WR, 5-10, 165)…. BRANDON PINNIX (DL, 6-0, 230)…. PAUL CUMMINGS (DL, 6-2, 225)…. CARLOS CHAMBERS (DB, 6-0, 175)…. LABRIAN WRIGHT (DB, 5-10, 170).
GREENE CENTRAL
Head Coach: - Jim Bob Bryant
Conference: - Eastern Plains
Mascot: - Rams
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/White/Red Trim
2004 Overall Record: - 6-5
2004 Conference Record: - 3-2
Lettermen Back: - 22
Starters Back: - O - 8, D - 8
Basic Offense: - Spread Shotgun
Basic Defense: - 3-3-5
Strength: The Rams will possess speed, strength, and over-all quickness.
Weakness: The Rams will lack over-all size and OL/DL depth.
Aug. 19th - @ D. H. Conley
Aug. 26th – @ Beddingfield
Sep. 2nd - C. B. AYCOCK
Sep. 9th - @ Ayden-Grifton
Sep. 16th – @ Kinston
Sep. 23rd - JAMES KENAN
Sep. 30th - "open
Oct. 7th - NORTH PITT*
Oct. 14th - @ Goldsboro*
Oct. 21st - TARBORO*
Oct. 28th - @ Farmville Central*
Nov. 4th - NORTH LENOIR*
2005 Outlook: Greene Central started 10 sophomores and 2 freshmen in 2004, and, on paper, should be a very good football team. The Rams will install a new defense in 2005 (3-3-5) to take advantage of their speed and quickness. They will also be back in the Shotgun for the third straight year.
SENIORS: MARIO BROWN (ILB, 6-1, 218, 4.65) - ALL CONFERENCE - On Defense, he had 43 tackles....DREYAN WILLIS (WR/SS, 6-1, 196, 4.52) - ALL CONFERENCE - On Offense, he caught 53 passes for 769 yards with 8 TDS last season. On Defense, he had 62 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 INT....CHRIS HODGES (TB, 5-8, 170, 4.44)....CHARLES GAMBLE (TE/DE, 6-3, 235, 4.81) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE - On defense, he had 30 tackles and 3 sacks.
JUNIORS: J. J. THOMPSON (OG/LB, 6-0, 208, 4.87) - ALL CONFERENCE - On Defense, he had 53 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 2 sacks....BRANDON SUTTON (OT/DE, 6-3, 228, 4.78) - ALL CONFERENCE on OL....HARRISON WALSTON (WR/DB, 6-2, 194, 4.56) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE - On Defense, he had 38 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries....CAMERON SHELTON (QB, 5-11, 175, 4.82)....REGGIE JOHNSON (WR/FS, 5-9, 158, 4.71) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE - On Defense, he had 25 tackles and 1 safety.
HIBRITEN
Head Coach: - Chuck Cannon
Conference: - Catawba Valley
Mascot: - Panthers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/Black/White
2004 Overall Record: - 10-3
2004 Conference Record: - 7-0
Lettermen Back: - 21
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 4
Basic Offense: - Multiple
Basic Defense: - 3-5
Strength: The Panthers' Offense returns 3 starters on the OL, as well as a 3 year starter at Halfback in Will McGlone. Several juniors have the potential to be outstanding Varsity players. Jack Taylor will return as Kicker.
Weakness: The juniors will have to start at several key positions. Lack of depth will force Hibriten to train players both ways.
Aug. 19th - @ Wilkes Central
Aug. 26th – @ Watauga
Sep. 2nd - SOUTH CALDWELL
Sep. 9th - BUNKER HILL*
Sep. 16th – @ Bandys*
Sep. 23rd - ST. STEPHENS*
Sep. 30th - @ Maiden*
Oct. 7th - FRED T. FOARD*
Oct. 14th - @ Newton-Conover*
Oct. 21st - HICKORY*
Oct. 28th - "open"
Nov. 4th - WEST CALDWELL*
2005 Outlook: N/A
SENIORS: WILL MCGLONE (HB, 5-11, 180, 4.5)....JACK TAYLOR (K)....BRIAN PRESSLEY (FB/DL, 5-10, 215)....JOSHUA GREENE (LB, 5-10, 185, 4.7)....STEPHEN SMITH (FB, 5-10, 171); CHUCK COPPER (OLB, 6-1, 180)....TITO ESTRADA-MORTON (OL, 5-10, 200)....KENNY EVANS (C, 6-3, 270)....ANDREW POPE (OL, 6-3, 280)....AARON ADKINS (DL, 5-11, 260)....PATRICK DAVIS (TE, 6-3, 210)....JONATHAN CORPENING (SE, 6-4, 180)....TYLER HAWN (OL, 5-10, 225)....ADAM DAVIS (DL, 5-11, 210)....ADAM ROBBINS (OL, 5-10, 170)....CAMERON WALTON.
JUNIORS: CHAZ FERGSON (HB, 5-5, 140, 4.5)....K. C. VAUGHN (QB, 5-11, 170, 4.6)....JORDAN DULA (HB, 6-2, 200, 4.7)....JARAE MILLSAPS (LB, 5-10, 180, 4.7)....CURTIS ABERNATHY (FB, 6-2, 200, 4.8)....BARRETT LAIL (OL, 5-10, 180)....JACOB WOOD (OL, 6-1, 250)....WESLEY OAKLEY (DL, 5-10, 250)....XAVIER HORTON (HB, 5-10, 180, 4.7)....CRAIG BENGE (OL, 6-2, 200)....VINNY HOOD....CHRIS BROYHILL.
HOLMES, JOHN A.
Head Coach: - Bob Turner
Conference: - Northeastern Coastal
Mascot: - Aces
Classification: -2A
Colors: - Blue/White/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 12-1
2004 Conference Record: - 7-0
Lettermen Back: - 20
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Multiple Wing
Basic Defense: - Split 4
Strength: The Aces' conditioning and strength will continue to be a major strength for them. They will be experienced at QB and Receiver. They will also have a strong LB group on Defense.
Weakness: The team has to replace 4 starters on the OL. They loss both Defensive Corners and 2 LBS.
Aug. 19th - @ Perquimans
Aug. 26th – WILLIAMSTON
Sep. 2nd - PLYMOUTH
Sep. 9th - GATES COUNTY
Sep. 16th – @ Northeastern
Sep. 23rd - @ Bertie*
Sep. 30th - @ Hertford*
Oct. 7th - "open"
Oct. 14th - FIRST FLIGHT*
Oct. 21st - @ Pasquotank*
Oct. 28th - CURRITUCK*
Nov. 4th - NORTHEASTERN*
2005 Outlook: After 24 wins in 2 years, the Aces have lost 35 Varsity players in those 2 years to graduation. The Edenton Aces will rely on some youth and 1st year Varsity players to move the program along. The team has won 2 consecutive conference championships, and have the potential to be successful again this year.
SENIORS: BRIAN LEARY (QB/ILB, 6-0, 195, 4.6) - He completed 63 of 121 passes for 1,090 yards with 18 TDS last season. He also rushed for 484 yards with 6 TDS. He is a great athlete, very strong, and dedicated....BROC SUTTON (WR/OLB, 6-1, 180, 4.7) - He caught 20 passes for 318 yards with 6 TDS last season. He also kicked 23 PATS. He had great hands and is a very solid player....EARTHAN WARD (WR/S, 6-5, 195, 4.7) - ALL STATE - On Offense, he caught 24 passes for 520 yards with 6 TDS. On Defense, he had 4 INTS and returned 3 punts for TDS. He has great hands and is a great athlete....LATRANNE ROBBINS (RB, 5-6, 165, 4.5) - He was injured much of 2004, but will be one of the key TCB this year....JOHN LAYTON (RB/DB, 5-9, 160, 4.8) - He had 4 fumble recoveries last season. This season he will move to Wing Back. He is a hard working athlete....LINNELL EVANS (OL/DL, 5-11, 190, 4.7) - ALL CONFERENCE, TEAM MVP for 2004. He had 93 tackles, 10 l/2 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries. He is a great athlete with good quickness and a tough kid....EMMITT OWENS (OL/DL, 6-2, 195)....COLBY GRIFFIN (OL/LB, 5-9, 195)....ARKEEN GLENN (OL/DL, 5-11, 280)....JAVON SKINNER (OL/LB, 5-11, 260) - 2 year starter. He has good technique and will anchor the OL this season....ORLANDO SPRUILL (TE/DE, 6-2, 205)....DAVID DAIL (RB/LB, 5-10, 165)....JAMES LEARY (WR/DB, 5-10, 160)....JOEY ROOME (RB/DB, 5-7, 145)....JACOB SOLES (OL/DL, 6-1, 265)....THOMAS RICKENBAKER (WR/DB, 5-7, 145)....TORIQUE BOND (OL/DL, 5-7, 215).
JUNIORS: JOSEPH WESTBROOK (QB/DB, 5-10, 170, 4.8) - He backed up QB as a sophomore. He is a very tough kid with great instinct....JEFFREY WATSON (OL/DL) - He played Varsity as a sophomore, and is a great athlete.
SOPH: DARNETT SPEARS (RB, 6-0, 180, 4.7) - He is a natural athlete, who played some Varsity as a freshman. He will be called on to contribute a lot this year.
LEDFORD
Head Coach: - Chuck Henderson
Conference: - Central Carolina
Mascot: - Panthers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Silver
2004 Overall Record: - 6-7
2004 Conference Record: - 5-3
Lettermen Back: - 25
Starters Back: - O - 8, D - 3
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Panthers return their starting offensive backfield. They should be better on the Offensive Line.
Weakness: The team must replace the Secondary and Chad Adams( 2-time all-conference/all-county).
Aug. 19th - SURRY CENTRAL
Aug. 26th – @ North Davidson
Sep. 2nd - ASHEBORO
Sep. 9th - @ Thomasville
Sep. 16th – TRINITY
Sep. 23rd - @ Central Davidson*
Sep. 30th - NORTH ROWAN*
Oct. 7th - @ West Davidson*
Oct. 14th - LEXINGTON*
Oct. 21st - @ Salisbury*
Oct. 28th – EAST DAVIDSON*
Nov. 4th - "open"
2005 Outlook: We should be more experienced on offense and must replace 6 full-time starters on defense. Our non-conference schedule will show our weaknesses.
SENIORS: AUSTIN JACKSON (QB, 5-11, 160, 4.6) – He threw for over 1,000 yards last season….. ROBERT ALDRIDGE (TB, 5-11, 185, 4.6) – In only 7 games last year, he ran for over 1,100 yards..... BRENT KINLEY (FB, 5-11, 180, 4.7) – He ran for 450 yards with 9 TDS.
TOP PLAYERS: WES TAYLOR (OT)…. JOHN YOUREY (OT)…. SPENCE PATTERSON (OG).
LEXINGTON
Head Coach: - Gary Whitman
Conference: - Central Carolina
Mascot: - Yellow Jackets
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/Orange
2004 Overall Record: - 7-5
2004 Conference Record: - 7-1
Lettermen Back: - 22
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 4
Basic Offense: - Double Slot
Basic Defense: - 3-5-5
Strength: The Yellow Jackets will be very strong on Offense this season.
Weakness: The Yellow Jackets' Defense will be weak. They will be inexperienced at the Linebacker position.
Aug. 19th - NORTH SURRY
Aug. 26th – THOMASVILLE
Sep. 2nd - @ Forbush
Sep. 9th - EDEN MOREHEAD
Sep. 16th – @ North Davidson
Sep. 23rd - @ North Rowan*
Sep. 30th - SALISBURY*
Oct. 7th - "open"
Oct. 14th - @ Ledford*
Oct. 21st - WEST DAVIDSON*
Oct. 28th - CENTRAL DAVIDSON*
Nov. 4th - @ East Davidson*
2005 Outlook: Our Offense returns 7 starters. The key position will be the QB. The Defense will be young. We do not have many seniors this season.
SENIORS: TYLE BECK (K/P, 6-2, 210)....QUINTEN READFERN (OL, 5-9, 300) - great strength....DAVID MARTIN (OL, 6-2, 190) - 3 year starter at Center.
JUNIORS: JESSE VAUGHN (HB, 5-10, 165, 4.5) - ALL CONFERENCE - Last season, he rushed for 450 yards and had 225 yards receiving....DESHAUN PEARSON (HB, 5-9, 160, 4.4) - last season, he rushed for 398 yards and had 196 yards receiving....CHRIS MCSPADDEN (OL, 6-1, 275) - ALL CONFERENCE - He has great feet for his size....ANDREW KENNEL (DL, 6-3, 220).
CHRIS GRAHAM will be a new player for the Yellow Jackets this season.
LINCOLNTON
Head Coach: - Scott Cloninger
Conference: - Southern Piedmont 1A/2A
Mascot: - Wolves
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Yellow
2004 Overall Record: - 7-6
2004 Conference Record: - 4-3
Lettermen Back: - 12
Starters Back: - O - 4, D - 7
Basic Offense: - I
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Wolves have above average team speed, and have many skill players returning this season.
Weakness: The team is very small. The Offensive and Defensive Lines will be very small with only 1 returning starter on D Line and O Line.
Aug. 19th - @ St. Stephens
Aug. 26th – SOUTH POINT
Sep. 2nd - @ Maiden
Sep. 9th - NORTH GASTON
Sep. 16th – @ Shelby
Sep. 23rd - @ South Iredell*
Sep. 30th - EAST LINCOLN*
Oct. 7th - "open"
Oct. 14th - @ West Lincoln*
Oct. 21st - BESSEMER CITY*
Oct. 28th - CHERRYVILLE*
Nov. 4th - @ North Lincoln*
2005 Outlook: The general size of the team is a big concern. Many skill players should help in the new 1A/2A conference. We hope the very tough non-conference schedule will get us ready for conference play.
SENIORS: ZACK GIBSON (QB, 6-1, 180) - ALL CONFERENCE - He passed 97 times for 1,194 yards with 7 TDS last season....LANCE FRIDAY (RB/LB, 5-11, 180, 4.6) - ALL CONFERENCE - On Defense, he had 125 tackles....DARNELL FRIDAY (RB/DB, 5-9, 165, 4.5) - ALL CONFERENCE....DEREK BUTLER (S, 5-11, 190, 4.6)....JAMES ALLEN (OG, 5-11, 225, 5.2)....DERORY WILLIAMS (LB/WO, 5-10, 175, 4.6)....KENNY REID (NG, 5-10, 200, 4.6).
JUNIORS: CALEB GROOMS (LB, 5-10, 185, 4.8)....JAMEL REEVES (DB, 6-0, 165, 4.6)....MARCUS WILLIAMS (FB, 5-10, 180, 4.5).
SOPH: C. J. WILSON (RB, 6-0, 180, 4.5)....MARDRIEKUS MAYFIELD (QB, 5-9, 165, 4.5)....T. J. THOMPSON (WR/RB, 5-10, 155, 4,5)....DEMORY BREWER (TE, 6-2).
MADISON
Head Coach: - Fore Rembert
Conference: - Western Highlands
Mascot: - Patriots
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/White/Blue
2004 Overall Record: - 2-9
2004 Conference Record: - 0-8
Lettermen Back: - 10
Starters Back: - O - 6, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Double Wing
Basic Defense: - Multiple
Strength: Good work ethic and more stronger, physical players.
Weakness: Depth and breakaway speed.
Aug. 19th - @ Erwin
Aug. 26th – NORTH BUNCOMBE
Sep. 2nd - "open"
Sep. 9th - @ Highland Tech
Sep. 16th – CHRIST SCHOOL
Sep. 23rd - @ Polk County*
Sep. 30th - HENDERSONVILLE*
Oct. 7th - WILKES CENTRAL
Oct. 14th - @ C.D. Owen*
Oct. 21st - AVERY COUNTY*
Oct. 28th - @ Mitchell*
Nov. 4th - MOUNTAIN HERITAGE*
2005 Outlook: They need to have a good start and stay injury-free.
SENIORS: ROBERT CROWE (TE/DL, 6-4, 265, 5.2) - College prospect…. JEREMY DEVERN (OL/DL, 5-11, 200) - College prospect…. DERRICK LEDFORD (6-5, 255, 5.2) - College prospect.
JUNIORS: JEFFERY BALL (RB, 5-9, 160, 4.6).
TOP NEWCOMERS: TRE EBERT (QB, 6-0, 175)…. AUSTIN YOUNG (FB, 5-10, 225).
MAIDEN
Head Coach: - Tom Brown
Conference: - Catawba Valley Athletic
Mascot: - Blue Devils
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - 14-1
2004 Conference Record: - 6-0
Lettermen Back: - 17
Starters Back: - O - 2, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Multiple
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Blue Devils will be strong on Defense and at the Running Game, which will be highlighted with the return of Tommy Henry.
