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The Wildcats begin the 2012 campaign Friday vs. Bolivar
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Neosho............................. 3-5 2011 stats............................ 6 Around the area................. 7 Seneca............................. 8-9 East Newton................. 10-11 McDonald County......... 11-12 Diamond........................14-15
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Are you ready for some football? If not, you’re not alone. The 2012 football season kicks off Friday night, earlier than normal. You have until tomorrow to get your game face on. With that in mind, Game Night kicks off another seaoson. DAILY NEWS FILE
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Name Michael Bray Kyle Williams Jeremiah Bridewater Jordan Divine Brodie Bien Jake Goad Evan Moreland Clay Rolf Ethan King Robbie Lee Logan DeWitt Zach Renfro Tanner Paradies Remmi Renfro Nathan Worthan Jordan Douglas Colton Renfro Chase Drake Aaron Smith Caleb James Wyatt Rook Garrett Tyler Cooper Clanci Kaeden Peterson Justin Xiong
Pos. QB/DB/WR WR/DB/SS WR/DB WR/DB QB/ILB WR/DB QB/WR/SS TE/ILB WR/DB TE/DB/WR RB/OLB FB/OLB FB/DE/TE FB/ILB OL/DL OL/ILB/OLB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL/NG WR/DLB/DB WR/DB
Class FR JR FR JR JR JR SO JR FR JR SO JR SO SO SR SR FR SR SO SO SR SR FR FR SO
Diamond from page 14
After studying the film on the jamboree, Dushane was happy with a handful of individual performances, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines. “From our standpoint, we felt like Brodie Bien had a very good jamboree on both offense and defense. Caleb James at offensive tackle did a great job,” Dushane said. “Defensively, I felt like our defensive line did a very good job and our linebackers really stepped up. Our secondary didn’t have many balls thrown at them, so we weren’t really able to evaluate.”
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Aug. 24 At Liberal Aug. 31 Sarcoxie Sept. 7 Ash Grove Sept. 14 Miller Sept. 21 Pierce City Sept. 28 *McCauley Oct. 5 Greenfield Oct. 12 at Lockwood Oct. 19 at Jasper Oct. 26 Playoffs * - at MSSU
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE… Look for No. 34 early and often Friday night against Liberal. Junior fullback Zach Renfro scorched Liberal for 137 yards and two touchdowns last year as the Wildcats rolled up 313 yards on the ground in a 24-0 win. There’s no change in the game plan this year. ON DEFENSE… The Pistol offense is rarely seen in smaller schools, but Diamond will see it Friday night. Coach Jimmy Dushane expects Liberal to run right a lot, and says maintaining assignments is the key to victory for Diamond.
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A Diamond opportunity After landmark 2011 season, can the Wildcats break through DIAMOND – The Diamond Wildcats had one of their best seasons ever in 2011. They went 4-6 and missed the playoffs by one game. Friday, they have a tremendous opportunity to build on that success, while also experiencing a new beginning under first-year head coach Jimmy Dushane, when they face the Liberal Bulldogs. Junior running back/linebacker Zach Renfro is hoping to duplicate, or even improve, on the game he put up last season against Liberal. As a sophomore, Renfro ran for 137 yards and two
Diamond (0-0) at Liberal (0-0) 7 p.m. Friday touchdowns on offense and tallied seven tackles and an interception on defense vs. the Bulldogs. Diamond beat Liberal 24-0 last season and racked up 313 yards on the ground in the contest. “Zach has looked really good,”
Dushane said. “We didn’t play him Friday at the jamboree due to an illness. But, he’s back and he’ll be good to go Friday night.” Renfro ran for 1,199 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2011. Logan DeWitt, who scored a touchdown at the jamboree could also see carries and quarterback Brodie Bien should also have a handful of carries. On offense, Liberal runs the Pistol offense, made famous by Chris Ault at the University of Nevada. It’s a formation rarely used at smaller schools and Dushane knows that learning to de-
fend that offensive set is objective No. 1 in getting ready for the Bulldogs. “They really like to run out of the pistol and we just need to be ready to know what our keys are,” Dushane said. “We need to know our responsibilities. Their tailback is very capable of breaking a long run and their quarterback makes good choices. Their offensive line on the right side is a strength for them, their right guard and right tackle are definitely their best linemen.” SEE DIAMOND, PAGE 15
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Cats face tough opener Class 4 power Bolivar visits Friday night NEOSHO — Football returns to Bob Anderson Stadium on Friday as the Neosho Wildcats begin the 2012 campaign against the Class 4 powerhouse Bolivar Liberators. Bolivar will be led onto the field by their junior signal caller who has turned heads nationally over the summer. “They’ve got a kid in Rafe Peavey who is a division I quarterback going to Arkansas,” Neosho football coach Jared Schoonover said. “So they will be able to throw the football very well. Last year, he was just a sophomore starting his first varsity game, now he’s got a full year under his belt and he really has control of that offense.” Peavey is a four-star recruit accord-
“(Quarterback Rafe) Peavey himself runs a 4.5 (40-yard dash). So they will still have the ability to run the ball. They will be just as multiple as they were a year ago even without Darnell Walker. “ - Jared Schoonover Neosho Head Coach
ing to ESPN.com. But their offensive firepower isn’t exclusive to the quarterback. Bolivar returns senior running back Kolby Follis
from 2011. Follis ran for 1,060 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior, including 76 yards and two scores against Neosho. “They’ve still got a ton of speed and they can get around the edge,” Schoonover said. “Peavey himself runs a 4.5 (40-yard dash). So they will still have the ability to run the ball. They will be just as multiple as they were a year ago even without Darnell Walker. They’re just as potent as last year and we will have to make the adjustments for what they have.” Neosho will look to counter that speed with a pair of speedsters of their own at safety. Senior Ryan Taylor, fresh SEE NEOSHO, PAGE 4
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GAME NOTES Bolivar (0-0) at Neosho (0-0) 7 p.m. Bob Anderson Stadium
I Keys for Neosho
Schoonover: “We have to play well in space and make sure the first man to the ball stops the ball carrier at the point of contact. We need to get some three-and-outs and we have to win the field position game. That’s the scenario that gives us the best chance.”
I Speed aplenty
While Bolivar boasts of having a lot of speed, the Wildcats hope to match them step for step. Ryan Taylor won the district 400 meter title in the spring and is flanked by junior Justin McKee in the defensive backfield.
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off his district title in the 400-meter dash and junior Justin McKee will start in the defensive backfield. With all that speed on the field at once for Bolivar, the Liberators will certainly be looking for mismatches in open space against the Wildcats. The key to stopping them seems simple enough, but it’s harder than it sounds against the athletes Bolivar is sending to Neosho. “Number one, we have to tackle well,” Schoonover said. “We have to play well in space and make sure the first man to the ball stops the ball carrier at the point of contact. We need to get some three-and-outs and we have to win the field position game. That’s the scenario that gives us the best chance.” Linebackers Christian Lopez, Chris Goodwin, Dayton Bolton and Tyler Pearson will need to be fundamentally solid as well, as Bolivar runs a lot of misdirection out of their split back sets. Offensively, Schoonover feels that this year’s team is capable of being more multiple than the 2011 edition of Neosho
NEOSHO DAILY NEWS | WEEK 1 EDITION | 8.23.12 football. But, despite the spread look they show, it all starts with a solid running game. “The biggest key for us on offense is simply to move the ball,” Schoonover said. “We have to get first downs. Any game starts with turnovers, we need to win the turnover battle and that starts with us protecting the football. We have to move the chains and we have to score in the red zone. We are a run oriented team and we have to make sure we put ourselves in third-and-short situations as opposed to third-andseven, third-and-eight.” Seniors Lopez and Taylor, juniors Goodwin and Davin Bentz and sophomore Bolton will all likely get carries for Neosho. Also, look for quarterbacks McKee and Austin Hailey to tote the ball as well. While the Bolivar quarterback provides plenty of hype for the Neosho home opener, Schoonover says his team is just anxious to get back on the field. “We are just excited for the opportunity to play against a team that could be vying for a state championship in a few months,” Schoonover said. “Throughout the year, we play at least two teams we are playing two state championship caliber teams for sure. Any time you go into a game like that, it’s a big opportunity to get better and a chance to grow.”
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Christian Lopez drags down a defender during the recent Jamboree scrimmage for the Neosho Wildcats. Neosho hosts Bolivar in Week 1, and speed will be in high demand for the Wildcat defense. DAILY NEWS FILE
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Name Jeff Overstreet Jeff Wilkie Jason Conley Evan Acuff Elijah Harrell Daniel DeSantiago Grant Strickland Jake Wood Stephen Pyles Elijah Curtis Ricky Marchant Nathan Stramel Billy Leach Dagan Stites Matt Forbes Cooper Underwood Caleb Spears Checotah Stephens Chad Roark Seth Shockley Michael Long Jantsen Lynn Jarrett Sanny Cooper Dill Shelton Dilday Dustin Beemer Travis Meador Josh Serr Mark Hull Tristian Buffalo Michael McAndrews Dillon Ward Anthony Wheely Niko Serna Jordan Moffett Drey Fickle Tyler Dean Cord Sullivan Donovan Hadley Josh Sumler Cody Todd Tristan Martin Austin Grotts Kole Keith Sam Anderson Seth Atkins Andrew Coberly Angel Delacruz Jon Blevis Derek Lawson Zack Peck Cody Hall Corbin Buffalo Zach Duty
Class SR SO SO JR SO FR SR SO SR FR SO FR FR FR JR JR FR JR SR FR SR SR FR JR JR JR SR SR JR JR JR JR JR SR SR SR SR FR SO SO FR FR SO FR SO FR SO FR FR SO SR SO SR JR
Ht 6-0 5-9 5-10 5-7 5-6 5-0 5-7 5-10 5-8 5-10 5-7 5-11 6-0 5-7 5-10 6-0 5-7 6-0 5-9 5-8 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-8 5-9 5-11 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-7 5-11 6-3 6-1 5-9 5-8 5-8 5-11 5-9 6-5 5-11 6-0 5-7 6-2 5-6 5-11 6-0 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-1
Wt 170 165 130 140 135 100 150 195 140 150 150 180 150 110 175 165 160 175 170 165 185 175 175 175 150 165 210 200 170 190 230 145 240 280 225 215 250 255 240 220 200 230 270 220 250 145 190 260 130 165 175 165 160 170
Pos. WR/DB WR/OLB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB/LB QB/DB WR/DB RB/DB TE/LB WR/DB QB/WR/DB RB/DB WR/DB FB/DE RB/DL RB/OLB TE/LB TE/LB RB/OLB RB/OLB TE/OLB FB/LB RB/DB FB/LB FB/LB TE/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB TE/OLB WR/DB TE/LB WR/DB WR/K
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Aug. 24 Lamar Aug. 31 Cassville Sept. 7 Monett Sept. 14 At Jay, OK Sept. 21 at Seneca Sept. 28 at E. Newton Oct. 5 Marshfield Oct. 12 Nevada Oct. 19 At SF Christian Oct. 26 Playoffs
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE… The Mac County Mustangs are a running team, period. Fortunately, they have a returning 1,200-yard rusher in Jantzen Lynn to carry the load this year. His success will depend largely on the play of the big guys up front, as well as fullbacks Travis Meador and Josh Serr. ON DEFENSE… Lamar brings a vaunted offensive attack to town Friday night. The Tigers’ ground game is based on misdirection, and demands disciplined play from the Mustang defense. “The linebackers need to stay at home and make sure to play assignment football,” said Mustang coach Chris Gwartney. “If you play out of position, they are going to break off a big play.”
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Ground game key, again Lynn will lead Mac County attack in 2012 By Jesse Cordova Daily News Sports Editor
ANDERSON – Last fall, the Lamar Tigers won a state championship. This fall, their title defense begins with a trip to Anderson to take on the McDonald County Mustangs. The Mustangs, coming off of a 2-8 season a year ago, will rely heavily on the running game this fall. “We are going to need to be able to run the ball,” McDonald County football coach Chris Gwartney said. “We are go-
ing to have to be physical up front and be able to move the ball on the ground for us to be successful.” Jantsen Lynn, a returning senior tailback, went for 1,282 yards and seven scores in 2011 and will be the focal point of the Mustangs’ attack this fall. But, the success of the McDonald County running game will start in front of Lynn with his offensive line and his lead blockers. “Number one, our fullbacks have to block well for us,” Gwartney said. “They don’t get to carry the ball as much as
our running backs, but they’ve got to have big games. Those guys are Travis Meador and Josh Serr.” The passing game was effective at times last season with departed seniors Cody Hobbs at quarterback and Chance Buttram at receiver. This year, Zack Peck – who caught 17 passes for 401 yards and five scores in 2011 – will be the focus of the passing game. “I don’t know if we have an advantage necessarily, but Zack Peck could be an X-Factor,” Gwartney said. “He’s 6-feet-3 and 180 pounds. He runs well and can really jump, so we are going to try and get the ball into his hands on offense. We think he can create some mismatches for us.” A new signal caller, sophomore Jake Wood, will be responsible for getting Peck the football. Wood was impressive this summer during 7-on-7 and connected with Peck on a score during the jamboree. Defensively, McDonald County will have its hands full with a very explosive Lamar rushing attack. “They lost Markell White, but they still have two very good running backs and their quarterback is a threat as
“Lamar uses so much misdirection, and if you play out of position they are going to break off a big play.” - Chris Gwartney Mac County Head Coach
well,” Gwartney said. “They have three guys back there who are very good. And their offense can really create a lot of problems for a defense. We need to stop the run.” Stopping the run on defense begins up front with Drey Fickle and all-area returner Jordan Moffett at the defensive tackle positions. “Our front four have to do a good job leaving our linebackers free,” Gwartney said. “The linebackers need to stay at home and make sure to play assignment football. Lamar uses so much misdirection, and if you play out of position they are going to break off a big play.” Metters, Serr and Michael Long will likely start at linebacker for McDonald County.
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Name Class
1 Rodriguez, Jon 2 Bentz, Davin 3 Velasco, Christian 4 Pearson, Tyler 5 McKee, Justin 6 Markovich, Phillip 7 Larson, Josh 8 Roy, Kaden 9 Hames, Devin 10 Greenstreet, Ryan 11 Coon, Calvin 12 Moser, Nathan 13 Goodwin, Chris 14 Harden, Chandler 15 Vance, Dakota 16 Hailey, Austin 20 Duncan, Montana 21 McMaster, Isaac 22 Barrett, Daryn 23 Stuart, Logan 24 Taylor, Ryan 25 Bolton, Dayton 26 Duke, Jacob 27 Courtney, Nick 28 Clark, Dalton 29 Isley, Tony 30 Grant, Zac 32Branstetter, Chance 33 Lopez, Christian 34 Jordan, Dayton 35 Jackson, Chris 36 Baker, Garrison 40 Rains, Cody 41 Akin, Coy 42 Hostetter, Kyle 43 Vandergrift, Justin 44 Mendoza, Appy 45 Palmer, Trevor 46 Finley, Kris 50 Talley, Ethan 51 George, Wexy 52 Kirschner, Austin
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5'7 5'8 5'8 6'2 6'1 5'9 5'7 6'2 6'1 5'8 5'7 5'9 5'8 6' 5'5 6' 5'8 5'7 6' 5'8 5'10 5'10 5'6 5'4 5'7 6'1 5'9 5'10 6' 5'11 5'7 5'8 5'5 5'6 5'7 5'9 5'5 5'5 5'8 5'11 5'10 5'5
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150 165 180 190 165 160 130 150 180 140 140 155 175 155 120 190 155 150 185 150 175 200 120 120 145 140 135 170 228 190 135 150 135 155 148 140 140 140 165 220 190 140
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Willis, Aaron Shadwick, Derrick Marble, Dexter Forbes, Chris Evans, Devin Scroggins, Aaron Epperson, Dalton Reim, KT Elledge, Ben Barratt, Beau Fischer, Levi Kirshner, Chase Krokower, Roi Holt, Nick Williams, Tyler Jennings, Marty White, Jordan Cruz, Kevin Clardy, Aaron Marble, Logan Pace, Brandon Guild, Justin Wren, Stetson Finley, Kyler Rook, Kash Laster, Chase Serage, Christian Shepard, Jacob Tucker, Austin Coyle, Brendan Dean, David Werneke, Lukas Tommy Davis Graber, Dylan Fausett, Garrick Brumback, Matt
Managers Drum, Montana Sexon, Kelsey Tindall, Allison
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5'8 6'2 6'2 5'8 5'10 6'1 5'9 6'1 6'1 6'1 5'7 5'4 6'1 5'10 5'8 5'6 6'2 5'6 6'4 6'2 6'2 5'9 5'11 6'3 6'2 6' 5'8 6'0 5'11 6'1 6'2 6'3 6'3 6'2 6'1 5'11
SCHE DULE / RE SULTS Wt.
155 270 200 250 210 225 195 205 210 250 130 115 240 180 205 170 270 185 295 200 180 150 195 270 220 160 150 180 140 150 200 200 180 150 175 130
8/24 Bolivar 8/31 at Monett 9/7 at Willard 9/14 Branson 9/21 Carthage 9/28 at Nixa 10/5 at Webb City 10/12 Republic 10/19 at Ozark 10/26 District
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District Lineup Here are the teams included in Class 5, District 5. These teams will be seeded for the district tournament at the end of the regular season. Seedings will be based on a point system, with points accumulated throughout the regular season. The Wildcats face three of their district foes in the regular season.
