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FOOTBALL
2015
A publication of
The Dispatch
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Aberdeen Bulldogs..............................................20
Caledonia Confederates........................................6
Central Academy Vikings.....................................15
Columbus Christian Rams...................................11
Columbus Falcons.................................................5
Hamilton Lions.....................................................21
Hebron Christian Eagles......................................17
Heritage Academy Patriots..................................12
New HopeTrojans.................................................7
Noxubee County Tigers.......................................16
OakHill Academy Raiders...................................18
Starkville Academy Volunteers............................14
Starkville YellowJackets.....................................13
Victory ChristianEagles.......................................10
West Lowndes Panthers........................................8
West Point GreenWave......................................19
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Pickens Academy
Starkville Academy
Winston Academy
20-Shemar Mayfield
21-Devin King
22-Tyran Smith
23-Patrick
Weatherspoon
24-Mario Bradford
26-Marc Lashley
27-Tyminderious
Hayes
28-Kendre Conner
29-Tahj Sykes
30-Justin Turner
31-TJ Jackson
32-Braylen Edinburgh
33-Carlos Draper
34-Frank Jones
35-Deandre Wright
36-Leroy Stinson
37-Chris Taylor
38-Kyle Rodriquez
39-JaQuavis
Cunningham
40-Jeremiah Hickman
41-Amos Mayfield
42-Jatwauan Taylor
44-Darrion Fisher
45-Isaiah Karriem
46-Jaleen Thomas
47-Christian Robinson
48-Clintuan Docher
49-Yoquan Harrison
50-Tahj Lowery
51-Jeremiah Hodges
54-Eric Sherrod
55-Naml Karriem
56-Denzel Beckwith
58-Quintrell Lyons
59-Cobi Lowery
63-James McCoy
66-Laquinston Sharp
70-Donnell Clopton
71-William James
72-Stephen Wilkerson
74-Leonardo Dismuke
75-Jarious Ross
77-Michael Bailey
78-Devagus Jenkins
79-Jefferey Beard
80-Lakim Wilson
83-Michael McCloud
84-Josh Gray
87-Jaylin Nave
88-Caleb Gardner
89-Travonta Macon
90-Lawerence Tate
94-Cameron Williams
95-Christopher
Craddieth
96-Keyshawn
Swanigan
99-Charles Gillespie
Columbus Christian
Academy
2-Jay Clark
9-Elijah Carlstrom
10-Dakota Shaw
11-Zack Wright
12-Kimarri Whitfield
15-Dawson Shaw
17-Tyler Beaird
22-Nate Parker
24-Matthew Ozment
41-Kelvin Mitchell
44-Tyler Blackwell
50-Andrew Sparks
52-Carlisle Harding
54-Carson Dewberry
56-Tony Dantzler
57-DeKameron
Mitchell
58-Benson Smith
61-Bobby
Middlebrooks
63-Jaboris Frazier
64-Kyler Kidder
65-Billy Brewer
66-Justin Harrison
Hamilton
1-Samuel Peloquin
2-Tyler Gordon
3-Sam Frantz
4-Daniel Washington
5-Baily Lofton
7-Todd Prillhart
8-Brice Lofton
9-Tucker Welch
10-Keshon Heard
11-Austin Taylor
12-Kaminski
Bankhead
15-Branson Shields
18-Aaron Fontenot
20-Todd Robinson
22-Noah Daniel
21-Tobias Noack
24-Joseph Fontenot
32-Daniel Miller
33-Austin Lancaster
40-Jordon Rogers
44-Denis Grignard
50-Ethan Holley
54-Michael Harrison
55-Carl Bailey
56-Lane Stockman
63-John Vaughan
65-James Melton
67-Stone Crawford
69-Hunter Alvis
70-Brent Smith
72-Laderick
Despenza
75-Austin Myers
76-Grant Thompson
78-Tyler Phillips
79-David Logan
80-Brison Flynt
82-Austin Oglesby
84-Kameron Shields
88-Nathan Fast
Hebron Christian
2-Landon Hill
7-Jax Warren
17-Elijah Parrish
22-Channing Tapley
28-Henry Hudson
33-Brian Eaddy
50-Jessie Moore
52-Lucas Foster
62-Daniel Coggins
63-Emerson Shinn
74-Josiah Parrish
75-Nolan Whitt
87-Payton Griffin
Heritage Academy
1-Caleb Gurley
2-Michael Ledbetter
3-Camden Sanders
5-Brandon Jones
6-Dontae Gray
7-John Isaac Stafford
8-Zach Oswalt
9-Tyner Swedenburg
10-Tyler Anderson
11-Denis Friesen
12-Hayes Heredia
13-Dalton Alexander
15-Dylan Barker
16-Cason
Westmoreland
21-Charles Strickland
22-Dylan Hughes
23-Kiehler Curry
24-Lukas Bryant
27-Peyton Allen
34-Toby Young
44-Robert Brown
52-Wills Hays
54-Logan Sneed
56-Jack Hannon
61-Thomas Cooper
65-Chase Brooks
71-Hunter McMillen
75-Dalton Hocutt
77-Jones Ray
81-William Yingst
New Hope
1-Carlos Brooks
2-Brenton Spann
3-Andre Earby
4-Jay Gillespie
5-Jeremy Harris
6-Terryonte Thomas
7-JJ Jones
8-Aaron Brooks
9-CJ Lewis
10-Thomas Stevens
11-Jamal Berry
12-Jeremy Tate
13-Will Godfrey
14-Clay Clemons
15-Kyree Fields
16-Austin Davis
17-Drew Williamson
18-Lorenzo Taylor
19-Jaylen Mays
20-Tyrese Jackson
21-Tony Deloach
22-Wesley Jones
23-Jay Shinn
24-Tyran Reed
25-Christian Brownlee
26-TJ Stephens
27-Maurice Sharp
28-James Taylor
29-CJ Clay
30-Jordan Randle
32-Javious Pryor
33-Tyran Noland
34-Clay Williamson
35-Trey Rickman
38-Devonta White
40-Parker Lane
41-Tre Ellis
42-Hunter West
43-Wesley Jones
44-Brandon McKay
45-Eriq Johnson
46-Josh Scoggins
47-Lane Sayre
48-Bryon Petty
50-Bailey Long
51-Florencio Martinez
52-Joe Sayre
53-Willie Guyton
54-Darrius Hendrix
55-Tae-Kion Reed
56-Kamron Patterson
58-Trey Samuel
59-Jordan Smith
60-Lucio Martinez
61-Brandon Bishop
62-Bryce Braddock
63-Lennin Lorado
64-Dawson Vasser
65-Rashawn Tate
66-Bruce Bradley
67-Fred Brownlee
68-Marlon Clay
70-AJ Yearby
71-Cody Smith
74-Cobee Mitchell
76-Brandon Craddieth
78-Jaylen Johnson
79-Austin Adams
80-John Conner Rose
81-AJ Dooley
82-Nathan Wilson
84-Courtland Malone
86-Daniel Bradley
87-Patrick McCraw
88-Jaylon Dumas
92-Pablo Martinez
57-Jimmy Morris
60-Mikyrin Lockett
61-Samuel Lowery
64-KeAris Smith
65-Anterious Gray
69-Christian Jones
71-Laterience Dora
73-John Harris
74-Antonio Roby
75-Bobby May
76-Johnny Slaughter
77-Quincy Stokes
78-Kenneth Smith
79-Justin Davis
84-Anthony Davis
85-Nathaniel Hughes
86-Terrance Thomas
87-Travandis Short
88-Torean King
89-Jerkazmon Barnett
90-Miles Smith
91-Tamorris Luster
92-Jamarrius Bradford
93-DeQuavion Prince
94-Jeffrey Simmons
95-Malcomn Purtue
97-Christopher Pippen
98-Demonte Wells
Oak Hill Academy
2-Heath Ford
4-Powell Tabor
5-Kaleb Darnell
10-Ken Dill
12-John Carver
Middleton
13-Ash Cullum
15-Thomas Bales
20-Chance Wilson
28-Drew Riley
30-Collins Brown
38-Macon McBrayer
52-Mac Newell
53-Kendrick Langford
55-Heath Westover
56-Ryan Simmons
57-Ethan Bryan
67-Robert Walker
70-Calen Roberson
72-Clark Hayes
75-Cody Pearson
81-Grayson Easterling
88-Lucas Birmingham
Starkville Academy
2-Noah Methvin
3-Drew Jackson
4-Pierce Fondren
5-Parker Guest
7-Colin Diaz
8-Hayes Henderson
10-Drake Gordman
12-Houston Clark
13-Grant Wolfe
15-Dalton Dempsey
18-Colt Chrestman
22-William Wolfe
24-Hayden
Henderson
30-Noah Heflin
40-Noah Smith
50-Houston Massey
52-Torin Hamilton
58-Walker Tranum
61-John Foster
71-Carter Wood
74-Douglas Kelly
75-Seth Watson
78-Logan Stanley
97-Sam Cox
Starkville
1-AJ Brown
2-Avery Brown
3-Wilie Gay
4-Jonathan Edwards
5-Andreus Swanigan
6-Rontavis Clark
7-Jontavious Gardner
8-Aretavious Hendrix
9-Terrance Grayer
10-Tyler Stovall
11-Natron Brooks
12-Cameron Gardner
13-Abdural Lee
14-DAngelo Lucious
15-Milton Smith
16-Ben Owens
17-Montario
Montgomery
19-Austin Morris
20-Parker Lemm
Noxubee County
21-Juwon Mullins
1-Timorrius Conner
22-Tyler Moore
2-Javarcus Walker
23-Jacob Williams
3-Rashad Eades
24-Abdias Simpore
4-TyQuintin Ramsey
25-Jaquez Wilson
5-Maliek Stallings
26-Derek Gandy
6-Coby Clark
27-Austin Brown
7-Joshua Little
30-Zadarious
8-Kyziah Pruitt
Charleston
9-Trayveon Jynes
31-Tiriq Scott
10-Keith Sanders
33-Jack Spencer
11-Kymbotric Mason
34-Tony Elliott
12-Kadarrion Outlaw
35-Seth Prewitt
13-Janerio
36-Jeremy Skinner
Cunningham
37-Malik McBride
14-Jadyn Mays
38-Bradley Curtis
15-Jataquist Sherrod 39-Deangelo Scales
16-Daveon Ball
40-Tavian Clark
17-Rashad Tate
42-Tyler Cane
18-Jaylon Hodges
43-Darious Brooks
19-Kylan Oliver
44-Nelson Jordan
20-Ladaveon Smith
45-Ryan Malone
21-Anzarius Taylor
46-Deangelo Tabb
22-Savion Price
47-Braylon Fisher
23-Shunessey
48-Cameron
Sherrod
Johnston
24-Kalmorris
49-Jakobe Cannon
Robinson
50-Lamarcus Logan
25-Art Davis
51-Jakoby Jones
26-Shannderius
52-Kobe Jones
Conner
53-Quez Roberts
27-Eddison Little
54-Conner Reineke
28-Eddison Rice
55-Robert McCarter
29-Antonio McCloud
56-Nautica Petty
30-Jakerrius Oliver
57-Kory Hill
31-Danny Jones
58-Kameron Jones
32-Terry Joiner
59-Antuan McDowell
33-L.C. Clemmons
60-Tarius McNair
34-Qendarrion
61-Zavist Pastor
Barnett
62-Courtlen Hill
35-Marco Robinson
63-Tyler Adair
36-JaQuarius Jamison 64-Dontarious
37-Timothy Bland
Cunningham
40-Jaelen Harmon
65-Anthony Hunter
42-Anthony Jamison
66-Skylar Shields
43-Kaiyus Lewis
69-Donye Cannon
46-Ladarius
70-Lekenski Skinner
Thompkins
71-Trenell Baker
50-Kenjakies Lockett 72-Josh Lawrence
51-Jaylon Davis
73-Jordan Boatman
52-Tyler Dooley
74-Mitchell Johnson
54-Ladarrus King
75-Sirjiau Roby
55-Jaden Tate
76-Evan Ware
56-Andrew Henley
78-Tyler Roach
Best
of
Luck
To All
Area Teams!