Weakness: The team will lack depth and will be weak on the Offensive Line.
Aug. 19th - @ North Lincoln
Aug. 26th – @ West Lincoln
Sep. 2nd - LINCOLNTON
Sep. 9th - @ Fred T. Foard*
Sep. 16th – NEWTON-CONOVER*
Sep. 23rd - @ Hickory*
Sep. 30th - HIBRITEN*
Oct. 7th - @ West Caldwell*
Oct. 14th - BUNKER HILL*
Oct. 21st - @ Bandys*
Oct. 28th - ST. STEPHENS*
Nov. 4th - "open"
2005 Outlook: The year for us could go in either direction. Defensively, we should be pretty good. Offensively, our season will depend on the development on the supporting cast around Tommy Henry. He will be a great player, but we must develop some role players to take some pressure off him. Vantrel England could be the key.
SENIORS: VANTREL ENGLAND (QB/S, 6-4, 180, 4.6) - ALL CONFERENCE at SAFETY - He should be the QB, but played defense as a junior. He had 10 INTS last season, and could make a big difference in 2005.....PETEY MCCLAIN (FL/C, 6-2, 190, 4.5) - ALL CONFERENCE CORNERBACK - Last season, on Offense, he had 17 catches for 346 yards with 5TDS. On Defense, he had 7 INTS....ALEX WILSON (OL/LB, 6-1, 195, 4.6) - He is a returning MLB, who had 131 contacts, 3 INTS, and 3 FB Recoveries last season. He will lead the Defense in 2005....JARRETT TANNER (OL/DL, 6-4, 215, 5.1) - He is one of the few players returning with game experience on Offense and Defense Lines. He could start at C or T....ERIC GOODSON (OL/DL, 6-4, 210, 4.9) - ALL CONFERENCE - He is the best returning lineman. He will anchor the DL and start on OL.....MATT SMITH (TE/DL, 6-0, 190, 4.9) - He played back up last season, but could give the team the push they need this season....ROBERT COX (WR/DB, 5-8, 170, 4.8) - He was a great Special Team Player last season, and could start on the D side of the ball.....JORDAN SIGMON (OL/DL, 5-10, 180, 4.9) - He should see playing time this season.....CURT BENSON (OL/DL, 5-9, 165, 5.3) - good kid.
JUNIORS: TOMMY HENRY (RB, 6-1, 195, 4.5) - ALL CONFERENCE / ALL PIEDMONT / ALL UNIFOUR / PLAYER OF THE YEAR / 1A ALL STATE - He rushed 393 times for 2,408 yards with 34 TDS last season. His career stats are as follows - 662 carries for 4,235 yards with 60 TDS. He averaged 6.40 yards per carry and 156.85 yards per game....JOSH HELTON (QB/S, 5-10, 165, 4.7) - backup QB; could start defensively....CAMERON MAIWALD (TE/LB, 6-3, 175, 4.9) - He should see playing time....JUSTIN WILSON (FB/LB, 6-0, 180, 4.9) - He should see playing time....BILLY SNYDER (FB/C, 5-10, 165, 4.6) - He could start in Defensive Secondary....MATT LEWIS (OL/DL, 5-9, 210, 5.3) - He should see playing time....NATHAN GILBO (OL/DL, 6-2, 220, 5.0) - He could start on either side of the ball....BRANDON HEGLER (OL/DL, 6-3, 340, 5.8) - He moved in from South Point High School. He looks great and can't wait to see him play.
SOPH: DEXTER SHELTON (QB/DB, 5-7, 145, 4.6) - He is a great athlete, and could play in a lot of different places....JUSTIN HAWN (FB/LB, 5-10, 165, 4.7) - He should start as LB....DALTON FISH (OL/DL, 5-11, 225, 5.2) - He could start on OL....MICHAEL BRICE (OL/DL, 5-8, 220, 5.1) - He should see playing time....MIKEY BAILEY (OL/DL, 6-1, 285, 5.4) - He should see playing time.
MCMICHAEL
Head Coach: - Jason Smart
Conference: - North State
Mascot: - Fighting Phoenix
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A , D – N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – SOUTH STOKES
Sep. 2nd - MOREHEAD
Sep. 9th - @ Southwest Guilford
Sep. 16th – @ Rockingham
Sep. 23rd - @ High Point Andrews
Sep. 30th - CENTRAL DAVIDSON
Oct. 7th - @ Southern Guilford*
Oct. 14th - WEST STOKES*
Oct. 21st - @ Eastern Guilford*
Oct. 28th – ATKINS*
Nov. 4th - REIDSVILLE*
MITCHELL
Head Coach: - Charlie Snyder
Conference: - Western Highlands
Mascot: - Mountaineers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Purple/Silver/White
2004 Overall Record: - 6-6
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - 19
Starters Back: - O - 8, D - 8
Basic Offense: - Wing T/Multiple Wing
Basic Defense: - 3-3
Strength: The strengths of this year's team will be the Offensive and Defensive Lines. They are big and strong. We should have enough players to have some depth. Our QB is back and our RB is returning, also. They will have decent speed and game experience from last year.
Weakness: Finding a punter and a kicker will be one of the top priorities. We have a punter moving up from the JV team that did a good job for them the last couple of years. A kicker will be a different story. We will need to fill some spots at the inside and outside Lber positions. Although our numbers should be improved over the last couple of years, we will need to build some depth at some positions.
Aug. 19th - @ Chase
Aug. 26th – @ McDowell
Sep. 2nd - @ North Buncombe
Sep. 9th - EAST RUTHERFORD
Sep. 16th – PISGAH
Sep. 23rd - "open"
Sep. 30th - @ C.D. Owen*
Oct. 7th - @ Polk County*
Oct. 14th - HENDERSONVILLE*
Oct. 21st - @ Mountain Heritage*
Oct. 28th – MADISON*
Nov. 4th - AVERY COUNTY*
2005 Outlook: Last season was a roller-coaster ride for our team. We started the year out 4-0. In the fourth game of the season, we lost our QB to a season ending knee injury. From that point, we were 2-5 in the remaining regular season games. We did qualify for the state playoffs, which is a credit to our coaches and kids. After we lost our QB, we lost several other key kids to injury. Had those devastating injuries not occurred, our 2004 season possibly could have been more successful. Most of the injuries occurred to our junior and sophomore classes. This off-season they have been hard at work to come back this year and have a better season. But, along the way this year, we have a tough schedule and as always, our conference looks to be tough again. The frontrunners are Owen, Hendersonville, Polk, and Avery. We can't look past Mountain Heritage or Madison. Both are programs that are on the rise and could easily earn a playoff berth this year.
MONROE
Head Coach: - Johnny Sowell
Conference: - Rocky River
Mascot: - Redhawks
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/Gray
2004 Overall Record: - 11-3
2004 Conference Record: - 7-1
Lettermen Back: - 25
Starters Back: - O – 3, D – 4
Basic Offense: - Run and Shoot/I
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Redhawks will be strong at the Wide Receiver, O-Line, and QB Positions
Weakness: The teams will be weak in the Backfield, Linebackers, and Defensive Backfield.
Aug. 19th - @ Anson County
Aug. 26th – @ Weddington
Sep. 2nd - @ Parkwood
Sep. 9th - PORTER RIDGE
Sep. 16th – PIEDMONT
Sep. 23rd - @ Mount Pleasant*
Sep. 30th - WEST STANLY*
Oct. 7th - @ Albemarle*
Oct. 14th - SOUTH STANLY*
Oct. 21st – "open"
Oct. 28th - @ North Stanly*
Nov. 4th - FOREST HILLS*
2005 Outlook: The team has great potential, but potential is unproven talent! We will see!!
SENIORS: PATRICK LEITNER (DT, 6-1, 252, 4.9) - He is a college prospect….CHRIS MEYERS (DT, 5-4, 255, 5.1) ….PRESTON HAGLER (DB/WR, 5-11, 185, 4.68) – He is a college prospect….ANTWONE CLYBURN (QB, 5-8, 170, 4.55) – He is a college prospect….TREVOR RUSS (WR, 6-2, 180, 4.64) – He is a college prospect….ROBBIE SLEDGE (OL, 6-1, 215, 5.1) – He is a college prospect….JEREMY GRAHAM (WR, 6-3, 205, 4.4).
TOP NEWCOMERS: DAZZMINE HEATH (LB/RB).
MOUNT PLEASANT
Head Coach: - Michael Johns
Conference: - Rocky River
Mascot: - Tigers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 5-7
2004 Conference Record: - 3-3
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Splitback veer, pro-gun, spread
Basic Defense: - 5-2, 4-3
Strength: The Tigers have almost all of the entire Defensive Line, the RBS, and QB returning this season. They should be much better up front.
Weakness: The team lost most secondary players from last season, only 1 returning starter at the position: therefore, the secondary and receivers will be young.
Aug. 19th - JAY ROBINSON
Aug. 26th – CENTRAL CABARRUS
Sep. 2nd - A. L. BROWN
Sep. 9th - @ Concord
Sep. 16th – @ Northwest Cabarrus
Sep. 23rd - MONROE*
Sep. 30th - @ South Stanly*
Oct. 7th - FOREST HILLS*
Oct. 14th - @ North Stanly*
Oct. 21st - ALBEMARLE*
Oct. 28th - @ West Stanly*
Nov. 4th - "open"
2005 Outlook: If the younger players step up in the Secondary and Receiver positions, Mount Pleasant should have a better year. The Offensive and Defensive Line play should be stronger due to more depth.
SENIORS: GRAYSON DOWNS (TE/LB, 6-3, 235, 4.8) - ALL CONFERENCE - He has good hands and is a great blocker - He caught 30 passes for 342 yards with 3 TDS....BLAKE NOLAN (FB/DE, 6-0, 210, 4.8) - hardworker, great pass rusher; On Defense, he had 23 solo tackles, 23 assists, 4 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks....TREVOR BURRIS (DT/OT, 5-11, 215, 5.0) - 2 year starter, solid run stopper; On Defense, he had 36 solo tackles, 18 assists, 4 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 sacks....ZACK MORTON (DT/C, 6-0, 190. 5.0) - tough, hard worker; On Defense, he had 23 solo tackles, 32 assists, 6 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery, and 3 sacks....RICK LENTZ (RB/LB, 5-10, 175, 4.7) - He was the leading rusher from last season with 140 rushes for 416 yards and 1 TD. On Defense, he had 25 solo tackles and 19 assists. He must play defense to fill holes from graduation....JOHN LUNSFORD (QB/FS, 6-0, 170, 4.5) - playmaker; He is the fastest player on the team - On Offense, he completed 74 of 180 passes for 1051 yards and 9 TDS, while rushing 135 times for 492 yards and 7 TDS....CASEY SUMMERLIN (FB/LB, 5-10, 230, 4.8) - 2nd on the team in tackles with 45 solo tackles, 28 assists, 6 tackles for loss, 2 INTS, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 sack....BRIAN TAYLOR (K, 6-0, 190, 4.9) - He kicked 19 of 23 PATS and 6 of 7 FGS (his longest was 32 yards)....NOAH HOLLOPETER (FB/LB, 6-0, 185, 4.8) - He has good hands and is a good blocker. He must have a solid season for the Tigers.
JUNIORS: CHANCE BARNHARDT (SS, 6-0, 160, 4.7) - He started every game as a soph at Strong Safety; physical - On Defense, he had 30 solo tackles, 28 assists, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 INT.....TAYLOR TURNER (C, 6-0, 215, 5.0) - He started every game at Center....JOSH COOK (TE/OLB, 6-1, 210, 4.9) - He started every game at OLB. On Defense, he had 20 solo tackles, 13 assists, 4 tackles for loss, 1 caused fumble, and 3 sacks....DANIEL BEAVER (WR/FS, 6-1, 175, 4.5) - He must have a breakout year; fast.
SOPH: JOSH TALBERT (RB, 5-9, 150, 4.6) - He rushed for over 1,000 yards on JV last season....LAWTON LONG (DL, 5-10, 230, 4.8) - He led JV'S in tackles for loss.
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE
Head Coach: - Joey Robinson
Conference: - Western Highlands
Mascot: - Cougars
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Kelly Green/White/Black
2004 Overall Record: - 3-8
2004 Conference Record: - 2-6
Lettermen Back: - 16
Starters Back: - O - 8, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Flex-bone
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Cougars have a great senior class returning, and the team is much improved in speed and strength.
Weakness: The team lacks depth at skill positions.
Aug. 19th - @ North Buncombe
Aug. 26th – @ Christ School
Sep. 2nd - @ Rosman
Sep. 9th - WEST HENDERSON
Sep. 16th – ERWIN
Sep. 23rd - @ Hendersonville*
Sep. 30th - POLK COUNTY*
Oct. 7th - C. D. OWEN*
Oct. 14th - "open"
Oct. 21st - MITCHELL*
Oct. 28th - @ Avery*
Nov. 4th - @ Madison*
2005 Outlook: We will be a much improved team with a strong senior class. We should have a very explosive Offense, and the hard work in the weight room should greatly improve our Defense. Depth could be a factor, but if we stay healthy; we could contend at the top of the conference.
SENIORS: ANTHONY SILVERS (QB/FS, 6-1, 208, 4.42) - He is a great athlete, who has great strength and speed....SHAMALE LEE (RB/SS, 6-3, 205, 4.48) - He is a great athlete, who will play all over the field....SEAN SEIFEST (RB/LB, 5-9, 155, 4.8) - He led the team in tackles for the last 2 years.
NEWTON-CONOVER
Head Coach: - Nick Bazzle
Conference: - Catawba Valley Athletic
Mascot: - Red Devils
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/White
2004 Overall Record: - 2-9
2004 Conference Record: - 1-6
Lettermen Back: - 22
Starters Back: - O - 8, D - 7
Basic Offense: - I
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Red Devils will have better speed at skill positions and a good kicking game.
Weakness: The Red Devils will lack depth and size in the Offensive and Defensive Lines.
Aug. 19th - SOUTH IREDELL
Aug. 26th – EAST BURKE
Sep. 2nd - @ East Lincoln
Sep. 9th - ST. STEPHENS*
Sep. 16th – @ Maiden*
Sep. 23rd - FRED T. FOARD*
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ Hickory*
Oct. 14th - HIBRITEN*
Oct. 21st - @ West Caldwell*
Oct. 28th - BUNKER HILL*
Nov. 4th - @ Bandys*
2005 Outlook: Our staff and players are excited about the upcoming season. Our kids are working hard in the weight room. We all want to get Newton-Conover back on track as a traditional winner. We have a small returning senior class and we hope we can get some leadership from that group. Our rising juniors are very promising. We have a question mark in our Offensive and Defensive Lines. If we can get this answered maybe we can turn the corner.
SENIORS: ANTONIO LYERLY (WR/DB, 5-11, 150, 4.5) - on Defense, he had 26 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 INTS, and 4 knockdowns last season....JAMES BENTLEY (OL/DL, 6-2, 215, 5.4) - He had 9 Devil blocks last season.
JUNIORS: BRIAN SULLIVAN (RB/LB, 6-1, 180, 4.4) - On Defense, he had 48 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 sack, and 1 knockdown pass....CLARK SIGMON (FB/LB, 5-9, 200, 4.8) - ALL CONFERENCE - On Defense, he had 52 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2 caused fumbles, and 1 sack....JAKE ROBINSON (OL/DL, 5-8, 250, 5.3) - He had 6 Devil blocks last season....MIKE HAROLD (TE/DE, 6-2, 215, 4.8) - On Defense, he had 49 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 batted passes, 1 caused fumble, 1 sack, and 1 INT....MARCUS SHUFORD (WR/FS, 6-1, 160, 4.8) - He had 9 Devil blocks and a TD last season....J. R. ROYALL (QB, 6-0, 165, 4.9) - He passed for 2 TDS last season.
NORTH BRUNSWICK
Head Coach: - Garry Bishop
Conference: - Waccamaw
Mascot: - Scorpions
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy Blue/Vegas Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 10-2
2004 Conference Record: - 6-0
Lettermen Back: - ?
Starters Back: - O - 6, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Multiple
Basic Defense: - 50
Strength: The Scorpions will have good skill players and team speed.
Weakness: The team will be weak at the Offensive Line position, and they will lack size.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – @ Midway
Sep. 2nd - WEST COLUMBUS
Sep. 9th - NORTHSIDE-JACKSONVILLE
Sep. 16th – @ Lejeune
Sep. 23rd - @ South Columbus*
Sep. 30th - EAST COLUMBUS*
Oct. 7th - @ Pender County*
Oct. 14th - SOUTH BRUNSWICK*
Oct. 21st - @ Trask*
Oct. 28th - WHITEVILLE*
Nov. 4th - @ West Brunswick
2005 Outlook: We are moving to a new conference from 1A to 2A, and this should be real challenging. We will be playing new teams who we don't know much about. We just hope to be competitive.