Branson High School Glendale High School Kickapoo High School Neosho High School Nixa High School Ozark High School
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Missouri High School Preseason Football Rankings KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Statewide Archie (14), Polo (8), Milan (6), high school football preseason rank- Thayer (1). ings, as compiled by a 13-member CLASS 2 panel of sportswriters and broad1. Lamar (11) ...........................127 casters. 2. Maplewood-RH (1)...............114 3. MV-Liberty (1) .....................105 CLASS 1 Rank, team ...........................Points 4. Lafayette County.....................8 0 1. Hamilton (6).........................123 5. Caruthersville.........................7 8 2. Wellington-Napoleon (4)......116 6. Blair Oaks...............................6 0 3. Valle Catholic (3) .................109 7. Lawson...................................3 7 4. Salisbury................................6 2 8. North Callaway.......................3 6 5. Tipton.....................................5 0 9. Holden ...................................3 5 T6. Miller ...................................4 7 10. Clark County ........................2 1 T6. South Harrison.....................4 7 Others receiving votes: Brookfield 8. South Shelby..........................4 6 (9), South Callaway (2). 9. Hayti.......................................2 9 CLASS 3 10. Skyline .................................2 5 Others receiving votes: Westran (24), 1. John Burroughs (13)............130
2. Maryville ..............................112 3. Cassville ................................9 6 4. Logan-Rogersville..................7 8 5. Oak Grove ..............................6 7 6. Centralia.................................5 2 7. Richmond...............................4 9 8. McCluer South-Berkeley ........3 6 9. Soldan....................................2 8 10. Duchesne .............................1 7 Others receiving votes: Clinton (15), Ste. Genevieve (13), School of Osage (11), Springfield Catholic (3).
5. Raytown South .......................8 1 T6. Bolivar..................................6 1 T6. Vashon.................................6 1 8. Borgia ....................................3 9 9. Sikeston .................................2 9 10. MICDS .................................2 3 Others receiving votes: St. Charles West (10), Hannibal (9), Savannah (5), St. Clair (4), Carthage (2).
CLASS 5 1. Kirkwood (8) ........................124 2. Staley (5)..............................120 3. Lee's Summit West...............103 CLASS 4 Rank, team ...........................Points 4. Fort Osage..............................9 1 1. Webb City (13).....................130 5. Rockwood Summit .................7 9 2. Helias.....................................9 0 6. Webster Groves......................6 1 3. Harrisonville...........................8 6 T7. Hazelwood East ....................4 1 4. Liberty North ..........................8 5 T7. McCluer North .....................4 1
9. Camdenton.............................3 4 10. Park Hill South.....................1 5 Others receiving votes: St. Joseph Central (4), Fort Zumwalt South (2). CLASS 6 1. CBC (9)................................122 2. Blue Springs (3)...................114 3. De Smet ...............................101 4. Rockhurst...............................9 6 5. Lafayette.................................6 2 6. Rock Bridge............................5 9 7. Blue Springs South (1)...........5 4 8. Jefferson City .........................4 9 9. Francis Howell .......................3 8 10. Ritenour .................................9 Others receiving votes: Fort Zumwalt West (7), Hazelwood Central (4).
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EAST NEW TON VARSIT Y ROSTER No. Name Class Ht 2 Jesus Sanchez 9 5’10 3 Aaron Millett 10 5’10 7 Ryan Linton 10 5’9 8 Rocky Liveoak 11 5’10 12 Michael Russell 10 6’0 13 Drew Williams 10 5’9 15 Logan Morrison 10 6’2 20 Dylan Price 10 5’10 21 Russ Nagle 11 5’10 24 Jimmy Stockton 11 5’10 25 Brandon Abbott 12 6’3 30 Tyler Winsauer 9 5’10 32 Ian Plemmons 12 5’11 34 Cordey Jordon 11 5’9 42 Dayton Clouse 9 5’8 51 Darren Rowe 12 6’1 52 Alex Scheppert 11 6’2 54 Jaxon Powell 10 5’7 55 Abraham Laughlin 12 5’9 56 Clayton Harrell 12 6’4 71 Zach Deman 10 6’2 72 Clint Bray 12 5’8 74 Travis Allen 10 6’3 80 Paxton Hill 12 6’0 84 Colby Thomas 10 6’2 86 Caleb Jarnagin 11 5’11 Head coach: Seth Johnson Assistant coach: Denzil Davis, Mark VanSlyke, Gary Pendergraft, Kirk Bromley
Wt 130 155 165 180 185 170 160 150 140 165 170 140 220 160 140 190 220 160 225 250 220 230 240 170 190 165
Pos. RB/CB WR/DR QB/LB QB/LB TE/LB RB/LB OL/DL TE/CB RB/DB RB/LB TE/CB RB/CB RB/LB RB/LB RB/CB OL/LB OL/DE OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB TE/DB WR/DB
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8/24
SF Christian 7 p.m.
8/31
Aurora 7 p.m.
9/7
Carl Junction 7 p.m.
9/14
at Monett 7 p.m.
9/21
at Mr. Vernon 7 p.m.
9/28
Mac County 7 p.m.
10/5
at Cassville 7 p.m.
10/12
Lamar 7 p.m.
10/19
at Seneca 7 p.m.
10/26
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE…
Offensive line play is a huge factor in any success the Patriots will have this season. So far, so good. Johnson likes what he has seen in practice and preseason scrimmages. The running backs, Ross Nagel, Ian Plemmons and Jimmy Stockton, are all relative newcomers on offense.
ON DEFENSE…
“Obviously, the big play (is something we have to contain). Springfield Catholic likes to run the ball and they run it very well. They try to lull you to sleep and then go over the top with the tight ends. They’ve done that forever and they’ve had success with it.” - Seth Johnson
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plays in the kicking game, that’s huge. Last year, we gave up a punt return for a touchdown and you can’t do that and expect to win football games.” Thomas handled kicking/punting duties for the Patriots in 2011 as a freshman. Springfield Catholic said goodbye to a stellar running back in Nick Gori after last season, but don’t expect that to slow down a consistent Irish attack. Springfield Catholic doesn’t play the most exciting brand of football on offense, but they are always dangerous according to Johnson. “Obviously, the big play (is something we have to contain),” Johnson said. “Springfield Catholic likes to run the ball and they run it very well. They
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“... we have to minimize that big play and keep the ball in front of us. We do that, and I think we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to win in the fourth quarter.”
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try to lull you to sleep and then go over the top with the tight ends. They’ve done that forever and they’ve had success with it. So we have to minimize that big play and keep the ball in front of us. We do that, and I think we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to win in the fourth quarter.”
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East Newton Patriots already forgot 2011 season all relative newcomers on offense after a pair of experienced backs bid the Patriots farewell last season. They are GRANBY – The East Newton Patriamong a handful of new starters who ots, eager to put an 0-10 campaign will be important to the success of East from 2011 behind them, will begin the Newton football this fall. season Friday night against a Spring“Clint Bray at right guard has stepped field Catholic up a lot as a senior squad that beat and done a tremenSpringfield Catholic (0-0) dous job,” Johnson them 51-15 last fall. said. “Also Colby at East Newton (0-0) “Springfield Thomas at the Y Catholic always (tight end) position, has good players he’s a sophomore and they’re aland has stepped up tremendously. Our ways well coached,” East Newton footwhole backfield has stepped up and has ball coach Seth Johnson said. “They do to continue to do so. Every back that we all the little things on the football field have this year didn’t really see many and they don’t beat themselves. They carries except in junior varsity because are always tough, year in and year out.” we had (Amon) Allphin and (Jaron) After examining the film from the McCully back there. We need them to jamboree more closely, Johnson feels step up big for us to have success.” that his offensive line can be a strength The first order of business against the this season in East Newton. Fighting Irish Friday will be taking care “I feel like our offensive line is very of the football. fundamentally sound,” Johnson said. “I “Like any other football game, the key feel like our blocking last Friday was on will be the turnover battle,” Johnson key and I felt like our backs ran said. “We can’t give the ball up and put through the holes and ran hard, which it on the ground. Always, early in the is a big key to our success.” season, it tends to be a special teams The running backs – Ross Nagel, Ian battle. If we can prevent any big Plemmons and Jimmy Stockton – are SEE PATRIOTS 11
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CLASS 5 District 1 Fox High School Jackson High School Poplar Bluff High School Rockwood Summit High School Seckman High School Vianney High School District 2 Chaminade High School Hazelwood East High School Kirkwood High School McCluer High School McCluer North High School Riverview Gardens High School Webster Groves High School District 3 Ft. Zumwalt East High School Ft. Zumwalt North High School Ft. Zumwalt South High School Holt High School Parkway Central High School Parkway North High School Parkway West High School District 4 Camdenton High School Lebanon High School Rolla High School Smith-Cotton High School Washington High School Waynesville High School District 5 Branson High School Glendale High School Kickapoo High School Neosho High School Nixa High School Ozark High School District 6 Belton High School Central (Springfield) High School Lee's Summit West High School Parkview High School Ruskin High School Willard High School District 7 Fort Osage High School North Kansas City High School Raytown High School Truman High School William Chrisman High School Winnetonka High School District 8 Central (St. Joseph) High School Kearney High School Oak Park High School Park Hill High School Park Hill South High School Staley High School
CLASS 4 District 1 Central (Cape Girardeau) High School DeSoto High School Farmington High School Festus High School Hillsboro High School North County High School Perryville High School Sikeston High School District 2 Affton High School Lutheran South High School Miller Career Academy High School Roosevelt High School St. Mary's (St. Louis) High School Vashon High School Windsor (Imperial) High School District 3 Ladue Horton Watkins High School Pacific High School Priory High School St. Clair High School St. Francis Borgia High School Sullivan High School Union High School Westminster Christian Academy High School District 4 Carl Junction High School Carthage High School Hillcrest High School Marshfield High School McDonald County High School Republic High School Webb City High School West Plains High School District 5 Clayton High School Gateway High School Jennings High School MICDS High School Normandy High School St. Charles High School St. Charles West High School University City High School District 6 Hannibal High School Helias Catholic High School Kirksville High School Marshall High School Mexico High School Moberly High School St. Dominic High School Warrenton High School District 7 Bolivar High School Grain Valley High School
Grandview High School Harrisonville High School Nevada High School Pleasant Hill High School Raytown South High School Warrensburg High School District 8 Benton High School Excelsior Springs High School Lafayette (St. Joseph) High School Liberty North High School Platte County High School Savannah High School Smithville High School Van Horn (Independence) High School CLASS 3 District 1 Central (New Madrid County) High School Central (Park Hills) High School Dexter High School Fredericktown High School Kennett High School Lift for Life Academy Charter High School Potosi High School Ste. Genevieve High School District 2 Bishop DuBourg High School Cardinal Ritter High School Confluence Prep Academy Charter High School John Burroughs High School John F. Kennedy High School Owensville High School Soldan International Studies High School St. James High School District 3 Ava High School Buffalo High School Eldon High School Logan-Rogersville High School Osage High School Salem High School Springfield Catholic High School Versailles High School District 4 Aurora High School Cassville High School East Newton High School Hollister High School Monett High School Mt. Vernon High School Reeds Spring High School Seneca High School District 5 Christian High School
Duchesne High School McCluer South-Berkeley High School Orchard Farm High School Sumner High School Trinity Catholic High School Winfield High School Wright City High School District 6 Boonville High School California High School Centralia High School Chillicothe High School Fulton High School Macon High School Missouri Military Academy Southern Boone County H.S. District 7 Center High School Clinton High School Hogan Prep Academy Charter High School O'Hara High School Oak Grove High School Odessa High School Pembroke Hill High School Southwest Early College Campus High School District 8 Cameron High School Central (Kansas City) High School East (Kansas City) High School Lincoln College Prep High School Maryville High School Northeast (Kansas City) High School Richmond High School St. Pius X (Kansas City) High School CLASS 2 District 1 Caruthersville High School Charleston High School East Prairie High School Grandview (Hillsboro) High School Jefferson (Festus) High School Malden High School Scott City High School St. Pius X (Festus) High School District 2 Brentwood High School Carnahan High School Cleveland NJROTC High School Herculaneum High School Lutheran North High School Maplewood-Richmond Hts. High School Principia High School Transportation and Law High
School District 3 Cuba High School Fair Grove High School Houston High School Liberty (Mountain View) High School Mountain Grove High School Pleasant Hope High School Strafford High School Willow Springs High School District 4 Ash Grove High School Butler High School Diamond High School El Dorado Springs High School Lamar High School Sarcoxie High School Stockton High School Warsaw High School District 5 Bowling Green High School Clark County High School Clopton High School Highland High School Mark Twain High School Monroe City High School Palmyra High School Van-Far High School District 6 Blair Oaks High School Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School Hallsville High School Hermann High School Lutheran (St. Peters) High School Montgomery County High School North Callaway High School South Callaway High School District 7 African Centered College Preparatory Academy High School Derrick Thomas Academy Charter High School Holden High School Knob Noster High School Lafayette County High School Sherwood High School St. Paul Lutheran High School University Academy Charter High School District 8 Bishop LeBlond High School Brookfield High School Carrollton High School Lathrop High School Lawson High School Lexington High School Plattsburg High School Trenton High School
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Seneca chasing points early Indians host Class 4 Carthage in opener Tigers. “We’ve made some changes at practice this week to try and get ready for SENECA – In 2012, the Seneca Inthe speed of Carthage,” Seneca footdians will depend ball coach Dan greatly on their speed Scheible said. “We Carthage (0-0) offensively to put optalked about that afposing defenses at a ter the jamboree. at Seneca (0-0) disadvantage. That The speed of our Friday, 7 p.m. speed, however, was scout team can’t not on display in the simulate that speed, jamboree last week. and we are trying to Seneca has gone through great account for that because Carthage has pains to make sure that wouldn’t be a some real speed on offense.” problem when they open up the reguThe big playmaker for Carthage lar season Friday vs. the Carthage comes in the form of an all-state cal-
By Jesse Cordova
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iber running back. “We need to keep (senior running back Seth) Beckner under control,” Scheible said. “You’re not going to stop a kid like that, but you need to try to keep him from having those big plays. We’ve got to do a good job of tackling and contain him.” Beckner ran for 1,657 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2011, leading Carthage to a 7-4 record and a playoff appearance. Offensively, Seneca returns a solid runner of its own in Marty Mailes. The returning senior at tailback went for more than 1,400 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2011 and will be leaned on heavily this fall. “We are obviously going to depend a lot on Marty, but we’ve got to keep them off balance,” Scheible said. “We’ve got to be able to do things that are unpredictable. We talk about that every week. But I think Marty is a big key, but also Payton Rawlins is a big key. He’s got to make the throws on time and our receivers need to get open.” Rawlins was a pleasant surprise last season, throwing for around 1,500 yards and 12 scores. This season as a
“It’s a great opportunity for us to play a Class 4 team at home. It’s a great chance to get in a real positive spot as far as points are concerned for districts in week 10 of the season.” - Dan Scheible Seneca Head Coach
junior, he will likely have even more opportunities to shine with two of his top receivers – Jalen Skaggs, and Chance Smith – back on the outside. With the new playoff system in Missouri which depends on a points system to decide on district seedings, Seneca understands what a great opportunity playing against a bigger school represents in week one. “It’s a great opportunity for us to play a Class 4 team at home,” Scheible said. “It’s a great chance to get in a real positive spot as far as points are concerned for districts in week 10 of the season.” Kickoff is at 7 p.m. in Seneca.
GAME NIGHT 2012 | SENECA INDIANS SENEC A INDIANS VARSIT Y ROSTER No. Name Pos. Class Pos. Ht. Wt 1 Jesse Rhoades 9 QB/DB 5’5 130 2 Jacob Walker 10 QB/DB 5’11 165 4 Butch Ferguson 12 RB/LB 5’9 170 5 Payton Rawlins 11 QB/DB 6’2 180 6 Chance Smith 11 WR/DB 6’3 155 7 Ethan Dorland 10 WR/DB 5’7 130 8 Daniel Kelly 10 WR/DB 6’0 140 9 Nick Dunnam 10 WR/LB 6’0 170 11 Jalen Skaggs 12 WR/DB 6’0 170 20 Dalan Merriman 11 TE/LB 6’0 160 21 Quentin Cotton 9 WR/DB 5’5 130 22 Kyler Ng 12 WR/DB 5’10 150 24 Dylan Snow 11 RB/LB 5’9 120 28 Marty Mailes 12 RB/DB 5’10 180 30 Cotton Brown 11 WR/DB 6’2 170 33 Dakota Barnett 11 RB/DB 5’9 150 34 Braxton Graham 11 RB/DB 5’8 150 40 Hampton Yust 10 WR/DB 5’6 130 48 Bryson Stringert 10 RB/LB 5’10 170 50 Dakota Smith 9 RB/LB 5’9 160 51 Dallas Schick 9 OL/DL 5’9 220 55 Kaden Schrader 12 OL/LB 5’10 195 56 Devin Madison 11 OL/DL 5’9 210 58 Alec Ikerd 10 OL/DL 6’2 220 59 Clayton Gilstrap 12 OL/DL 5’9 150 61 Gabe Martin 10 OL/DL 6’1 200 64 Dakota Schick 11 OL/DL 5’9 230 66 Mac Yust 11 OL/DL 6’2 250 70 Brett Roark 12 OL/LB 6’0 255 71 Montana Cooper 12 OL/DL 6’1 330 73 Tyler Castaneda 9 OL/DL 5’8 160 74 Jesse Kantola 12 OL/LB 5’10 195 75 Ryker Skelton 11 OL/DL 6’1 170 76 Jacob Manley 10 OL/DL 5’9 150 77 Nic Granger 9 OL/DL 6’0 270 78 Dillon Simpson 9 OL/DL 5’9 160 79 Blake Butler 9 OL/DL 5’10 150 83 Jordan Bailey 9 WR/DL 6’2 150 84 Blane Ragsdale 9 WR/DB 5’9 125 85 Elias Roelfsema 11 WR/DB 6’2 180 Head coach: Dan Scheible Assistants: Chris Yust, Dale Sanders, Josh Yarnell, Trevor Mckie and Tony Simmons
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8/24 Carthage 8/31 at Lamar 9/7 At Aurora 9/14 Cassville 9/21 Mac Co. 9/28 Mt. Vernon 10/5 at C. Junction 10/12 at Monett 10/19 E. Newton 10/26 Districts
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“We are obviously going to depend a lot on Marty, but we’ve got to keep them off balance,” Scheible said. “We’ve got to be able to do things that are unpredictable. We talk about that every week. But I think Marty is a big key.”