Region 4-2A
MHSAA
Region 2-6A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Calhoun City
4 0 9 1 395 93
East Webster 3 1 8 2 323 177
Eupora
2 2 9 2 344 168
Bruce
1 3 3 7 219 284
Okolona
0 4 2 7 186 296
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Starkville
7 0 11 0 439 127
Clinton
6 1 9 2 357 247
Warren Cent. 5 2 9 2 322 101
Madison Cent. 3 4 6 5 286 259
NW Rankin
3 4 5 6 234 257
Columbus
3 4 4 7 224 299
Murrah
1 6 6 6 301 243
Greenville
0 7 1 10 125 385
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Starkville 30, Tupelo 0
Second Round
Starkville 34, Southaven 10
Third Round
South Panola 36, Starkville 26
Playoffs
First Round
East Webster 37, Strayhorn 0
Second Round
East Webster 34, Baldwyn 7
Third Round
East Webster 21, Simmons 8
Fourth Round
Calhoun City 35, East Webster 14
Region 1-1A
Region 1-5A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Coffeeville
8 0 9 2 476 104
Smithville
6 2 8 3 269 140
Falkner
6 2 7 4 335 267
Coldwater
5 3 5 6 262 266
Hamilton
4 4 6 5 295 279
Thrasher
4 4 5 6 255 239
Biggersville
2 6 2 9 141 453
Houlka
1 7 1 9 105 404
Vardaman
0 8 0 11 135 492
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Oxford
7 0 10 1 417 197
New Hope
5 2 9 2 375 229
West Point
5 2 8 4 379 251
Saltillo
4 3 8 4 362 318
Clarksdale
4 3 6 5 208 256
Center Hill
2 5 5 7 351 429
Lewisburg
1 6 4 8 405 477
Lake Cormorant 0 7 0 11 183 380
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Region 3-1A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Nanih Waiya
8 0 11 0 410 154
Pelahatchie
7 1 9 2 441 201
Sebastopol
6 2 7 4 414 299
French Camp 5 3 5 7 263 334
West Lowndes 4 4 5 6 316 279
Noxapater
3 5 4 7 266 278
Ethel
2 6 2 10 152 471
West Oktibbeha
1 7 1 9 144 479
East Oktibbeha 0 8 0 10 132 457
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
New Hope 35, Callaway 12
Second Round
Pearl 27, New Hope 14
Region 1-4A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Itawamba AHS 5 0 6 4 312 220
Corinth
4 1 8 3 394 231
Amory
3 2 6 5 324 289
Shannon
2 3 3 7 180 280
Pontotoc
1 4 2 9 108 367
Tishomingo Co. 0 5 1 10
199 374
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Cleveland 31, Amory 6
Region 4-4A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Noxubee Co.
5 0 9 2 387 184
Kosciusko
4 1 9 2 315 186
Caledonia
3 2 6 5 319 334
Houston
2 3 5 6 263 266
Leake Central
1 4 6 5 329 223
West Lauderdale 0 5 3 8 204 300
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Ripley 48, Caledonia 14
Noxubee County 35, Senatobia 0
Second Round
Noxubee County 34, Yazoo County 7
Third Round
Noxubee County 42, Cleveland 14
Fourth Round
Noxubee County 21, Greenwood 0
Championship
Noxubee County 48, St. Stanislaus 27
Region 4-3A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Louisville
5 0 7 4 340
207
Aberdeen
4 1 8 3 366
254
Kemper Co.
3 2 7 4 424
192
Winona
2 3 3 8 237
351
Nettleton
1 4 3 8 219
342
South Pontotoc 0 5 2 9 220
419
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Aberdeen 46, North Panola 16
Louisville 38, Holly Springs 8
Second Round
Aberdeen 66, North Pontotoc 30
Louisville 42, Mooreville 28
Third Round
Charleston 35, Louisville 13
Kemper County 52, Aberdeen 14
MAIS
District 1-AAA
Division I
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Mad-Ridgeland 6 1 8 3 310 147
Jackson Acad. 4 3 6 5 303 214
Washington
3 4 7 4 241 178
Division II
W L W L PF PA
Starkville Acad. 6 1 10 1 348 86
Magnolia Hts. 5 2 9 2 326 237
Pillow Academy 3 4 7 4 305 141
Heritage Acad. 1 6 5 7 244 239
Hillcrest Chr. 0 7 2 9 161 386
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs Division II
Semifinals
Starkville Academy 42, Lamar School 0
Championship
Oak Forest (La.) 37, Starkville Aca. 12
District 2-AA
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Canton Acad. 4 1 9 2 302 113
Leake Acad. 4 1 5 6 277 288
Tri-County Acad. 3 2 5 4 222 175
Oak Hill Acad. 3 2 5 6 230 243
Manchester Ac. 1 4 5 5 264 311
Winston Acad. 0 5 2 8 139 315
END OF REGULAR SEASON
District 2-A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Columbus Chr. 3 0 6 4 316 225
Greenville Chr. 2 1 6 4 281 254
Deer Creek Ac. 1 2 2 7 156 271
Carroll Acad.
0 3 0 10 49 459
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Columbus Christian 34, DeSoto School 14
Second Round
Trinity Episcopal 38, Columbus Chr. 12
Eight-Man District 1
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Kemper Acad. 4 0 8 1 462 176
Hebron Chr. 3 1 6 3 290 184
Central Acad. 2 2 6 3 290 212
Calhoun Acad. 1 3 4 6 279 350
Strider Acad. 0 4 0 11
100 490
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Sharkey-Issaquena 62, Hebron Chr. 6
CFA
Eight-Man Division
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Victory Chr. 4 1 8 1 477
230
Tabernacle
4 1 6 3 358
300
Tuscaloosa Chr.
3 2 8 3 387
331
East Memorial 3 2 4 4 271
323
Meadowview 1 4 3 7 244
424
New Life Chr. 0 5 2 7 156 250
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
Semifinals
Victory Christian 45, New Life Christian 6
Championship
Victory Christian 44, Tuscaloosa Chr. 8
AHSAA
Region 4-3A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Gordo
6 0 10
0 339 97
Aliceville
5 1 9 1 281 166
Greensboro 4 2 7 3 247 158
Lamar County 3 3 7 3 305 243
American Chr. 2 4 6 5 320 280
Greene County 1 5 4 5 329 308
Hale County 0 6 2 8 224 305
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Opp 70, Lamar County 36
Geneva 17, Aliceville 14
Region 4-2A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Pickens County
6 0 7 3 297 194
Hatch
5 1 7 3 377 215
Thorsby
4 2 6 4 244 194
Vincent
3 3 4 6 233 300
Fayetteville
2 4 5 5 242 273
Marion
1 5 2 8 204 278
Holy Spirit
0 6 0 10
127 507
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Flomaton 35, Pickens County 20
Region 8-2A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Red Bay
6 0 9 1 431
127
Sulligent
5 1 6 4 243
202
Hatton
4 2 7 3 265
130
Phil Campbell 3 3 4 6 148
317
Tharptown 2 4 3 8 133
290
Cherokee
1 5 1 9 125
325
Mars Hill Bible 0 6 1 9 104 404
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Randolph County 45, Sulligent 7
Region 6-1A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Hubbertville 6 0 11 0 429 126
Berry
5 1 7 4 303 286
Marion County 4 2 6 5 336 336
South Lamar 3 3 5 6 289 194
Meek
2 4 5 6 194 274
Brilliant
1 5 1 9 114 352
Lynn
0 6 0 10
128 366
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
South Lamar 49, Valley Head 13
Second Round
Ragland 20, South Lamar 12
AISA
Region 2-2A
Division Overall
W L W L PF PA
Marengo Acad. 4 0 8 1 391 78
Wilcox Acad. 3 1 7 2 341 185
Clarke Prep
2 2 5 4 229 210
Pickens Acad. 1 3 4 5 171 265
Russell Christian 0 4 0 9 83 366
END OF REGULAR SEASON
Playoffs
First Round
Edgewood Academy 61, Pickens Acad. 0
Columbus Falcons
Mississippi High School Activities Association: Class 6A, Region 1; 2014 Record 4-7 (3-4 Class 6A, Region 2)
Coaching staff
Head coach
Randal Montgomery
n Ivan Evans Offensive
coordinator
n Michael Kelly
Defensive coordinator/
Safeties
n Tobias Smith Offensive
line
n Michael Lowery
Running backs
n Lawrence Hill Wide
receivers
n Milton Talbert
Defensive line
n Ryan Savell
Linebackers
n Christopher Harlow
Cornerbacks
The biggest
challenge has
been developing
depth. We finally
have competition
for spots, and
that really raises
the bar for
everybody on the
team.
Columbus High School second-year head coach Randal Montgomery will count on Chris Deloach (left) and
Cameron Williams to help lead the Falcons in a new region, Class 6A, Region 1.