SENIORS: OWEN SPENCER (WR, 6-3, 170, 4.49) - ALL CONFERENCE / 2nd TEAM ALL AREA / ALL COUNTY - He caught 30 passes for 802 yards with 13 TDS last season. He is receiving interest from N.C. State, Clemson, and UNC....BRANDON SAVOCA (QB, 6-4, 180, 5.0) - ALL CONFERENCE / HONORABLE MENTION ALL AREA / ALL COUNTY - He completed 70 of 139 passes for 1,408 yards with 24 TDS last season....ANTHONY BRYANT (TE/DL, 6-4, 260, 5.1) - ALL CONFERENCE / HONORABLE MENTION ALL AREA / ALL COUNTY - On Defense, he had 102 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, and a caused fumble. As a sophomore, he was a state champion in Shot Putt in track....DARRYL RATTLEY (FB/DL, 6-0, 220, 4.66) - ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA / COUNTY PLAYER OF THE YEAR - He led the team in tackles (112) from the Nose Guard position last season. He also had 27 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries, and 8 caused fumbles. He is receiving interest from UNC....JEREMY HATCHETT (WR/DB, 5-8, 150, 4.45)....KEITHEN BRYANT (DL/LB, 5-8, 195).
JUNIORS: KEYON GOODMAN (RB/DB, 5-11, 175, 4.71) - On Offense, he rushed 29 times for 242 yards with 3 TDS. On Defense, he had 79 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, and a team-high 6 INTS last season....TYRONE ROBBINS (WR/DB, 5-8, 145, 4.66) - On Defense, he had 39 tackles, 1 sack, and 3 INTS last season....GRANT ROBBINS (OL/DL, 6-0, 210)....JOSH MCMILLIAN (FB/LB, 6-0, 185, 4.72) - On Offense, he rushed 20 times for 121 yards with 3 TDS last season. On Defense, he had 67 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 caused fumbles.
SOPH: JOSH BALLOON (RB/LB, 6-0, 190) - He played Varsity as a freshman - On Offense, he rushed 20 times for 187 yards with 2 TDS.
NORTH HENDERSON
Head Coach: - Luke Manuel
Conference: - Western Athletic
Mascot: - Knights
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Purple/White
2004 Overall Record: - 2-9
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - 15
Starters Back: - O - 6, D - 8
Basic Offense: - Wing - T
Basic Defense: - 5-3
Strength: The Knights have a lot of experience returning in key positions.
Weakness: The Offensive Line is fairly young, and the Knights experienced key losses at the Linebacker position on Defense.
Aug. 19th - @ Polk County
Aug. 26th – @ Hendersonville
Sep. 2nd - @ Highland Tech
Sep. 9th - ERWIN
Sep. 16th – ROSMAN
Sep. 23rd - "open"
Sep. 30th - @ Chase
Oct. 7th - EAST HENDERSON*
Oct. 14th - PISGAH*
Oct. 21st - @ Smoky Mountain*
Oct. 28th - @ Brevard*
Nov. 4th - WEST HENDERSON*
2005 Outlook: North Henderson football players have worked hard in the weight room in anticipation for the 2005 season. With some experience coming back at the RB positions and DB position, North Henderson has the opportunity to enjoy a successful season.
SENIORS: RANDY COX (QB, 5-11, 175, 4.7)....DANIEL HENNINGS (WR/DB, 5-10, 175, 4.9)....WILLIAM HARDIN (RB/LB, 5-10, 195, 4.8)....STEVEN HART (OL/DL, 6-1, 225, 5.1)....JUSTIN LAMB (RB/LB, 5-10, 180, 4.9)....BLAKE MORGAN (OL/LB, 5-11, 180, 4.7).
JUNIORS: CARSON RHODES (OL/DL, 6-1, 220, 5.2)....ANDREW KIMBIO (RB, 5-6, 160, 4.8)....MIKE BEAMISH (OL/LB, 6-1, 200, 4.9).
SOPH: JOSH GOLDSTEIN (TE/LB, 5-10, 195, 4.9)....CANDAN COX (RB/LB, 5-10, 180, 4.9).
NORTH LENOIR
Head Coach: - Wayne Jackson
Conference: - Eastern Plains
Mascot: - Hawks
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Kelly Green/Black/White
2004 Overall Record: - 6-7
2004 Conference Record: - 3-2
Lettermen Back: - 15
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Wing-T
Basic Defense: - 44
Strength: The Hawks return 3 starting Linebackers. The JV team finished 8-2, with the best JV record in school history.
Weakness: The Hawks lost all starting Running Backs from last season. They lost a total of five, 3 year starters to graduation.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – EAST DUPLIN
Sep. 2nd - @ Kinston
Sep. 9th - SOUTH LENOIR
Sep. 16th – WEST CRAVEN
Sep. 23rd - @ C. B. Aycock
Sep. 30th - EASTERN WAYNE
Oct. 7th - FARMVILLE CENTRAL*
Oct. 14th - @ Tarboro*
Oct. 21st - NORTH PITT*
Oct. 28th - @ Goldsboro*
Nov. 4th - @ Greene Central*
2005 Outlook: North Lenoir lost three, 3 year starting Running Backs and two, 3 year starting Offensive Linemen. Rising JV players will have to grow up quick and make major contributions.
SENIORS: SPENSER HARRIS (SE/OLB, 5-9, 151, 4.95) - He had 2 receptions for 23 yards with 1 TD last season....JOSH JOYNER (SE/CB, 5-10, 140, 4.80) - He had 1 reception for 42 yards with 1 TD last season....JOSH REECE (TE/ILB, 5-11, 205, 4.85) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL AREA - On Defense, he had 101 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 sack....JORDAN SMITH (6-2, 220, 4.90) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE / HONORABLE MENTION ALL AREA....TYRONE SPENCER (FB/OLB, 6-2, 200, 4.65) - 2nd TEAM ALL CONFERENCE / HONORABLE MENTION ALL AREA - On Offense, he rushed for 59 yards and 1 TD. On Defense, he had 61 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 3 sacks....ERICK WHITFIELD (FB/LB, 5-10, 170, 4.55) - 2nd TEAM ALL CONFERENCE / 2nd TEAM ALL AREA - On Offense, he rushed 37 times for 297 yards with 2 TDS. On Defense, he had 71 tackles and 6 forced fumbles....JAMES WIGGINS (OG/LB, 5-11, 181, 4.65) - He started at OG and on all kicking teams last season.
JUNIORS: JHMAL BALDWIN (TE/DE, 5-11, 178, 4.95) - He has good quickness. He was a starter and good player on 8-2 JV team last season....MARCUS BATTS (OT/DT, 5-11, 255, 5.50) - He started at OT on 8-2 JV team last season....JANAUL BLOUNT (OG/LB, 5-9, 189, 4.95) - He started at OG and on all kicking teams last season....ZACK CARTER (LB, 5-10, 164, 4.79) - He moved up from JV team for playoffs, and started 2 games. He had 19 tackles....KEVIN HALL (LB, 5-6, 156, 4.50) - He moved up to Varsity at mid season. Pound for pound, he is the strongest player on team....TRULDELL HAMILTON (HB/CB, 5-9, 156, 4.50) - On Defense, he had 18 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery....KENYATTA HARDY (DT, 6-1, 202, 5.00) - He was a part-time starter; 28 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 QB pressures....RICKY JARMAN (K, 5-11, 145, 4.90) - He was apart-time Kicker on Varsity; 3 of 5 PATS....BRYAN MALPASS (TE/DE, 6-2, 181, 4.95) - He has good hands; mobile TE. He started on JV team....ANDREW MANNING (QB, 6-1, 170, 4.90) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE / HONORABLE MENTION ALL AREA - He completed 36 of 88 passes for 548 yards with 7 TDS....ANTONNIO PLYMOUTH (DE, 6-0, 183, 4.60) - He moved up to Varsity for playoffs last season and started in 2 games. He had 14 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 2 QB pressures.
SOPH: TERRENCE HARRIS (HB/CB, 5-7, 150, 4.75) - He moved up to Varsity for playoffs and had 1 INT. He had 5 INTS, returning 2 for TDS, on JV team last season....JAMAL KELLY (FB/FS, 5-10, 158, 4.90) - He was the leading rusher on 8-2 JV team last season with 1,225 yards....MARQUEZ OUTLAW (HB/LB, 5-8, 173, 4.75) - He was a 2 way starter on 8-2 JV team.....MATTHEW QUINN (OG/LB, 5-9, 172, 5.05) - He started at OG on 8-2 JV team.....FARENTINO ROBERTS (OT/DT, 5-11, 218, 5.40) - He started at DT on 8-2 JV team....KENDUALL THORBS (QB/CB, 6-0, 158, 4.70) - He was a 2 way starter on 8-2 JV team.
NORTH LINCOLN
Head Coach: -
Conference: - Southern Piedmont 1A/2A
Mascot: - Knights
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/Silver/White
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A , D – N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - MAIDEN
Aug. 26th – BUNKER HILL
Sep. 2nd - @ Lake Norman
Sep. 9th - @ Christ School
Sep. 16th – @ West Iredell
Sep. 23rd - @ East Lincoln*
Sep. 30th - BESSEMER CITY*
Oct. 7th - @ South Iredell*
Oct. 14th - "open"
Oct. 21st – CHERRYVILLE*
Oct. 28th - @ West Lincoln*
Nov. 4th - LINCOLNTON*
SENIORS: DEVIN BORDERS (WR/DB, 5-10, 174) – He caught 28 passes for 636 yards with 11 TDS.
JUNIORS: TRENT HOPKINS (QB, 5-10, 196) – NCPREPS 1A All-State - He threw for 1,860 yards with 20 TDS as a sophomore.
NORTH PITT
Head Coach: - David Boal
Conference: - Eastern Plains
Mascot: - Panthers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Orange/Navy
2004 Overall Record: - 4-8
2004 Conference Record: - 2-3
Lettermen Back: - 13
Starters Back: - O - 4, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Spread
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Panthers will have strong leadership and a good Junior class.
Weakness: The team had huge losses in the skill positions.
Aug. 19th - WASHINGTON
Aug. 26th – @ Southwest Edgecombe
Sep. 2nd - AYDEN-GRIFTON
Sep. 9th - D. H. CONLEY
Sep. 16th – FIRST FLIGHT
Sep. 23rd - @ Pamlico
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ Greene Central*
Oct. 14th - FARMVILLE CENTRAL*
Oct. 21st - @ North Lenoir*
Oct. 28th - TARBORO*
Nov. 4th - GOLDSBORO*
2005 Outlook: We have a lot of positions to fill. Those positions lack varsity experience (Quarterback, Center, and Linebackers). We need to have great turnouts this summer. We will have to be in great shape and pick up on schemes early. One plus is we have seven home games versus 4 away tilts.
SENIORS: AARON STRONG (WR/DB, 6-1, 160, 4.8) - ALL AREA - He had 30 receptions for 448 yards with 5 TDS and 2 fumble recoveries....GARRETT WINGATE (C/DT, 6-0, 260, 5.1) - He had 40 tackles and 1 fumble recovery last season....SETH GODDARD (C/T/DE, 6-2, 190, 4.9) - He was limited by injuries last season. He had 15 tackles and 1 fumble recovery.
JUNIORS: CHRIS HARDY (T/LB, ?, ?, 4.9) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE - He had 50 tackles last season....ANTWAN WILLIAMS (QB/TE/LB, 6-3, 220, 4.9) - He played Offensive Guard last season. He will move to TE or QB for 2005. He had 31 tackles last season. UVA and UNC are showing interest in him.
NORTH ROWAN
Head Coach: - Avery Cutshaw
Conference: - Central Carolina
Mascot: - Cavaliers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O - N/A, D - N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - @ Albemarle
Aug. 26th – WEST ROWAN
Sep. 2nd - SOUTH ROWAN
Sep. 9th - @ East Rowan
Sep. 16th – @ Thomasville
Sep. 23rd - LEXINGTON*
Sep. 30th - @ Ledford*
Oct. 7th - EAST DAVIDSON*
Oct. 14th - @ Central Davidson*
Oct. 21st – "open"
Oct. 28th - @ West Davidson*
Nov. 4th - SALISBURY*
SENIORS: BRANDON FORD (WR/DB, 6'3) – Great leaping ability with good hands.
JUNIORS: KEEGAN LINZA (QB) – Passed for 704 yards last season.
NORTH STANLY
Head Coach: - Curtis Parker
Conference: - Rocky River
Mascot: - Comets
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Columbia Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - 3-8
2004 Conference Record: - 1-5
Lettermen Back: - 13
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Comets are strong at Running Back, Defensive Back, Defensive Line, Wide Receiver, and the Offensive Line.
Weakness: Depth at Linebacker.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – @ West Montgomery
Sep. 2nd - @ East Rowan
Sep. 9th - EAST MONTGOMERY
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - PROVIDENCE DAY
Sep. 30th - ALBEMARLE*
Oct 7th - @ South Stanly*
Oct. 14th - MOUNT PLEASANT*
Oct. 21st - @ Forest Hills*
Oct. 28th - MONROE*
Nov. 4th - @ West Stanly*
2005 Outlook:We are looking to make even greater strides in building a successful program. We had a very successful JV team (7-3) and those kids have worked hard to get even better. We return a great number of varsity players. Our talent and maturation are much better this year.
SENIORS: JOHN MILLS (TE/DE. 6-3, 230, 4.86) - Honorable Mention ALL-CONFERENCE - He is very strong and a great pass rusher/blocker....TREY WASHINGTON (WR/DB, 6-2, 180, 4.68) - On defense, he had 3 interceptions. He is very smart, has great hands, and is a good cover guy....JERRELL MCLENDON (RB/DB, 6-2, 170, 4.83) - He had 2 100-yard rushing games last season. He has great instincts as a RB/FS....MARK CROWELL (RB/LB, 5-10, 170, 4.88) - Honorable Mention ALL-CONFERENCE - He is a very aggressive runner and is a tough, hard-nosed player....TONY SHOE (FB/DT, 6-0, 230, 4.82) - He is a heck of a blocker and has a great motor as a DT....ANDREW MISENHEIMER (C/DT, 5-10, 205, 5.23) - He is very aggressive, smart, and has a great motor....HANK SMITH (FB/LB, 6-0, 210, 4.88) - He is a tremendous hitter and is a very tough-nosed LBer.
JUNIORS: CHRIS SMITH (RB/LB, 5-10, 180, 4.57) - 2nd leading rusher on varsity team last season. He is a great talent. He is a hard worker, has good speed, and is a very tough runner....NATHAN VOORHEES (QB/FS, 5-10, 183, 4.72) - He threw 13 TDS as a sophomore. He is a good leader, has great arm, and is a natural runner....BRANDON WHITLEY (OT/DT, 6-4, 280, 5.4) - He is very tenacious linemen. He has good feet and is strong....STEDMAN MCDONALD (WR/DB, 6-0, 160, 4.7) - He has great hands and is a very smart WR. He also runs great routes....CHASE GODWIN (OT/DT, 6-2, 267, 5.5) - He played varsity as a sophomore. He has a great upside and is very strong....JEREMY SHOVER (WR/SS, 5-10, 160, 4.7) - He is the hardest hitter on the team. He is a great WR and his motor never stops. On JV, he had 7 TDS....CAMERON CLAYTON (OG/DE, 5-11, 240, 5.2) - He is a great OG and run blocker....BENNY DAVIS (OG/LB, 6-0, 210, 4.9) - He has great instincts as a Lber and a very good OG. He plays smart and under control. He led the JV team in tackles....JOSEPH HAWKINS (OT/DT, 6-4, 310, 5.5) - He is a very big, strong OT and will be a great nose or 1" tech.
SOPH: MAURICE WILLIAMS…. BARRY CHAPMAN…. PHILLIP GOODE…. JORDAN SELLS.
NORTH SURRY
Head Coach: - Travis Gammons
Conference: - Mountain Valley
Mascot: - Greyhounds
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/Gray/Black
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A , D - N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - @ Lexington
Aug. 26th – EAST SURRY
Sep. 2nd - @ Mount Airy
Sep. 9th - SALISBURY
Sep. 16th – WEST STOKES
Sep. 23rd - @ Surry Central*
Sep. 30th - @ Ashe County*
Oct. 7th - @ Forbush*
Oct. 14th - NORTH WILKES*
Oct. 21st – WILKES CENTRAL*
Oct. 28th - STARMOUNT*
Nov. 4th - "open"
SENIORS: LANDON MARSHALL (QB).