ON DEFENSE…
“We need to keep Beckner under control,” Scheible said. “You’re not going to stop a kid like that, but you need to try to keep him from having those big plays. We’ve got to do a good job of tackling and contain him.” Beckner ran for 1,657 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2011, leading Carthage to a 7-4 record and a playoff appearance.
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Seneca chasing points early Indians host Class 4 Carthage in opener Tigers. “We’ve made some changes at practice this week to try and get ready for SENECA – In 2012, the Seneca Inthe speed of Carthage,” Seneca footdians will depend ball coach Dan greatly on their speed Scheible said. “We Carthage (0-0) offensively to put optalked about that afposing defenses at a ter the jamboree. at Seneca (0-0) disadvantage. That The speed of our Friday, 7 p.m. speed, however, was scout team can’t not on display in the simulate that speed, jamboree last week. and we are trying to Seneca has gone through great account for that because Carthage has pains to make sure that wouldn’t be a some real speed on offense.” problem when they open up the reguThe big playmaker for Carthage lar season Friday vs. the Carthage comes in the form of an all-state cal-
By Jesse Cordova
Daily News Sports Editor
iber running back. “We need to keep (senior running back Seth) Beckner under control,” Scheible said. “You’re not going to stop a kid like that, but you need to try to keep him from having those big plays. We’ve got to do a good job of tackling and contain him.” Beckner ran for 1,657 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2011, leading Carthage to a 7-4 record and a playoff appearance. Offensively, Seneca returns a solid runner of its own in Marty Mailes. The returning senior at tailback went for more than 1,400 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2011 and will be leaned on heavily this fall. “We are obviously going to depend a lot on Marty, but we’ve got to keep them off balance,” Scheible said. “We’ve got to be able to do things that are unpredictable. We talk about that every week. But I think Marty is a big key, but also Payton Rawlins is a big key. He’s got to make the throws on time and our receivers need to get open.” Rawlins was a pleasant surprise last season, throwing for around 1,500 yards and 12 scores. This season as a
“It’s a great opportunity for us to play a Class 4 team at home. It’s a great chance to get in a real positive spot as far as points are concerned for districts in week 10 of the season.” - Dan Scheible Seneca Head Coach
junior, he will likely have even more opportunities to shine with two of his top receivers – Jalen Skaggs, and Chance Smith – back on the outside. With the new playoff system in Missouri which depends on a points system to decide on district seedings, Seneca understands what a great opportunity playing against a bigger school represents in week one. “It’s a great opportunity for us to play a Class 4 team at home,” Scheible said. “It’s a great chance to get in a real positive spot as far as points are concerned for districts in week 10 of the season.” Kickoff is at 7 p.m. in Seneca.
GAME NIGHT 2012 | SENECA INDIANS SENEC A INDIANS VARSIT Y ROSTER No. Name Pos. Class Pos. Ht. Wt 1 Jesse Rhoades 9 QB/DB 5’5 130 2 Jacob Walker 10 QB/DB 5’11 165 4 Butch Ferguson 12 RB/LB 5’9 170 5 Payton Rawlins 11 QB/DB 6’2 180 6 Chance Smith 11 WR/DB 6’3 155 7 Ethan Dorland 10 WR/DB 5’7 130 8 Daniel Kelly 10 WR/DB 6’0 140 9 Nick Dunnam 10 WR/LB 6’0 170 11 Jalen Skaggs 12 WR/DB 6’0 170 20 Dalan Merriman 11 TE/LB 6’0 160 21 Quentin Cotton 9 WR/DB 5’5 130 22 Kyler Ng 12 WR/DB 5’10 150 24 Dylan Snow 11 RB/LB 5’9 120 28 Marty Mailes 12 RB/DB 5’10 180 30 Cotton Brown 11 WR/DB 6’2 170 33 Dakota Barnett 11 RB/DB 5’9 150 34 Braxton Graham 11 RB/DB 5’8 150 40 Hampton Yust 10 WR/DB 5’6 130 48 Bryson Stringert 10 RB/LB 5’10 170 50 Dakota Smith 9 RB/LB 5’9 160 51 Dallas Schick 9 OL/DL 5’9 220 55 Kaden Schrader 12 OL/LB 5’10 195 56 Devin Madison 11 OL/DL 5’9 210 58 Alec Ikerd 10 OL/DL 6’2 220 59 Clayton Gilstrap 12 OL/DL 5’9 150 61 Gabe Martin 10 OL/DL 6’1 200 64 Dakota Schick 11 OL/DL 5’9 230 66 Mac Yust 11 OL/DL 6’2 250 70 Brett Roark 12 OL/LB 6’0 255 71 Montana Cooper 12 OL/DL 6’1 330 73 Tyler Castaneda 9 OL/DL 5’8 160 74 Jesse Kantola 12 OL/LB 5’10 195 75 Ryker Skelton 11 OL/DL 6’1 170 76 Jacob Manley 10 OL/DL 5’9 150 77 Nic Granger 9 OL/DL 6’0 270 78 Dillon Simpson 9 OL/DL 5’9 160 79 Blake Butler 9 OL/DL 5’10 150 83 Jordan Bailey 9 WR/DL 6’2 150 84 Blane Ragsdale 9 WR/DB 5’9 125 85 Elias Roelfsema 11 WR/DB 6’2 180 Head coach: Dan Scheible Assistants: Chris Yust, Dale Sanders, Josh Yarnell, Trevor Mckie and Tony Simmons
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SCHE DULE / RE SULTS
8/24 Carthage 8/31 at Lamar 9/7 At Aurora 9/14 Cassville 9/21 Mac Co. 9/28 Mt. Vernon 10/5 at C. Junction 10/12 at Monett 10/19 E. Newton 10/26 Districts
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE…
“We are obviously going to depend a lot on Marty, but we’ve got to keep them off balance,” Scheible said. “We’ve got to be able to do things that are unpredictable. We talk about that every week. But I think Marty is a big key.”
ON DEFENSE…
“We need to keep Beckner under control,” Scheible said. “You’re not going to stop a kid like that, but you need to try to keep him from having those big plays. We’ve got to do a good job of tackling and contain him.” Beckner ran for 1,657 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2011, leading Carthage to a 7-4 record and a playoff appearance.
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Class 2 through 5 District Assignments
East Newton Patriots already forgot 2011 season all relative newcomers on offense after a pair of experienced backs bid the Patriots farewell last season. They are GRANBY – The East Newton Patriamong a handful of new starters who ots, eager to put an 0-10 campaign will be important to the success of East from 2011 behind them, will begin the Newton football this fall. season Friday night against a Spring“Clint Bray at right guard has stepped field Catholic up a lot as a senior squad that beat and done a tremenSpringfield Catholic (0-0) dous job,” Johnson them 51-15 last fall. said. “Also Colby at East Newton (0-0) “Springfield Thomas at the Y Catholic always (tight end) position, has good players he’s a sophomore and they’re aland has stepped up tremendously. Our ways well coached,” East Newton footwhole backfield has stepped up and has ball coach Seth Johnson said. “They do to continue to do so. Every back that we all the little things on the football field have this year didn’t really see many and they don’t beat themselves. They carries except in junior varsity because are always tough, year in and year out.” we had (Amon) Allphin and (Jaron) After examining the film from the McCully back there. We need them to jamboree more closely, Johnson feels step up big for us to have success.” that his offensive line can be a strength The first order of business against the this season in East Newton. Fighting Irish Friday will be taking care “I feel like our offensive line is very of the football. fundamentally sound,” Johnson said. “I “Like any other football game, the key feel like our blocking last Friday was on will be the turnover battle,” Johnson key and I felt like our backs ran said. “We can’t give the ball up and put through the holes and ran hard, which it on the ground. Always, early in the is a big key to our success.” season, it tends to be a special teams The running backs – Ross Nagel, Ian battle. If we can prevent any big Plemmons and Jimmy Stockton – are SEE PATRIOTS 11
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CLASS 5 District 1 Fox High School Jackson High School Poplar Bluff High School Rockwood Summit High School Seckman High School Vianney High School District 2 Chaminade High School Hazelwood East High School Kirkwood High School McCluer High School McCluer North High School Riverview Gardens High School Webster Groves High School District 3 Ft. Zumwalt East High School Ft. Zumwalt North High School Ft. Zumwalt South High School Holt High School Parkway Central High School Parkway North High School Parkway West High School District 4 Camdenton High School Lebanon High School Rolla High School Smith-Cotton High School Washington High School Waynesville High School District 5 Branson High School Glendale High School Kickapoo High School Neosho High School Nixa High School Ozark High School District 6 Belton High School Central (Springfield) High School Lee's Summit West High School Parkview High School Ruskin High School Willard High School District 7 Fort Osage High School North Kansas City High School Raytown High School Truman High School William Chrisman High School Winnetonka High School District 8 Central (St. Joseph) High School Kearney High School Oak Park High School Park Hill High School Park Hill South High School Staley High School
CLASS 4 District 1 Central (Cape Girardeau) High School DeSoto High School Farmington High School Festus High School Hillsboro High School North County High School Perryville High School Sikeston High School District 2 Affton High School Lutheran South High School Miller Career Academy High School Roosevelt High School St. Mary's (St. Louis) High School Vashon High School Windsor (Imperial) High School District 3 Ladue Horton Watkins High School Pacific High School Priory High School St. Clair High School St. Francis Borgia High School Sullivan High School Union High School Westminster Christian Academy High School District 4 Carl Junction High School Carthage High School Hillcrest High School Marshfield High School McDonald County High School Republic High School Webb City High School West Plains High School District 5 Clayton High School Gateway High School Jennings High School MICDS High School Normandy High School St. Charles High School St. Charles West High School University City High School District 6 Hannibal High School Helias Catholic High School Kirksville High School Marshall High School Mexico High School Moberly High School St. Dominic High School Warrenton High School District 7 Bolivar High School Grain Valley High School
Grandview High School Harrisonville High School Nevada High School Pleasant Hill High School Raytown South High School Warrensburg High School District 8 Benton High School Excelsior Springs High School Lafayette (St. Joseph) High School Liberty North High School Platte County High School Savannah High School Smithville High School Van Horn (Independence) High School CLASS 3 District 1 Central (New Madrid County) High School Central (Park Hills) High School Dexter High School Fredericktown High School Kennett High School Lift for Life Academy Charter High School Potosi High School Ste. Genevieve High School District 2 Bishop DuBourg High School Cardinal Ritter High School Confluence Prep Academy Charter High School John Burroughs High School John F. Kennedy High School Owensville High School Soldan International Studies High School St. James High School District 3 Ava High School Buffalo High School Eldon High School Logan-Rogersville High School Osage High School Salem High School Springfield Catholic High School Versailles High School District 4 Aurora High School Cassville High School East Newton High School Hollister High School Monett High School Mt. Vernon High School Reeds Spring High School Seneca High School District 5 Christian High School
Duchesne High School McCluer South-Berkeley High School Orchard Farm High School Sumner High School Trinity Catholic High School Winfield High School Wright City High School District 6 Boonville High School California High School Centralia High School Chillicothe High School Fulton High School Macon High School Missouri Military Academy Southern Boone County H.S. District 7 Center High School Clinton High School Hogan Prep Academy Charter High School O'Hara High School Oak Grove High School Odessa High School Pembroke Hill High School Southwest Early College Campus High School District 8 Cameron High School Central (Kansas City) High School East (Kansas City) High School Lincoln College Prep High School Maryville High School Northeast (Kansas City) High School Richmond High School St. Pius X (Kansas City) High School CLASS 2 District 1 Caruthersville High School Charleston High School East Prairie High School Grandview (Hillsboro) High School Jefferson (Festus) High School Malden High School Scott City High School St. Pius X (Festus) High School District 2 Brentwood High School Carnahan High School Cleveland NJROTC High School Herculaneum High School Lutheran North High School Maplewood-Richmond Hts. High School Principia High School Transportation and Law High
School District 3 Cuba High School Fair Grove High School Houston High School Liberty (Mountain View) High School Mountain Grove High School Pleasant Hope High School Strafford High School Willow Springs High School District 4 Ash Grove High School Butler High School Diamond High School El Dorado Springs High School Lamar High School Sarcoxie High School Stockton High School Warsaw High School District 5 Bowling Green High School Clark County High School Clopton High School Highland High School Mark Twain High School Monroe City High School Palmyra High School Van-Far High School District 6 Blair Oaks High School Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School Hallsville High School Hermann High School Lutheran (St. Peters) High School Montgomery County High School North Callaway High School South Callaway High School District 7 African Centered College Preparatory Academy High School Derrick Thomas Academy Charter High School Holden High School Knob Noster High School Lafayette County High School Sherwood High School St. Paul Lutheran High School University Academy Charter High School District 8 Bishop LeBlond High School Brookfield High School Carrollton High School Lathrop High School Lawson High School Lexington High School Plattsburg High School Trenton High School
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Missouri High School Preseason Football Rankings KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Statewide Archie (14), Polo (8), Milan (6), high school football preseason rank- Thayer (1). ings, as compiled by a 13-member CLASS 2 panel of sportswriters and broad1. Lamar (11) ...........................127 casters. 2. Maplewood-RH (1)...............114 3. MV-Liberty (1) .....................105 CLASS 1 Rank, team ...........................Points 4. Lafayette County.....................8 0 1. Hamilton (6).........................123 5. Caruthersville.........................7 8 2. Wellington-Napoleon (4)......116 6. Blair Oaks...............................6 0 3. Valle Catholic (3) .................109 7. Lawson...................................3 7 4. Salisbury................................6 2 8. North Callaway.......................3 6 5. Tipton.....................................5 0 9. Holden ...................................3 5 T6. Miller ...................................4 7 10. Clark County ........................2 1 T6. South Harrison.....................4 7 Others receiving votes: Brookfield 8. South Shelby..........................4 6 (9), South Callaway (2). 9. Hayti.......................................2 9 CLASS 3 10. Skyline .................................2 5 Others receiving votes: Westran (24), 1. John Burroughs (13)............130
2. Maryville ..............................112 3. Cassville ................................9 6 4. Logan-Rogersville..................7 8 5. Oak Grove ..............................6 7 6. Centralia.................................5 2 7. Richmond...............................4 9 8. McCluer South-Berkeley ........3 6 9. Soldan....................................2 8 10. Duchesne .............................1 7 Others receiving votes: Clinton (15), Ste. Genevieve (13), School of Osage (11), Springfield Catholic (3).
5. Raytown South .......................8 1 T6. Bolivar..................................6 1 T6. Vashon.................................6 1 8. Borgia ....................................3 9 9. Sikeston .................................2 9 10. MICDS .................................2 3 Others receiving votes: St. Charles West (10), Hannibal (9), Savannah (5), St. Clair (4), Carthage (2).
CLASS 5 1. Kirkwood (8) ........................124 2. Staley (5)..............................120 3. Lee's Summit West...............103 CLASS 4 Rank, team ...........................Points 4. Fort Osage..............................9 1 1. Webb City (13).....................130 5. Rockwood Summit .................7 9 2. Helias.....................................9 0 6. Webster Groves......................6 1 3. Harrisonville...........................8 6 T7. Hazelwood East ....................4 1 4. Liberty North ..........................8 5 T7. McCluer North .....................4 1
9. Camdenton.............................3 4 10. Park Hill South.....................1 5 Others receiving votes: St. Joseph Central (4), Fort Zumwalt South (2). CLASS 6 1. CBC (9)................................122 2. Blue Springs (3)...................114 3. De Smet ...............................101 4. Rockhurst...............................9 6 5. Lafayette.................................6 2 6. Rock Bridge............................5 9 7. Blue Springs South (1)...........5 4 8. Jefferson City .........................4 9 9. Francis Howell .......................3 8 10. Ritenour .................................9 Others receiving votes: Fort Zumwalt West (7), Hazelwood Central (4).
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EAST NEW TON VARSIT Y ROSTER No. Name Class Ht 2 Jesus Sanchez 9 5’10 3 Aaron Millett 10 5’10 7 Ryan Linton 10 5’9 8 Rocky Liveoak 11 5’10 12 Michael Russell 10 6’0 13 Drew Williams 10 5’9 15 Logan Morrison 10 6’2 20 Dylan Price 10 5’10 21 Russ Nagle 11 5’10 24 Jimmy Stockton 11 5’10 25 Brandon Abbott 12 6’3 30 Tyler Winsauer 9 5’10 32 Ian Plemmons 12 5’11 34 Cordey Jordon 11 5’9 42 Dayton Clouse 9 5’8 51 Darren Rowe 12 6’1 52 Alex Scheppert 11 6’2 54 Jaxon Powell 10 5’7 55 Abraham Laughlin 12 5’9 56 Clayton Harrell 12 6’4 71 Zach Deman 10 6’2 72 Clint Bray 12 5’8 74 Travis Allen 10 6’3 80 Paxton Hill 12 6’0 84 Colby Thomas 10 6’2 86 Caleb Jarnagin 11 5’11 Head coach: Seth Johnson Assistant coach: Denzil Davis, Mark VanSlyke, Gary Pendergraft, Kirk Bromley
Wt 130 155 165 180 185 170 160 150 140 165 170 140 220 160 140 190 220 160 225 250 220 230 240 170 190 165
Pos. RB/CB WR/DR QB/LB QB/LB TE/LB RB/LB OL/DL TE/CB RB/DB RB/LB TE/CB RB/CB RB/LB RB/LB RB/CB OL/LB OL/DE OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB TE/DB WR/DB
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SF Christian 7 p.m.
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Aurora 7 p.m.
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Carl Junction 7 p.m.
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at Monett 7 p.m.
9/21
at Mr. Vernon 7 p.m.
9/28
Mac County 7 p.m.
10/5
at Cassville 7 p.m.
10/12
Lamar 7 p.m.
10/19
at Seneca 7 p.m.
10/26
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Offensive line play is a huge factor in any success the Patriots will have this season. So far, so good. Johnson likes what he has seen in practice and preseason scrimmages. The running backs, Ross Nagel, Ian Plemmons and Jimmy Stockton, are all relative newcomers on offense.