2015 Schedule
2014 Results
Class 6A
Region 1
Columbus
Desoto Central
Hernando
Horn Lake
Olive Branch
South Panola
Southaven
Tupelo
NOTE: Top four qualify
for playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 4-7 Randal
Montgomery
2013 4-7 Tony Stanford
2012 7-5 Tony Stanford
2011 7-4 Tony Stanford
2010 4-7 Tony Stanford
2009 3-8 Bubba Davis
2008 1-10 Bubba Davis
2007 6-5 Daryl Jones
2006 3-8 Daryl Jones
2005 6-7 Rusty Funk
2004 4-7 Rusty Funk
2003 7-4 Roy McCrory
2002 3-7 Roy McCrory
2001 7-4 Roy McCrory
2000 10-3 Roy McCrory
1999 7-4 Roy McCrory
1998 4-6 Roy McCrory
1997 3-7 Roy McCrory
1996 0-11 Pat Davis
1995 3-7-1 Pat Davis
1994 3-8 Pat Davis
the region.
If you look back at last
year, there is only one game
where we didnt compete
(a 43-0 loss at Starkville),
Montgomery said. Versus Clinton we were down
three almost at the half and
gave up a long kickoff return. We didnt know how
to finish. We didnt know
how to finish drives, how
to finish games. Those are
the kinds of things that we
will be better at this year.
The talent level will be
higher. The focus will be
higher, too. We have a better understanding of what
we are trying to do. The
region will be tough, but
you just have inherit the
challenge.
Gholar is aware of the
challenge. He also is confident in his teammates.
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a closer look
QUARTERBACK
C.J. Gholar (Jr.)
n Gholar is a returning starter
after drawing the final four starts
of last season. A converted wide
receiver, Gholar won three of his
four starts and will benefit from
the repetitions as the teams No. 1
quarterback in spring practice.
We are going
to ride with C.J.,
and we think he
can carry us a long
way, Columbus
High coach Randal
Montgomery said.
He had played
some quarterback
in middle school, so
Gholar
switching back to
that position a year
ago wasnt that big a deal. He got
some really good experience and
has really worked at becoming a
leader.
RUNNING BACKS
Kendre Conner (Jr.),
Kylin Hill (Jr.)
n Both were
major contributors
a year ago. Montgomery said Hill
has added about 20
pounds since last
season. Both are
Hill
considered bruising
backs, with good
speed and physicality.
caledonia confederates
Mississippi High School Activities Association: Class 4A, Region 4; 2014 Record: 6-6 (3-2 Class 4A, Region 4)
2015 Schedule
Aug. 21 At Shannon
Aug. 28 MOOREVILLE
Sept. 4 OPEN DATE
Sept. 11 OKOLONA
Sept. 18 At New Hope
Sept. 25 At Tishomingo Co.
Oct. 2
At Houston
Oct. 9
LOUISVILLE
Oct. 16 KOSCIUSKO
Oct. 23 At Noxubee Co.
Oct. 30 LEAKE
CENTRAL
HOME GAMES IN CAPS
2014 Results
MHSAA
Class 4A, Region 4
Aug. 21
W, 32-26
Heritage Aca.
Aug. 29 W, 47-20
At Hamilton
Sept. 5 W, 46-13
At Smithville
Sept. 12 L, 17-41
New Hope
Sept. 19 L, 23-33
At East Webster
Sept. 26 L, 36-38
Choctaw Co.
Oct. 3
W, 28-27
Houston
Oct. 10 W, 34-28
At West
Lauderdale
Oct. 17 L, 7-38
At Kosciusko
Oct. 24 L, 14-42
Noxubee Co.
Oct. 31 W, 35-28
At Leake Central
Nov. 7 L, 14-48
At Ripley
HOME GAMES IN CAPS
Class 4A
Region 4
Caledonia
Houston
Kosciusko
Leake Central
Louisville
Noxubee County
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for playoffs
CALEDONIA One
look at the Caledonia High
School football practice
field and one of the guys in
a green jersey immediately
stands out.
Hes the tallest of the
three quarterbacks and one
of a handful
of
players
who
are
6-foot-4 or
taller. Longlimbed and
skinny, one
wouldnt
Crotwell
guess
he
has added 10
pounds to his frame in the
past year.
Skinny or not, junior
quarterback Spencer Unruh is the prototypical
pocket-passer quarterback,
a rarity in high school football.
Caledonia, fresh off a
playoff appearance in 2014,
its first since 2005, will
need Unruh to emerge as a
bigger leader if the Confederates hope to return to the
postseason.
Brandon Henry, who had
more than 1,800 yards rushing and scored 28 touchdowns last season, graduated. Unruhs top two targets,
Cole Gullette and Ian Hartmann, who combined for 74
receptions, are also gone.
Even during the season,
you could see Spencers
progression,
Caledonia
High third-year coach Andy
Crotwell said. Ideally, we
wanted to protect him a
bit early in the season, not
asking him to do too much.
That went out the window
against Heritage (Academy), as we had to rely on
him more in that game than
we anticipated and he
rose to the occasion.
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Coaching staff
Head coach
Andy Crotwell
n Brian White Defensive
Coordinator / Linebackers
n Jason Forrester
Defensive Line
n Murray Woody
Wide Receivers
n Nate Kendrick
Offensive Line
n Ricky Kendrick
Defensive Backs
A lot of these
guys, (Spencer)
Unruh has known
for years. Most of
them are in the
same grade. Hes
had a minimum
two years to
develop. The
chemistry will be
good.
Caledonia High School
football coach
Andy Crotwell
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 6-6 Andy Crotwell
2013 3-8 Andy Crotwell
2012 4-7 Andy Crotwell
2011 4-7 Ricky Kendrick
2010 1-10 Ricky Kendrick
2009 0-10 David Boykin
2008 1-9 Jason Forrester
2007 3-7 David Boykin
2006 3-7 David Boykin
2005 5-6 Jack Hankins
2004 6-5 Jack Hankins
2003 3-6 Jack Hankins
2002 3-7 Jack Hankins
2001 4-6 Jack Hankins
2000 2-8 Jack Hankins
1999 4-7 Jack Hankins
1998 2-9 Chris Chambless
1997 1-10 James Reed
1996 0-11 James Reed
1995 0-11 James Reed
1994 3-8 David Brown
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Coaching staff
Head coach
Kris Pickle
n Jon Cates
n Kyle Watson
n Eric Guerrero
n Josh Pulphus
n Bryan Walker
n Mike Thorn
n Michael Campbell
n Kevin Edge
n John Jennings
n Tyler Poole
2015 Schedule
Aug. 21 At Louisville
Aug. 28 ABERDEEN
Sept. 4 At Columbus
Sept. 11 OPEN DATE
Sept. 18 CALEDONIA
Sept. 25 At Clarksdale
Oct. 2
CENTER HILL
Oct. 9
At Lake
Cormorant
Oct. 16 OXFORD
Oct. 23 At Lewisburg
Oct. 30 WEST POINT
Nov. 6 At Saltillo
HOME GAMES IN CAPS
New Hope High School football coach Kris Pickle warms up with senior quarterback JJ Jones at a practice earlier this month. Jones is expected
to compete for the starting job with junior Thomas Stevens.
MHSAA
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After 26-player senior class helped New Hope return to playoffs, next group of seniors wants to keep things going
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Class 5A
Region 1
Center Hill
Clarksdale
Lake Cormorant
Lewisburg
New Hope
Oxford
Saltillo
West Point
NOTE: Top four qualify for
playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 10-3 Kris Pickle
2013 4-7 Shawn Gregory
2012 3-8 Michael Bradley
2011 4-7 Michael Bradley
2010 8-5 Michael Bradley
2009 11-2 Michael Bradley
2008 8-5 Michael Bradley
2007 6-4 Michael Bradley
2006 1-9 Michael Bradley
2005 2-8 Dale Hardin
2004 1-9 Dale Hardin
2003 4-6 Dale Hardin
2002 1-8 Dale Hardin
2001 4-5 Dale Hardin
2000 2-9 Rick Cahalane
1999 4-6 Rick Cahalane
1998 7-5 Andy Stevens
1997 3-8 Andy Stevens
1996 6-5 Andy Stevens
1995 6-5 Andy Stevens
1994 2-9 Dale Hardin
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a closer look
Coaching staff
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Head coach
Anthony King
Todd Stanley
Joe Bafford
Austin Andrews
Eric MacDonald
Frederick McGee
Roy Williams
West Lowndes High Schools Tyzaviya Harris makes a tackle against Montgomery County in the 2014 opener.
King
Stanley
That experience
on our line will
help that
transition (to a
triple-option
offense) go a bit
smoother. Well
be able to break
those young skill
guys in.
by the numbers
David
Miller
ter had 59 tackles and two sacks last season.
Oct. 30 COFFEEVILLE
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QUARTERBACKS
Kemario Evans (Jr.),
John Neal (Jr.)
n Kemario has the
edge, West Lowndes coach
Anthony King said. Were
moving to the triple-option
offense. We got plenty of
backs, so were changing
the offense to our talent.
Hes a smart QB.
Running BackS
Zacchaeus Williams (Jr.),
Jerry Anderson (Soph.),
Jamod Deloach (Jr.)
n Got plenty of running
backs, King said. Zacchaeus will probably be our starter. Jerry is built like Kylin Hill
from Columbus.
Offensive Line
Adolphus Brewer (Soph.),
Taras Woodson (Sr.),
Lavante Porter (Sr.),
Tyrese Wells (Jr.),
Rashaad Rice (Soph.)
n Taras, a senior, has
game experience, King
said. I hope hell be our
anchor.
Wide ReceiverS
Marcus Farmer (Jr.),
Tadarius Barr (Sr.)
n Marcus Farmer is a
good basketball player who
is athletic, as is Carr, King
said. Theyll come into play
on the play-action.
Defensive Line
Tyzaviya Harris (Sr.),
Tyrese Wells (Jr.),
Jarmarquis Jefferson (Sr.),
Lemerrius Fair (Jr.)
n Were shooting gaps,
King said. Were going with
speed over size. So many
athletes.
LinebackerS
Ladavion Cannon (Jr.),
John Neal (Jr.),
Reggie Wilburn (Fr.)
n Good competition
here, King said. Theyre
also a fast group.
Defensive backs
Quinshawn Lucious (Soph.),
Eddie Pippins (Sr.)
n Theres experience
here in an underrated
group, King said.