NORTH WILKES
Head Coach: - Roy Carter
Conference: - Mountain Valley
Mascot: - Vikings
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - 0-11
2004 Conference Record: - 0-7
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O - N/A, D - N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - ELKIN
Aug. 26th – @ East Wilkes
Sep. 2nd - @ West Wilkes
Sep. 9th - ALLEGHANY
Sep. 16th – ALEXANDER CENTRAL
Sep. 23rd - WILKES CENTRAL*
Sep. 30th – FORBUSH*
Oct. 7th - ASHE COUNTY*
Oct. 14th - @ North Surry*
Oct. 21st - @ Surry Central*
Oct. 28th – "open"
Nov. 4th - @ Starmount*
NORTHEASTERN
Head Coach: - Antonio Moore
Conference: - Northeastern-Coastal
Mascot: - Eagles
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 8-4
2004 Conference Record: - ?
Lettermen Back: - 20
Starters Back: - O - 6, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Pro I
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The defensive starters back from last year.
Weakness: Offensive skilled positions need improvement.
Aug. 19th - @ Williamston
Aug. 26th – @ Southeast Halifax
Sep. 2nd - PERQUIMANS
Sep. 9th - @ Pasqotank
Sep. 16th – EDENTON HOLMES
Sep. 23rd - HERTFORD COUNTY*
Sep. 30th - @ First Flight*
Oct. 7th - BERTIE*
Oct. 14th - "open"
Oct. 21st - @ Currituck*
Oct. 28th - PASQUOTANK*
Nov. 4th - @ Edenton Holmes*
2005 Outlook: We will be competitive on offense and defense.
SENIORS:JAVON BRUMSEY (WR, 6-5, 195, 4.43) – ALL-STATE – He had 65 receptions last year…. SHELTON MORGAN (QB/DB, 6-2, 185, 4.56)…. DEVVEN SUTTON (FB/LB, 6-1, 230, 4.62)…. BRIAN LEWIS (TE/DE, 6-5, 225, 4.7)…. XAZIER WASHINGTON (RB/DB, 6-0, 185, 4.43)…. HUNTER CHAPEL (K, 6-0, 165)…. LEROY BROWN (DT, 5-11, 265, 4.93)…. TREMAINE HARRIS (DT, 5-11, 350, 5.3)…. DAVID HILL (DE, 6-3, 215, 4.73).
JUNIORS: DARONTE MCNEIL (RB, 6-1, 215, 4.6) – ALL-CONFERENCE – He ran for 1,535 yards last season. College prospect.
NORTHSIDE-JACKSONVILLE
Head Coach: - Bob Eason
Conference: - East Central
Mascot: - Monarchs
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy/Old Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 11-3
2004 Conference Record: - 5-1
Lettermen Back: - 19
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 2
Basic Offense: - I ; Multiple
Basic Defense: - 5-3 ; Multiple
Strength: The Monarchs will have good size, good speed, and a good core of returning players.
Weakness: The team is inexperienced at key positions. The kicking game is a question this season. The team lacks depth at some positions.
Aug. 19th - WHITE OAK
Aug. 26th – JAMES KENAN
Sep. 2nd - @ Jacksonville
Sep. 9th - @ North Brunswick
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - RICHLANDS*
Sep. 30th - @ Southwest Onslow*
Oct. 7th - CROATAN*
Oct. 14th - @ Clinton*
Oct. 21st - @ East Duplin*
Oct. 28th - SWANSBORO*
Nov. 4th - @ South Lenoir*
2005 Outlook: Expectations are high as our lst group of 4 year seniors led us to the 3rd round of the playoffs in 2004. We have a good group of players returning, of which a number of them saw a lot of playing time last season. We expect to be competitive in the best 2A football conference in the state.
SENIORS: JON MYERS (LINE, 6-3, 310, 5.4) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE / HONORABLE MENTION ALL AREA - He has great size and strength; Division I Prospect....KEVIN DORSEY (LINE, 6-3, 275, 5.2) - He has great feet; transfer from Virginia; Division I Prospect....BO ADAMS (LINE, 6-5, 270, 5.4) - He is improving every day; College Prospect....MARC LEWIS (LINE, 5-10, 215, 5.0) - strong, hardnosed....GERARD MULLEN (LINE, 5-10, 205, 4.9) - He started every game at Right Guard last season....DUSTIN BARTO (LINE, 6-2, 220, 5.0) - He was a part-time starter in 2004....JEFF NICKLE (LINE, 6-1, 190, 5.1) - utility lineman....JOHN MCCONNELL (END, 6-1, 220, 4.9) - He is much improved....JOE WASHINGTON (RB/LB, 5-10, 180, 4.7)....CLIFF BOLDEN (LB, 6-1, 190, 5.0) - He was the leading tackler from 2004.
JUNIORS: TRE PARKER (RB/LB, 6-1, 200, 4.7) - ALL CONFERENCE - He rushed for 1,357 yards last season. He also spent time as QB....EDDIE SOTO (RB/DB, 5-9, 175, 4.6) - He should have a break out year....MIKE KEHR (RB/DB, 5-10, 165, 4.5) - He has great speed and is a great return specialist....QUENTIN JONES (LB, 6-0, 170, 4.9) - He started several games last season; gets to the ball....KELVIN SHINE (W/LB, 5-7, 160, 4.9)....MIKE GRAY (LINE, 5-10, 195, 5.2)....KEIGH FERGUSON (END, 6-1, 170, 4.6)....JAMES ALEXANDER (END, 6-0, 210, 5.0) - tough;
SOPH: JOE WOMACK (QB/DB, 6-2, 170, 4.7) - great arm; should be a Division I Prospect.
NORTHWEST HALIFAX
Head Coach: - Tyris C. Hill
Conference: - Northern Carolina
Mascot: - Vikings
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/Yellow Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 2-8
2004 Conference Record: - 1-6
Lettermen Back: - 18
Starters Back: - O - 9, D - 9
Basic Offense: - Power I
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Vikings will be experienced and are returning a lot of players. The players and community are hungry for a winning season.
Weakness: The team will be weak in the Kicking game, and will need to overcome years of losing.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – @ Northampton-West
Sep. 2nd - BRUNSWICK CO. (VA)
Sep. 9th - @ Northampton-East
Sep. 16th – @ East Carteret
Sep. 23rd - WELDON
Oct. 1st - SOUTHEAST HALIFAX (2:00 p.m.)
Oct. 7th - @ Warren County*
Oct. 14th - BUNN*
Oct. 21st - SOUTHERN VANCE*
Oct. 28th - @ Franklinton*
Nov. 4th - ROANOKE RAPIDS*
2005 Outlook: We should have a great year. The players have worked hard during the off-season.
SENIORS: ROBERT MOORE (QB, 6-2, 195, 4.4) – He is a college prospect….KENZIE KNIGHT (TE, 6-3, 200, 4.6)….TRAVIS KNIGHT (OT, 6-4. 260, 5.0) – He is a college prospect….ALVIN RICE (DT, 6-5, 290) – He is a college prospect; special….JERRY JONES (LB, 6-2, 215) – He is good!
JUNIORS: MARCUS ROBINSON (LB, 5-9, 210, 4.7).
SOPH: BOBBY HEDGEPATH (TB, 6-4, 220, 4.6) – He is a college prospect.
TOP NEWCOMERS: EZRA TAYLOR (6-3, 195) – He did not play his junior year due to injury; stud.
NORTHWOOD
Head Coach: - Bill Hall
Conference: - Mid-State 1A/2A
Mascot: - Chargers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/White/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 4-8
2004 Conference Record: - 2-4
Lettermen Back: - 34
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Multi I
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Chargers will have a strong O-Line and D-Line. 3 Linebacker return who were starters last season.
Weakness: The team has only 2 returning skill players.
Aug. 19th - UNION PINES
Aug. 26th – @ Western Harnett
Sep. 2nd - @ Jordan-Matthews
Sep. 9th - LEE COUNTY
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - RAVENSCROFT
Sep. 30th - @ Randleman
Oct. 7th - GRAHAM*
Oct. 14th - CUMMINGS*
Oct. 21st - @ Orange*
Oct. 28th - CEDAR RIDGE*
Nov. 4th - @ Cardinal Gibbons*
2005 Outlook: If our young, skill players develop, we can compete with the top teams in our conference. If they don't...? We have four out of five O-Linemen returning, along with three LBS.
SENIORS: SIMONYE CRAIG (OT, 6-0, 265, 5.2) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE - He is the best chance for D1 in many years. He is receiving attention from several colleges....KENNY ALLEN (TE, 5-10, 220, 4.8) - He had 20 catches last season. He has great hands and runs through people - a D1 prospect....ZACH O'DELL (WR, 6-2, 180, 4.7) - He is the top returning Receiver this year with 25 catches last season. He has good hands and speed. He is receiving interest from ECU and Princeton....QUENTAIN BRANTLEY (LB, 5-10, 200, 4.7) - He is a 3 year starter, and was 3rd on the team with 65 tackles last season....JUSTIN PEOPLES (OG, 5-6, 250, 5.2) - He is the strongest man on the team. He benches 350 and squats 400+....CLAYTON KIDD (C, 5-9, 225, 5.3) - He is the 3rd returning starter on O-Line - a D2 or D3 prospect....TANNER PHILLIPS (TE/WR, 6-2, 190, 5.0) - He has good hands, but needs to get quicker - runs good routes....NOAH CARLSON (TE/WR, 6-0, 185, 5.0) - He is a much improved player from last year - good hands.... DEAN HATAMI (QB, 5-8,155, 4.7) - He will switch from DB to QB for his senior season....THOMAS HADLEY (OT, 6-1, 235, 5.1) - He is the 4th returning starter on the O-Line.
JUNIORS: FREDDIE DALE (LB, 5-10, 205, 4.8) - He led the team in tackles as a sophomore with 108....KEVIN JACKSON (LB, 6-1, 190, 4.8) - He is the 3rd returning starting LB on the team - 4th on the team in tackles....JOSH EDWARDS (NG, 5-11, 235, 4.7) - All State contender - He is fast and strong, and has a great nose for the ball....JOSH JURIUS (DL, 6-0, 245, 5.3) - He is strong, but must get quicker.
SOPH: KEMORY MANN (DL, 6-0, 245, 5.2) - He has a big future - should start for us....JIMMY PENNY (LB, 5-8, 165, 4.7) - He will be our 4th LB....TIM ALSTON (RB, 6-1, 185, 4.7) - He is a great power runner with great vision and moves....TOBIAS PALMER (RB, 5-8, 150, 4.6) - He is a scat back - hard to bring down in the open field.
ORANGE
Head Coach: - Bill Hynus
Conference: - Mid-State
Mascot: - Panthers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Orange/Black
2004 Overall Record: - 4-7
2004 Conference Record: - 2-5
Lettermen Back: - 20
Starters Back: - O - 6, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Double Wing
Basic Defense: - 5-2
Strength: The Panthers return 15 seniors.
Weakness: The team lacks size and overall speed.
Aug. 19th - WILLIAMS
Aug. 26th – @ East Chapel Hill
Sep. 2nd - PERSON
Sep. 9th - EASTERN GUILFORD
Sep. 16th – @ Eastern Alamance
Sep. 23rd - "open"
Sep. 30th - J. F. WEBB
Oct. 7th - @ Cummings*
Oct. 14th - CARDINAL GIBBONS*
Oct. 21st - NORTHWOOD*
Oct. 28th - @ Graham*
Nov. 4th - @ Cedar Ridge*
2005 Outlook: We are looking for our first winning season in many years (-13), after making the playoffs the last two years. We are in a new classification and conference.
SENIORS: ANTONIO FULLER (RB/DB, 5-9, 165) – He rushed 219 times for 1,356 yards with 12 TDS last season….PETEY PATTON (RB/LB, 5-8, 171) – He rushed 65 times for 262 yards with 1 TD last season….CHASE KERNODLE (RB/LB, 5-11, 177)….JORDAN KELLY (TE/LB, 5-10, 183)….NICK BEASLEY (RB/DE, 6-0, 165)….BRENT GILMORE (WR/DB, 5-7, 141)….TODD FISHER (QB/DB, 5-9, 155)….ROB BENSON (RB/LB, 5-7, 142)….JUSTIN BERNSTEIN (OL/DL, 5-8, 195)….STAN WARD (OL/LB, 5-9, 201)….ERICK MILLER (OL/LB, 5-11, 200)….DUNCAN SANDERS (OL/DL, 5-10, 253)….DREW DIXON (OL/DL, 5-9, 180)….DEVORIO EVANS (OL/DL, 6-3, 232)….JERRY SMITH (OL/DL, 5-8, 142)….JOSH MILLER (OL/DL, 5-10, 214)….PAUL BROWN (WR/DB, 5-6, 140)…. JONATHAN CROWDER (TE/DL, 6-4, 185).
JUNIORS: LAQUENTIN BREEZE (QB/DB, 5-9, 155)….JARED KERNODLE (QB/DB, 5-7, 145)….TAYLOR GRAY (WR/DB/P, 5-7, 145) – He caught 14 passes for 266 yards with 2 TDS and he also averaged 37.0 yards per punt last season….JOSH EVANS (QB/DB, 5-8, 140)….DOMINIQUE BALDWIN (RB/DB, 5-6, 120)….DEREK TARRANT (RB/LB, 5-8, 155)….WILL CARDONA (RB/LB, 5-10, 175)….JAMES CASH (WR/LB, 5-9, 150)….DARIUS BELLANGER (RB/DB, 5-9, 155)….CHRIS TARRANT (RB/LB, 5-8, 155)….ROBERT TANT (WR/DL, 6-0, 178)….TYLER HOPKINS (WR/LB, 5-10, 146)….BRANDON LATOUR (OL/DL, 5-11, 190)…. MICAH GUNDLACH (OL/DL, 5-11, 165)….CHRIS ANDREWS (OL/DL, 5-8, 170)….JEFF HOFFMAN (OL/DL, 5-10, 187)….JUSTIN FARRAR (OL/DL, 5-6, 235)….TEZZ RILEY (OL/DL, 5-11, 236)….ERIC PAJEL (OL/DL, 6-0, 150)….LOGAN COX (OL/DL, 5-11, 187)….ZACH BALDWIN (WR/DL, 5-10, 155).
SOPH: CEDRIC LEONARD (RB/LB, 5-7, 151)….LARRY MCDONALD (OL/DL, 5-10, 239).
OWEN, CHARLES D.
Head Coach: - Kenny Ford
Conference: - Western Highlands
Mascot: - Warhorses
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Maroon/White
2004 Overall Record: - 11-2
2004 Conference Record: - 7-1
Lettermen Back: - 12
Starters Back: - O - 2, D - 4
Basic Offense: - Pro - I
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Warhorses will have experience at the LB position and Kicking game.
Weakness: The team will lack experience at key positions, especially on Offense.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – @ Erwin
Sep. 2nd - A. C. REYNOLDS
Sep. 9th - EAST HENDERSON
Sep. 16th – @ Enka
Sep. 23rd - @ Avery*
Sep. 30th - MITCHELL*
Oct. 7th - @ Mountain Heritage*
Oct. 14th - MADISON*
Oct. 21st - @ Hendersonville*
Oct. 28th - POLK COUNTY*
Nov. 4th - "open"
2005 Outlook: The Defense will be counted on to keep us in games until the Offense becomes stronger. We will be strong and quick, but will have to learn fast. We usually have a "go to guy", but that is yet to be seen who that will be.
SENIORS: CAMERON CLAYTON (FB/LB, 5-11, 215, 4.9) - His brother plays for Wake, and he is the hardest worker in the weight room....KYLE CHANDLER (F/LB, 6-3, 175, 4.9) - He started both ways last season and had 6 INTS on defense....CHRIS ROBERTS (G/LB, 6-0, 215, 5.1) - He had over 100 tackles and assists combined....CHRIS WHEELER (T/T, 6-2, 215, 5.2) - He started at OT....MICHAEL GEHRING (T/T, 6-2, 215, 5.2) - An injury kept him from playing a full season, but will be the anchor of the Offensive and Defensive front....NATHAN PRZESTRZELSKI (K, 6-5, 170)....DANNY MANN (K, 6-4, 175) - Both Kickers saw action last season and it will be a strong point of our team....CHRIS MCMAHON (OT/DE, 6-4, 220).
JUNIORS: ROSS FARRAR (RB/DB, 160, 4.78) - On Offense, he rushed for 602 yards with 6 TD; and was the leading Receiver on the team with 342 yards. On Defense, he had 4 INTS....RODERICK SMITH (TE/DE, 6-2, 211, 5.0) - On Defense, he had 52 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 6 sacks....JAMES WILKES (OT/DT, 6-1, 230, 5.3)....RUSSELL ALLEN (QB/DB, 6-5, 175, 5.0)....MARCUS WOODS (WR/DB, 6-0, 165, 4.8) - He started at Corner when Farrar got injured....ASA HONEYCUTT (C/DE, 6-1, 215, 5.2)....BRINT BUCKNER (RB/R/LB, 5-9, 175, 4.8)....THOMAS SAMMONS (OG/DT, 5-10, 230, 5.5).