ON DEFENSE…
“Obviously, the big play (is something we have to contain). Springfield Catholic likes to run the ball and they run it very well. They try to lull you to sleep and then go over the top with the tight ends. They’ve done that forever and they’ve had success with it.” - Seth Johnson
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plays in the kicking game, that’s huge. Last year, we gave up a punt return for a touchdown and you can’t do that and expect to win football games.” Thomas handled kicking/punting duties for the Patriots in 2011 as a freshman. Springfield Catholic said goodbye to a stellar running back in Nick Gori after last season, but don’t expect that to slow down a consistent Irish attack. Springfield Catholic doesn’t play the most exciting brand of football on offense, but they are always dangerous according to Johnson. “Obviously, the big play (is something we have to contain),” Johnson said. “Springfield Catholic likes to run the ball and they run it very well. They
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“... we have to minimize that big play and keep the ball in front of us. We do that, and I think we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to win in the fourth quarter.”
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try to lull you to sleep and then go over the top with the tight ends. They’ve done that forever and they’ve had success with it. So we have to minimize that big play and keep the ball in front of us. We do that, and I think we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to win in the fourth quarter.”
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Ground game key, again Lynn will lead Mac County attack in 2012 By Jesse Cordova Daily News Sports Editor
ANDERSON – Last fall, the Lamar Tigers won a state championship. This fall, their title defense begins with a trip to Anderson to take on the McDonald County Mustangs. The Mustangs, coming off of a 2-8 season a year ago, will rely heavily on the running game this fall. “We are going to need to be able to run the ball,” McDonald County football coach Chris Gwartney said. “We are go-
ing to have to be physical up front and be able to move the ball on the ground for us to be successful.” Jantsen Lynn, a returning senior tailback, went for 1,282 yards and seven scores in 2011 and will be the focal point of the Mustangs’ attack this fall. But, the success of the McDonald County running game will start in front of Lynn with his offensive line and his lead blockers. “Number one, our fullbacks have to block well for us,” Gwartney said. “They don’t get to carry the ball as much as
our running backs, but they’ve got to have big games. Those guys are Travis Meador and Josh Serr.” The passing game was effective at times last season with departed seniors Cody Hobbs at quarterback and Chance Buttram at receiver. This year, Zack Peck – who caught 17 passes for 401 yards and five scores in 2011 – will be the focus of the passing game. “I don’t know if we have an advantage necessarily, but Zack Peck could be an X-Factor,” Gwartney said. “He’s 6-feet-3 and 180 pounds. He runs well and can really jump, so we are going to try and get the ball into his hands on offense. We think he can create some mismatches for us.” A new signal caller, sophomore Jake Wood, will be responsible for getting Peck the football. Wood was impressive this summer during 7-on-7 and connected with Peck on a score during the jamboree. Defensively, McDonald County will have its hands full with a very explosive Lamar rushing attack. “They lost Markell White, but they still have two very good running backs and their quarterback is a threat as
“Lamar uses so much misdirection, and if you play out of position they are going to break off a big play.” - Chris Gwartney Mac County Head Coach
well,” Gwartney said. “They have three guys back there who are very good. And their offense can really create a lot of problems for a defense. We need to stop the run.” Stopping the run on defense begins up front with Drey Fickle and all-area returner Jordan Moffett at the defensive tackle positions. “Our front four have to do a good job leaving our linebackers free,” Gwartney said. “The linebackers need to stay at home and make sure to play assignment football. Lamar uses so much misdirection, and if you play out of position they are going to break off a big play.” Metters, Serr and Michael Long will likely start at linebacker for McDonald County.
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Name Class
1 Rodriguez, Jon 2 Bentz, Davin 3 Velasco, Christian 4 Pearson, Tyler 5 McKee, Justin 6 Markovich, Phillip 7 Larson, Josh 8 Roy, Kaden 9 Hames, Devin 10 Greenstreet, Ryan 11 Coon, Calvin 12 Moser, Nathan 13 Goodwin, Chris 14 Harden, Chandler 15 Vance, Dakota 16 Hailey, Austin 20 Duncan, Montana 21 McMaster, Isaac 22 Barrett, Daryn 23 Stuart, Logan 24 Taylor, Ryan 25 Bolton, Dayton 26 Duke, Jacob 27 Courtney, Nick 28 Clark, Dalton 29 Isley, Tony 30 Grant, Zac 32Branstetter, Chance 33 Lopez, Christian 34 Jordan, Dayton 35 Jackson, Chris 36 Baker, Garrison 40 Rains, Cody 41 Akin, Coy 42 Hostetter, Kyle 43 Vandergrift, Justin 44 Mendoza, Appy 45 Palmer, Trevor 46 Finley, Kris 50 Talley, Ethan 51 George, Wexy 52 Kirschner, Austin
9 11 11 11 11 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 9 9 10 10 12 11 10 12 10 9 9 11 10 9 10 12 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 11 12 11 9
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5'7 5'8 5'8 6'2 6'1 5'9 5'7 6'2 6'1 5'8 5'7 5'9 5'8 6' 5'5 6' 5'8 5'7 6' 5'8 5'10 5'10 5'6 5'4 5'7 6'1 5'9 5'10 6' 5'11 5'7 5'8 5'5 5'6 5'7 5'9 5'5 5'5 5'8 5'11 5'10 5'5
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150 165 180 190 165 160 130 150 180 140 140 155 175 155 120 190 155 150 185 150 175 200 120 120 145 140 135 170 228 190 135 150 135 155 148 140 140 140 165 220 190 140
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Willis, Aaron Shadwick, Derrick Marble, Dexter Forbes, Chris Evans, Devin Scroggins, Aaron Epperson, Dalton Reim, KT Elledge, Ben Barratt, Beau Fischer, Levi Kirshner, Chase Krokower, Roi Holt, Nick Williams, Tyler Jennings, Marty White, Jordan Cruz, Kevin Clardy, Aaron Marble, Logan Pace, Brandon Guild, Justin Wren, Stetson Finley, Kyler Rook, Kash Laster, Chase Serage, Christian Shepard, Jacob Tucker, Austin Coyle, Brendan Dean, David Werneke, Lukas Tommy Davis Graber, Dylan Fausett, Garrick Brumback, Matt
Managers Drum, Montana Sexon, Kelsey Tindall, Allison
9 12 11 10 10 11 11 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 10 10 10 12 9 9 12 11 10 9 12 9 12 9 11 9
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5'8 6'2 6'2 5'8 5'10 6'1 5'9 6'1 6'1 6'1 5'7 5'4 6'1 5'10 5'8 5'6 6'2 5'6 6'4 6'2 6'2 5'9 5'11 6'3 6'2 6' 5'8 6'0 5'11 6'1 6'2 6'3 6'3 6'2 6'1 5'11
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155 270 200 250 210 225 195 205 210 250 130 115 240 180 205 170 270 185 295 200 180 150 195 270 220 160 150 180 140 150 200 200 180 150 175 130
8/24 Bolivar 8/31 at Monett 9/7 at Willard 9/14 Branson 9/21 Carthage 9/28 at Nixa 10/5 at Webb City 10/12 Republic 10/19 at Ozark 10/26 District
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District Lineup Here are the teams included in Class 5, District 5. These teams will be seeded for the district tournament at the end of the regular season. Seedings will be based on a point system, with points accumulated throughout the regular season. The Wildcats face three of their district foes in the regular season.
Branson High School Glendale High School Kickapoo High School Neosho High School Nixa High School Ozark High School
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off his district title in the 400-meter dash and junior Justin McKee will start in the defensive backfield. With all that speed on the field at once for Bolivar, the Liberators will certainly be looking for mismatches in open space against the Wildcats. The key to stopping them seems simple enough, but it’s harder than it sounds against the athletes Bolivar is sending to Neosho. “Number one, we have to tackle well,” Schoonover said. “We have to play well in space and make sure the first man to the ball stops the ball carrier at the point of contact. We need to get some three-and-outs and we have to win the field position game. That’s the scenario that gives us the best chance.” Linebackers Christian Lopez, Chris Goodwin, Dayton Bolton and Tyler Pearson will need to be fundamentally solid as well, as Bolivar runs a lot of misdirection out of their split back sets. Offensively, Schoonover feels that this year’s team is capable of being more multiple than the 2011 edition of Neosho
NEOSHO DAILY NEWS | WEEK 1 EDITION | 8.23.12 football. But, despite the spread look they show, it all starts with a solid running game. “The biggest key for us on offense is simply to move the ball,” Schoonover said. “We have to get first downs. Any game starts with turnovers, we need to win the turnover battle and that starts with us protecting the football. We have to move the chains and we have to score in the red zone. We are a run oriented team and we have to make sure we put ourselves in third-and-short situations as opposed to third-andseven, third-and-eight.” Seniors Lopez and Taylor, juniors Goodwin and Davin Bentz and sophomore Bolton will all likely get carries for Neosho. Also, look for quarterbacks McKee and Austin Hailey to tote the ball as well. While the Bolivar quarterback provides plenty of hype for the Neosho home opener, Schoonover says his team is just anxious to get back on the field. “We are just excited for the opportunity to play against a team that could be vying for a state championship in a few months,” Schoonover said. “Throughout the year, we play at least two teams we are playing two state championship caliber teams for sure. Any time you go into a game like that, it’s a big opportunity to get better and a chance to grow.”
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Christian Lopez drags down a defender during the recent Jamboree scrimmage for the Neosho Wildcats. Neosho hosts Bolivar in Week 1, and speed will be in high demand for the Wildcat defense. DAILY NEWS FILE
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Name Jeff Overstreet Jeff Wilkie Jason Conley Evan Acuff Elijah Harrell Daniel DeSantiago Grant Strickland Jake Wood Stephen Pyles Elijah Curtis Ricky Marchant Nathan Stramel Billy Leach Dagan Stites Matt Forbes Cooper Underwood Caleb Spears Checotah Stephens Chad Roark Seth Shockley Michael Long Jantsen Lynn Jarrett Sanny Cooper Dill Shelton Dilday Dustin Beemer Travis Meador Josh Serr Mark Hull Tristian Buffalo Michael McAndrews Dillon Ward Anthony Wheely Niko Serna Jordan Moffett Drey Fickle Tyler Dean Cord Sullivan Donovan Hadley Josh Sumler Cody Todd Tristan Martin Austin Grotts Kole Keith Sam Anderson Seth Atkins Andrew Coberly Angel Delacruz Jon Blevis Derek Lawson Zack Peck Cody Hall Corbin Buffalo Zach Duty
Class SR SO SO JR SO FR SR SO SR FR SO FR FR FR JR JR FR JR SR FR SR SR FR JR JR JR SR SR JR JR JR JR JR SR SR SR SR FR SO SO FR FR SO FR SO FR SO FR FR SO SR SO SR JR
Ht 6-0 5-9 5-10 5-7 5-6 5-0 5-7 5-10 5-8 5-10 5-7 5-11 6-0 5-7 5-10 6-0 5-7 6-0 5-9 5-8 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-8 5-9 5-11 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-7 5-11 6-3 6-1 5-9 5-8 5-8 5-11 5-9 6-5 5-11 6-0 5-7 6-2 5-6 5-11 6-0 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-1
Wt 170 165 130 140 135 100 150 195 140 150 150 180 150 110 175 165 160 175 170 165 185 175 175 175 150 165 210 200 170 190 230 145 240 280 225 215 250 255 240 220 200 230 270 220 250 145 190 260 130 165 175 165 160 170
Pos. WR/DB WR/OLB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB/LB QB/DB WR/DB RB/DB TE/LB WR/DB QB/WR/DB RB/DB WR/DB FB/DE RB/DL RB/OLB TE/LB TE/LB RB/OLB RB/OLB TE/OLB FB/LB RB/DB FB/LB FB/LB TE/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB TE/OLB WR/DB TE/LB WR/DB WR/K
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Aug. 24 Lamar Aug. 31 Cassville Sept. 7 Monett Sept. 14 At Jay, OK Sept. 21 at Seneca Sept. 28 at E. Newton Oct. 5 Marshfield Oct. 12 Nevada Oct. 19 At SF Christian Oct. 26 Playoffs
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE… The Mac County Mustangs are a running team, period. Fortunately, they have a returning 1,200-yard rusher in Jantzen Lynn to carry the load this year. His success will depend largely on the play of the big guys up front, as well as fullbacks Travis Meador and Josh Serr. ON DEFENSE… Lamar brings a vaunted offensive attack to town Friday night. The Tigers’ ground game is based on misdirection, and demands disciplined play from the Mustang defense. “The linebackers need to stay at home and make sure to play assignment football,” said Mustang coach Chris Gwartney. “If you play out of position, they are going to break off a big play.”
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A Diamond opportunity After landmark 2011 season, can the Wildcats break through DIAMOND – The Diamond Wildcats had one of their best seasons ever in 2011. They went 4-6 and missed the playoffs by one game. Friday, they have a tremendous opportunity to build on that success, while also experiencing a new beginning under first-year head coach Jimmy Dushane, when they face the Liberal Bulldogs. Junior running back/linebacker Zach Renfro is hoping to duplicate, or even improve, on the game he put up last season against Liberal. As a sophomore, Renfro ran for 137 yards and two
Diamond (0-0) at Liberal (0-0) 7 p.m. Friday touchdowns on offense and tallied seven tackles and an interception on defense vs. the Bulldogs. Diamond beat Liberal 24-0 last season and racked up 313 yards on the ground in the contest. “Zach has looked really good,”
Dushane said. “We didn’t play him Friday at the jamboree due to an illness. But, he’s back and he’ll be good to go Friday night.” Renfro ran for 1,199 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2011. Logan DeWitt, who scored a touchdown at the jamboree could also see carries and quarterback Brodie Bien should also have a handful of carries. On offense, Liberal runs the Pistol offense, made famous by Chris Ault at the University of Nevada. It’s a formation rarely used at smaller schools and Dushane knows that learning to de-
fend that offensive set is objective No. 1 in getting ready for the Bulldogs. “They really like to run out of the pistol and we just need to be ready to know what our keys are,” Dushane said. “We need to know our responsibilities. Their tailback is very capable of breaking a long run and their quarterback makes good choices. Their offensive line on the right side is a strength for them, their right guard and right tackle are definitely their best linemen.” SEE DIAMOND, PAGE 15
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Cats face tough opener Class 4 power Bolivar visits Friday night NEOSHO — Football returns to Bob Anderson Stadium on Friday as the Neosho Wildcats begin the 2012 campaign against the Class 4 powerhouse Bolivar Liberators. Bolivar will be led onto the field by their junior signal caller who has turned heads nationally over the summer. “They’ve got a kid in Rafe Peavey who is a division I quarterback going to Arkansas,” Neosho football coach Jared Schoonover said. “So they will be able to throw the football very well. Last year, he was just a sophomore starting his first varsity game, now he’s got a full year under his belt and he really has control of that offense.” Peavey is a four-star recruit accord-
“(Quarterback Rafe) Peavey himself runs a 4.5 (40-yard dash). So they will still have the ability to run the ball. They will be just as multiple as they were a year ago even without Darnell Walker. “ - Jared Schoonover Neosho Head Coach
ing to ESPN.com. But their offensive firepower isn’t exclusive to the quarterback. Bolivar returns senior running back Kolby Follis
from 2011. Follis ran for 1,060 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior, including 76 yards and two scores against Neosho. “They’ve still got a ton of speed and they can get around the edge,” Schoonover said. “Peavey himself runs a 4.5 (40-yard dash). So they will still have the ability to run the ball. They will be just as multiple as they were a year ago even without Darnell Walker. They’re just as potent as last year and we will have to make the adjustments for what they have.” Neosho will look to counter that speed with a pair of speedsters of their own at safety. Senior Ryan Taylor, fresh SEE NEOSHO, PAGE 4
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I Keys for Neosho
Schoonover: “We have to play well in space and make sure the first man to the ball stops the ball carrier at the point of contact. We need to get some three-and-outs and we have to win the field position game. That’s the scenario that gives us the best chance.”
I Speed aplenty
While Bolivar boasts of having a lot of speed, the Wildcats hope to match them step for step. Ryan Taylor won the district 400 meter title in the spring and is flanked by junior Justin McKee in the defensive backfield.
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Neosho............................. 3-5 2011 stats............................ 6 Around the area................. 7 Seneca............................. 8-9 East Newton................. 10-11 McDonald County......... 11-12 Diamond........................14-15
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Name Michael Bray Kyle Williams Jeremiah Bridewater Jordan Divine Brodie Bien Jake Goad Evan Moreland Clay Rolf Ethan King Robbie Lee Logan DeWitt Zach Renfro Tanner Paradies Remmi Renfro Nathan Worthan Jordan Douglas Colton Renfro Chase Drake Aaron Smith Caleb James Wyatt Rook Garrett Tyler Cooper Clanci Kaeden Peterson Justin Xiong
Pos. QB/DB/WR WR/DB/SS WR/DB WR/DB QB/ILB WR/DB QB/WR/SS TE/ILB WR/DB TE/DB/WR RB/OLB FB/OLB FB/DE/TE FB/ILB OL/DL OL/ILB/OLB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL/NG WR/DLB/DB WR/DB
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After studying the film on the jamboree, Dushane was happy with a handful of individual performances, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines. “From our standpoint, we felt like Brodie Bien had a very good jamboree on both offense and defense. Caleb James at offensive tackle did a great job,” Dushane said. “Defensively, I felt like our defensive line did a very good job and our linebackers really stepped up. Our secondary didn’t have many balls thrown at them, so we weren’t really able to evaluate.”
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Aug. 24 At Liberal Aug. 31 Sarcoxie Sept. 7 Ash Grove Sept. 14 Miller Sept. 21 Pierce City Sept. 28 *McCauley Oct. 5 Greenfield Oct. 12 at Lockwood Oct. 19 at Jasper Oct. 26 Playoffs * - at MSSU
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE… Look for No. 34 early and often Friday night against Liberal. Junior fullback Zach Renfro scorched Liberal for 137 yards and two touchdowns last year as the Wildcats rolled up 313 yards on the ground in a 24-0 win. There’s no change in the game plan this year. ON DEFENSE… The Pistol offense is rarely seen in smaller schools, but Diamond will see it Friday night. Coach Jimmy Dushane expects Liberal to run right a lot, and says maintaining assignments is the key to victory for Diamond.