Specialists
Nicholas Foster (Jr.)
n Foster was a first-year
punter last year, King said.
David Miller
Nov. 6 At Coffeeville
HOME GAMES IN CAPS
MHSAA
Class 1A, Region 3
Aug. 22 W, 46-12
Montgomery Co.
Aug. 29 L, 8-21
At Heritage Aca.
Sept. 5 L, 22-47
ST. JOSEPH
Sept. 12 L, 0-41
At Pelahatchie
Sept. 19 L, 14-28
French Camp
Sept. 26 W, 40-8
At Ethel
Oct. 3
W, 54-0
West
Oktibbeha
Oct. 10 L, 34-49
At Nanih Waiya
Oct. 17 W, 46-8
East
Oktibbeha
Oct. 24 L, 26-51
At Sebastpol
Oct. 31 OPEN DATE
Nov. 7 W, 26-14
At Noxapater
HOME GAMES IN CAPS
Class 1A
Region 1
Biggersville
Coffeeville
Coldwater
Falkner
Hamilton
Smithville
Thrasher
Vardaman
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New Hope High Schools Willie Guyton comes up and locks onto teammate Devonte
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Glasgow
Lewis
QUARTERBACKS
Spencer Unruh (Jr.), Seth Brown
(Soph.), Phillip Livingston (Soph.)
Spencer returns with 12
starts under his belt, Caledonia
coach Andy Crotwell said. Seth
and Phillip (both sophomores)
are neck and neck for the second-string spot and are improving
every day.
Running BackS
Zion Ford (Jr.)
Twelve-game starter at Z receiver last year as a sophomore,
Crotwell said. He will be utilized
in a number of different ways.
Offensive Line
Carrlon Byrd (Sr.), Stone
Bustin (Sr.), Floyd Pickens (Jr.),
Ragan Robinson (Jr.), Logan
Canerdy, Eli Seabrooks (Jr.),
Kaleb Morris (Sr.)
Four of five will be new starters, Crotwell said. Carrlon Byrd
is the only returning starter from
2014. This will be Carrlons third
year to start, but he moves inside
from right tackle to right guard.
Wide Receivers
Will Burton (Jr.),
Jacob Holtman (Soph.),
Robert Hamilton (Jr.),
Graham Weseli (Soph.),
Travion Blair (Jr.)
Will and Robert split time with
the starters at X and Z in 2014,
Crotwell said. They, along with
Zion Ford, have the most returning
experience at the skill positions.
Jacob Holtman replaces Ian Hartmann as the Y.
Tight EndS
Jansten Glasgow (Sr.)
Provides blocking and a bit
of versatility for us at H-back,
Crotwell said.
Defensive Line
Coby Coleman (Sr.),
Jacob Sudduth (Jr.),
Tyler Harrell (Jr.),
Tristan Gardner, Derrian Key.
Coleman and Sudduth return
as starters from 2014, Crotwell
said.
Linebackers
Henry Lewis (Sr.),
Kody White (Jr.),
Jantsen Glasgow (Sr.),
Chris McDill/Special to The Dispatch
Dylan Hankins (Soph.), TJ Davis, New Hope High Schools Lorenzo Taylor keeps his eyes on the football to make a catch.
Jonathan Rowe (Soph.), Marcus
Sadler (Jr.)
Lewis, White, Hankins, and
Davis all return with experience,
Crotwell said. Glasgow moves
over from offense (where he will
still play tight end) to anchor one
of the outside linebacker spots.
Defensive backs
Daniel Longmire (Jr.), Kristian
Mott (Jr.), Jamel Thomas (Jr.),
Chris Clements (Jr.),
Brandon Boatner
Longmire and Thomas were
starters in 2014, Crotwell said.
Longmire led the team in tackles
in 2014 with 110. Thomas moves
from corner to safety. Mott is a
very intelligent football player that
is always in the right spot.
Specialists
Glasgow (Sr.), Unruh (Jr.), Caleb
Comer (Jr.), Kody White (Jr.)
Glasgow and Unruh will split
punting duties, while Comer will
Chris McDill/Special to The Dispatch
handle field goals and kickoffs,
New Hope High Schools Jay Gillespie has to reach to make a catch.
Crotwell said.
David Miller
Longmire
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New Hope High Schools Trey Rickman breaks through the line to make a play.
Alabama Christian Athletic Association Eight-Man League (Christian Football Association); 2014 Record: 10-1 (4-1 Christian Football Association)
Coaching staff
Head coach
Chris Hamm
2015 Schedule
Members of the Victory Christian Academy football team celebrate a 44-8 victory against Tuscaloosa Christian on
Nov. 7, 2014, in the Christian Football Association title game in Cottondale, Alabama.
QUARTERBACKS
Reed Fulgham (Sr.),
Gavin Forrester (Soph.)
n Fulgham has started since
his sophomore year, Victory Christian coach Chris Hamm said. His
leadership will be invaluable.
Running BackS
Garrett Anthony (Soph.),
Kody Anthony (Soph.),
Bailey Parker (Soph.),
Jake Hudgens (Jr.)
n This year will be running back
by committee, Hamm said. Well
look to spread the carries around.
Offensive Line
Chandler Honnoll (Sr.),
Chase Austin (Sr.), Cole Bond
(Soph.), Brian Webster (Soph.)
n In eight-man football there
are three interior linemen, Hamm
said. We have two experienced seniors, and we need a younger player
to emerge as the third starter.
Wide ReceiverS
Jordan Payne (Jr.), Kody Anthony
(Soph.), Dakota Bradford (Soph.),
Cole Griffin (Jr.)
n They will need to be solid at
ic in check, he said.
This year, well go
back to the basics, the
fundamentals, even in
play-calling and things,
Hamm said. Leadership
helps accelerate that. The
thing I enjoy about having
a closer look
Aug. 28 At Tabernacle
Sept. 4 NEW LIFE
CHRISTIAN
Sept. 11 CAHAWBA
CHRISTIAN
Sept. 18 At East Memorial
Sept. 25 NORTH RIVER
Oct. 2
MEADOWVIEW
CHRISTIAN
Oct. 9
OPEN
Oct. 15 TUSCALOOSA
CHRISTIAN
Oct. 23 At Gunn
Christian
HOME GAMES IN CAPS
2014 Results
Alabama Christian
8-Man League
Aug. 22 W, 35-20
Hebron
Christian
Aug. 29 W, 49-20
At Ezekiel Aca.
Sept. 5 W, 34-32
Evangel
Sept. 12 W, 64-20
Tabernacle
Sept. 19 W, 56-22
At Meadowview
Sept. 26 W, 55-14
East Memorial
Oct. 3
W, 34-0
At New Life
Oct. 10 W, 74-32
Delta Street
Academy
Oct. 17 L, 67-70
At Tuscaloosa
Christian
Oct. 31 W, 45-6
NEW LIFE
CHRISTIAN
Nov. 7 W, 44-8
At Tuscaloosa
Christian
HOME GAMES IN CAPS
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 10-1 Chris Hamm
2013 7-4 Chris Hamm
2012 3-8 Chris Hamm
2011 6-2 Chris Hamm
2010 8-1 Chris Hamm
2009 10-0 Chris Hamm
2008 12-0 Chris Hamm
2007 6-3 Chris Hamm
2006 9-1 Chris Hamm
2005 4-5 Chris Hamm
2004 3-6 Chris Hamm
2003 7-4 Jim Cain
2002 6-4 Chris Hamm
2001 0-7 Chris Hamm
2000 5-5 Chris Hamm
1999 2-6 Chris Hamm
1998 8-2 Chris Hamm
1997 5-6 Chris Hamm
1996 4-4 Chris Hamm*
1995 2-5 Chris Hamm
1994 3-4 Chris Hamm
*No playoff score recorded
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Dont let the scoreboard fool you because the Victory Christian Academy football
team defeated Tuscaloosa Christian 44-8 on Nov. 7, 2014, to win the Christian
Football Association title. The game was played on the Tuscaloosa Christian
Warriors home field in Cottondale, Alabama.
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Mississippi Association of Independent Schools: 11-Man Football Class A-AA, District 2; 2014 Record: 7-5 (3-0)
Coaching staff
n
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Head coach
Greg Watkins
Sylvester Marks
Antwann Richardson
Frank Richardson
Cody Tyner
We lost
a good
group
last year.
They set
a lot of records
as far as being
the first team to
win the district
Columbus Christian junior quarterback Dawson Shaw leads his teammates through a conditioning drill earlier this month. Shaw returns to lead
and host a playoff the Rams after playing a key role last season in the programs first district title and first home playoff victory in its 11-man history.
game at home
and win a playoff
game home. They Lack of size hasnt stopped junior quarterback from setting tone on, off field for Columbus Christian teams
Adam Minichino
I know he is always up
ing only 5-foot, its uncerLast season, Shaw was na Christian. Watkins will
set a lot of goals By
aminichino@cdispatch.com
tain if Dawson will grow there in the stands or on one of the many parts that look to Shaw to be one of
to his fathers height, but the fence watching me, made up the Rams body. the leaders on a team that
for this team to
STEENS Dawson rest assured the exam- Shaw said. That helps Columbus
Christians has only three seniors.
Shaw doesnt see his lack ples Robbie has left with me a lot.
ability
to
come
together He said Robbie and Amy
achieve.
of size as an impediment. his son have stuck and
Shaw have pushed Daw-
2015 Schedule
2014 Results
11-Man Football
Class A-AA, Dist. 2
Carroll Academy
Columbus Christian Aca.
Deer Creek School
Oak Hill Academy
Winona Christian
NOTE: Top four qualify
for playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 7-5 Greg Watkins
2013 4-7 Greg Watkins
2012 3-8 Greg Watkins
2011 2-8 Greg Watkins
2010 6-6 Shawn Gates
2009 1-9 Shawn Gates
2008 1-8 Billy Thomas
2007 0-9 Billy Thomas
2006 4-6 Billy Thomas
2005 3-4 Dickey Peralto
2004 3-6 Gary White
2003 7-3 Gary White
2002 7-3 Gary White
2001 6-4 Gary White
2000 2-7 Gary White
1999 3-6 Gary White
1998 7-4 Gary White
1997 7-4 Gary White
1996 8-2 Gary White
1995 6-3 Gary White
1994 2-6 Gary White
a closer look
QUARTERBACKS
Dawson Shaw (Jr.),
Nate Parker (Soph.), Tyler
Beaird (Jr.)
n Shaw is the returning
starter, but Watkins said
he will try to mix things up
and work Parker and Beaird
into the mix. Parker played
junior high quarterback last
season, while Beaird never
has played the position, but
he said he probably has the
strongest arm of the group.