SOPH: BRAD MCMAHON....DION WILSON.
PASQUOTANK
Head Coach: - David Brinson
Conference: - Northeastern Coastal
Mascot: - Panthers
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - 5-7
2004 Conference Record: - 4-3
Lettermen Back: - 21
Starters Back: - O - 6, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Pro I
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Panthers have offensive skill players returning at QB, WRS, and FB.
Weakness: The team will be rebuilding their Defense and will have a small senior class.
Aug. 19th - CAMDEN COUNTY
Aug. 26th – PERQUIMANS
Sep. 1st - ROANOKE RAPIDS
Sep. 9th - NORTHEASTERN
Sep. 16th – @ Columbia
Sep. 23rd - @ Currituck*
Sep. 30th - BERTIE*
Oct. 7th - @ First Flight*
Oct. 14th - HERTFORD COUNTY*
Oct. 21st – EDENTON HOLMES*
Oct. 28th – @ Northeastern*
Nov. 4th - "open"
2005 Outlook: The Panthers had their most successful season last year and plan on building a winning program.
SENIORS: LOVELL PENDLETON (TE/SS, 5-11, 180, 4.6) – He has good hands and scored 3 TDS. He has good strength and is a leader…. JEREMY RAWLS (OL, 6-2, 350) – College prospect. Bench: 325 lbs. He is quick for his size…. DEXTER WILLIAMS (SE, 5-8, 150, 4.5) – Good hands…. CRAIG POWELL (FL, 6-1, 175. 4.6) – ALL-CONFERENCE – College prospect. He caught 30 passes for 600 yards and 5 TDS. He runs smooth patterns and has good hands. He can "go get it."
JUNIORS: CREVEN POWELL (QB, 6-2, 170) – He had 1,073 yards with 10 TDS…. KWAME SUTTON (FB/LB, 5-10, 230) – He ran for 861 yards as a sophomore…. DONAVON HILLS (RB, 5-8, 165, 4.5)…. KAHSSAN WHITEHURST (SE, 5-11, 160, 4.5)…. CAMRON GORHAM (OL, 6-0, 225) – He is a returning starter. Bench: 315…. JACOB SIRRY (OL, 6-1, 245) – He is a returning starter.... KEVIN BARNES (LB, 5-10, 220, 4.7) – He is a 2-year starter…. RAY WHITE (LB, 5-10, 175) – He is a 2-year varsity player…. SPENCER GODFREY (K/P, 5-10, 160) – He has a good, strong leg.
PISGAH
Head Coach: - David Pressley
Conference: - Western Athletic
Mascot: - Black Bears
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Red
2004 Overall Record: - 9-4
2004 Conference Record: - 6-2
Lettermen Back: - 18
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 3
Basic Offense: - Slot - I
Basic Defense: - 50
Strength: The Black Bears will be experienced at both the QB and TB positions.
Weakness: The team's Offensive Line will be very young.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – ENKA
Sep. 2nd - @ Tuscola
Sep. 9th - NORTH BUNCOMBE
Sep. 16th – @ Mitchell
Sep. 23rd - @ East Rutherford
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - WEST HENDERSON*
Oct. 14th - @ North Henderson*
Oct. 21st - BREVARD*
Oct. 28th - EAST HENDERSON*
Nov. 4th - @ Smoky Mountain*
2005 Outlook: We will be a very young football team. Great QB and skill positions will be better than people think. We will be very solid on Defense. We lost 19 seniors to graduation, so we won't be picked to do much this season. We may surprise some people before the season is over if the young kids come around.
SENIORS: BO ELLERBE (DL, 6-0, 270, 5.0) - ALL CONFERENCE / HONORABLE MENTION ALL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA - He had 55 tackles (4.5 per game), 4 QB sacks, 11 QB pressures, and 3 caused fumbles.
JUNIORS: ZACH JAYNES (QB, 6-0, 180, 4.7) - ALL CONFERENCE / 2nd TEAM ALL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA - Last season, he completed 153 or 263 passes for 2,284 yards with 14 TDS. He rushed 128 times for 396 yards with 7 TDS.
RED SPRINGS
Head Coach: - David Lovette
Conference: - Southeastern
Mascot: - Red Devils
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/White/Black
2004 Overall Record: - 9-3
2004 Conference Record: - 6-0
Lettermen Back: - 15
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Wing T
Basic Defense: - Multiple 50
Strength: The Red Devils will have many returning starters.
Weakness: The team lost key seniors, and they lack depth.
Aug. 19th - @ East Montgomery
Aug. 26th – LAKEWOOD
Sep. 2nd - PORTER RIDGE
Sep. 9th - @ East Columbus
Sep. 16th – @ Gray's Creek
Sep. 23rd - @ St. Pauls*
Sep. 30th - WEST BLADEN*
Oct. 7th - @ West Columbus*
Oct. 14th - FAIRMONT*
Oct. 21st - "open"
Oct. 28th - @ East Bladen*
Nov. 4th - SOUTH ROBESON*
2005 Outlook: Once again, we have a chance to be very competitive.
SENIORS: DAVID CAMPBELL (QB, 6-1, 170, 4.7) - ALL CONFERENCE - He passed for 455 yards with 4 TDS. He didn't throw an INT after the first game....CHRIS ISAAC (LB, 5-10, 175, 4.7) - ALL CONFERENCE /ALL COUNTY - On Offense, he rushed 100 times for 714 yards with 6 TDS. On Defense, he had 140 tackles which led the team....NEIL SMITH (HB, 5-10, 170, 4.5) - ALL CONFERENCE / ALL COUNTY - On Offense, he rushed 114 times for 840 yards with 11 TDS. On Defense, he had 77 tackles....RATREL MCLEAN (S, 6-0, 180, 4.9) - ALL COUNTY - He had 43 tackles and 7 INTS....MARIO SINCLAIR (OL, 5-10, 220, 5.3) - He deadlifts 600+ and hang cleans 300+....RICKY LOCKLEAR (OL, 6-0, 270. 5.5) - ALL COUNTY.
JUNIORS: NICK LOCKLEAR (OL, 6-3, 250, 5.5) - great work habits....RASHEEM MCEACHERN (HB, 5-9, 160, 4.5) - He spent last year as a back-up; very fast and elusive.
REIDSVILLE
Head Coach: - Jim Teague
Conference: - North State
Mascot: - Rams
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy/Vegas Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 12-3
2004 Conference Record: - 4-1
Lettermen Back: - 23
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Shotgun
Basic Defense: - 3-3 Stack
Strength: The Rams will be strong at the Linebacker and Running Backs positions.
Weakness: The team will be weak in the Secondary and Defensive/Offensive Lines.
Aug. 19th - HP ANDREWS
Aug. 26th – @ Edenton Morehead
Sep. 2nd - @ Cummings
Sep. 9th - ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - MAGNA VISTA
Sep. 30th - GEORGE WASHINGTON (VA)
Oct 7th - @ West Stokes*
Oct. 14th - EASTERN GUILFORD*
Oct. 21st - @ Atkins*
Oct. 28th - SOUTHERN GUILFORD*
Nov. 4th - @ McMichael*
2005 Outlook: We lost a lot of starters, but had a lot of backups gain valuable experience. We will not have a lot of depth, but should have quality lst teamers. If we stay healthy, we can go a long way in playoffs.
SENIORS: DAQUAN BOWMAN (RB/LB, 5-10, 180, 4.6) - He rushed 107 times for 735 yards with 8 TDS….GARY PICKARD (LB, 5-10, 200, 4.7) - He had 90 tackles last season….ERICK TEAGUE (QB, 5-10, 190, 4.9) - He played backup QB last season - rushed for 153 yards and passed for 261 yards….KERON PASCHAL (DB/REC, 5-11, 170, 4.6) - On Offense he caught 21 passes for 322 yards with 4 TDS last season….CHRIS PEOPLES (REC, 6-2, 170, 4.8) - He had 123 receiving yards last season….JON MOYER (DB, 5-10, 160, 4.6) - He had 3 INTS last season….TRAVIS GROGAN (OL/DL, 6-2, 240, 4.8) - He was injured last season; Div. I Prospect….DWAYNE JONES (LB, 6-1, 215, 4.7) - He was the leading tackler last season with 101 tackles….JAVONTTI REYNOLDS (DL, 5-10, 230, 4.9) - He had 20 tackles last season….BRANDON SCALES (OL, 5-10, 220, 5.1) - He will play Right Tackle this season….ALI NORMAN (OL, 5-9, 210, 5.0) - He will play Left Guard this season….VICTOR PINNIX (OL, 5-9, 230. 5.2) - He will play Center this season….ERNEST BLACKWELL (REC/LB, 6-0, 190, 4.7) - He had 81 tackles last season.
JUNIORS: KWAME GRAVES (RB/LB, 5-10, 200, 4.9) - He was a part-time starter last season; injured part of the year. He rushed 68 times for 329 yards with 6 TDS….JULIUS GRAVES (REC/DB, 5-10, 170, 4.5) - He is the fastest player on the team; missed a few games with an injury last season. He caught 11 passes for 241 yards with 3 TDS…LAWRENCE JOHNSON (OL/DL, 5-10, 260, 5.1) - He was a starter at Guard as a sophomore….MIKE REDD (OL, 6-0, 260, 5.2) - He played JV last season; projected starter on OL at Left Tackle.
SOPH: MARCUS PICKARD (REC, 6-1, 160, 4.8) - He has very good hands; as a freshman….JORDAN GUNTER (REC/DB, 5-10, 160, 4.8) - He had 2 INTS on Varsity as a freshman….MARC TUTTLE (K) - great leg….JON CONNALLY (LB, 5-10, 180, 4.9) - He was a starter at LB as a freshman….JOE BROWN ( , 6-3, 260, 5.0) - He played some on Varsity as a freshman….PHILLIP MCLAUGHLIN (OL, 6-0, 260, 5.2) - He played on the JV team last season.
RICHLANDS
Head Coach: - Jeff Cobb
Conference: - East Central
Mascot: - Wildcats
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A, D – N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - JONES SENIOR
Aug. 26th – @ Pamlico
Sep. 2nd - EAST BLADEN
Sep. 9th - @ Lejeune
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - @ Northside-Jax*
Sep. 30th - EAST DUPLIN*
Oct. 7th - @ Swansboro*
Oct. 14th - SOUTH LENOIR*
Oct. 21st - @ Southwest Onslow*
Oct. 28th - CLINTON*
Nov. 4th - @ Croatan*
ROANOKE RAPIDS
Head Coach: - Tim Bennett
Conference: - Northern Carolina
Mascot: - Yellow Jackets
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 8-4
2004 Conference Record: - 5-2
Lettermen Back: - 17
Starters Back: - O - 4, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Wing - T
Basic Defense: - 4 - 3
Strength: The Yellow Jackets will be strong on the Defensive Line, Secondary, and RB positions.
Weakness: They must replace 2 out of 3 LBS, and 4 out of 5 Offensive Linemen.
Aug. 19th - @ Northampton-West
Aug. 26th – WELDON
Sep. 1st - @ Pasquotank
Sep. 9th - ROSEWOOD
Sep. 16th – @ Tarboro
Sep. 23rd - LOUISBURG
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - FRANKLINTON*
Oct. 14th - @ Southern Vance*
Oct. 21st - WARREN COUNTY*
Oct. 28th - @ Bunn*
Nov. 4th - @ Northwest Halifax*
2005 Outlook: This year's Yellow Jackets have to replace 17 seniors from last year's 8-4 squad. Senior leadership, along with JV players moving up, will go a long way in deciding what type of season the Jackets will have.
SENIORS: GREG ASHE (LB, 5-11, 195, 5.1) - he had 52 tackles and 4 fumble recoveries last season....JEREME' BROWN (DT, 6-3, 280, 5.4) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA - He had 67 tackles last season....LOUIS CHETTY (HB/DB, 5-8, 160, 4.7) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA - On Offense, he rushed 81 times for 584 yards with 6 TDS, and had 5 catches for 49 yards. On Defense, he had 39 tackles and 3 INTS....TERRENCE PORTER (DE, 6-3, 227, 4.8) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA - He had 65 tackles, 3 sacks, and blocked a punt last season....JOHN POWELL (OG, 6-0, 220, 5.3) - He played on Offensive Line....DAVID PUTNEY (DT, 6-0, 300, 5.9) - He had 42 tackles last season....MARCUS REID (DB, 5-11, 165, 4.8) - He had 45 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 INT last season....BRANDON ROBINSON (HB, 5-9, 170, 4.7) - He rushed 24 times for 212 yards last season....ROBERT NEWELL (OG, 6-0, 225, 5.5) - He played on Offensive Line last season....ROBBIE MILES (DB, 5-10, 175, 4.9) - He had 17 tackles and 2 INTS.
JUNIORS: TRASE JONES (K/QB, 6-1, 170, 4.8) - He made 40 of 41 PATS and 4 of 8 FGS, the longest was 42 yards. He punted 27 times for 882 yards with a 32 yard avg - his kickoff for touchbacks were 28 of 62. He scored 52 points....BRYANT GREEN (C, 5-11, 230, 5.4) - He started at Center for a team that rushed for 3,631 yards on 583 attempts....WENDY SLEDGE (FB, 5-10, 200, 5.1).
SOPH: TRIMAINE SIMMONS (HB, 5-10, 160, 4.8)....ALVIS PUTNEY (OT, 5-11, 260, 5.8).
SALISBURY
Head Coach: - Joe Pinyan
Conference: - Central Carolina
Mascot: - Hornets
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/Black/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 12-2
2004 Conference Record: - 7-1
Lettermen Back: - 28
Starters Back: - O - 4, D - 2
Basic Offense: - Wishbone
Basic Defense: - 3-3 Stack
Strength: The Hornets have a talented group of Running Backs, along with a promising supporting cast on Offense.
Weakness: The team is young and inexperienced. They graduated 26 seniors off last season's team.
Aug. 19th - @ South Rowan
Aug. 26th – EAST ROWAN
Sep. 2nd - STATESVILLE
Sep. 9th - @ North Surry
Sep. 16th – WEST ROWAN
Sep. 23rd - EAST DAVIDSON*
Sep. 30th - @ Lexington*
Oct. 7th - CENTRAL DAVIDSON*
Oct. 14th - @ West Davidson*
Oct. 21st - LEDFORD*
Oct. 28th - "open"
Nov. 4th - @ North Rowan*
2005 Outlook: Our Offense has the potential to be explosive if we can get production out of a few key spots. Defensively, young/inexperienced starters need to mature quickly. Success early could go a long way in helping the maturing process of some good athletes.
SENIORS: CHANNING POWELL (HB, 6-3, 180, 4.38) – He is a very gifted athlete….MATT MCKAY (FB, 5-5, 165, 4.35) – He is quick and strong….DAMIEN BROWN (HB, 5-11, 175)…..JUNIOR MONTGOMERY (HB, 5-0, 190)….DEMARIO PECK (LB, 5-10, 185)….DEXTER MCGEE (DT, 6-3, 225)….PHILLIP HILLIARD (OL, 6-1, 210)….MIGUEL HERNANDEZ (OL, 5-7, 210).
JUNIORS: CORDARIUS MILLER (QB, 6-0, 175)….RUSSELL DAVIS (LB, 5-10, 185)….ZACH COLLINS (K, 5-8, 150)….DOUG CAMPBELL (CB, 6-0, 165)….ANTHONY EVANS (OL, 6-2, 255)….GORDON WITTE (DT, 6-4, 265).
SOPH: IBN ALI (RB, 5-10, 165)….ROBBIE PULLIAM (RB, 5-9, 170)….BRANDON CLODFELTER (LB, 5-10, 205)….JOSEPH SO (OL, 6-1, 220).
SHELBY
Head Coach: - Chris Norman
Conference: - Southwestern 2A/3A
Mascot: - Golden Lions
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Old Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 14-2
2004 Conference Record: - 7-0
Lettermen Back: - ?
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Multiple Wing
Basic Defense: - 3-4
Strength: The Golden Lions will return 4 year starter Tavorris Jolly and Jr. QB Daryl Montgomery who started 16 games in 2004.