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SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER Bien takes over as the full time quarterback in 2012 after splitting time with departed senior Tyler Horton last season. Bien threw for 196 yards and ran for 140 last season. Another notable position change is sophomore Tanner Paradies moving from linebacker to defensive end. Junior defensive back Jordan Divine returns in 2012 after leading an opportunistic Wildcats defense with four interceptions. If Liberal decides to throw the ball, watch out – Diamond recorded at least one interception in the first nine games of the season last year.
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Neosho............................. 3-5 2011 stats............................ 6 Around the area................. 7 Seneca............................. 8-9 East Newton................. 10-11 McDonald County......... 11-12 Diamond........................14-15
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Name Michael Bray Kyle Williams Jeremiah Bridewater Jordan Divine Brodie Bien Jake Goad Evan Moreland Clay Rolf Ethan King Robbie Lee Logan DeWitt Zach Renfro Tanner Paradies Remmi Renfro Nathan Worthan Jordan Douglas Colton Renfro Chase Drake Aaron Smith Caleb James Wyatt Rook Garrett Tyler Cooper Clanci Kaeden Peterson Justin Xiong
Pos. QB/DB/WR WR/DB/SS WR/DB WR/DB QB/ILB WR/DB QB/WR/SS TE/ILB WR/DB TE/DB/WR RB/OLB FB/OLB FB/DE/TE FB/ILB OL/DL OL/ILB/OLB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL/NG WR/DLB/DB WR/DB
Class FR JR FR JR JR JR SO JR FR JR SO JR SO SO SR SR FR SR SO SO SR SR FR FR SO
Diamond from page 14
After studying the film on the jamboree, Dushane was happy with a handful of individual performances, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines. “From our standpoint, we felt like Brodie Bien had a very good jamboree on both offense and defense. Caleb James at offensive tackle did a great job,” Dushane said. “Defensively, I felt like our defensive line did a very good job and our linebackers really stepped up. Our secondary didn’t have many balls thrown at them, so we weren’t really able to evaluate.”
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Aug. 24 At Liberal Aug. 31 Sarcoxie Sept. 7 Ash Grove Sept. 14 Miller Sept. 21 Pierce City Sept. 28 *McCauley Oct. 5 Greenfield Oct. 12 at Lockwood Oct. 19 at Jasper Oct. 26 Playoffs * - at MSSU
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE… Look for No. 34 early and often Friday night against Liberal. Junior fullback Zach Renfro scorched Liberal for 137 yards and two touchdowns last year as the Wildcats rolled up 313 yards on the ground in a 24-0 win. There’s no change in the game plan this year. ON DEFENSE… The Pistol offense is rarely seen in smaller schools, but Diamond will see it Friday night. Coach Jimmy Dushane expects Liberal to run right a lot, and says maintaining assignments is the key to victory for Diamond.
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A Diamond opportunity After landmark 2011 season, can the Wildcats break through DIAMOND – The Diamond Wildcats had one of their best seasons ever in 2011. They went 4-6 and missed the playoffs by one game. Friday, they have a tremendous opportunity to build on that success, while also experiencing a new beginning under first-year head coach Jimmy Dushane, when they face the Liberal Bulldogs. Junior running back/linebacker Zach Renfro is hoping to duplicate, or even improve, on the game he put up last season against Liberal. As a sophomore, Renfro ran for 137 yards and two
Diamond (0-0) at Liberal (0-0) 7 p.m. Friday touchdowns on offense and tallied seven tackles and an interception on defense vs. the Bulldogs. Diamond beat Liberal 24-0 last season and racked up 313 yards on the ground in the contest. “Zach has looked really good,”
Dushane said. “We didn’t play him Friday at the jamboree due to an illness. But, he’s back and he’ll be good to go Friday night.” Renfro ran for 1,199 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2011. Logan DeWitt, who scored a touchdown at the jamboree could also see carries and quarterback Brodie Bien should also have a handful of carries. On offense, Liberal runs the Pistol offense, made famous by Chris Ault at the University of Nevada. It’s a formation rarely used at smaller schools and Dushane knows that learning to de-
fend that offensive set is objective No. 1 in getting ready for the Bulldogs. “They really like to run out of the pistol and we just need to be ready to know what our keys are,” Dushane said. “We need to know our responsibilities. Their tailback is very capable of breaking a long run and their quarterback makes good choices. Their offensive line on the right side is a strength for them, their right guard and right tackle are definitely their best linemen.” SEE DIAMOND, PAGE 15
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Cats face tough opener Class 4 power Bolivar visits Friday night NEOSHO — Football returns to Bob Anderson Stadium on Friday as the Neosho Wildcats begin the 2012 campaign against the Class 4 powerhouse Bolivar Liberators. Bolivar will be led onto the field by their junior signal caller who has turned heads nationally over the summer. “They’ve got a kid in Rafe Peavey who is a division I quarterback going to Arkansas,” Neosho football coach Jared Schoonover said. “So they will be able to throw the football very well. Last year, he was just a sophomore starting his first varsity game, now he’s got a full year under his belt and he really has control of that offense.” Peavey is a four-star recruit accord-
“(Quarterback Rafe) Peavey himself runs a 4.5 (40-yard dash). So they will still have the ability to run the ball. They will be just as multiple as they were a year ago even without Darnell Walker. “ - Jared Schoonover Neosho Head Coach
ing to ESPN.com. But their offensive firepower isn’t exclusive to the quarterback. Bolivar returns senior running back Kolby Follis
from 2011. Follis ran for 1,060 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior, including 76 yards and two scores against Neosho. “They’ve still got a ton of speed and they can get around the edge,” Schoonover said. “Peavey himself runs a 4.5 (40-yard dash). So they will still have the ability to run the ball. They will be just as multiple as they were a year ago even without Darnell Walker. They’re just as potent as last year and we will have to make the adjustments for what they have.” Neosho will look to counter that speed with a pair of speedsters of their own at safety. Senior Ryan Taylor, fresh SEE NEOSHO, PAGE 4
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GAME NOTES Bolivar (0-0) at Neosho (0-0) 7 p.m. Bob Anderson Stadium
I Keys for Neosho
Schoonover: “We have to play well in space and make sure the first man to the ball stops the ball carrier at the point of contact. We need to get some three-and-outs and we have to win the field position game. That’s the scenario that gives us the best chance.”
I Speed aplenty
While Bolivar boasts of having a lot of speed, the Wildcats hope to match them step for step. Ryan Taylor won the district 400 meter title in the spring and is flanked by junior Justin McKee in the defensive backfield.
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off his district title in the 400-meter dash and junior Justin McKee will start in the defensive backfield. With all that speed on the field at once for Bolivar, the Liberators will certainly be looking for mismatches in open space against the Wildcats. The key to stopping them seems simple enough, but it’s harder than it sounds against the athletes Bolivar is sending to Neosho. “Number one, we have to tackle well,” Schoonover said. “We have to play well in space and make sure the first man to the ball stops the ball carrier at the point of contact. We need to get some three-and-outs and we have to win the field position game. That’s the scenario that gives us the best chance.” Linebackers Christian Lopez, Chris Goodwin, Dayton Bolton and Tyler Pearson will need to be fundamentally solid as well, as Bolivar runs a lot of misdirection out of their split back sets. Offensively, Schoonover feels that this year’s team is capable of being more multiple than the 2011 edition of Neosho
NEOSHO DAILY NEWS | WEEK 1 EDITION | 8.23.12 football. But, despite the spread look they show, it all starts with a solid running game. “The biggest key for us on offense is simply to move the ball,” Schoonover said. “We have to get first downs. Any game starts with turnovers, we need to win the turnover battle and that starts with us protecting the football. We have to move the chains and we have to score in the red zone. We are a run oriented team and we have to make sure we put ourselves in third-and-short situations as opposed to third-andseven, third-and-eight.” Seniors Lopez and Taylor, juniors Goodwin and Davin Bentz and sophomore Bolton will all likely get carries for Neosho. Also, look for quarterbacks McKee and Austin Hailey to tote the ball as well. While the Bolivar quarterback provides plenty of hype for the Neosho home opener, Schoonover says his team is just anxious to get back on the field. “We are just excited for the opportunity to play against a team that could be vying for a state championship in a few months,” Schoonover said. “Throughout the year, we play at least two teams we are playing two state championship caliber teams for sure. Any time you go into a game like that, it’s a big opportunity to get better and a chance to grow.”
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Christian Lopez drags down a defender during the recent Jamboree scrimmage for the Neosho Wildcats. Neosho hosts Bolivar in Week 1, and speed will be in high demand for the Wildcat defense. DAILY NEWS FILE
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Name Jeff Overstreet Jeff Wilkie Jason Conley Evan Acuff Elijah Harrell Daniel DeSantiago Grant Strickland Jake Wood Stephen Pyles Elijah Curtis Ricky Marchant Nathan Stramel Billy Leach Dagan Stites Matt Forbes Cooper Underwood Caleb Spears Checotah Stephens Chad Roark Seth Shockley Michael Long Jantsen Lynn Jarrett Sanny Cooper Dill Shelton Dilday Dustin Beemer Travis Meador Josh Serr Mark Hull Tristian Buffalo Michael McAndrews Dillon Ward Anthony Wheely Niko Serna Jordan Moffett Drey Fickle Tyler Dean Cord Sullivan Donovan Hadley Josh Sumler Cody Todd Tristan Martin Austin Grotts Kole Keith Sam Anderson Seth Atkins Andrew Coberly Angel Delacruz Jon Blevis Derek Lawson Zack Peck Cody Hall Corbin Buffalo Zach Duty
Class SR SO SO JR SO FR SR SO SR FR SO FR FR FR JR JR FR JR SR FR SR SR FR JR JR JR SR SR JR JR JR JR JR SR SR SR SR FR SO SO FR FR SO FR SO FR SO FR FR SO SR SO SR JR
Ht 6-0 5-9 5-10 5-7 5-6 5-0 5-7 5-10 5-8 5-10 5-7 5-11 6-0 5-7 5-10 6-0 5-7 6-0 5-9 5-8 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-8 5-9 5-11 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-7 5-11 6-3 6-1 5-9 5-8 5-8 5-11 5-9 6-5 5-11 6-0 5-7 6-2 5-6 5-11 6-0 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-1
Wt 170 165 130 140 135 100 150 195 140 150 150 180 150 110 175 165 160 175 170 165 185 175 175 175 150 165 210 200 170 190 230 145 240 280 225 215 250 255 240 220 200 230 270 220 250 145 190 260 130 165 175 165 160 170
Pos. WR/DB WR/OLB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB/LB QB/DB WR/DB RB/DB TE/LB WR/DB QB/WR/DB RB/DB WR/DB FB/DE RB/DL RB/OLB TE/LB TE/LB RB/OLB RB/OLB TE/OLB FB/LB RB/DB FB/LB FB/LB TE/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB TE/OLB WR/DB TE/LB WR/DB WR/K
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Aug. 24 Lamar Aug. 31 Cassville Sept. 7 Monett Sept. 14 At Jay, OK Sept. 21 at Seneca Sept. 28 at E. Newton Oct. 5 Marshfield Oct. 12 Nevada Oct. 19 At SF Christian Oct. 26 Playoffs
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE… The Mac County Mustangs are a running team, period. Fortunately, they have a returning 1,200-yard rusher in Jantzen Lynn to carry the load this year. His success will depend largely on the play of the big guys up front, as well as fullbacks Travis Meador and Josh Serr. ON DEFENSE… Lamar brings a vaunted offensive attack to town Friday night. The Tigers’ ground game is based on misdirection, and demands disciplined play from the Mustang defense. “The linebackers need to stay at home and make sure to play assignment football,” said Mustang coach Chris Gwartney. “If you play out of position, they are going to break off a big play.”
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Ground game key, again Lynn will lead Mac County attack in 2012 By Jesse Cordova Daily News Sports Editor
ANDERSON – Last fall, the Lamar Tigers won a state championship. This fall, their title defense begins with a trip to Anderson to take on the McDonald County Mustangs. The Mustangs, coming off of a 2-8 season a year ago, will rely heavily on the running game this fall. “We are going to need to be able to run the ball,” McDonald County football coach Chris Gwartney said. “We are go-
ing to have to be physical up front and be able to move the ball on the ground for us to be successful.” Jantsen Lynn, a returning senior tailback, went for 1,282 yards and seven scores in 2011 and will be the focal point of the Mustangs’ attack this fall. But, the success of the McDonald County running game will start in front of Lynn with his offensive line and his lead blockers. “Number one, our fullbacks have to block well for us,” Gwartney said. “They don’t get to carry the ball as much as
our running backs, but they’ve got to have big games. Those guys are Travis Meador and Josh Serr.” The passing game was effective at times last season with departed seniors Cody Hobbs at quarterback and Chance Buttram at receiver. This year, Zack Peck – who caught 17 passes for 401 yards and five scores in 2011 – will be the focus of the passing game. “I don’t know if we have an advantage necessarily, but Zack Peck could be an X-Factor,” Gwartney said. “He’s 6-feet-3 and 180 pounds. He runs well and can really jump, so we are going to try and get the ball into his hands on offense. We think he can create some mismatches for us.” A new signal caller, sophomore Jake Wood, will be responsible for getting Peck the football. Wood was impressive this summer during 7-on-7 and connected with Peck on a score during the jamboree. Defensively, McDonald County will have its hands full with a very explosive Lamar rushing attack. “They lost Markell White, but they still have two very good running backs and their quarterback is a threat as
“Lamar uses so much misdirection, and if you play out of position they are going to break off a big play.” - Chris Gwartney Mac County Head Coach
well,” Gwartney said. “They have three guys back there who are very good. And their offense can really create a lot of problems for a defense. We need to stop the run.” Stopping the run on defense begins up front with Drey Fickle and all-area returner Jordan Moffett at the defensive tackle positions. “Our front four have to do a good job leaving our linebackers free,” Gwartney said. “The linebackers need to stay at home and make sure to play assignment football. Lamar uses so much misdirection, and if you play out of position they are going to break off a big play.” Metters, Serr and Michael Long will likely start at linebacker for McDonald County.
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NEOSHO WILDC ATS VARSIT Y ROSTER No.
Name Class
1 Rodriguez, Jon 2 Bentz, Davin 3 Velasco, Christian 4 Pearson, Tyler 5 McKee, Justin 6 Markovich, Phillip 7 Larson, Josh 8 Roy, Kaden 9 Hames, Devin 10 Greenstreet, Ryan 11 Coon, Calvin 12 Moser, Nathan 13 Goodwin, Chris 14 Harden, Chandler 15 Vance, Dakota 16 Hailey, Austin 20 Duncan, Montana 21 McMaster, Isaac 22 Barrett, Daryn 23 Stuart, Logan 24 Taylor, Ryan 25 Bolton, Dayton 26 Duke, Jacob 27 Courtney, Nick 28 Clark, Dalton 29 Isley, Tony 30 Grant, Zac 32Branstetter, Chance 33 Lopez, Christian 34 Jordan, Dayton 35 Jackson, Chris 36 Baker, Garrison 40 Rains, Cody 41 Akin, Coy 42 Hostetter, Kyle 43 Vandergrift, Justin 44 Mendoza, Appy 45 Palmer, Trevor 46 Finley, Kris 50 Talley, Ethan 51 George, Wexy 52 Kirschner, Austin
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5'7 5'8 5'8 6'2 6'1 5'9 5'7 6'2 6'1 5'8 5'7 5'9 5'8 6' 5'5 6' 5'8 5'7 6' 5'8 5'10 5'10 5'6 5'4 5'7 6'1 5'9 5'10 6' 5'11 5'7 5'8 5'5 5'6 5'7 5'9 5'5 5'5 5'8 5'11 5'10 5'5
Wt.
150 165 180 190 165 160 130 150 180 140 140 155 175 155 120 190 155 150 185 150 175 200 120 120 145 140 135 170 228 190 135 150 135 155 148 140 140 140 165 220 190 140
No.
53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89
Name Class
Willis, Aaron Shadwick, Derrick Marble, Dexter Forbes, Chris Evans, Devin Scroggins, Aaron Epperson, Dalton Reim, KT Elledge, Ben Barratt, Beau Fischer, Levi Kirshner, Chase Krokower, Roi Holt, Nick Williams, Tyler Jennings, Marty White, Jordan Cruz, Kevin Clardy, Aaron Marble, Logan Pace, Brandon Guild, Justin Wren, Stetson Finley, Kyler Rook, Kash Laster, Chase Serage, Christian Shepard, Jacob Tucker, Austin Coyle, Brendan Dean, David Werneke, Lukas Tommy Davis Graber, Dylan Fausett, Garrick Brumback, Matt
Managers Drum, Montana Sexon, Kelsey Tindall, Allison
9 12 11 10 10 11 11 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 10 10 10 12 9 9 12 11 10 9 12 9 12 9 11 9
Ht.
5'8 6'2 6'2 5'8 5'10 6'1 5'9 6'1 6'1 6'1 5'7 5'4 6'1 5'10 5'8 5'6 6'2 5'6 6'4 6'2 6'2 5'9 5'11 6'3 6'2 6' 5'8 6'0 5'11 6'1 6'2 6'3 6'3 6'2 6'1 5'11
SCHE DULE / RE SULTS Wt.
155 270 200 250 210 225 195 205 210 250 130 115 240 180 205 170 270 185 295 200 180 150 195 270 220 160 150 180 140 150 200 200 180 150 175 130
8/24 Bolivar 8/31 at Monett 9/7 at Willard 9/14 Branson 9/21 Carthage 9/28 at Nixa 10/5 at Webb City 10/12 Republic 10/19 at Ozark 10/26 District
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District Lineup Here are the teams included in Class 5, District 5. These teams will be seeded for the district tournament at the end of the regular season. Seedings will be based on a point system, with points accumulated throughout the regular season. The Wildcats face three of their district foes in the regular season.