RUNNING BACKS
Kimarri Whitfield (Jr.),
Zack Wright (Sr.), Jay Clark
(Sr.), Nate Parker (Soph.)
n Whitfield came on toward the end of last season
and will be counted on to
pick up the slack due to the
graduation of KC Cunningham and BJ Shirley.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Elijah Carlstrom (Soph.),
Bobby Middlebrooks (Jr.),
Tyler Beaird (Jr.),
Kelvin Mitchell (Soph.),
Nate Parker (Soph.),
Jay Clark (Sr.)
n Watkins hopes this
group can provide balance.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Andrew Sparks (Jr.),
Jaborris Frazier (Jr.),
DeKameron Mitchell
(Soph.), Tony Dantzler (Jr.),
Billy Brewer (Sr.),
Carson Dewberry (Soph.)
n Sparks will play center,
while Frazier and Mitchell
will move from guard to
tackle. Dantzler and Brewer
Columbus Christian
football coach Greg Watkins said Shaws heart and
competitiveness make up
for what he might lack in
size. He said Shaw is going to give it all he has
every play, and thats the
kind of example a coach
wants for all of his players. This will be Shaws
third season at quarterback. As a freshman, he
played running back and
Jay Jay Swanigan played
quarterback.
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n
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Head coach
Barrett Donahoe
Ryan Deer
Mickey Allen
Bruce Branch
Ed Lott
Toby Lott
Henry Pilkinton
2015 Schedule
Aug. 21 COLUMBUS
CHRISTIAN
Aug. 28 At Lamar
Sept. 4 OAK HILL ACA.
Sept. 11 At Lee Aca.
Sept. 18 At Pisgah
Sept. 25 STARKVILLE ACA.
Oct. 2 At West Lowndes
Oct. 9 WINSTON ACA.
Oct. 16 INDIANOLA ACA.
Oct. 23 At Leake Aca.
HOME GAMES IN CAPS
2014 Results
Heritage Academys Dylan Barker tries to break a tackle against Starkville Academy last season. A year after
splitting time at quarterback with Tyler Anderson, Barker likely will be one of six or seven players in the mix at a
hybrid tight end position the Patriots hope to exploit this season.
Heritage Academys decision to use a hybrid tight end position could mean bigger
gains for someone like senior running back Michael Ledbetter.
Inside
n MORE HERITAGE
ACADEMY: A position breakdown of the 2015 Patriots.
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Aug. 21 L, 26-32
At Caledonia
Aug. 29 W, 21-8
West Lowndes
Sept. 5 W, 44-14
Winston Aca.
Sept. 12 L, 13-35
At Jackson Aca.
Sept. 19 W, 42-17
Hillcrest
Christian
Sept. 26 W, 31-0
At Oak Hill Aca.
Oct. 3 L, 13-22
At Washington
School
Oct. 10 L, 7-31
Pillow Aca.
Oct. 17 W, 27-16
Leake Aca.
Oct. 24 L, 0-31
At Starkville Aca.
Oct. 31 L, 33-53
At Magnolia
Heights
Nov. 7 L, 20-33
Madison
Ridgeland Aca.
HOME GAMES IN CAPS
Class AAA
District 2AAA
Heritage Academy
Leake Academy
Starkville Academy
Winston Academy
NOTE: Top four qualify
for playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 5-7 Barrett Donahoe
2013 8-5 Barrett Donahoe
2012 7-5 Barrett Donahoe
2011 5-5 Brad Butler
2010 4-7 Brad Butler
2009 3-8 Brad Butler
2008 4-7 Lee Davis
2007 1-10 Lee Davis
2006 2-8 Riley Myers
2005 9-4 Herbert Davis
2004 3-8 Lynn Moore
2003 9-5 Herbert Davis
2002 7-3 Herbert Davis
2001 1-9 Ray Weeks
2000 5-5 Ray Weeks
1999 10-3 Ray Weeks
1998 9-3 Jon Wilson
1997 6-4 Jon Wilson
1996 4-6 Jon Wilson
1995 6-4 Hank Shows
1994 10-3 Ray Wooten
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I think hes
going to be OK.
Hes going to
manage the
game, he throws
OK, he can run.
Very, very easy to
coach.
Starkville High School
football coach
Ricky Woods, talking
about QB Montario
Montgomery
2015 Schedule
BY BEN WAIT
bwait@cdispatch.com
STARKVILLE
Year-by-Year Record
2014 Results
MHSAA
Class 6A, Region 2
Aug. 22 W, 51-19
Noxubee Co.
Aug. 29 W, 52-29
At Oxford
Sept. 5 W, 34-3
West Point
Sept. 12 OPEN DATE
Sept. 19 W, 37-7
At Florence (Ala.)
Sept. 26 W, 43-0
Columbus
Oct. 3
W, 42-0
At Northwest
Rankin
Oct. 10 W, 38-0
Greenville Weston
Oct. 17 W, 28-0
At Madison
Central
Oct. 24 W, 31-6
Murrah
Oct. 31 W, 27-17
Warren
Central
Nov. 7 W, 56-46
At Clinton
Nov. 14 W, 30-0
TUPELO
Nov. 21 W, 34-10
SOUTHAVEN
Nov. 28 L, 26-36
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his first season at Memphis this year.
Montgomery
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things he learned from
Davis last year. They
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Mississippi Association of Independent Schools: Class AAA, District 2AAA; 2014 Record: 11-2 (6-1 Class AAA, Division II)
2015 Schedule
2014 Results
Aug. 22 W, 42-21
Lamar School
Aug. 29 W, 31-10
At East Rankin Aca.
Sept. 5 W, 24-0
Washington
School
Sept. 12 W, 51-3
At Hillcrest
Christian
Sept. 19 W, 27-7
Magnolia
Heights Aca.
Sept. 26 W, 42-0
At Winston Aca.
Oct. 3 L, 10-17
At Madison
Ridgeland Aca.
Oct. 10 W, 33-6
French Camp
Oct. 17 OPEN DATE
Oct. 24 W, 31-0
Heritage Aca.
Oct. 31 W, 26-22
Jackson Aca.
Nov. 7 W, 31-0
At Pillow Aca.
Nov. 14 W, 42-0
LAMAR SCHOOL
Nov. 22 L, 12-37
Vs. Oak Forest Aca.
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BY SCOT T WALTERS
swalters@cdispatch.com
STARKVILLE
Chase Nicholson worked as an assistant football coach on Jeff Terrills staff for the past five seasons at
Starkville Academy. He enters his first season as a head football coach at the school hoping to build on the
momentum from an 11-win season and a trip to the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Class AAA,
Division II title game.
Class AAA
District 2AAA
Heritage Academy
Leake Academy
Starkville Academy
Winston Academy
NOTE: Top four qualify for
playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 11-2 Jeff Terrill
2013 4-7 Jeff Terrill
2012 5-7 Jeff Terrill
2011 10-3 Jeff Terrill
2010 3-8 Jeff Terrill
2009 0-11 Brian Sims
2008 4-7 Brian Sims
2007 4-7 Jimmy Jennings
2006 1-9 Jimmy Jennings
2005 10-2 Jack French
2004 4-7 Steve Morgan
2003 5-5 Steve Morgan
2002 5-5 Steve Morgan
2001 9-2 Steve Morgan
2000 8-2 Steve Morgan
1999 6-4 Steve Morgan
1998 4-6 Lee Davis
1997 2-8 Jay Watts
1996 2-8 Jay Watts
1995 2-8 David Butler
1994 7-3 Sammy Willcutt
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Mississippi Association of Independent Schools: Eight-Man Football District 2; 2014 Record: 6-3 (2-2 Eight-Man District 1)
Coaching staff
Head coach
Michael Dawkins
n Bryan Ricks
n Cole Newman
2015 Schedule
From left: Central Academy will look to seniors Nelson Robbins, Trent House, Dylan Manning, and Wyatt Norris to help the team compete in
a tough district that also includes Calhoun Academy, Hebron Christian, and Kemper Academy. The team finished 6-3 last season and didnt
qualify for the playoffs. Jacob Sellers (not pictured) is the teams other senior.
Shaw
Sellers
P. Dawkins
W. Dawkins
D. Ricks
2014 Results
MAIS Eight-Man
Class 1, District 1A
Aug. 29 W, 40-18
Strider Aca.
Sept. 5 W, 44-0
The Veritas
Sept. 12 W, 40-20
DELTA STREETS
ACA.
Sept. 19 W, 48-8
Rebul Aca.
Sept. 26 W, 46-6
CALVARY
CHRISTIAN
Oct. 10 W, 42-28
At Calhoun Aca.
Oct. 17 L, 6-38
At Hebron
Christian
Oct. 31 L, 12-54
Kemper Aca.
NOTE: Team also lost to
Tuscaloosa.
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Eight-Man
District 2
Calhoun Academy
Central Academy
Hebron Academy
Kemper Academy
NOTE: Top two qualify for
playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 6-3 Will Walker
2013 2-8 Steve Ball
2012 0-9 Bobby Bowman
2011 8-3 Ronnie Sciple
2010 10-2 Ronnie Sciple
2009 6-3 Ronnie Sciple
2008 7-2 Ronnie Sciple
2007 1-9 Ike Melton
2006 4-6 Tommy Roberts
2005 6-4 Lee Davis
2004 4-6 Lee Davis
2003 3-7 Lee Davis
2002 1-9 David Boykin
2001 1-10 David Boykin
2000 0-10 Brach White
1999 7-6 Brian Pickens
1998 2-9 Wayne Stewart
1997 8-3 Wayne Stewart
1996 3-7 Wayne Stewart
1995 7-4 Charlie Newell
1994 ** Charlie Newell
**Record unavailable
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By Adam Minichino
aminichino@cdispatch.com
Mississippi High School Activities Association: Class 4A, Region 4; 2014 Record: 14-2 (5-0)
By Adam Minichino
aminichino@cdispatch.com
MACON
Some
coaches can convey a
point without raising their
voice.
In his time as defensive coordinator and head
football coach at Noxubee
County High School, Tyrone Shorter has learned
how to get the most out
of his players. He can use
a normal tone to carry on
a conversation with one
of his Tigers in his office
while the other players
are attacking the weight
room just outside the door.
Shorter also can get in a
players face on the field
and use a louder voice if he
sees something he doesnt
like.