Weakness: The team suffered key losses to the Offensive Line and to the Defense. It will take time to find replacements for these positions. They must fine depth in the Offensive Backfield.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – @ Freedom
Sep. 2nd - ASHBROOK
Sep. 9th - @ Crest
Sep. 16th – LINCOLNTON
Sep. 23rd - @ Brevard
Sep. 30th - @ North Mecklenburg
Oct. 7th - @ Burns*
Oct. 14th - KINGS MOUNTAIN*
Oct. 21st - @ R-S Central*
Oct. 28th - CHASE*
Nov. 4th - EAST RUTHERFORD*
2005 Outlook: This year's team will face the toughest schedule in many years – (4) 4A teams, (3) 3A teams, and (4) 2A teams.
SENIORS: TAVORRIS JOLLY (RB, 6-1, 180) – He rushed 132 times for 981 yards with 10 TDS and caught 13 passes for 254 yards and 1 TD last season. He has committed to play college football at UNC….ANTONIO ODOM (WR, 5-8, 150) – He caught 23 passes for 543 yards with 7 TDS….DOUG SCOTT (LB, 5-11, 217) – He is a college prospect….KEON ROSS (NG, 5-11, 285).
JUNIORS: DARYL MONTGOMERY (QB, 5-10, 175) – He is a college prospect. He completed 73 of 152 passes for 1,680 yards and 18 TDS last season….LAMONT CARPENTER (OG, 6-0, 272) – He is a college prospect….PRESTON ROSEBORO (CB, 5-9, 165) – He is a college prospect….ARSENIO PARKS (FB/LB, 5-11, 230) – He rushed 91 times for 481 yards with 7 TDS last season….TRAVIS LITTLE (TE, 6-3, 240).
SMOKY MOUNTAIN
Head Coach: - Tim Hawkins
Conference: - Western Athletic
Mascot: - Mustangs
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/Silver
2004 Overall Record: - 1-10
2004 Conference Record: - 1-7
Lettermen Back: - 15
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Multiple "I"
Basic Defense: - 50
Strength: The Mustang defensive front is very athletic.
Weakness: The team is very young up front on "O".
Aug. 18th - HENDERSONVILLE (AT WCU)
Aug. 26th – @ Swain County
Sep. 2nd - HAYESVILLE
Sep. 9th - @ Murphy
Sep. 16th – FRANKLIN
Sep. 23rd - @ Tuscola
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ Brevard*
Oct. 14th - EAST HENDERSON*
Oct. 21st - NORTH HENDERSON*
Oct. 28th - @ West Henderson*
Nov. 4th - PISGAH*
2005 Outlook: Our team will be young with many tenth graders competing for playing time. The negative to youth is mistakes that are made, but the positive is we feel like our players will give great effort. Our Tailback (Cory Siler) is experienced and should have a solid senior season. We feel positive that we will be a better football team. T. J. Bradley should lead our young Defensive Front.
SENIORS: CORY SILER (TB/DB, 6-0, 195) - He ran for 468 yards last season....ABRAM SCOTT (ATH/DB, 6-0, 165) - HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE - He was the leading Receiver last season with 26 receptions for 431 yards....TYSON CRAWFORD (WR/DB, 6-4, 180)....KELLEN BEWSEY (TB/LB, 5-5,. 165)....MATT HAWKINS (QB/DB, 6-2, 175)....J. D. LARGE (RB/LB, 5-9, 190)....MATT NATIONS (OL/DL, 5-9, 210)....BRANDON BENNETT (OL/DL, 5-6, 220)....T. J. BRADLEY (OL/DL, 6-1, 230)....JACOB OAKLEY (OL/DL, 6-1, 180)....NATHAN BRIDGES (WR/DB, 6-0, 150)....NICK LONG (6-1, 190).
JUNIORS: ZACK WATSON (WR/RB/DB, 5-9, 150)....DANIEL BUCHANAN (TE/LB, 5-11, 180)....BILLY AYERS (OL/DL, 6-3, 265)....ANDREW HOLLADAY (?, 5-9, 142) - He played on JV last season....DAYNE BOWERS (?, 6-0, 170) - He played on JV last season....JONATHAN ANSLEY (?, 5-10, 160) - He played on JV last season....TRINITY BLACKBURN (?, 5-8, 165) - He played on JV last season....JAKE ROPER (?, 5-8, 190) - He played on JV last season....JOSH JONES (?, 6-3, 165) - He played on JV last season....JARED DIETZ (?, 6-0, 170) - He played on JV last season.
SOPH: HUNTER MALLOY (?, 5-11, 175) - He played on JV last season....JARED JONES (?, 5-8, 110) - He played on JV last season....JACK COOPER (?, 5-10, 145) - He played on JV last season....ROSCOE WOODARD (?, 5-9, 170) - He played on JV last season....JAKE BROOKS (?, 5-9, 215) - He played on JV last season....MIKE TAYLOR (?, 6-0, 210) - He played on JV last season.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK
Head Coach: - Gordon Walters
Conference: - Waccamaw 1A/2A
Mascot: - Cougars
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A , D – N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: The Cougars have a revived spirit, a new coaching staff, and improved strength and conditioning.
Weakness: The team lacks speed, skilled positions, winning attitude, and tradition.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – "open"
Sep. 2nd - @ West Bladen
Sep. 9th - WEST BRUNSWICK
Sep. 16th – UNION
Sep. 23rd - "open"
Sep. 30th - @ Trask*
Oct. 7th - WHITEVILLE*
Oct. 14th - @ North Brunswick*
Oct. 21st - SOUTH COLUMBUS*
Oct. 28th - @ East Columbus*
Nov. 4th - PENDER*
2005 Outlook: The Cougars lost some very good players last season, but the spirit remains high in Southport.
SENIORS: KEVIN WILLIAMS (LB, 5-11, 205, 5.2)…. MONTRELL MILLER (TE/DE, 6-0, 210, 4.9)…. T.J. RANDOLPH (RB/WR/TE/DB, 5-11, 160, 4.9)…. ANDRE MCLAURIN (RB/LB, 5-7, 185, 4.9).
JUNIORS: JONATHON HATCH (LB, 5-11, 170, 5.1)…. JOSH YARBORO (OL, 5-9, 183, 5.1)…. DAVID HOTTEL (OL, 6-0, 220, 5.4)…. BRIAN HOLCOMB (LB, 5-9, 180, 5.3)…. AUSTIN STILLER (QB, 5-10, 165, 5.0)…. AARON MAHLER (DL, 5-11, 175, 5.0).
SOPH: CALEB WILLIAMS (DB, 5-9, 160, 5.0).
SOUTH COLUMBUS
Head Coach: - Joey Price
Conference: - Waccamaw
Mascot: - Stallions
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Silver
2004 Overall Record: - 9-2
2004 Conference Record: - 6-0
Lettermen Back: - 21
Starters Back: - O -5, D - 4
Basic Offense: - Wing T
Basic Defense: - Multiple 50
Strength: The Stallions are strong at Offensive and Defensive Lines as well as Quarterback.
Weakness: They will have new faces at Linebacker and Secondary from the JV squad.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – LANEY
Sep. 2nd - @ Loris (SC)
Sep. 9th - EAST BLADEN
Sep. 16th – @ West Columbus
Sep. 23rd - NORTH BRUNSWICK*
Sep. 30th - WALLACE-ROSE HILL
Oct 7th - @ East Columbus*
Oct. 14th - PENDER*
Oct. 21st - @ South Brunswick*
Oct. 28th - TRASK*
Nov. 4th - @ Whiteville*
2005 Outlook: It is hard to tell until the young players have a chance to mature. Hopefully, the Offensive Line will help carry this team.
SENIORS: GREG ELLEBY (DT, 6-5, 285, 5.4) - ALL-CONFERENCE - He made 54 tackles and had 3 sacks last season. He has verbally committed to UNC…. GARRET WARD (OL, 6-3, 250, 5.2) - ALL-CONFERENCE - College prospect…. J.J. BELLAMY (QB, 6-0, 175, 4.7) - 2nd Team ALL-CONFERENCE - College prospect…. A.J. JOHNSON (RB, 5-7, 195, 4.7) - ALL-CONFERENCE - College prospect…. TIM STRICKLAND (OL, 6-0, 205, 5.0) - 2nd Team ALL-CONFERENCE…. JOHN PAUL ROGERS (OL, 5-11, 185, 4.8)…. MALCOLM SMITH (RB/SS, 5-8, 180, 4.6) - ALL-CONFERENCE…. JUSTIN TAYLOR (DL, 5-10, 210, 4.9) - 2nd Team ALL-CONFERENCE…. JEREMY SOLES (RB/DE, 6-0, 190, 4.7)…. LANDON SIMMONS (FB, 5-11, 210, 4.6).
JUNIORS: CHARLIE GORE (TE, 6-1, 210, 4.6)….BARRET WORLEY (OL, 6-4, 310).
SOPH: DAKOTA PIVER (DB)…. DONOVAN WATTS (DB)…. ANDRE JACOBS (LB).
FRESH: ROMAINE VEREEN (RB).
SOUTH IREDELL
Head Coach: - J.K. Atkins
Conference: - Southern Piedmont
Mascot: - Vikings
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 0-11
2004 Conference Record: - 0-6
Lettermen Back: - 14
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Wishbone
Basic Defense: - Multiple
Strength: Skill players and speed.
Weakness: Inexperience and youth. Players will have to learn new schemes.
Aug. 19th - @ Newton-Conover
Aug. 26th – LAKE NORMAN
Sep. 2nd - WEST IREDELL
Sep. 9th - @ Statesville
Sep. 16th – @ North Iredell
Sep. 23rd - LINCOLNTON*
Sep. 30th - @ West Lincoln*
Oct 7th - NORTH LINCOLN*
Oct. 14th - @ Cherryville*
Oct. 21st - "open"
Oct. 28th - @ Bessemer City*
Nov 4th - EAST LINCOLN*
2005 Outlook: We are extremely young, but with good young talent. If the team learns concepts and terminology plus "gels" together as a team, we could make a good push towards the middle of the season. The kids have worked well in the off-season, summer, and this work must carry into the Fall.
SENIORS: SHELDON DUNLAP (DB, 5-11, 170, 4.60) - He is a hard worker and a dedicated young man. He will play a key role in our secondary …. TRAVIS GREER (LB, 5-11, 175, 4.72) - He is hard-nosed, tough, physical player, who needs to step up as a team leader…. DEWEY BUSTLE (OL, 6-0, 170, 5.0) - He is a scrappy player, who knows how to the job done…. MATT MURDOCK (WR/TE, 6-0, 175, 4.92) - He is a solid player and plays with good technique…. PRESTON GLOVER (DB, 5-9, 155, 4.57) - He has unbelievable feet. We are looking for big things from him and he could be a huge factor…. E.J. NESBIT (RB, 5-10, 180, 4.84) - He is very quick and must step up as a leader for this year's team…. ISRAEL MCCROREY (DT, 5-9, 230, 5.0) - If he sells out to the program, he could be a force.
JUNIORS: JOSH MILLER (LB, 5-10, 170, 4.68) - He has a natural nose for the ball and can deliver when he gets to it…. NELLOW BROWN (RB, 5-11, 185, 4.61) - College prospect. We are looking for him to get many touches this year. He has tremendous potential and needs to be a leader…. MARIO GIBBS (LB, 5-10, 215, 4.79) - He is a big, physical player, who is capable of making big plays…. C.C. POSTON (QB, 6-0, 165, 4.9) - He is smart and technically sound. He needs to make all the right decisions…. BRANDON MCNEILLEY (LB, 5-11, 175, 4.7) - One of the most athletic players on the team. He is very strong and can deliver on contact…. DERRICK MCRAE (DT, 6-2, 240, 5.0) - He is the strongest player on the team. He has great work ethic and potential.
SOPH: ANTHONY TWAITES (RB, 6-0, 180, 4.47) - College prospect. He is a great young runner, who runs hard and can get gone. We are looking for big things from him…. WILLIAM MARION (FS, 6-0, 175, 4.50) - College prospect. He is an unbelievable player, with speed, aggression, and big play ability.
SOUTH LENOIR
Head Coach: - Lee Atkins
Conference: - East Central
Mascot: - Blue Devils
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Columbia Blue/Navy/White
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A, D – N/A
Basic Offense: - Florida Spread Offense
Basic Defense: -Base 4-3-2
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - SPRING CREEK
Aug. 26th – KINSTON
Sep. 2nd - @ West Craven
Sep. 9th - @ North Lenoir
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - CROATAN*
Sep. 30th - @ Clinton*
Oct. 7th - SOUTHWEST ONSLOW*
Oct. 14th - @ Richlands*
Oct. 21st - @ Swansboro*
Oct. 28th - EAST DUPLIN*
Nov. 4th - NORTHSIDE-JAX*
SENIORS: BRANDON ROUSE (QB)…. JONATHAN HERNANDEZ (WR, 4.41)…. JOE SKINNER (WR, 4.37)…. CAREL ROGERS (WR).
JUNIORS: MATTHEW JONES (QB/FS)…. JAMERE MOORE (TB)…. THOMAS BRANDER (WR).
TOP PLAYERS: THOMAS MAXEY (OL)…. DAVID KELLY (OL)…. JUSTIN POTTER (OL)…. MATTHEW JARRELL (OL)…. JOSEPH BUMGARNER (OL).
SOUTHERN GUILFORD
Head Coach: - Darryl Brown
Conference: - North State
Mascot: - Storm
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Maroon/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 8-4
2004 Conference Record: - 6-0
Lettermen Back: - 21
Starters Back: - O - 6, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Multiple "I"
Basic Defense: - 5-2
Strength: The Storm will have a strong Defensive Front seven.
Weakness: The team will lack experience at the QB position.
Aug. 19th - EAST DAVIDSON
Aug. 26th – RANDLEMAN
Sep. 2nd - @ Trinity
Sep. 9th - SOUTHEAST GUILFORD
Sep. 16th – @ Southwestern Randolp
Sep. 23rd - @ West Montgomery
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - MCMICHAEL*
Oct. 14th - @ Atkins*
Oct. 21st - WEST STOKES*
Oct. 28th - @ Reidsville*
Nov. 4th - @ Eastern Guilford*
2005 Outlook: We have a tough, early season non-conference schedule against several 3A opponents. We feel that we can compete with every team on our schedule.
SENIORS: COREY PITT (LB, 5-11, 210, 4.7) - 2004 MIDSTATE 2A DEFENSIVE PLAYER ON THE YEAR; BRANNON RUTLEDGE (RB, 5-10, 170, 4.6) - ALL CONFERENCE - He rushed for 1,100 yards last season....KURTIS HIGH (OLB, 5-9, 180, 4.7) - ALL CONFERENCE....CALVIN KING (DL, 5-9, 190, 4.7) - He led the team in QB sacks last season....IAN GOOD (OL, 6-0, 200, 4.9).
JUNIORS: ZACH WELCH (OT, 6-2, 255, 5.1) - He started every game as a sophomore last season.
NEWCOMERS: KEENAN JONES (FS) and ANTONIO PATE (OLB).
SOUTHERN VANCE
Head Coach: - David Jennings
Conference: - Northern Carolina
Mascot: - Raiders
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Columbia Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - 12-2
2004 Conference Record: - 6-1
Lettermen Back: - 10
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 3
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - Multiple 50
Strength: The Raiders return experience on the OL and at the skill positions.
Weakness: The linebacking corps will be young and untested.
Aug. 19th - EAST CHAPEL HILL
Aug. 26th – @ South Granville
Sep. 2nd - @ Oxford Webb
Sep. 9th - NORTHERN VANCE
Sep. 16th – @ Southwest Edgecombe
Sep. 23rd - NORTHERN NASH
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ Bunn*
Oct. 14th - ROANOKE RAPIDS*
Oct. 21st - NORTHWEST HALIFAX*
Oct. 28th - @ Warren County*
Nov. 4th - FRANKLINTON*
2005 Outlook: On the Defensive side of the ball, the Raiders hope to find some early chemistry from the intensity of youth, coupled with the experience and leadership of Kearney, Morrison, and Robinson. The Raiders Offense will once again be a formidable presence as it returns seven starters from a team that averaged 31 points per game.
SENIORS: COREI PLUMMER (C, 6-1, 255, 5.1, 22 VJ, 5.5 PS) - ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA - He benches 325, SQ 410, PC 250, and DL 450. He had 26 pancake blocks and only allowed 1 sack last season. He anchored a line that had over 4.500 total yards....SHAWN KEARNEY (DE/OLB, 6-1, 205, 4.7, 31VJ, 4.86 PS) - ALL CONFERENCE (3 yrs) / ALL AREA (2 yrs) - He had 94 tackles, 14 sacks (43 total for career), 2 forced fumbles, and 2 forced safeties last season....TRAVON WILSON (RB) - He rushed 36 times for 207 yards with 3 TDS....JARRELL AKINS (WR).