Branson High School Glendale High School Kickapoo High School Neosho High School Nixa High School Ozark High School
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Missouri High School Preseason Football Rankings KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Statewide Archie (14), Polo (8), Milan (6), high school football preseason rank- Thayer (1). ings, as compiled by a 13-member CLASS 2 panel of sportswriters and broad1. Lamar (11) ...........................127 casters. 2. Maplewood-RH (1)...............114 3. MV-Liberty (1) .....................105 CLASS 1 Rank, team ...........................Points 4. Lafayette County.....................8 0 1. Hamilton (6).........................123 5. Caruthersville.........................7 8 2. Wellington-Napoleon (4)......116 6. Blair Oaks...............................6 0 3. Valle Catholic (3) .................109 7. Lawson...................................3 7 4. Salisbury................................6 2 8. North Callaway.......................3 6 5. Tipton.....................................5 0 9. Holden ...................................3 5 T6. Miller ...................................4 7 10. Clark County ........................2 1 T6. South Harrison.....................4 7 Others receiving votes: Brookfield 8. South Shelby..........................4 6 (9), South Callaway (2). 9. Hayti.......................................2 9 CLASS 3 10. Skyline .................................2 5 Others receiving votes: Westran (24), 1. John Burroughs (13)............130
2. Maryville ..............................112 3. Cassville ................................9 6 4. Logan-Rogersville..................7 8 5. Oak Grove ..............................6 7 6. Centralia.................................5 2 7. Richmond...............................4 9 8. McCluer South-Berkeley ........3 6 9. Soldan....................................2 8 10. Duchesne .............................1 7 Others receiving votes: Clinton (15), Ste. Genevieve (13), School of Osage (11), Springfield Catholic (3).
5. Raytown South .......................8 1 T6. Bolivar..................................6 1 T6. Vashon.................................6 1 8. Borgia ....................................3 9 9. Sikeston .................................2 9 10. MICDS .................................2 3 Others receiving votes: St. Charles West (10), Hannibal (9), Savannah (5), St. Clair (4), Carthage (2).
CLASS 5 1. Kirkwood (8) ........................124 2. Staley (5)..............................120 3. Lee's Summit West...............103 CLASS 4 Rank, team ...........................Points 4. Fort Osage..............................9 1 1. Webb City (13).....................130 5. Rockwood Summit .................7 9 2. Helias.....................................9 0 6. Webster Groves......................6 1 3. Harrisonville...........................8 6 T7. Hazelwood East ....................4 1 4. Liberty North ..........................8 5 T7. McCluer North .....................4 1
9. Camdenton.............................3 4 10. Park Hill South.....................1 5 Others receiving votes: St. Joseph Central (4), Fort Zumwalt South (2). CLASS 6 1. CBC (9)................................122 2. Blue Springs (3)...................114 3. De Smet ...............................101 4. Rockhurst...............................9 6 5. Lafayette.................................6 2 6. Rock Bridge............................5 9 7. Blue Springs South (1)...........5 4 8. Jefferson City .........................4 9 9. Francis Howell .......................3 8 10. Ritenour .................................9 Others receiving votes: Fort Zumwalt West (7), Hazelwood Central (4).
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EAST NEW TON VARSIT Y ROSTER No. Name Class Ht 2 Jesus Sanchez 9 5’10 3 Aaron Millett 10 5’10 7 Ryan Linton 10 5’9 8 Rocky Liveoak 11 5’10 12 Michael Russell 10 6’0 13 Drew Williams 10 5’9 15 Logan Morrison 10 6’2 20 Dylan Price 10 5’10 21 Russ Nagle 11 5’10 24 Jimmy Stockton 11 5’10 25 Brandon Abbott 12 6’3 30 Tyler Winsauer 9 5’10 32 Ian Plemmons 12 5’11 34 Cordey Jordon 11 5’9 42 Dayton Clouse 9 5’8 51 Darren Rowe 12 6’1 52 Alex Scheppert 11 6’2 54 Jaxon Powell 10 5’7 55 Abraham Laughlin 12 5’9 56 Clayton Harrell 12 6’4 71 Zach Deman 10 6’2 72 Clint Bray 12 5’8 74 Travis Allen 10 6’3 80 Paxton Hill 12 6’0 84 Colby Thomas 10 6’2 86 Caleb Jarnagin 11 5’11 Head coach: Seth Johnson Assistant coach: Denzil Davis, Mark VanSlyke, Gary Pendergraft, Kirk Bromley
Wt 130 155 165 180 185 170 160 150 140 165 170 140 220 160 140 190 220 160 225 250 220 230 240 170 190 165
Pos. RB/CB WR/DR QB/LB QB/LB TE/LB RB/LB OL/DL TE/CB RB/DB RB/LB TE/CB RB/CB RB/LB RB/LB RB/CB OL/LB OL/DE OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB TE/DB WR/DB
PATRIOTS
8/24
SF Christian 7 p.m.
8/31
Aurora 7 p.m.
9/7
Carl Junction 7 p.m.
9/14
at Monett 7 p.m.
9/21
at Mr. Vernon 7 p.m.
9/28
Mac County 7 p.m.
10/5
at Cassville 7 p.m.
10/12
Lamar 7 p.m.
10/19
at Seneca 7 p.m.
10/26
Playoffs
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE…
Offensive line play is a huge factor in any success the Patriots will have this season. So far, so good. Johnson likes what he has seen in practice and preseason scrimmages. The running backs, Ross Nagel, Ian Plemmons and Jimmy Stockton, are all relative newcomers on offense.
ON DEFENSE…
“Obviously, the big play (is something we have to contain). Springfield Catholic likes to run the ball and they run it very well. They try to lull you to sleep and then go over the top with the tight ends. They’ve done that forever and they’ve had success with it.” - Seth Johnson
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plays in the kicking game, that’s huge. Last year, we gave up a punt return for a touchdown and you can’t do that and expect to win football games.” Thomas handled kicking/punting duties for the Patriots in 2011 as a freshman. Springfield Catholic said goodbye to a stellar running back in Nick Gori after last season, but don’t expect that to slow down a consistent Irish attack. Springfield Catholic doesn’t play the most exciting brand of football on offense, but they are always dangerous according to Johnson. “Obviously, the big play (is something we have to contain),” Johnson said. “Springfield Catholic likes to run the ball and they run it very well. They
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“... we have to minimize that big play and keep the ball in front of us. We do that, and I think we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to win in the fourth quarter.”
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try to lull you to sleep and then go over the top with the tight ends. They’ve done that forever and they’ve had success with it. So we have to minimize that big play and keep the ball in front of us. We do that, and I think we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to win in the fourth quarter.”
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Class 2 through 5 District Assignments
East Newton Patriots already forgot 2011 season all relative newcomers on offense after a pair of experienced backs bid the Patriots farewell last season. They are GRANBY – The East Newton Patriamong a handful of new starters who ots, eager to put an 0-10 campaign will be important to the success of East from 2011 behind them, will begin the Newton football this fall. season Friday night against a Spring“Clint Bray at right guard has stepped field Catholic up a lot as a senior squad that beat and done a tremenSpringfield Catholic (0-0) dous job,” Johnson them 51-15 last fall. said. “Also Colby at East Newton (0-0) “Springfield Thomas at the Y Catholic always (tight end) position, has good players he’s a sophomore and they’re aland has stepped up tremendously. Our ways well coached,” East Newton footwhole backfield has stepped up and has ball coach Seth Johnson said. “They do to continue to do so. Every back that we all the little things on the football field have this year didn’t really see many and they don’t beat themselves. They carries except in junior varsity because are always tough, year in and year out.” we had (Amon) Allphin and (Jaron) After examining the film from the McCully back there. We need them to jamboree more closely, Johnson feels step up big for us to have success.” that his offensive line can be a strength The first order of business against the this season in East Newton. Fighting Irish Friday will be taking care “I feel like our offensive line is very of the football. fundamentally sound,” Johnson said. “I “Like any other football game, the key feel like our blocking last Friday was on will be the turnover battle,” Johnson key and I felt like our backs ran said. “We can’t give the ball up and put through the holes and ran hard, which it on the ground. Always, early in the is a big key to our success.” season, it tends to be a special teams The running backs – Ross Nagel, Ian battle. If we can prevent any big Plemmons and Jimmy Stockton – are SEE PATRIOTS 11
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Running the ball and guarding against big plays are the keys to success for the East Newton Patriots Friday night, when they open the season at home against Springfield Catholic. DAILY NEWS FILE
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CLASS 5 District 1 Fox High School Jackson High School Poplar Bluff High School Rockwood Summit High School Seckman High School Vianney High School District 2 Chaminade High School Hazelwood East High School Kirkwood High School McCluer High School McCluer North High School Riverview Gardens High School Webster Groves High School District 3 Ft. Zumwalt East High School Ft. Zumwalt North High School Ft. Zumwalt South High School Holt High School Parkway Central High School Parkway North High School Parkway West High School District 4 Camdenton High School Lebanon High School Rolla High School Smith-Cotton High School Washington High School Waynesville High School District 5 Branson High School Glendale High School Kickapoo High School Neosho High School Nixa High School Ozark High School District 6 Belton High School Central (Springfield) High School Lee's Summit West High School Parkview High School Ruskin High School Willard High School District 7 Fort Osage High School North Kansas City High School Raytown High School Truman High School William Chrisman High School Winnetonka High School District 8 Central (St. Joseph) High School Kearney High School Oak Park High School Park Hill High School Park Hill South High School Staley High School
CLASS 4 District 1 Central (Cape Girardeau) High School DeSoto High School Farmington High School Festus High School Hillsboro High School North County High School Perryville High School Sikeston High School District 2 Affton High School Lutheran South High School Miller Career Academy High School Roosevelt High School St. Mary's (St. Louis) High School Vashon High School Windsor (Imperial) High School District 3 Ladue Horton Watkins High School Pacific High School Priory High School St. Clair High School St. Francis Borgia High School Sullivan High School Union High School Westminster Christian Academy High School District 4 Carl Junction High School Carthage High School Hillcrest High School Marshfield High School McDonald County High School Republic High School Webb City High School West Plains High School District 5 Clayton High School Gateway High School Jennings High School MICDS High School Normandy High School St. Charles High School St. Charles West High School University City High School District 6 Hannibal High School Helias Catholic High School Kirksville High School Marshall High School Mexico High School Moberly High School St. Dominic High School Warrenton High School District 7 Bolivar High School Grain Valley High School
Grandview High School Harrisonville High School Nevada High School Pleasant Hill High School Raytown South High School Warrensburg High School District 8 Benton High School Excelsior Springs High School Lafayette (St. Joseph) High School Liberty North High School Platte County High School Savannah High School Smithville High School Van Horn (Independence) High School CLASS 3 District 1 Central (New Madrid County) High School Central (Park Hills) High School Dexter High School Fredericktown High School Kennett High School Lift for Life Academy Charter High School Potosi High School Ste. Genevieve High School District 2 Bishop DuBourg High School Cardinal Ritter High School Confluence Prep Academy Charter High School John Burroughs High School John F. Kennedy High School Owensville High School Soldan International Studies High School St. James High School District 3 Ava High School Buffalo High School Eldon High School Logan-Rogersville High School Osage High School Salem High School Springfield Catholic High School Versailles High School District 4 Aurora High School Cassville High School East Newton High School Hollister High School Monett High School Mt. Vernon High School Reeds Spring High School Seneca High School District 5 Christian High School
Duchesne High School McCluer South-Berkeley High School Orchard Farm High School Sumner High School Trinity Catholic High School Winfield High School Wright City High School District 6 Boonville High School California High School Centralia High School Chillicothe High School Fulton High School Macon High School Missouri Military Academy Southern Boone County H.S. District 7 Center High School Clinton High School Hogan Prep Academy Charter High School O'Hara High School Oak Grove High School Odessa High School Pembroke Hill High School Southwest Early College Campus High School District 8 Cameron High School Central (Kansas City) High School East (Kansas City) High School Lincoln College Prep High School Maryville High School Northeast (Kansas City) High School Richmond High School St. Pius X (Kansas City) High School CLASS 2 District 1 Caruthersville High School Charleston High School East Prairie High School Grandview (Hillsboro) High School Jefferson (Festus) High School Malden High School Scott City High School St. Pius X (Festus) High School District 2 Brentwood High School Carnahan High School Cleveland NJROTC High School Herculaneum High School Lutheran North High School Maplewood-Richmond Hts. High School Principia High School Transportation and Law High
School District 3 Cuba High School Fair Grove High School Houston High School Liberty (Mountain View) High School Mountain Grove High School Pleasant Hope High School Strafford High School Willow Springs High School District 4 Ash Grove High School Butler High School Diamond High School El Dorado Springs High School Lamar High School Sarcoxie High School Stockton High School Warsaw High School District 5 Bowling Green High School Clark County High School Clopton High School Highland High School Mark Twain High School Monroe City High School Palmyra High School Van-Far High School District 6 Blair Oaks High School Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School Hallsville High School Hermann High School Lutheran (St. Peters) High School Montgomery County High School North Callaway High School South Callaway High School District 7 African Centered College Preparatory Academy High School Derrick Thomas Academy Charter High School Holden High School Knob Noster High School Lafayette County High School Sherwood High School St. Paul Lutheran High School University Academy Charter High School District 8 Bishop LeBlond High School Brookfield High School Carrollton High School Lathrop High School Lawson High School Lexington High School Plattsburg High School Trenton High School
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Seneca chasing points early Indians host Class 4 Carthage in opener Tigers. “We’ve made some changes at practice this week to try and get ready for SENECA – In 2012, the Seneca Inthe speed of Carthage,” Seneca footdians will depend ball coach Dan greatly on their speed Scheible said. “We Carthage (0-0) offensively to put optalked about that afposing defenses at a ter the jamboree. at Seneca (0-0) disadvantage. That The speed of our Friday, 7 p.m. speed, however, was scout team can’t not on display in the simulate that speed, jamboree last week. and we are trying to Seneca has gone through great account for that because Carthage has pains to make sure that wouldn’t be a some real speed on offense.” problem when they open up the reguThe big playmaker for Carthage lar season Friday vs. the Carthage comes in the form of an all-state cal-
By Jesse Cordova
Daily News Sports Editor
iber running back. “We need to keep (senior running back Seth) Beckner under control,” Scheible said. “You’re not going to stop a kid like that, but you need to try to keep him from having those big plays. We’ve got to do a good job of tackling and contain him.” Beckner ran for 1,657 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2011, leading Carthage to a 7-4 record and a playoff appearance. Offensively, Seneca returns a solid runner of its own in Marty Mailes. The returning senior at tailback went for more than 1,400 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2011 and will be leaned on heavily this fall. “We are obviously going to depend a lot on Marty, but we’ve got to keep them off balance,” Scheible said. “We’ve got to be able to do things that are unpredictable. We talk about that every week. But I think Marty is a big key, but also Payton Rawlins is a big key. He’s got to make the throws on time and our receivers need to get open.” Rawlins was a pleasant surprise last season, throwing for around 1,500 yards and 12 scores. This season as a
“It’s a great opportunity for us to play a Class 4 team at home. It’s a great chance to get in a real positive spot as far as points are concerned for districts in week 10 of the season.” - Dan Scheible Seneca Head Coach
junior, he will likely have even more opportunities to shine with two of his top receivers – Jalen Skaggs, and Chance Smith – back on the outside. With the new playoff system in Missouri which depends on a points system to decide on district seedings, Seneca understands what a great opportunity playing against a bigger school represents in week one. “It’s a great opportunity for us to play a Class 4 team at home,” Scheible said. “It’s a great chance to get in a real positive spot as far as points are concerned for districts in week 10 of the season.” Kickoff is at 7 p.m. in Seneca.
GAME NIGHT 2012 | SENECA INDIANS SENEC A INDIANS VARSIT Y ROSTER No. Name Pos. Class Pos. Ht. Wt 1 Jesse Rhoades 9 QB/DB 5’5 130 2 Jacob Walker 10 QB/DB 5’11 165 4 Butch Ferguson 12 RB/LB 5’9 170 5 Payton Rawlins 11 QB/DB 6’2 180 6 Chance Smith 11 WR/DB 6’3 155 7 Ethan Dorland 10 WR/DB 5’7 130 8 Daniel Kelly 10 WR/DB 6’0 140 9 Nick Dunnam 10 WR/LB 6’0 170 11 Jalen Skaggs 12 WR/DB 6’0 170 20 Dalan Merriman 11 TE/LB 6’0 160 21 Quentin Cotton 9 WR/DB 5’5 130 22 Kyler Ng 12 WR/DB 5’10 150 24 Dylan Snow 11 RB/LB 5’9 120 28 Marty Mailes 12 RB/DB 5’10 180 30 Cotton Brown 11 WR/DB 6’2 170 33 Dakota Barnett 11 RB/DB 5’9 150 34 Braxton Graham 11 RB/DB 5’8 150 40 Hampton Yust 10 WR/DB 5’6 130 48 Bryson Stringert 10 RB/LB 5’10 170 50 Dakota Smith 9 RB/LB 5’9 160 51 Dallas Schick 9 OL/DL 5’9 220 55 Kaden Schrader 12 OL/LB 5’10 195 56 Devin Madison 11 OL/DL 5’9 210 58 Alec Ikerd 10 OL/DL 6’2 220 59 Clayton Gilstrap 12 OL/DL 5’9 150 61 Gabe Martin 10 OL/DL 6’1 200 64 Dakota Schick 11 OL/DL 5’9 230 66 Mac Yust 11 OL/DL 6’2 250 70 Brett Roark 12 OL/LB 6’0 255 71 Montana Cooper 12 OL/DL 6’1 330 73 Tyler Castaneda 9 OL/DL 5’8 160 74 Jesse Kantola 12 OL/LB 5’10 195 75 Ryker Skelton 11 OL/DL 6’1 170 76 Jacob Manley 10 OL/DL 5’9 150 77 Nic Granger 9 OL/DL 6’0 270 78 Dillon Simpson 9 OL/DL 5’9 160 79 Blake Butler 9 OL/DL 5’10 150 83 Jordan Bailey 9 WR/DL 6’2 150 84 Blane Ragsdale 9 WR/DB 5’9 125 85 Elias Roelfsema 11 WR/DB 6’2 180 Head coach: Dan Scheible Assistants: Chris Yust, Dale Sanders, Josh Yarnell, Trevor Mckie and Tony Simmons
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8/24 Carthage 8/31 at Lamar 9/7 At Aurora 9/14 Cassville 9/21 Mac Co. 9/28 Mt. Vernon 10/5 at C. Junction 10/12 at Monett 10/19 E. Newton 10/26 Districts
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE…
“We are obviously going to depend a lot on Marty, but we’ve got to keep them off balance,” Scheible said. “We’ve got to be able to do things that are unpredictable. We talk about that every week. But I think Marty is a big key.”