Either way, Shorter
knows how to accentuate
the positives to ensure
Noxubee County is on the
right track.
A year ago, Shorters
emphasis on one vowel in
one word Hungry
epitomized his message
for the season.
Whether it was before
Noxubee County High or after a season-opening
School senior defensive 51-19 loss to Starkville,
back Ladaveon Smith Shorter brought out the
word fittingly capitalized to assure maximum
emphasis and then lingered for a second or two
on the u in the word to
make sure anyone listening understood the Tigers
werent going to be easily knocked off their path
to the Mississippi High
School Activities Association Class 4A state title.
The validation of ShortAug. 21 STARKVILLE
ers
work came in DeAug. 28 COLUMBUS
Sept. 4 At Aledo
cember, when Noxubee
Sept. 11 At Meridian
County cruised past St.
Sept. 18 WEST POINT
Stanislaus 48-27 at MissisSept. 25 At Kemper Co.
Oct. 2
KOSCIUSKO
sippi States Davis Wade
Oct. 9
At Leake
Stadium to win its third
Central
championship. There was
Oct. 16 LOUISVILLE
no shortage of standouts,
Oct. 23 CALEDONIA
Oct. 30 At Houston
as the Tigers attacked on
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defense and mixed fire
and lightning with a potent offense.
Noxubee County could
Coaching staff
Head coach
Tyrone Shorter
n James Patterson
n Michael Ashford
n Teddy Young
n Ed Square
n Kenny Bledsoe
n Terry Dora
n Heyward Ashford
n Christopher Carlisle
n Chris Jones
n Curtis Bush
n C.J. Brewer
n Marcus Jamison
n Michael Johnson
Team Chaplain
We are trying
to make history.
That is motivating
us a lot because
we are the defending champs
and we are
trying to stay the
champs.
2015 Schedule
MHSAA
Class 4A, Region 4
Aug. 22 L, 19-51
At Starkville
Aug. 29 W, 46-7
At Columbus
Sept. 5 W, 49-14
At Louisville
Sept. 12 W, 29-0
Aberdeen
Sept. 19 L, 19-33
At West Point
Sept. 26 W, 26-16
CHARLESTON
Oct. 3
W, 48-25
At Kosciusko
Oct. 10 W, 42-14
Leake Central
Oct. 17 W, 33-0
At West
Lauderdale
Oct. 24 W, 42-14
At Caledonia
Oct. 31 W, 34-10
Houston
Nov. 7 W, 35-0
SENATOBIA
Nov. 14 W, 34-7
At Yazoo County
Nov. 21 W, 42-14
CLEVELAND
Nov. 28 W, 21-0
GREENWOOD
Dec. 6 W, 48-27
At St. Stanislaus
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Class 4A
Region 4
Caledonia
Houston
Kosciusko
Leake Central
Louisville
Noxubee County
NOTE: Top four qualify
for playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 14-2 Tyrone Shorter
2013 9-4 Tyrone Shorter
2012 16-0 Tyrone Shorter
2011 10-3 Tyrone Shorter
2010 12-3 Tyrone Shorter
2009 12-2 M.C. Miller
2008 14-0 M.C. Miller
2007 12-3 M.C. Miller
2006 4-5 M.C. Miller
2005 7-4 M.C. Miller
2004 11-2 M.C. Miller
2003 10-4 M.C. Miller
2002 10-2 M.C. Miller
2001 10-2 M.C. Miller
2000 6-6 M.C. Miller
1999 3-8 M.C. Miller
1998 8-3 M.C. Miller
1997 9-2 M.C. Miller
1996 4-7 M.C. Miller
1995 2-8-1 M.C. Miller
1994 1-9-1 Sam Williams
Ball
Barnett
Sherrod
Smith
a closer look
QUARTERBACKS
Timorrius Conner (Sr.)
n Noxubee County High
coach Tyrone Shorter cant
say enough about the maturation of Conner. As a sophomore, Conner played in
eight games and threw for
809 yards. He completed
40 percent of his passes
and had four touchdowns
and 12 interceptions. Last
season, Conner blossomed
into someone who could
lead the offense, throwing
for 3,009 yards, completing
57.6 percent of his passes,
and throwing 35 touchdowns (nine interceptions).
This season, Shorter feels
the Tigers will be able to
open the playbook even
more to showcase Conner
and a variety of weapons.
This summer, he really
just took over the offense,
Shorter said. During seven-on-seven, he was calling
his own plays the whole
summer. To watch him over
the years, he has grasped
the whole offense and can
do so much.
We are really going to
open the playbook up this
year because he is ready
for it. He can see things
and see the field. I just wish
this kid was about 6-foot1 or 6-2. I guarantee you
everybody would want this
kid. They are going off his
height, but he has one of
the strongest arms in the
state. He is very athletic.
RUNNING BACKS
Shunessey Sherrod (Sr.),
TyQuinton Ramsey (Jr.),
Jakerrius Oliver (Jr.),
Javarcus Walker (Jr.),
Ladaveon Smith (Sr.)
n Shorter said Sherrod,
who rushed for 1,136 yards
and 15 touchdowns last
season, likely will be at less
than 100 percent starting
the season. He said the
Tigers will try to get Sherrod
healthy and will count on a
deep backfield that is filled
with hungry players with a
lot of potential. Shorter said
Ramsey had a great spring
and is showing a lot of potential. He admitted it could
be hard to find touches for
GO
TIGERS!
N OXU B E E
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TOP: Noxubee County High School football coach Tyrone Shorter watches his players
go through drills in spring practice. The veteran coach believes the Tigers will be
motivated this season to become the first team to win back-to-back state titles.
BELOW: The Tigers will count on leadership from senior defensive lineman Jeffery
Simmons (94) and senior quarterback Timorrius Conner (1).
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Mississippi Association of Independent Schools: Eight-Man Football District 2; 2014 Record: 6-4 (3-1 Eight-Man District 2)
Coaching staff
Head coach
David Foster
n Hearne Foster
2015 Schedule
Aug. 21 SHARKEY
ISSAQUENA ACA.
Aug. 28 At Delta Streets
Aca.
Sept. 4 STRIDER ACA.
Sept. 11 At Central Aca.
Sept. 18 At Delta Aca.
Sept. 25 PARK PLACE
CHRISTIAN
Oct. 2
OPEN DATE
Oct. 9
MARVELL ACA.
Oct. 16 CALHOUN ACA.
Oct. 23 At Calvary
Christian
Oct. 30 At Kemper Aca.
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Hebron Christian coach David Foster, right, talks with senior Nolan Whitt during a break in practice earlier this month. Whitt is one of 10
seniors on the team this season, but Foster has only 13 listed on his roster.
2014 Results
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QUARTERBACKS
Tyler Anderson (Jr.),
Dylan Barker (Sr.)
n Heritage Academy rotated
Anderson and Barker at the position last season. Coach Barrett
Donahoe feels the Patriots will
have more of a settled situation
with Anderson, but he said Barker
will be on the field as much as
possible, either in a tight end/Hback position or at quarterback.
I think he is getting a lot
more comfortable back there,
Donahoe said of Anderson. He
has gotten bigger and taller, so he
can see better. All of those things
come with age.
We have to utilize his speed
outside and his ability to get
out there and use his feet when
necessary.
RUNNING BACKS
Michael Ledbetter (Sr.),
Dontae Gray (Soph.),
Dylan Hughes (Jr.)
n Donahoe likes the speed
and play-making ability of all
three. He said he hopes the
Patriots can get as many of them
on the field at the same time because they all showed flashes in
the offseason and in the preseason of being pretty good.
We felt like he was there last
year, Donahoe said when asked
if he believed Ledbetter was going
to take on the responsibility of
being a go-to back. He had a
really good season. I know he got
banged up right there at the end
of the season and missed a couple of games, but he is a corner-
ing quarterback.
He always has been a
weight-room junkie, Foster
said. He always has been
a bulky kid. He has lost a
little bit of weight and has
slimmed up. He is moving a
little better and his feet look
better. He always has been
pretty accurate, but a lot of
time his trouble was on his
short passes and his touch.
I think his accuracy is
even better than it was last
year, but the touch on the
football is not breaking peoples fingers.
Seniors Emerson Shinn,
Josiah
Parrish,
Jessie
Moore, Daniel Coggins,
and Nolan Whitt will provide depth on the offensive
and defensive lines.
But Foster also has been
quick to tell his players they
cant be overconfident because the Eagles have so
many experienced players.
We really havent talked about this being the last
chance, Foster said. What
I told them during summer
workouts and I had some
that didnt show up very
regularly because it wasnt
mandatory was you have
some really great opportunities in front of you that you
can grab, but you have to
work to go get them. They
are not given to you.
We just have to jell,
learn what we have got to
do, and go play.
MAIS Eight-Man
Class 1, District 7A
Aug. 22 L, 20-35
At Victory
Christian
Aug. 29 W, 41-0
Humphreys Aca.
Sept. 5 L, 0-36
At Sharkey
Issaquena Aca.
Sept. 12 W, 30-6
Calvary
Christian
Sept. 19 OPEN DATE
Sept. 26 W, 38-14
Delta Aca.
Oct. 3
W, 43-0
At Strider Aca.
Oct. 10 L, 26-54
At Kemper Aca.
Oct. 17 L, 38-6
Central Aca.
Oct. 24 OPEN DATE
Oct. 31 W, 54-30
Calhoun Aca.
Nov. 7 L, 6-62
At Sharkey
Issaquena Aca.
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Eight-Man
District 2
Calhoun Academy
Central Academy
Hebron Academy
Kemper Academy
NOTE: Top four qualify for
playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 6-4 David Foster
2013 7-4 David Foster
2012 8-2 David Foster
2011 4-3 Tri Nason
2010 1-9 Greg Watkins
2009 4-6 Greg Watkins
2008 8-5 Sam Pearson
2007 6-5 Sam Pearson
2006 7-4 Sam Pearson
2005 7-3 Sam Pearson
2004 3-7 San Pearson
2003 3-7 Sam Pearson
NOTE: Records not available
before 2003.
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2015 Schedule
Coaching staff
2014 Results
MAIS
Class 2A, District 2AA
Aug. 22 W, 41-7
At Hartfield Aca.
Aug. 29 L, 36-49
Marshall Aca.
Sept. 5 L, 7-20
At Tri-County Aca.
Sept. 12 W, 14-0
At Winston Aca.
Sept. 19 W, 29-27
Newton Co. Aca.