JUNIORS: MARK ELLIS (RB) - He rushed 70 times for 802 yards with 9 TDS, and caught 16 passes for 225 yards with a TD last season.
SOPH: JAMERE PUGH (QB) - He completed 54 of 127 passes for 894 yards with 9 TDS last season; DAVID PERSON (WR).
SOUTHWEST ONSLOW
Head Coach: - Phil Padgett
Conference: - East Central
Mascot: - Stallions
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Orange
2004 Overall Record: - 15-1
2004 Conference Record: - 6-0
Lettermen Back: - 24
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Multiple T
Basic Defense: - 50
Strength: The Stallions have great skill athletes.
Weakness: The kicking game will be questionable, and they have to rebuild part of the Offensive Line.
Aug. 19th - EAST COLUMBUS
Aug. 26th – JACKSONVILLE
Sep. 2nd - CAMP LEJEUNE
Sep. 9th - @ White Oak
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - @ East Duplin*
Sep. 30th - NORTHSIDE-JAX*
Oct. 7th - @ South Lenoir*
Oct. 14th - SWANSBORO*
Oct. 21st - RICHLANDS*
Oct. 28th - @ Croatan*
Nov. 4th - @ Clinton*
2005 Outlook: Coming off back to back State Championships, the Stallions return a lot of key players from those teams. Kendrick Burney returns at QB - he is the best athlete in Stallion history. Also, Dekota Marshall returns at halfback. Both of these players are being recruited by several schools. Offensively the Line must come together, but at RB and Receivers, the Stallions are stocked. Defensively, several key performers graduated, but several return for their senior year - lead by Courtney Hatchell (All Conference / All Area) who was the leading tackler on the team.
SENIORS: KENDRIC BURNEY (QB, 5-11, 175, 4.4) - ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA; PLAYER ON THE YEAR; MVP of the team and the State Championship - He is being recruited by UNC, NC STATE, ECU, DUKE, and VA....DEKOTA MARSHALL (RB/DB, 6-2, 183, 4.4) - ALL AREA - fast and strong; On Offense, he rushed for 700 yards. On Defense, he had 5 sacks and 2 INTS. He is being recruited by UNC, DUKE, and A & T....KORI CUMBERLAND (TE, 6-2, 228, 4.7) - Great hands and very strong; He is being recruited by A & T, CENTRAL, WS STATE, WAKE FOREST, and ECU....COURTNEY HATCHELL (RB/LB, 5-8, 188, 4.65) - ALL CONFERENCE / ALL AREA....JAMES METCALF (C, 5-9,245, 4.85) - ALL AREA - bench press 350....TYRONE ARRINGTON (RB/LB, 5-7, 170, 4.6) - plays at 150 mph....STEVE HARDEN (DE, 6-1, 202, 4.7) - works hard; unlimited potential.
JUNIORS: MICHAEL GULYAS (T, 6-5, 305, 5.45)....JUSTIN WILLIAMS (RB/LB, 6-0, 190, 4.6) - He rushed for over 1,200 yards on JV last season....EDDIE ARRINGTON (NG, 5-10, 185, 4.65) - top "D" Lineman on JV.
ST. PAULS
Head Coach: - Mike Setzer
Conference: - Southeastern 1A/2A
Mascot: - Bulldogs
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A, D – N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - LUMBERTON
Aug. 26th – @ Purnell Swett
Sep. 2nd - PINECREST
Sep. 9th - @ Gray's Creek
Sep. 16th – JACKSONVILLE
Sep. 23rd - RED SPRINGS*
Sep. 30th - @ East Bladen*
Oct. 7th - SOUTH ROBESON*
Oct. 14th - "open"
Oct. 21st - @ West Bladen*
Oct. 28th - WEST COLUMBUS*
Nov. 4th - @ Fairmont*
STARMOUNT
Head Coach: - Scott Johnson
Conference: - Mountain Valley
Mascot: - Rams
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/Orange
2004 Overall Record: - 9-5
2004 Conference Record: - 7-1
Lettermen Back: - 28
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 3
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Rams will return depth and experience in front 7 on Defense.
Weakness: The team will have a young Secondary and young skill players on Offense.
Aug. 19th - @ Mount Airy
Aug. 26th – @ West Stokes
Sep. 2nd - ELKIN
Sep. 9th - @ Davie County
Sep. 16th – EAST BURKE
Sep. 23rd - @ Forbush*
Sep. 30th - @ Wilkes Central*
Oct. 7th - SURRY CENTRAL*
Oct. 14th - "open"
Oct. 21st - ASHE COUNTY*
Oct. 28th - @ North Surry*
Nov. 4th - NORTH WILKES*
2005 Outlook: We are extremely excited about the 2005 season. With the leadership of the returning Seniors, and the addition of an outstanding group up from the Junior Varsity, we expect to continue the proud tradition of physical Starmount football.
SENIORS: JOEY GRAY (FB/LB, 6-0, 185, 4.65) - ALL CONFERENCE - Last season, he had over 100 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 fumbles caused, and 2 sacks. He is an outstanding, aggressive Linebacker who will be counted on heavily…. MATRIX BURNS (TE/DE, 6-3, 215, 4.95) - He had 55 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3 fumbles caused, and 2 fumble recoveries last season. He can be an dominate Defensive End and is expected to anchor the Defensive Line…. BRANDON CHEEK (OL/LB, 6-1, 200, 5.0) - He had 40 tackles last season. He is returning as SAM Linebacker, who gained valuable experience. He is getting much stronger…. MATTHEW EFAW (OL, 5-11, 205, 5.1) - He is a returning starter on Offensive Line and will be counted on to be the anchor the Offensive Line…. JUSTIN WOOTEN (OL, 6-3, 215, 5.1) - He is a returning Offensive Tackle with great feet…. THOMAS HENDERSON (FB/LB, 5-10, 160, 4.8) - He had 20 tackles and 3 fumble recoveries last season. He is a returning Linebacker, who will be counted on Offense at Fullback…. TYLER DAVIS (FB/LB, 6-0, 205, 4.7) - He ran for 161 yards with 2 TDS. He is very strong, works hard, and will be counted on to be a big contributor.
JUNIORS: MICHAEL WOOTEN (OL/DL, 5-10, 190, 4.95) - He made 40 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and caused 3 fumbles. He is a strong, quick Defensive Lineman ,who gained a ton of experience on Varsity last year…. T. J. WHITE (OL/DL, 6-2, 240, 5.3) - He will be counted on to step in on the Offensive Line and contribute on Defense…. GRAYLON SPICER (OL, 6-3, 245, 5.3) - He is getting much stronger and will be counted on to contribute on the Offensive Line…. KENNY ZIMMERMAN (TE/DL, 6-0, 180, 4.8) - He is a playmaker at Defensive End…. JUAN ALEXANDER (TE/LB, 6-1, 185, 4.8) - He is getting stronger and will be an outstanding Linebacker…. MICHAEL HOUSTON (QB/DB, 6-1, 175, 4.7) - He is athletic, surprisingly strong, and will be a good one…. DEVIN HURT (TB/CB, 6-0, 185, 4.65) - He was the leading rusher on the JV team last season with over 1,600 yards and 21 TDS. He is a very strong, physical runner, who moves the pile. He has tremendous potential.
SOPH: NICK BILLUPS (FB/LB, 6-0, 200, 4.8) - On the JV squad, he ran for over 650 yards with 7 TDS. He is strong and has tremendous potential.
SURRY CENTRAL
Head Coach: - David Johnson
Conference: - Mountain Valley
Mascot: - Golden Eagles
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Black/Vegas Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 5-7
2004 Conference Record: - 4-4
Lettermen Back: - 23
Starters Back: - O - 7, D - 8
Basic Offense: - Spread/Hambone
Basic Defense: - 4-4/5-2
Strength: The Golden Eagles have good experience up front. The Offensive and Defensive lines will be strong.
Weakness: Some skill positions.
Aug. 19th - @ Ledford
Aug. 26th – MOUNT AIRY
Sep. 2nd - @ East Surry
Sep. 9th - @ West Stokes
Sep. 16th – EASTERN RANDOLPH
Sep. 23rd - NORTH SURRY*
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct 7th - @ Starmount*
Oct. 14th - @ Wilkes Central*
Oct. 21st - NORTH WILKES*
Oct. 28th - @ Forbush*
Nov. 4th - ASHE COUNTY*
2005 Outlook: We have a lot of experience returning for the 2005 season.
SENIORS: TOBY WILES (RB/DB, 5-11, 180, 4.6) - Returning starter…. GREG BROWN (RB/DB, 5-10, 165, 4.8) - Returning starter…. LOGAN JARRELL (OL/DL, 6-1, 235, 5.4) - Returning starter…. BRETT STANLEY (QB/DB, 6-2, 170, 4.8)…. NATHAN HARDY (OL/DL, 5-11, 220, 5.2) - Returning starter…. JARED ADAMS (SE/DB, 6-1, 165, 4.85) - Returning starter…. JARED SIMPSON (SE/LB, 5-11, 180, 4.9) - Returning starter.
JUNIORS: WILBERT BROWN (RB/DL, 6-0, 195, 4.8) - Returning starter…. ERNESTO CRUZ (RB/LB, 5-6, 180, 5.0) - Returning starter… DANIEL PAYNE (OL/DL, 6-4, 220, 5.1)…. KYLE PAYNE (5-11, 225, 5.0)…. ADAM MARTIN (K, 5-7, 150, 4.9) - Returning starter….MICHAEL HAYDEN (OL/DL, 6-3, 240, 5.3) - Returning starter…. ROBERT HIATT (OL/LB, 6-1, 225, 5.0) - Returning starter
SWANSBORO
Head Coach: - Tim Laspada
Conference: - East Central
Mascot: - Pirates
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Navy/White/Columbia Blue
2004 Overall Record: - 1-10
2004 Conference Record: - 0-6
Lettermen Back: - 9
Starters Back: - O - 6, D - 3
Basic Offense: - Wing T
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Pirate coaches know their players.
Weakness: The team is very young.
Aug. 19th - LEJEUNE
Aug. 26th – @ Dixon
Sep. 2nd - WHITE OAK
Sep. 9th - JONES SENIOR
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - CLINTON*
Sep. 30th - @ Croatan*
Oct. 7th - RICHLANDS*
Oct. 14th - @ Southwest Onslow*
Oct. 21st - SOUTH LENOIR*
Oct. 28th - @ Northside-Jacksonville*
Nov. 4th - @ East Duplin*
2005 Outlook: I feel this year will be a better year than last year. The coaches know the players' abilities and their weaknesses. It will be a tough road when we get into our conference. Southwest Onslow, Northside-Jax, East Duplin, Richlands, and Clinton will be really tough to handle. Croatan is much improved.
SENIORS: JASON MEYER (FB, 5-11, 200, 4.9)....ELISHA BLUE (RB, 5-9, 195, 4.8)....RYAN BERG (TE, 6-3, 220, 4.8) - He had 16 catches for 325 yards with a TD last season.
JUNIORS: JUSTIN LEMON (RB, 5-10, 15, 4.6) - He has been working hard in the off-season conditioning program....TIM HAYWARD (RB, 5-8, 175, 4.5) - He ran for over 1,100 yards last season on the JV team.
SOPH: ETHAN PERRY (QB, 6-2, 185, 4.6) - He has great athletic ability.
TARBORO
Head Coach: - Jeff Craddock
Conference: - Eastern Plains
Mascot: - Vikings
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Purple/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 8-4
2004 Conference Record: - 4-1
Lettermen Back: - 13
Starters Back: - O - 4, D - 5
Basic Offense: - Straight T
Basic Defense: - Multiple 40
Strength: The Vikings are very strong and experienced at the LB position. They also possess overall team strength.
Weakness: The team is inexperienced on both the Offensive and Defensive Lines. They lack overall team speed.
Aug. 19th - @ Nash Central
Aug. 26th – @ Washington
Sep. 2nd - NORTHERN NASH
Sep. 9th - @ North Edgecombe
Sep. 16th – ROANOKE RAPIDS
Sep. 23rd - SOUTHWEST EDGECOMBE
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ Goldsboro*
Oct. 14th - NORTH LENOIR*
Oct. 21st - @ Greene Central*
Oct. 28th - @ North Pitt*
Nov. 4th - FARMVILLE CENTRAL*
2005 Outlook: This year's Tarboro team will lack the speed of past Tarboro teams. However, they will be physically stronger. If this year's team comes together as one and gets better every week, we should be able to compete through out the year. Our conference is going to be much improved this season and we definitely need to step up to the challenge. There is not an easy game on our schedule.
SENIORS: SHAUN DRAUGHN (RB/OLB, 6-0, 190, 4.6) - CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - He rushed for 1,000 yards with 18 TDS and passed for 170 yards and 3 TDS; Division I Prospect....ARSUS SPRAIGON (OT/DT, -2, 225, 4.9) - ALL CONFERENCE - He has great work ethic; should have a great year.
JUNIORS: : KIRK HEFFLEY (FB/ILB, 5-10, 190, 4.9) - He started last year as FB/OLB and had a great season. He hides the ball well, and runs and hits hard....JOE LEE (C, 5-10, 310) - He is big and strong, and anchors the Offensive Line. He works extremely hard in the weight room.
SOPH: BRENDAN SPEAKER (ILB, 5-11, 170, 4.7) - He started as a true Freshman last year, and had a great season. He will have a great career at Tarboro.
WARREN COUNTY
Head Coach: - ?
Conference: - Northern Carolina
Mascot: - Eagles
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Burgundy/Gray
2004 Overall Record: - N/A
2004 Conference Record: - NA
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O – N/A , D – N/A
Basic Offense: - N/A
Basic Defense: - N/A
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - J. F. WEBB
Aug. 26th – SOUTHERN DURHAM
Sep. 2nd - @ Gates
Sep. 9th - @ Weldon
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - @ Northern Vance
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - NORTHWEST HALIFAX*
Oct. 14th - FRANKLINTON*
Oct. 21st - @ Roanoke Rapids*
Oct. 28th - SOUTHERN VANCE*
Nov. 4th - @ Bunn*
WEST BLADEN
Head Coach: - Andy Clark
Conference: - Southeastern 1A/2A
Mascot: - Knights
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Purple/White/Silver
2004 Overall Record: - 3-7
2004 Conference Record: - 1-5
Lettermen Back: - 17
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Wing - T
Basic Defense: - 5-3, 6-2
Strength: The Knights return all of their Offensive Running Backs; Defense quick.
Weakness: The team will be weak on the Offensive Line.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – @ Overhills
Sep. 2nd - SOUTH BRUNSWICK
Sep. 9th - @ Ashley
Sep. 16th - HOBBTON
Sep. 23rd - FAIRMONT*
Sep. 30th - @ Red Springs*
Oct. 7th - EAST BLADEN*
Oct. 14th - @ South Robeson
Oct. 21st - ST. PAULS*
Oct. 28th - "open"
Nov. 4th - @ West Columbus*
2005 Outlook: We will have more speed in the backfield. The Offensive Line will need a great deal of work, but the Defense should be quicker for the 2005 season.
SENIORS: JOSEPH GRAHAM - He rushed 121 times for 484 yards with 2 TDS last season….DANIEL EVANS - He rushed 108 times for 697 yards with 2 TDS last season….DANIEL LONG….TIM SHIPMAN….ROBERT SINGLETARY….MATT HILL.
WEST CALDWELL
Head Coach: - Mark A. Buffamoyer
Conference: - Southern District 7
Mascot: - Warriors
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: -
2004 Conference Record: -
Lettermen Back: - 6
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 3
Basic Offense: - Wing T
Basic Defense: - 50
Strength: N/A
Weakness: N/A
Aug. 19th - @ Watauga
Aug. 26th – @ South Caldwell
Sep. 2nd - "open"
Sep. 9th - EAST LINCOLN
Sep. 16th – @ Bunker Hill*
Sep. 23rd - BANDYS*
Sep. 30th - @ St. Stephens*
Oct. 7th - MAIDEN*
Oct. 14th - @ Fred T. Foard*
Oct. 21st - NEWTON-CONOVER*
Oct. 28th - @ Hickory*
Nov. 4th - HIBRITEN*
2005 Outlook: N/A
SENIORS: JOHN CORPENING (RB, 5-10, 4.6)….JADREEN BROWN (DE, 5-11, 4.8)….RUSSELL MCLEISSACLE (LB, 6-0, 4.8).
JUNIORS: JUSTIN GENWRIGHT (RB, 5-11, 4.6)….MARCUS CORPENING (DB, 5-10, 4.6).
WEST DAVIDSON
Head Coach: - Barry Mitchem
Conference: - Central Carolina
Mascot: - Dragons
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Green/Gold/White
2004 Overall Record: - 8-3
2004 Conference Record: - 6-2
Lettermen Back: - 19
Starters Back: - O - 6, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Multiple I Formation
Basic Defense: - 50 Defense
Strength: The Dragons Offensive skill positions are all returning starters. Their Defensive team speed will be above average.