ON DEFENSE…
“We need to keep Beckner under control,” Scheible said. “You’re not going to stop a kid like that, but you need to try to keep him from having those big plays. We’ve got to do a good job of tackling and contain him.” Beckner ran for 1,657 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2011, leading Carthage to a 7-4 record and a playoff appearance.
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Seneca chasing points early Indians host Class 4 Carthage in opener Tigers. “We’ve made some changes at practice this week to try and get ready for SENECA – In 2012, the Seneca Inthe speed of Carthage,” Seneca footdians will depend ball coach Dan greatly on their speed Scheible said. “We Carthage (0-0) offensively to put optalked about that afposing defenses at a ter the jamboree. at Seneca (0-0) disadvantage. That The speed of our Friday, 7 p.m. speed, however, was scout team can’t not on display in the simulate that speed, jamboree last week. and we are trying to Seneca has gone through great account for that because Carthage has pains to make sure that wouldn’t be a some real speed on offense.” problem when they open up the reguThe big playmaker for Carthage lar season Friday vs. the Carthage comes in the form of an all-state cal-
By Jesse Cordova
Daily News Sports Editor
iber running back. “We need to keep (senior running back Seth) Beckner under control,” Scheible said. “You’re not going to stop a kid like that, but you need to try to keep him from having those big plays. We’ve got to do a good job of tackling and contain him.” Beckner ran for 1,657 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2011, leading Carthage to a 7-4 record and a playoff appearance. Offensively, Seneca returns a solid runner of its own in Marty Mailes. The returning senior at tailback went for more than 1,400 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2011 and will be leaned on heavily this fall. “We are obviously going to depend a lot on Marty, but we’ve got to keep them off balance,” Scheible said. “We’ve got to be able to do things that are unpredictable. We talk about that every week. But I think Marty is a big key, but also Payton Rawlins is a big key. He’s got to make the throws on time and our receivers need to get open.” Rawlins was a pleasant surprise last season, throwing for around 1,500 yards and 12 scores. This season as a
“It’s a great opportunity for us to play a Class 4 team at home. It’s a great chance to get in a real positive spot as far as points are concerned for districts in week 10 of the season.” - Dan Scheible Seneca Head Coach
junior, he will likely have even more opportunities to shine with two of his top receivers – Jalen Skaggs, and Chance Smith – back on the outside. With the new playoff system in Missouri which depends on a points system to decide on district seedings, Seneca understands what a great opportunity playing against a bigger school represents in week one. “It’s a great opportunity for us to play a Class 4 team at home,” Scheible said. “It’s a great chance to get in a real positive spot as far as points are concerned for districts in week 10 of the season.” Kickoff is at 7 p.m. in Seneca.
GAME NIGHT 2012 | SENECA INDIANS SENEC A INDIANS VARSIT Y ROSTER No. Name Pos. Class Pos. Ht. Wt 1 Jesse Rhoades 9 QB/DB 5’5 130 2 Jacob Walker 10 QB/DB 5’11 165 4 Butch Ferguson 12 RB/LB 5’9 170 5 Payton Rawlins 11 QB/DB 6’2 180 6 Chance Smith 11 WR/DB 6’3 155 7 Ethan Dorland 10 WR/DB 5’7 130 8 Daniel Kelly 10 WR/DB 6’0 140 9 Nick Dunnam 10 WR/LB 6’0 170 11 Jalen Skaggs 12 WR/DB 6’0 170 20 Dalan Merriman 11 TE/LB 6’0 160 21 Quentin Cotton 9 WR/DB 5’5 130 22 Kyler Ng 12 WR/DB 5’10 150 24 Dylan Snow 11 RB/LB 5’9 120 28 Marty Mailes 12 RB/DB 5’10 180 30 Cotton Brown 11 WR/DB 6’2 170 33 Dakota Barnett 11 RB/DB 5’9 150 34 Braxton Graham 11 RB/DB 5’8 150 40 Hampton Yust 10 WR/DB 5’6 130 48 Bryson Stringert 10 RB/LB 5’10 170 50 Dakota Smith 9 RB/LB 5’9 160 51 Dallas Schick 9 OL/DL 5’9 220 55 Kaden Schrader 12 OL/LB 5’10 195 56 Devin Madison 11 OL/DL 5’9 210 58 Alec Ikerd 10 OL/DL 6’2 220 59 Clayton Gilstrap 12 OL/DL 5’9 150 61 Gabe Martin 10 OL/DL 6’1 200 64 Dakota Schick 11 OL/DL 5’9 230 66 Mac Yust 11 OL/DL 6’2 250 70 Brett Roark 12 OL/LB 6’0 255 71 Montana Cooper 12 OL/DL 6’1 330 73 Tyler Castaneda 9 OL/DL 5’8 160 74 Jesse Kantola 12 OL/LB 5’10 195 75 Ryker Skelton 11 OL/DL 6’1 170 76 Jacob Manley 10 OL/DL 5’9 150 77 Nic Granger 9 OL/DL 6’0 270 78 Dillon Simpson 9 OL/DL 5’9 160 79 Blake Butler 9 OL/DL 5’10 150 83 Jordan Bailey 9 WR/DL 6’2 150 84 Blane Ragsdale 9 WR/DB 5’9 125 85 Elias Roelfsema 11 WR/DB 6’2 180 Head coach: Dan Scheible Assistants: Chris Yust, Dale Sanders, Josh Yarnell, Trevor Mckie and Tony Simmons
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SCHE DULE / RE SULTS
8/24 Carthage 8/31 at Lamar 9/7 At Aurora 9/14 Cassville 9/21 Mac Co. 9/28 Mt. Vernon 10/5 at C. Junction 10/12 at Monett 10/19 E. Newton 10/26 Districts
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE…
“We are obviously going to depend a lot on Marty, but we’ve got to keep them off balance,” Scheible said. “We’ve got to be able to do things that are unpredictable. We talk about that every week. But I think Marty is a big key.”
ON DEFENSE…
“We need to keep Beckner under control,” Scheible said. “You’re not going to stop a kid like that, but you need to try to keep him from having those big plays. We’ve got to do a good job of tackling and contain him.” Beckner ran for 1,657 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2011, leading Carthage to a 7-4 record and a playoff appearance.
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Class 2 through 5 District Assignments
East Newton Patriots already forgot 2011 season all relative newcomers on offense after a pair of experienced backs bid the Patriots farewell last season. They are GRANBY – The East Newton Patriamong a handful of new starters who ots, eager to put an 0-10 campaign will be important to the success of East from 2011 behind them, will begin the Newton football this fall. season Friday night against a Spring“Clint Bray at right guard has stepped field Catholic up a lot as a senior squad that beat and done a tremenSpringfield Catholic (0-0) dous job,” Johnson them 51-15 last fall. said. “Also Colby at East Newton (0-0) “Springfield Thomas at the Y Catholic always (tight end) position, has good players he’s a sophomore and they’re aland has stepped up tremendously. Our ways well coached,” East Newton footwhole backfield has stepped up and has ball coach Seth Johnson said. “They do to continue to do so. Every back that we all the little things on the football field have this year didn’t really see many and they don’t beat themselves. They carries except in junior varsity because are always tough, year in and year out.” we had (Amon) Allphin and (Jaron) After examining the film from the McCully back there. We need them to jamboree more closely, Johnson feels step up big for us to have success.” that his offensive line can be a strength The first order of business against the this season in East Newton. Fighting Irish Friday will be taking care “I feel like our offensive line is very of the football. fundamentally sound,” Johnson said. “I “Like any other football game, the key feel like our blocking last Friday was on will be the turnover battle,” Johnson key and I felt like our backs ran said. “We can’t give the ball up and put through the holes and ran hard, which it on the ground. Always, early in the is a big key to our success.” season, it tends to be a special teams The running backs – Ross Nagel, Ian battle. If we can prevent any big Plemmons and Jimmy Stockton – are SEE PATRIOTS 11
GAME NIGHT 2012
Running the ball and guarding against big plays are the keys to success for the East Newton Patriots Friday night, when they open the season at home against Springfield Catholic. DAILY NEWS FILE
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CLASS 5 District 1 Fox High School Jackson High School Poplar Bluff High School Rockwood Summit High School Seckman High School Vianney High School District 2 Chaminade High School Hazelwood East High School Kirkwood High School McCluer High School McCluer North High School Riverview Gardens High School Webster Groves High School District 3 Ft. Zumwalt East High School Ft. Zumwalt North High School Ft. Zumwalt South High School Holt High School Parkway Central High School Parkway North High School Parkway West High School District 4 Camdenton High School Lebanon High School Rolla High School Smith-Cotton High School Washington High School Waynesville High School District 5 Branson High School Glendale High School Kickapoo High School Neosho High School Nixa High School Ozark High School District 6 Belton High School Central (Springfield) High School Lee's Summit West High School Parkview High School Ruskin High School Willard High School District 7 Fort Osage High School North Kansas City High School Raytown High School Truman High School William Chrisman High School Winnetonka High School District 8 Central (St. Joseph) High School Kearney High School Oak Park High School Park Hill High School Park Hill South High School Staley High School
CLASS 4 District 1 Central (Cape Girardeau) High School DeSoto High School Farmington High School Festus High School Hillsboro High School North County High School Perryville High School Sikeston High School District 2 Affton High School Lutheran South High School Miller Career Academy High School Roosevelt High School St. Mary's (St. Louis) High School Vashon High School Windsor (Imperial) High School District 3 Ladue Horton Watkins High School Pacific High School Priory High School St. Clair High School St. Francis Borgia High School Sullivan High School Union High School Westminster Christian Academy High School District 4 Carl Junction High School Carthage High School Hillcrest High School Marshfield High School McDonald County High School Republic High School Webb City High School West Plains High School District 5 Clayton High School Gateway High School Jennings High School MICDS High School Normandy High School St. Charles High School St. Charles West High School University City High School District 6 Hannibal High School Helias Catholic High School Kirksville High School Marshall High School Mexico High School Moberly High School St. Dominic High School Warrenton High School District 7 Bolivar High School Grain Valley High School
Grandview High School Harrisonville High School Nevada High School Pleasant Hill High School Raytown South High School Warrensburg High School District 8 Benton High School Excelsior Springs High School Lafayette (St. Joseph) High School Liberty North High School Platte County High School Savannah High School Smithville High School Van Horn (Independence) High School CLASS 3 District 1 Central (New Madrid County) High School Central (Park Hills) High School Dexter High School Fredericktown High School Kennett High School Lift for Life Academy Charter High School Potosi High School Ste. Genevieve High School District 2 Bishop DuBourg High School Cardinal Ritter High School Confluence Prep Academy Charter High School John Burroughs High School John F. Kennedy High School Owensville High School Soldan International Studies High School St. James High School District 3 Ava High School Buffalo High School Eldon High School Logan-Rogersville High School Osage High School Salem High School Springfield Catholic High School Versailles High School District 4 Aurora High School Cassville High School East Newton High School Hollister High School Monett High School Mt. Vernon High School Reeds Spring High School Seneca High School District 5 Christian High School
Duchesne High School McCluer South-Berkeley High School Orchard Farm High School Sumner High School Trinity Catholic High School Winfield High School Wright City High School District 6 Boonville High School California High School Centralia High School Chillicothe High School Fulton High School Macon High School Missouri Military Academy Southern Boone County H.S. District 7 Center High School Clinton High School Hogan Prep Academy Charter High School O'Hara High School Oak Grove High School Odessa High School Pembroke Hill High School Southwest Early College Campus High School District 8 Cameron High School Central (Kansas City) High School East (Kansas City) High School Lincoln College Prep High School Maryville High School Northeast (Kansas City) High School Richmond High School St. Pius X (Kansas City) High School CLASS 2 District 1 Caruthersville High School Charleston High School East Prairie High School Grandview (Hillsboro) High School Jefferson (Festus) High School Malden High School Scott City High School St. Pius X (Festus) High School District 2 Brentwood High School Carnahan High School Cleveland NJROTC High School Herculaneum High School Lutheran North High School Maplewood-Richmond Hts. High School Principia High School Transportation and Law High
School District 3 Cuba High School Fair Grove High School Houston High School Liberty (Mountain View) High School Mountain Grove High School Pleasant Hope High School Strafford High School Willow Springs High School District 4 Ash Grove High School Butler High School Diamond High School El Dorado Springs High School Lamar High School Sarcoxie High School Stockton High School Warsaw High School District 5 Bowling Green High School Clark County High School Clopton High School Highland High School Mark Twain High School Monroe City High School Palmyra High School Van-Far High School District 6 Blair Oaks High School Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School Hallsville High School Hermann High School Lutheran (St. Peters) High School Montgomery County High School North Callaway High School South Callaway High School District 7 African Centered College Preparatory Academy High School Derrick Thomas Academy Charter High School Holden High School Knob Noster High School Lafayette County High School Sherwood High School St. Paul Lutheran High School University Academy Charter High School District 8 Bishop LeBlond High School Brookfield High School Carrollton High School Lathrop High School Lawson High School Lexington High School Plattsburg High School Trenton High School
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Missouri High School Preseason Football Rankings KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Statewide Archie (14), Polo (8), Milan (6), high school football preseason rank- Thayer (1). ings, as compiled by a 13-member CLASS 2 panel of sportswriters and broad1. Lamar (11) ...........................127 casters. 2. Maplewood-RH (1)...............114 3. MV-Liberty (1) .....................105 CLASS 1 Rank, team ...........................Points 4. Lafayette County.....................8 0 1. Hamilton (6).........................123 5. Caruthersville.........................7 8 2. Wellington-Napoleon (4)......116 6. Blair Oaks...............................6 0 3. Valle Catholic (3) .................109 7. Lawson...................................3 7 4. Salisbury................................6 2 8. North Callaway.......................3 6 5. Tipton.....................................5 0 9. Holden ...................................3 5 T6. Miller ...................................4 7 10. Clark County ........................2 1 T6. South Harrison.....................4 7 Others receiving votes: Brookfield 8. South Shelby..........................4 6 (9), South Callaway (2). 9. Hayti.......................................2 9 CLASS 3 10. Skyline .................................2 5 Others receiving votes: Westran (24), 1. John Burroughs (13)............130
2. Maryville ..............................112 3. Cassville ................................9 6 4. Logan-Rogersville..................7 8 5. Oak Grove ..............................6 7 6. Centralia.................................5 2 7. Richmond...............................4 9 8. McCluer South-Berkeley ........3 6 9. Soldan....................................2 8 10. Duchesne .............................1 7 Others receiving votes: Clinton (15), Ste. Genevieve (13), School of Osage (11), Springfield Catholic (3).
5. Raytown South .......................8 1 T6. Bolivar..................................6 1 T6. Vashon.................................6 1 8. Borgia ....................................3 9 9. Sikeston .................................2 9 10. MICDS .................................2 3 Others receiving votes: St. Charles West (10), Hannibal (9), Savannah (5), St. Clair (4), Carthage (2).
CLASS 5 1. Kirkwood (8) ........................124 2. Staley (5)..............................120 3. Lee's Summit West...............103 CLASS 4 Rank, team ...........................Points 4. Fort Osage..............................9 1 1. Webb City (13).....................130 5. Rockwood Summit .................7 9 2. Helias.....................................9 0 6. Webster Groves......................6 1 3. Harrisonville...........................8 6 T7. Hazelwood East ....................4 1 4. Liberty North ..........................8 5 T7. McCluer North .....................4 1
9. Camdenton.............................3 4 10. Park Hill South.....................1 5 Others receiving votes: St. Joseph Central (4), Fort Zumwalt South (2). CLASS 6 1. CBC (9)................................122 2. Blue Springs (3)...................114 3. De Smet ...............................101 4. Rockhurst...............................9 6 5. Lafayette.................................6 2 6. Rock Bridge............................5 9 7. Blue Springs South (1)...........5 4 8. Jefferson City .........................4 9 9. Francis Howell .......................3 8 10. Ritenour .................................9 Others receiving votes: Fort Zumwalt West (7), Hazelwood Central (4).
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EAST NEW TON VARSIT Y ROSTER No. Name Class Ht 2 Jesus Sanchez 9 5’10 3 Aaron Millett 10 5’10 7 Ryan Linton 10 5’9 8 Rocky Liveoak 11 5’10 12 Michael Russell 10 6’0 13 Drew Williams 10 5’9 15 Logan Morrison 10 6’2 20 Dylan Price 10 5’10 21 Russ Nagle 11 5’10 24 Jimmy Stockton 11 5’10 25 Brandon Abbott 12 6’3 30 Tyler Winsauer 9 5’10 32 Ian Plemmons 12 5’11 34 Cordey Jordon 11 5’9 42 Dayton Clouse 9 5’8 51 Darren Rowe 12 6’1 52 Alex Scheppert 11 6’2 54 Jaxon Powell 10 5’7 55 Abraham Laughlin 12 5’9 56 Clayton Harrell 12 6’4 71 Zach Deman 10 6’2 72 Clint Bray 12 5’8 74 Travis Allen 10 6’3 80 Paxton Hill 12 6’0 84 Colby Thomas 10 6’2 86 Caleb Jarnagin 11 5’11 Head coach: Seth Johnson Assistant coach: Denzil Davis, Mark VanSlyke, Gary Pendergraft, Kirk Bromley
Wt 130 155 165 180 185 170 160 150 140 165 170 140 220 160 140 190 220 160 225 250 220 230 240 170 190 165
Pos. RB/CB WR/DR QB/LB QB/LB TE/LB RB/LB OL/DL TE/CB RB/DB RB/LB TE/CB RB/CB RB/LB RB/LB RB/CB OL/LB OL/DE OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB TE/DB WR/DB
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8/24
SF Christian 7 p.m.