Sept. 26 L, 0-31
Heritage Aca.
Oct. 3
W, 34-12
Manchester
Aca.
Oct. 10 L, 0-13
At Indianola Aca.
Oct. 17 W, 29-14
Canton Aca.
Oct. 24 L, 28-42
At Leake Aca.
Oct. 31 L, 14-28
At Canton Aca.
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Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 5-6 Tony Stanford
2013 5-6 Daniel Merchant
2012 6-6 Daniel Merchant
2011 0-10 Benjie Merchant
2010 3-8 Leroy Gregg
2009 3-9 Leroy Gregg
2008 1-9 Leroy Gregg
2007 0-10 Randy Carlisle
2006 7-4 Randy Carlisle
2005 6-5 Randy Carlisle
2004 4-6 Randy Carlisle
2003 3-8 Charles Faulkner
2002 4-7 Charles Faulkner
2001 4-6 Brian Pickens
2000 1-9 Brian Pickens
1999 4-7 Phil Flynn
1998 3-8 Phil Flynn
1997 5-6 Rick Cahalane
1996 3-7 Rick Cahalane
1995 1-9 G.T. Thames
1994 ** G.T. Thames
**Record unavailable
LEFT: Oak Hill Academys Powell Tabor catches a pass in practice, while (RIGHT) teammate Heath Ford (2)
catches a pass as Chance Wilson looks on. The Raiders should have plenty of weapons to use in first-year head
coach Chris Cravens new system.
Head coach
Chris Craven
n Carl Middleton
Defensive coordinator,
Defensive line
n Cody Allen Offensive,
Defensive Line
n Thomas Easterling
Special Teams
11-Man Football
Class A-AA, Dist. 2
Carroll Academy
Columbus Christian Aca.
Deer Creek School
Oak Hill Academy
Winona Christian
NOTE: Top four qualify
for playoffs
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Mississippi High School Activities Association: Class 5A, Region 1; 2014 Record: 9-5 (5-2 Class 5A, Region 1)
Coaching staff
Even if we lose
all 11 starters,
we are expected
to win. That is the
expectation
places on us by
our community.
Last year, we
couldnt get it
done.
Year-by-Year Record
2014 Results
MHSAA
Class 5A, Region 1
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Aug. 22 W, 21-16
Grenada
Aug. 28 L, 10-14
South Panola
Sept. 5 L, 3-34
At Starkville
Sept. 12 W, 35-7
At Columbus
Sept. 19 W, 33-19
Noxubee Co.
Sept. 26 L, 22-43
Oxford
Oct. 3
W, 35-0
At Clarksdale
Oct. 10 W, 56-21
Center Hill
Oct. 17 W, 35-6
At Lake
Cormorant
Oct. 24 W, 49-20
At Saltillo
Oct. 31 L, 15-20
New Hope
Nov. 6 W, 65-51
At Lewisburg
Nov. 14 W, 28-14
At Germantown
Nov. 21 L, 14-42
OXFORD
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Class 5A
Region 1
Center Hill
Clarksdale
Lake Cormorant
Lewisburg
New Hope
Oxford
Saltillo
West Point
NOTE: Top four qualify
for playoffs
Chambless
Drake
Melton
Rush
aberdeen bulldogs
Mississippi High School Activities Association: Class 3A, Region 4; 2014 Record: 10-4 (4-1 Class 3A, Region 4)
Coaching staff
Head coach
Eric Spann
n Thomas Clay
n Burt Ashley
n Eddie Chapman
n Seth Dover
n Kyle Davis
n Sammie Burroughs
n Lindsey Cook
n Lorenzo Conley
My biggest
concern is the
offensive line. We
lost four horses up
front, and only two
of our projected
offensive line
starters are
Eric Spann worked as defensive coordinator last season under coach Mark Bray. This season, Spann takes over a team that will have to replace seven starters on offense and five starters on defense.
seniors. Well also
be a lot smaller,
but on the plus side
Despite key graduation losses, Aberdeen first-year head coach likes his teams chances in revamped region well be quicker.
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ABERDEEN
Prather
Carothers
McMillian
Orr
Ivy
Williams
QUARTERBACKS
Tramonte Prather (Sr.)
n After several years playing
backup to Josh Williams, Prather finally will get his shot at leading the
offense. Fellow senior Byron Butler,
a transfer from Hamilton, will be his
replacement, if needed.
TAILBACKS
Donte Carter (Sr.),
C.J. Williams (Sr.),
Cameron Blaylock (Jr.)
n Two seniors and a junior will
share tailback duties.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Jerrick Orr (Sr.),
B.J. Williams (Sr.),
Dorian Fears (Sr.),
Tae Carothers (Sr.)
n Four experienced seniors
provide plenty of depth at this
2015 Schedule
Aug. 21 CORINTH
Aug. 28 At New Hope
Sept. 4 At Amory
Sept. 11 CALHOUN CITY
Sept. 18 At Itawamba AHS
Sept. 25 SHANNON
Oct. 2
At Mooreville
Oct. 9
HATLEY
Oct. 16 So. pontotoc
Oct. 23 At No. Pontotoc
Oct. 30 NETTLETON
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2014 Results
Aug. 22 W, 42-19
At Shannon
Aug. 29 L, 8-35
New Hope
Sept. 5 W, 36-28
Amory
Sept. 12 L, 0-29
At Noxubee Co.
Sept. 19 W, 57-29
Itawamba AHS
Sept. 26 W, 42-7
Corinth
Oct. 3
W, 41-0
Nettleton
Oct. 10 W, 40-36
At Kemper Co.
Oct. 17 L, 6-38
Louisville
Oct. 24 W, 42-20
Winona
Oct. 31 W, 52-14
At So. Pontotoc
Nov. 7 W, 46-16
NO. PANOLA
Nov. 14 W, 66-30
NO. PONTOTOC
Nov. 21 L, 14-52
At Kemper Co.
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Class 3A
Region 4
Aberdeen
Hatley
Mooreville
MSMS
Nettleton
North Pontotoc
South Pontotoc
NOTE: Top four qualify
for playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 10-4 Mark Bray
2013 7-6 Mark Bray
2012 11-3 Mark Bray
2011 7-6 Chris Duncan
2010 14-2 Chris Duncan
2009 13-3 Chris Duncan
2008 11-3 Chris Duncan
2007 9-3 Chris Duncan
2006 0-10 Jack Hankins
2005 1-9 Andy Stevens
2004 5-6 Andy Stevens
2003 9-3 Andy Stevens
2002 5-6 Andy Stevens
2001 2-8 Lee Doty
2000 1-9 Lee Doty
1999 2-8 Steve Herring
1998 4-7 Scott Samsel
1997 8-5 Scott Samsel
1996 3-8 Royce Stephens
1995 3-8 Royce Stephens
1994 2-8 Perry Liles
hamilton lions
Mississippi High School Activities Association: Class 1A, Region 1; 2014 Record: 6-5 (4-4 Class 1A, Region 1)
Coaching staff
Head coach
Josh Baty
n Dallas Flippo
n Victor Cunningham
n John David Hartley
n Joel Cosgrove
2015 Schedule
Josh Baty served as defensive coordinator for head coach Ray Weeks last season at Hamilton High School. Baty hopes he will be able to
make a seamless transition to take over for Weeks thanks to contributions from seniors like running back Keshon Heard.
QUARTERBACKS
Samuel Peloquin (Sr.)
n With the transfer of last years
starter Byron Butler to Aberdeen,
Peloquin moves into the starting
role. Sophomore Todd Robinson will
serve as backup.
FULLBACKS
Aaron Fontenot (Sr.)
n Back as a starter, the
5-foot-10, 215-pound senior will
be backed up by sophomore Tyler
Gordon.
SLOT RECEIVERS
Keshon Heard (Sr.),
Daniel Washington (Sr.)
n Both started a year ago and
bring valuable experience to the
offense. Backups will be Kaminski
Bankhead and Brice Lofton.
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community
and
the administration
had faith in me
to succeed coach
(Ray) Weeks, and
it means a lot to
me that the folks
in charge think Im Heard
worth the shot at being the head man.
The pressure to
succeed in the first
year as head coach
has been eased
somewhat because
Baty was fortunate
enough to serve as Peloquin
the Lions defensive coordinator
last season.
Its good Im not stepping
into a situation where I didnt
know the kids and they didnt
know me, Baty said. Because I
served as defensive coordinator
a year ago, I know our strengths
2014 Results
MHSAA
Class 1A, Region 1
Aug. 22 W, 43-27
At Potts Camp
Aug. 29 L, 20-47
Caledonia
Sept. 5 W, 25-19
Hatley
Sept. 12 W, 46-14
At Vardaman
Sept. 19 L, 26-33
Falkner
Sept. 26 OPEN DATE
Oct. 3
W, 46-8
At Houlka
Oct. 10 W, 36-22
Thrasher
Oct. 17 W, 38-6
At Biggersville
Oct. 24 L, 12-38
Coldwater
Oct. 31 L, 14-20
At Smithville
Nov. 7 L, 0-49
Coffeeville
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Class 1A
Region 1
Biggersville
Coffeeville
Coldwater
Falkner
Hamilton
Smithville
Thrasher
Vardaman
West Lowndes
NOTE: Top four qualify
for playoffs
Year-by-Year Record
Year Record Coach
2014 6-5 Ray Weeks
2013 9-4 Ray Weeks
2012 4-8 Ray Weeks
2011 9-3 Ray Weeks
2010 5-7 Ray Weeks
2009 4-7 Ray Weeks
2008 5-6 Ray Weeks
2007 4-7 Ray Weeks
2006 5-6 Ray Weeks
2005 7-5 Ray Weeks
2004 1-9 Ray Weeks
2003 3-7 Ricky Kendrick
2002 7-3 Ricky Kendrick
2001 6-4 Bracky Brett
2000 9-2 Scott Cantrell
1999 7-4 Scott Cantrell
1998 3-7 Scott Cantrell
1997 4-5 Scott Cantrell
1996 5-7 Scott Cantrell
1995 5-6 Paul Dees
1994 4-7 Paul Dees
Raiders
Hamilton
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Enthusiasm
TIGHT ENDS
Thomas Williams (Sr.)
n West Point will use a
tight end in certain passing
sets. When the Green Wave
goes that route, Williams
brings experience and the
ability to make plays.
Thomas has really
improved with his pass
catching, Chambless said.