Weakness: The team lost 2 Offensive Linemen and will have a lack of game experience in the Secondary. They will be smaller on both sides of the ball.
Aug. 19th - @ East Wilkes
Aug. 26th – SOUTH DAVIDSON
Sep. 2nd - @ West Stanly
Sep. 9th - ALBEMARLE
Sep. 16th – PORTER RIDGE
Sep. 23rd - "open"
Sep. 30th - @ East Davidson*
Oct. 7th - LEDFORD*
Oct. 14th - SALISBURY*
Oct. 21st - @ Lexington*
Oct. 28th - NORTH ROWAN*
Nov. 4th - @ Chatham Central*
2005 Outlook: If we can stay healthy and fill the needs in our Secondary, we will be a very competitive team. We are coming into a new 2A League, where we have all types of new challenges that we look forward to competing against.
SENIORS: ZACH ROACH (RB, 6-0, 170, 4.7) – He led the team in rushing last season….JORDAN HOBBS (RB, 5-10, 170, 4.8) – He led Davidson County in scoring last season….RYNE RUMMAGE (QB, 6-3, 175, 5.1) – He is a 2 year starter….SHAUN BRINKLE (C, 6-3, 235, 5.1) – ALL CONFERENCE – He is a 2 year starter….BRENT SEPULVEDA (TE, 6-2, 235, 5.0) – ALL CONFERENCE – He is a 2 year starter….KENNETH ELMORE (LB, 6-0, 190, 4.9) – He is a 2 year starter….JUSTIN MOORFIELD (LB, 6-0, 195, 4.7) – He is a 3 year starter….CHANDIS LILLY (DL, 5-10, 215, 5.0) – He is a 2 year starter.
JUNIORS: JOSH BUSH (DB/WR/KICKRETURNER, 6-2, 170, 4.5) – He is a college prospect, and has started every game since a freshman. He also excels in baseball….TRAVIS CAUSEY (DL, 6-0, 245, 5.0) – He is a 2 year starter.
SOPH: JUSTIN PROVETTE (RB, 5-10, 155, 4.4) – He is a college prospect. He is the fastest player on the team; can be very athletic.
WEST HENDERSON
Head Coach: - Jeff Bailey
Conference: - Western Athletic
Mascot: - Falcons
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Blue/Red/White
2004 Overall Record: - 3-7
2004 Conference Record: - 3-5
Lettermen Back: - 12
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - Multiple 50
Strength: The Falcons will have experience on Defense, good talent from JV team, good depth, and return their leading rusher.
Weakness: The team will lack size and experience at QB.
Aug. 19th - "open"
Aug. 26th – T.C. ROBERSON
Sep. 2nd - HENDERSONVILLE
Sep. 9th - @ Mountain Heritage
Sep. 16th – AVERY COUNTY
Sep. 23rd - @ R-S Central
Sep. 30th - "open"
Oct. 7th - @ Pisgah*
Oct. 14th - BREVARD*
Oct. 21st - @ East Henderson*
Oct. 28th - SMOKY MOUNTAIN*
Nov. 4th - @ North Henderson*
2005 Outlook: Our defense should be much improved because we played a lot of young kids. Our Offensive Line must improve and should be better. I am excited about our chances because we have some good kids that have worked hard and are competitors.
SENIORS: DAVID ARROWOOD (FB/DL, 6-0, 230, 4.8) - ALL-CONFERENCE - He shared time at Fullback last season, but could be a force. He runs well and is very strong….CHRIS WILSON (NG, 5-8, 165, 4.7) - ALL-CONFERENCE - He was the team's leading tackler from last season. He is very quick and is always around the ball….RYAN SIMS (RB/DE, 6-1, 185, 4.6) - He runs very well and has the potential to be explosive player on both sides of the ball….LENNY DINARDO (OL/DL, 6-2, 265, 5.4) - He started showing potential to be a real force on the line at the end of the season. He is a very intelligent young man….ANDREW BLYTHE (OL/DL, 5-11, 245, 5.3) - He is a returning starter at Guard. He has high hopes for his senior year….CHRIS PASCOE (OL/DL, 6-1, 265, 5.5) - He was the most consistent Offensive Linemen in '04. The team needs him to continue improving to anchor the Offensive Line.
JUNIORS: QUINTON OWENS (RB/DB, 5-8, 165, 4.6) - Honorable Mention ALL-CONFERENCE and ALL-AREA - He ran 147 times for 745 yards and 7 TDS last season. He was the team's leading rusher. He is starting to fill out, get stronger, and is a hard worker.
WEST LINCOLN
Head Coach: - Randall Gusler
Conference: - Southern Piedmont
Mascot: - Rebels
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Red/Grey
2004 Overall Record: - 4-7
2004 Conference Record: - 0-7
Lettermen Back: - 15
Starters Back: - O - 5, D - 7
Basic Offense: - Wing T
Basic Defense: - 4-3
Strength: The Rebels have 7 starters on defense.
Weakness: The team lacks depth.
Aug. 19th - @ North Gaston
Aug. 26th – MAIDEN
Sep. 2nd - @ F.T. Foard
Sep. 9th - @ West Iredell
Sep. 16th – SOUTH CALDWELL
Sep. 23rd - @ Cherryville*
Sep 30th - SOUTH IREDELL*
Oct. 7th - @ Bessemer City*
Oct. 14th - LINCOLNTON*
Oct. 21st - @ East Lincoln*
Oct. 28th - NORTH LINCOLN*
Nov. 4th - "open"
2005 Outlook: We need to improve steadily in the pre-season.
SENIORS: GENE ARPE (TB/S, 5-11, 185) - College prospect…. PAUL CHAMBERS (FB/LB, 6-1, 205) - College prospect…. JON THOMAS (TE/LB, 6-1, 210).
JUNIORS: BEN POOLE (SE/CB, 6-3, 180)…. TAYLOR WOODY (QB/CB, 6-0, 175) - He completed 29 of 46 passes for 638 yards with 9 TDS.
TOP NEWCOMER: LOGAN SHRONCE.
WEST STANLY
Head Coach: - Rich Williams
Conference: - Rocky River
Mascot: - Colts
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Kelly Green/White
2004 Overall Record: - 5-7
2004 Conference Record: - 3-3
Lettermen Back: - 19
Starters Back: - O - 4, D - 6
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Colts will have a lot of depth in their Offensive and Defensive Backfields.
Weakness: The team lacks size and is inexperienced on Defense.
Aug. 19th - @ Central Cabarrus
Aug. 26th – @ Sun Valley
Sep. 2nd - WEST DAVIDSON
Sep. 9th - PIEDMONT
Sep. 16th – EAST ROWAN
Sep. 23rd - @ Albemarle*
Sep. 30th - @ Monroe*
Oct. 7th - "open"
Oct. 14th - FOREST HILLS*
Oct. 21st - @ South Stanly*
Oct. 28th - MOUNT PLEASANT*
Nov. 4th - NORTH STANLY*
2005 Outlook: The key for West Stanly this year will be staying healthy and avoiding any major injuries. If we can, we should be very competitive in the conference. Our strengths will be depth at the offensive backfield and receiver positions, and returning our entire defensive backfield. We are counting on those players leading us until our more inexperienced positions develop.
SENIORS: TERRANCE BLACKMON (RB/WR-DB/OLB, 5-11, 170, 4.6) - On Offense, he rushed for 205 yards and had 287 yards receiving, and had 6 total TDS. On Defense, he had 50 tackles and 4 INTS....C. J. HAGGERTY (WR/DB, 5-8, 155, 4.6) - ALL CONFERENCE - On Defense, he had 65 tackles and 6 INTS....ELI BOWMAN (OL/DL, 6-2, 250, 5.1) - ALL CONFERENCE - On Defense, he had 106 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss....ZAK KIKER (OL/DL, 6-0, 245, 5.4) - Offensive Center with 18 pancakes....BRIAN WHITLEY (WR/DB, 5-7, 160, 4.6) - On Offense, he had 185 receiving yards with 3 TDS....KEDRICK PENBERTON (WR/DB, 5-11, 165, 4.8) - On Defense, he had 69 tackles.
JUNIORS: QUANTAVIUS STURDIVANT (QB/DB, 6-2, 220, 4.5) - 2 TIME ALL CONFERENCE / ALL TRIBUNE / NCPREPS 2A ALL-STATE - On Offense, he completed 69 of 146 passes for 1,190 yards with 13 TDS, and rushed 155 times for 1,056 yards with 11 TDS....SEAN LAMBERT (OL/DL, 6-4, 320, 5.8) - Offensive Tackle with 11 pancakes....CASEY CRAYTON (TE/OLB, 5-9, 160, 4.9) - He was the top JV defensive player.
SOPH: HAKEEM HUNTLEY (RB/LB, 5-10, 185, 5.0) - He was the top JV offensive player....MARQUISE BROWN (RB/DB, 5-9, 165, 4.6) - He was the top JV athlete....ERNEST BRIDGES (OL/DL, 5-11, 250, 5.4).
WEST STOKES
Head Coach: - Jimmy Upchurch
Conference: - North State
Mascot: - Wildcats
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Purple/Black/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 6-6
2004 Conference Record: - 4-4
Lettermen Back: - 11
Starters Back: - O – 2, D – 2
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - Base 3-5
Strength: An increase in skilled athletes playing football.
Weakness: Inexperience at several positions.
Aug. 19th - @ East Surry
Aug. 26th – STARMOUNT
Sep. 2nd - NORTH STOKES
Sep. 9th - SURRY CENTRAL
Sep. 16th – @ North Surry
Sep. 23rd - "open"
Sep. 30th - @ South Stokes
Oct. 7th - REIDSVILLE*
Oct. 14th - @ McMichael*
Oct. 21st - @ Southern Guilford*
Oct. 28th - EASTERN GUILFORD*
Nov. 4th - @ Atkins*
2005 Outlook: The 2005 Wildcats hope to build on their best season ever from last year. They will be led by three-year varsity starters Nick Edwards and Dee Cuthrel. This year's team has more skill players than in the past. If they learn how to play the game they could be dangerous.
SENIORS: DEE CUTHREL (RB/DB, 5'9, 170, 4.6) – Rushed for 1,000 yards. Very quick. All-Conference… NICK EDWARDS (RB/LB, 6'2, 240, 4.95) – Three-year varsity starter. Should be very good… SAM JONES (TE/DL, 6'0, 250, 4.9) – Very strong and athletic… DANNY ROSE (OL/DL, 6'0, 245, 5.2) – Two-year starter. Good worker and lineman… AUSTIN MONEY (OL/DL, 6'0, 240, 5.3) – Very dedicated and much improved strength… RYAN TAYLOR (WR/DB, 6'3, 185, 4.7) – Very talented. Could be special… ANDREW O'NEAL (WR/DB, 5'10, 190, 4.5) – Great athlete and worker. Special kid… CORY CRUMLEY (RB/DB, 5'10, 180, 4.) – Talented kid. Very tough… CHARLIE SEVIER (WR/DB, 6'0, 170, 4.9) – Very hard nosed and a great kid.
JUNIORS: ANTWAN JONES (RB/DL, 6'5, 252, 4.7) – Very strong. Moved from TE to FB. This year could be special… KORY LIPFORD (OL/DL, 6'0, 230, 5.1) – Great feet. Should start at guard… JAROD DUBOSE (OL/DL, 6'1, 260, 5.2) – Very strong. Good lineman… CHESTON PULLIAM (WR/DB, 6'0, 175, 4.8) – Should start at both positions… P.J. MORRISON (WR/DB, 5'10, 170, 4.8) – Hard nosed. Good athlete… RICK COGAR (TE/LB, 6'0, 180, 4.9) – Good worker. Lots of potential.
SOPHS: JONATHAN ADAMS (QB, 6'0, 170, 4.7) – Very talented. Great kid. Excellent work ethics and a leader… ANDREW LEITER (OL/LB, 6'0, 195, 4.9) – Very strong. Big hitter… J.D. YOUNG (RB/LB, 5'9, 190, 4.8) – Very dedicated. Good player.
WHITEVILLE
Head Coach: - Mark Little
Conference: - Waccamaw
Mascot: - Wolfpack
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Royal Blue/White
2004 Overall Record: - 8-4
2004 Conference Record: - 4-2
Lettermen Back: - 13
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 3
Basic Offense: - l - Gun
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Wolfpack will have team speed and talent, but have inexperienced
skill players.
Weakness: The team will have an overall lack of varsity experience at every position; Also they will be lacking in team size; kicking game.
Aug. 19th - JACKSONVILLE (BB&T Jam)
Aug. 26th – @ East Bladen
Sep. 2nd - SOUTH ROBESON
Sep. 9th - @ West Columbus
Sep. 16th – WEST BRUNSWICK
Sep. 23rd - @ East Columbus*
Sep. 30th - PENDER*
Oct. 7th - @ South Brunswick*
Oct. 14th - TRASK*
Oct. 21st - "open"
Oct. 28th - @ North Brunswick*
Nov. 4th - SOUTH COLUMBUS*
2005 Outlook: The Whiteville Wolfpack graduated 24 seniors off last year's team, so this year's team will be very inexperienced. There could be as many as 10 sophomores on the varsity. The Wolfpack will have to rely on it's team speed, quickness, and emphasize the passing and option game on offense.
SENIORS: DUNCAN BRILEY (R, 5-9, 185, 4.7) - He should be a starter in 2005....CLAUDE POWELL (RB, 5-9, 175, 4.5) - He should be a starter in 2005....SHAWN MUCHINSON (LB, 5-10, 175, 4.6) - He was a part-time starter last season....JAMES BOWLES (R, 5-10, 170, 4.4) - He is the leading returning receiver from last season - he caught 8 passes for 236 yards....REGGIE BELLANY (RB, 5-11, 180, 4.6) - ALL COUNTY - He is the leading returning rusher from last season - he rushed 96 times for 640 yards....ANDREW POWELL ( DT, 6-0, 240, 4.8) - 3 year starter at Defensive Tackle; he had 5 fumble recoveries....D. J. ANDERS (LB/TE, 6-3, 210, 4.6) - On Defense, he is the leading returning Tackler. On Offense, he had 6 catches for 231 yards last season....ETHAN SCOTT ( OG, 5-9, 185, 5.1) - He is a returning starter....ELAUN MCMILLIAN (RB/DB) - He is transferring from East Columbus.
JUNIORS: HARRISON JORDAN (QB, 6-0, 165, 4.6) - could be starting QB or Receiver....KEVIN GAMBLE (LB, 6-1, 210, 4.6) - He was a starter in 2004....ALEX ROYAL (TE, 6-4, 215, 4.7) - He could be starting at TE.
SOPH: BRADLEY LEE (OT, 6-3, 215, 5.1) - should see time on the Offensive Line.
WILKES CENTRAL
Head Coach: - Jeremy Funderburk
Conference: - Mountain Valley
Mascot: - Eagles
Classification: - 2A
Colors: - Forest Green/Gold
2004 Overall Record: - 5-7
2004 Conference Record: - N/A
Lettermen Back: - N/A
Starters Back: - O - 3, D - 2
Basic Offense: - Multiple I
Basic Defense: - 4-4
Strength: The Eagles' skill positions are solid.
Weakness: Youth in the Offensive and Defensive Lines.
Aug. 19th - HIBRITEN
Aug. 26th – WEST WILKES
Sep. 2nd - EAST WILKES
Sep. 9th - @ Watauga
Sep. 16th – "open"
Sep. 23rd - @ North Wilkes*
Sep. 30th - STARMOUNT*
Oct. 7th - @ Madison
Oct. 14th - SURRY CENTRAL*
Oct. 21st - @ North Surry*
Oct. 28th - @ Ashe County*
Nov. 4th - FORBUSH*
SENIORS: ANDREW SMITH (TB, 5-11, 193, 4.68)…. JAMARCUS WILSON (TB/DB, 5-11, 175, 4.65)…. THOMAS WILL (TE/PK, 6-2, 200, 4.9)…. PATRICK CARLTON (WR/DB, 5-7, 145, 4.9)…. JAMIE DELLINGER (WR/DB, 6-0, 140, 4.89)…. JOHN MYERS (QB/DB, 5-10, 170, 4.9).
JUNIORS: BRENT PARSONS (TE/DE, 6-2, 230, 5.0)…. JUSTIN WATKINS (FB/LB, 6-0, 180, 4.85).
SOPH: COLTON WILLIAMS (OL/LB, 6-1, 215, 5.1)…. TYRONE GIBBONS (FB/LB, 5-10, 220, 5.0).