Even though we wont use
a lot of tight end, we expect
big things from him, Chambless said.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Scott Lashley (Sr.),
Colby Ponds (Jr.),
Jameek Price (Soph.),
Zameek Price (Soph.),
Devin Morton (Sr.),
Tamarcus Myers (Sr.)
n West Point returns
a lot of experience at this
group. This unit played well
in the second half of the
season, and with young
quarterbacks behind center,
their continued growth and
maturity is a necessity.
With Scott and Devin
leading the way, we are in
really good shape on the
offensive line, Chambless
said. We are counting on
some young players, too,
but we have some really
good leaders who will help
show the way.
DEFENSIVE LINE
William Ivy (Sr.),
Jamel Banks (Soph.),
Terrence Cherry (Soph.),
Tony Rush (Sr.), Everett
Cunningham (Jr.)
n Some spots will be
filled by newcomers. Some
of the experience returns
with Ivy at a tackle and Rush
at an end. A sometimes
undersized unit still has big
expectations for the season
based in large part to speed.
The most experience
returning is along the
defensive line, Chambless
said. That group played
well together last year, and
we expect that trend to
continue.
LINEBACKERS
Jaylon Ewing (Sr.),
Nick Melton (Sr.),
Keonta Hampton (Jr.),
Issac Davidson (Jr.)
The return of Melton,
who missed last season
with an anterior cruciate
ligament tear, provides a
huge lift. Ewing also adds
experience and will help
anchor a veteran group.
Nick gives this unit a
big lift, Chambless said.
He played well his sophomore season and then
missed last year due to
injury. He has come back
better than before and is
also providing some really
great leadership.
SECONDARY
Trey Brownlee (Soph.),
Jeffrey Drake (Sr.),
Randall Johnson (Sr.),
Tajh Johnson (Jr.)
n West Point looks to
make strides in this area.
The Green Wave will try to
eliminate some of the big
plays that hurt them in losses to Starkville and Oxford.
We have some new
guys in the secondary pushing for playing time, Chambless said. It is a solid
group. They are coming off
a very strong offseason.
SPECIALISTS
Jose Garcia (Jr.)
n West Point has been
strong in the kicking game.
Garcia looks to continue
that trend as he handles
the punting and place
kicking.
In punting, kicking and
kicking off, we will have a
good season, Chambless
said. Special teams have
always been vital, and we
have had good fortune with
that while I have been here.
We have to be a little better
on kick returns, but we will
get there.
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West Point
while now.
Since this is the senior year for a lot of us,
we really want to go out
hardest and make this a
special season.
Nicholson likes the
closeness of his squad.
However, the Volunteers
will lack depth with only
24 players.
On offense, we have
some three-year starters, Nicholson said. We
have some really athletically skilled guys. That
is our strength. On both
side of the balls, we will
line up the same guys and
they have been to battle.
Our main weakness is in
numbers. We have lower
numbers than in the past.
However, we have some
solid kids in that group.
For every positive, there
is a negative. However,
the kids have put in a lot
of work since Christmas.
Its a close group. I really like these guys. I really like what the seniors
bring to the table.
Nicholson and defensive coordinator Brad
Butler will welcome veteran coaches Tony Stanford
and Bubba Davis to the
coaching staff.
Coach Stanford has
taken an offensive line
that was not really looked
at and made them good,
Starkville Academy ju-
nior offensive/defensive
lineman Torin Hamilton
said. All of these coaches have been around and
won championships. We
are just soaking up what
they are teaching every
day. Each day when we
come to practice, we learn
something new.
The recent success has
fostered a willingness to
learn.
When you have success, it is contagious,
Nicholson said. Seventy-five percent of this
team was part of the success we had last year.
They have been a part
of the program for many
years watching as it got
built up. Success carries
over from one year to the
next. That is what we are
building here.
For the seniors, winning the state championship has been a goal for
several years.
This group of players
has been together for a
long time, Hamilton said.
We won the championship together in junior
high. That is what got the
ball rolling. That is what
got us to this point. That
is what has gotten us to
want even more.
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QUARTERBACKS
Houston Clark (Sr.), Colt Chrestman (Sr.),
Noah Methvin (Soph.)
n Clark returns as a three-year starter
at quarterback. Chrestman also will play
quarterback in certain formations.
Houston has really developed into quite
a leader, Starkville Academy coach Chase
Nicholson said. We also have some unique
things we can do when Colt plays quarterback.
RUNNING BACKS
Drew Jackson (Jr.), Drake Gordman (Sr.),
Grant Wolfe (Sr.), Dalton Dempsey (Jr.),
William Wolfe (Soph.), Hayden Henderson
(Sr.), Noah Heflin (Sr.), Noah Smith (Soph.)
n Gordman leads a talented, deep group.
We have some really talented playmakers in the backfield, Nicholson said. The
challenge now is depth so we can get more
players more touches.
WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS
Pierce Fondren (Sr.), Parker Guest (Sr.),
Colin Diaz (Sr.), Hayes Henderson (Sr.),
Colt Chrestman (Sr.)
n The Volunteers will look for their
receivers to take the next step. Some
inexperience in the group will benefit from
working with the veteran Clark.
Our receivers have worked really hard
during the offseason, Nicholson said.
This group will be surprising. I expect
some big things from them.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Houston Massey (Sr.), Torin Hamilton (Jr.),
Walker Tranum (Fr.), John Foster (Sr.),
Carter Wood (Sr.), Douglas Kelly (Fr.),
Seth Watson (Sr.), Logan Stanley (Sr.)
n The offensive line has made the most
strides since last season. The line features
some veterans, but it will count on newcomers to step in and contribute.
This group will be the key to our offensive success this season, Nicholson said.
We have our skilled players back, but we
have some new guys looking to get more
time on the line. It will be exciting to watch
this team grow and develop.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Noah Methvin (Soph.), Torin Hamilton (Jr.),
Walker Tranum (Fr.), John Foster (Sr.),
Carter Wood (Sr.), Douglas Kelly (Fr.),
Seth Watson (Sr.), Logan Stanley (Sr.),
Sam Cox (Jr.)
n A year ago, the defensive line proved
one of the bright spots. With a mix of
veterans and newcomers, a difficult early
season schedule will challenge this unit to
grow quickly.
Some of our younger players have
made some really great strides on the
defensive line, Nicholson said. We expect
some big things out of this group.
LINEBACKERS
Drew Jackson (Jr.), Hayes Henderson (Sr.),
Noah Heflin (Sr.), Noah Smith (Soph.),
Houston Massey (Sr.)
n Massey and Heflin anchor a veteran
group of linebackers. This unit excelled in
forcing turnovers last season.
A lot of experience returns with our
linebackers, Nicholson said. This group is
physical and they really fly to the ball.
SECONDARY
Pierce Fondren (Sr.), Parker Guest (Sr.),
Colin Diaz (Sr.), Drake Gordman (Sr.),
Houston Clark (Sr.), Grant Wolfe (Sr.),
Dalton Dempsey (Jr.), Colt Chrestman
(Sr.), William Wolfe (Soph.),
Hayden Henderson (Sr.)
n The secondary is also senior-laden. The
Volunteers excelled on defense for a large
part of last season. This unit should allow
that level of play to continue this season.
Our secondary really grew up as a unit
last season, Nicholson said. It will be
exciting to watch them grow and develop.
SPECIALISTS
Sam Cox (Jr.)
n Cox turned some heads with his longrange field goal kicking last season. He
returns to handle all kicking chores.
Sam proved himself last year as one
of the most valuable kickers in the area,
Nicholson said. He is very consistent in all
areas of the kicking game.
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Starkville
Montgomery
has
had to learn a new
coach
Ricky
Woods
system. Woods replaces Jamie Mitchell, who left the
school in May after five seasons to become head football coach at North Little
Rock High in Arkansas.
Montgomery was in the
playbook all summer trying
to get a sense of what Woods
expects from his offense.
The whole summer,
thats all we were doing,
just learning a whole new
offense, Montgomery said.
It was pretty hard, but
weve got it down a little bit
now. It will take more practice and more reps to get the
fundamentals down. Weve
got the core down.
Woods
understands
what its like for a first-year
starter to have to learn a
whole new offense, but he
has seen Montgomery accept the challenge. That
takes a load off his mind.
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QUARTERBACKS
Montario Montgomery (Sr.),
Ben Owens (Soph.)
n Montgomery will get his shot at
quarterback this season. He played in nine
games last season, but he saw limited
action. Owens is the only other quarterback
listed on the roster. He hasnt played in a
varsity game.
Hes got to manage the game and hes
just got to play within himself, Starkville
High coach Ricky Woods said of senior
quarterback Montario Montgomery. Dont
turn the ball over and dont make mistakes.
Running Backs
Avery Brown (Jr.), Andreus Swanigan
(Soph.)
n The Yellow Jackets lost their top two
rushers from last year, but Brown was third
with 358 yards and four touchdowns. Swanigan only played in one game last season
and carried the ball just two times.
Theyre going to be guys that youre going to have to tackle because theyre going
to be pretty good, Woods said.
Wide Receivers
A.J. Brown (Sr.),
Cameron Eichelberger (Soph.),
Keion Smith (Jr.), Cameron Gardner
(Soph.), Rontavis Clark (Sr.), Tyler Stovall
(Jr.), Tavian Clark (Jr.)
n The Yellow Jackets have several options at wideout, but Brown will be the main
focus. He led the team with 17 touchdowns
and was second with 1,125 yards. Woods
will shuffle in players at this position.
Theyre battling for jobs, but you can
play more than one receiver because youre
going to need to be two to three deep anyway, Woods said. Its an offensive thats
friendly for receivers.
Tight Ends
Parker Lemm (Sr.), Isaiah Knox (Sr.),
Trevaughn Hardwick (Sr.)
n Lemm will be the focal point at this
position. He had four catches for 64 yards
and two touchdowns a season ago.
Were a major threat being able to widen out into a receiver or stay closed in as
a tight end, Lemm said. Theres endless
possibilities at the tight end this year.
Offensive Line
Kobe Jones (Sr.), Quez Roberts (Sr.),
Conner Reineke (Sr.), Lamarcus Logan
(Soph.), Tarius McNair (Jr.)
n Lee Grisham, the former offensive
coordinator at West Point High, will lead
the group. Woods has seen the players use
good footwork, and he trusts Grisham.
Theyve got to work together more so
than the defensive front does, but I think
were OK, Woods said.
Defensive Line
Maleke Bell (Sr.), Lorenzo Dantzler (Sr.),
Kobe Jones (Sr.), Nelson Jordan (Jr.)
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