8/31
Aurora 7 p.m.
9/7
Carl Junction 7 p.m.
9/14
at Monett 7 p.m.
9/21
at Mr. Vernon 7 p.m.
9/28
Mac County 7 p.m.
10/5
at Cassville 7 p.m.
10/12
Lamar 7 p.m.
10/19
at Seneca 7 p.m.
10/26
Playoffs
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Offensive line play is a huge factor in any success the Patriots will have this season. So far, so good. Johnson likes what he has seen in practice and preseason scrimmages. The running backs, Ross Nagel, Ian Plemmons and Jimmy Stockton, are all relative newcomers on offense.
ON DEFENSE…
“Obviously, the big play (is something we have to contain). Springfield Catholic likes to run the ball and they run it very well. They try to lull you to sleep and then go over the top with the tight ends. They’ve done that forever and they’ve had success with it.” - Seth Johnson
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plays in the kicking game, that’s huge. Last year, we gave up a punt return for a touchdown and you can’t do that and expect to win football games.” Thomas handled kicking/punting duties for the Patriots in 2011 as a freshman. Springfield Catholic said goodbye to a stellar running back in Nick Gori after last season, but don’t expect that to slow down a consistent Irish attack. Springfield Catholic doesn’t play the most exciting brand of football on offense, but they are always dangerous according to Johnson. “Obviously, the big play (is something we have to contain),” Johnson said. “Springfield Catholic likes to run the ball and they run it very well. They
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“... we have to minimize that big play and keep the ball in front of us. We do that, and I think we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to win in the fourth quarter.”
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try to lull you to sleep and then go over the top with the tight ends. They’ve done that forever and they’ve had success with it. So we have to minimize that big play and keep the ball in front of us. We do that, and I think we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to win in the fourth quarter.”
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Ground game key, again Lynn will lead Mac County attack in 2012 By Jesse Cordova Daily News Sports Editor
ANDERSON – Last fall, the Lamar Tigers won a state championship. This fall, their title defense begins with a trip to Anderson to take on the McDonald County Mustangs. The Mustangs, coming off of a 2-8 season a year ago, will rely heavily on the running game this fall. “We are going to need to be able to run the ball,” McDonald County football coach Chris Gwartney said. “We are go-
ing to have to be physical up front and be able to move the ball on the ground for us to be successful.” Jantsen Lynn, a returning senior tailback, went for 1,282 yards and seven scores in 2011 and will be the focal point of the Mustangs’ attack this fall. But, the success of the McDonald County running game will start in front of Lynn with his offensive line and his lead blockers. “Number one, our fullbacks have to block well for us,” Gwartney said. “They don’t get to carry the ball as much as
our running backs, but they’ve got to have big games. Those guys are Travis Meador and Josh Serr.” The passing game was effective at times last season with departed seniors Cody Hobbs at quarterback and Chance Buttram at receiver. This year, Zack Peck – who caught 17 passes for 401 yards and five scores in 2011 – will be the focus of the passing game. “I don’t know if we have an advantage necessarily, but Zack Peck could be an X-Factor,” Gwartney said. “He’s 6-feet-3 and 180 pounds. He runs well and can really jump, so we are going to try and get the ball into his hands on offense. We think he can create some mismatches for us.” A new signal caller, sophomore Jake Wood, will be responsible for getting Peck the football. Wood was impressive this summer during 7-on-7 and connected with Peck on a score during the jamboree. Defensively, McDonald County will have its hands full with a very explosive Lamar rushing attack. “They lost Markell White, but they still have two very good running backs and their quarterback is a threat as
“Lamar uses so much misdirection, and if you play out of position they are going to break off a big play.” - Chris Gwartney Mac County Head Coach
well,” Gwartney said. “They have three guys back there who are very good. And their offense can really create a lot of problems for a defense. We need to stop the run.” Stopping the run on defense begins up front with Drey Fickle and all-area returner Jordan Moffett at the defensive tackle positions. “Our front four have to do a good job leaving our linebackers free,” Gwartney said. “The linebackers need to stay at home and make sure to play assignment football. Lamar uses so much misdirection, and if you play out of position they are going to break off a big play.” Metters, Serr and Michael Long will likely start at linebacker for McDonald County.
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Name Class
1 Rodriguez, Jon 2 Bentz, Davin 3 Velasco, Christian 4 Pearson, Tyler 5 McKee, Justin 6 Markovich, Phillip 7 Larson, Josh 8 Roy, Kaden 9 Hames, Devin 10 Greenstreet, Ryan 11 Coon, Calvin 12 Moser, Nathan 13 Goodwin, Chris 14 Harden, Chandler 15 Vance, Dakota 16 Hailey, Austin 20 Duncan, Montana 21 McMaster, Isaac 22 Barrett, Daryn 23 Stuart, Logan 24 Taylor, Ryan 25 Bolton, Dayton 26 Duke, Jacob 27 Courtney, Nick 28 Clark, Dalton 29 Isley, Tony 30 Grant, Zac 32Branstetter, Chance 33 Lopez, Christian 34 Jordan, Dayton 35 Jackson, Chris 36 Baker, Garrison 40 Rains, Cody 41 Akin, Coy 42 Hostetter, Kyle 43 Vandergrift, Justin 44 Mendoza, Appy 45 Palmer, Trevor 46 Finley, Kris 50 Talley, Ethan 51 George, Wexy 52 Kirschner, Austin
9 11 11 11 11 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 9 9 10 10 12 11 10 12 10 9 9 11 10 9 10 12 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 11 12 11 9
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5'7 5'8 5'8 6'2 6'1 5'9 5'7 6'2 6'1 5'8 5'7 5'9 5'8 6' 5'5 6' 5'8 5'7 6' 5'8 5'10 5'10 5'6 5'4 5'7 6'1 5'9 5'10 6' 5'11 5'7 5'8 5'5 5'6 5'7 5'9 5'5 5'5 5'8 5'11 5'10 5'5
Wt.
150 165 180 190 165 160 130 150 180 140 140 155 175 155 120 190 155 150 185 150 175 200 120 120 145 140 135 170 228 190 135 150 135 155 148 140 140 140 165 220 190 140
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53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89
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Willis, Aaron Shadwick, Derrick Marble, Dexter Forbes, Chris Evans, Devin Scroggins, Aaron Epperson, Dalton Reim, KT Elledge, Ben Barratt, Beau Fischer, Levi Kirshner, Chase Krokower, Roi Holt, Nick Williams, Tyler Jennings, Marty White, Jordan Cruz, Kevin Clardy, Aaron Marble, Logan Pace, Brandon Guild, Justin Wren, Stetson Finley, Kyler Rook, Kash Laster, Chase Serage, Christian Shepard, Jacob Tucker, Austin Coyle, Brendan Dean, David Werneke, Lukas Tommy Davis Graber, Dylan Fausett, Garrick Brumback, Matt
Managers Drum, Montana Sexon, Kelsey Tindall, Allison
9 12 11 10 10 11 11 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 10 10 10 12 9 9 12 11 10 9 12 9 12 9 11 9
Ht.
5'8 6'2 6'2 5'8 5'10 6'1 5'9 6'1 6'1 6'1 5'7 5'4 6'1 5'10 5'8 5'6 6'2 5'6 6'4 6'2 6'2 5'9 5'11 6'3 6'2 6' 5'8 6'0 5'11 6'1 6'2 6'3 6'3 6'2 6'1 5'11
SCHE DULE / RE SULTS Wt.
155 270 200 250 210 225 195 205 210 250 130 115 240 180 205 170 270 185 295 200 180 150 195 270 220 160 150 180 140 150 200 200 180 150 175 130
8/24 Bolivar 8/31 at Monett 9/7 at Willard 9/14 Branson 9/21 Carthage 9/28 at Nixa 10/5 at Webb City 10/12 Republic 10/19 at Ozark 10/26 District
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District Lineup Here are the teams included in Class 5, District 5. These teams will be seeded for the district tournament at the end of the regular season. Seedings will be based on a point system, with points accumulated throughout the regular season. The Wildcats face three of their district foes in the regular season.
Branson High School Glendale High School Kickapoo High School Neosho High School Nixa High School Ozark High School
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off his district title in the 400-meter dash and junior Justin McKee will start in the defensive backfield. With all that speed on the field at once for Bolivar, the Liberators will certainly be looking for mismatches in open space against the Wildcats. The key to stopping them seems simple enough, but it’s harder than it sounds against the athletes Bolivar is sending to Neosho. “Number one, we have to tackle well,” Schoonover said. “We have to play well in space and make sure the first man to the ball stops the ball carrier at the point of contact. We need to get some three-and-outs and we have to win the field position game. That’s the scenario that gives us the best chance.” Linebackers Christian Lopez, Chris Goodwin, Dayton Bolton and Tyler Pearson will need to be fundamentally solid as well, as Bolivar runs a lot of misdirection out of their split back sets. Offensively, Schoonover feels that this year’s team is capable of being more multiple than the 2011 edition of Neosho
NEOSHO DAILY NEWS | WEEK 1 EDITION | 8.23.12 football. But, despite the spread look they show, it all starts with a solid running game. “The biggest key for us on offense is simply to move the ball,” Schoonover said. “We have to get first downs. Any game starts with turnovers, we need to win the turnover battle and that starts with us protecting the football. We have to move the chains and we have to score in the red zone. We are a run oriented team and we have to make sure we put ourselves in third-and-short situations as opposed to third-andseven, third-and-eight.” Seniors Lopez and Taylor, juniors Goodwin and Davin Bentz and sophomore Bolton will all likely get carries for Neosho. Also, look for quarterbacks McKee and Austin Hailey to tote the ball as well. While the Bolivar quarterback provides plenty of hype for the Neosho home opener, Schoonover says his team is just anxious to get back on the field. “We are just excited for the opportunity to play against a team that could be vying for a state championship in a few months,” Schoonover said. “Throughout the year, we play at least two teams we are playing two state championship caliber teams for sure. Any time you go into a game like that, it’s a big opportunity to get better and a chance to grow.”
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Christian Lopez drags down a defender during the recent Jamboree scrimmage for the Neosho Wildcats. Neosho hosts Bolivar in Week 1, and speed will be in high demand for the Wildcat defense. DAILY NEWS FILE
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Name Jeff Overstreet Jeff Wilkie Jason Conley Evan Acuff Elijah Harrell Daniel DeSantiago Grant Strickland Jake Wood Stephen Pyles Elijah Curtis Ricky Marchant Nathan Stramel Billy Leach Dagan Stites Matt Forbes Cooper Underwood Caleb Spears Checotah Stephens Chad Roark Seth Shockley Michael Long Jantsen Lynn Jarrett Sanny Cooper Dill Shelton Dilday Dustin Beemer Travis Meador Josh Serr Mark Hull Tristian Buffalo Michael McAndrews Dillon Ward Anthony Wheely Niko Serna Jordan Moffett Drey Fickle Tyler Dean Cord Sullivan Donovan Hadley Josh Sumler Cody Todd Tristan Martin Austin Grotts Kole Keith Sam Anderson Seth Atkins Andrew Coberly Angel Delacruz Jon Blevis Derek Lawson Zack Peck Cody Hall Corbin Buffalo Zach Duty
Class SR SO SO JR SO FR SR SO SR FR SO FR FR FR JR JR FR JR SR FR SR SR FR JR JR JR SR SR JR JR JR JR JR SR SR SR SR FR SO SO FR FR SO FR SO FR SO FR FR SO SR SO SR JR
Ht 6-0 5-9 5-10 5-7 5-6 5-0 5-7 5-10 5-8 5-10 5-7 5-11 6-0 5-7 5-10 6-0 5-7 6-0 5-9 5-8 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-8 5-9 5-11 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-7 5-11 6-3 6-1 5-9 5-8 5-8 5-11 5-9 6-5 5-11 6-0 5-7 6-2 5-6 5-11 6-0 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-1
Wt 170 165 130 140 135 100 150 195 140 150 150 180 150 110 175 165 160 175 170 165 185 175 175 175 150 165 210 200 170 190 230 145 240 280 225 215 250 255 240 220 200 230 270 220 250 145 190 260 130 165 175 165 160 170
Pos. WR/DB WR/OLB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB/LB QB/DB WR/DB RB/DB TE/LB WR/DB QB/WR/DB RB/DB WR/DB FB/DE RB/DL RB/OLB TE/LB TE/LB RB/OLB RB/OLB TE/OLB FB/LB RB/DB FB/LB FB/LB TE/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB TE/OLB WR/DB TE/LB WR/DB WR/K
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Aug. 24 Lamar Aug. 31 Cassville Sept. 7 Monett Sept. 14 At Jay, OK Sept. 21 at Seneca Sept. 28 at E. Newton Oct. 5 Marshfield Oct. 12 Nevada Oct. 19 At SF Christian Oct. 26 Playoffs
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE… The Mac County Mustangs are a running team, period. Fortunately, they have a returning 1,200-yard rusher in Jantzen Lynn to carry the load this year. His success will depend largely on the play of the big guys up front, as well as fullbacks Travis Meador and Josh Serr. ON DEFENSE… Lamar brings a vaunted offensive attack to town Friday night. The Tigers’ ground game is based on misdirection, and demands disciplined play from the Mustang defense. “The linebackers need to stay at home and make sure to play assignment football,” said Mustang coach Chris Gwartney. “If you play out of position, they are going to break off a big play.”
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A Diamond opportunity After landmark 2011 season, can the Wildcats break through DIAMOND – The Diamond Wildcats had one of their best seasons ever in 2011. They went 4-6 and missed the playoffs by one game. Friday, they have a tremendous opportunity to build on that success, while also experiencing a new beginning under first-year head coach Jimmy Dushane, when they face the Liberal Bulldogs. Junior running back/linebacker Zach Renfro is hoping to duplicate, or even improve, on the game he put up last season against Liberal. As a sophomore, Renfro ran for 137 yards and two
Diamond (0-0) at Liberal (0-0) 7 p.m. Friday touchdowns on offense and tallied seven tackles and an interception on defense vs. the Bulldogs. Diamond beat Liberal 24-0 last season and racked up 313 yards on the ground in the contest. “Zach has looked really good,”
Dushane said. “We didn’t play him Friday at the jamboree due to an illness. But, he’s back and he’ll be good to go Friday night.” Renfro ran for 1,199 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2011. Logan DeWitt, who scored a touchdown at the jamboree could also see carries and quarterback Brodie Bien should also have a handful of carries. On offense, Liberal runs the Pistol offense, made famous by Chris Ault at the University of Nevada. It’s a formation rarely used at smaller schools and Dushane knows that learning to de-
fend that offensive set is objective No. 1 in getting ready for the Bulldogs. “They really like to run out of the pistol and we just need to be ready to know what our keys are,” Dushane said. “We need to know our responsibilities. Their tailback is very capable of breaking a long run and their quarterback makes good choices. Their offensive line on the right side is a strength for them, their right guard and right tackle are definitely their best linemen.” SEE DIAMOND, PAGE 15
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Cats face tough opener Class 4 power Bolivar visits Friday night NEOSHO — Football returns to Bob Anderson Stadium on Friday as the Neosho Wildcats begin the 2012 campaign against the Class 4 powerhouse Bolivar Liberators. Bolivar will be led onto the field by their junior signal caller who has turned heads nationally over the summer. “They’ve got a kid in Rafe Peavey who is a division I quarterback going to Arkansas,” Neosho football coach Jared Schoonover said. “So they will be able to throw the football very well. Last year, he was just a sophomore starting his first varsity game, now he’s got a full year under his belt and he really has control of that offense.” Peavey is a four-star recruit accord-
“(Quarterback Rafe) Peavey himself runs a 4.5 (40-yard dash). So they will still have the ability to run the ball. They will be just as multiple as they were a year ago even without Darnell Walker. “ - Jared Schoonover Neosho Head Coach
ing to ESPN.com. But their offensive firepower isn’t exclusive to the quarterback. Bolivar returns senior running back Kolby Follis
from 2011. Follis ran for 1,060 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior, including 76 yards and two scores against Neosho. “They’ve still got a ton of speed and they can get around the edge,” Schoonover said. “Peavey himself runs a 4.5 (40-yard dash). So they will still have the ability to run the ball. They will be just as multiple as they were a year ago even without Darnell Walker. They’re just as potent as last year and we will have to make the adjustments for what they have.” Neosho will look to counter that speed with a pair of speedsters of their own at safety. Senior Ryan Taylor, fresh SEE NEOSHO, PAGE 4
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GAME NOTES Bolivar (0-0) at Neosho (0-0) 7 p.m. Bob Anderson Stadium
I Keys for Neosho
Schoonover: “We have to play well in space and make sure the first man to the ball stops the ball carrier at the point of contact. We need to get some three-and-outs and we have to win the field position game. That’s the scenario that gives us the best chance.”
I Speed aplenty
While Bolivar boasts of having a lot of speed, the Wildcats hope to match them step for step. Ryan Taylor won the district 400 meter title in the spring and is flanked by junior Justin McKee in the defensive backfield.
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Neosho............................. 3-5 2011 stats............................ 6 Around the area................. 7 Seneca............................. 8-9 East Newton................. 10-11 McDonald County......... 11-12 Diamond........................14-15
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No. 2 3 4 7 9 10 12 14 22 24 25 34 37 44 50 52 54 55 58 59 61 62 75 86 89
Name Michael Bray Kyle Williams Jeremiah Bridewater Jordan Divine Brodie Bien Jake Goad Evan Moreland Clay Rolf Ethan King Robbie Lee Logan DeWitt Zach Renfro Tanner Paradies Remmi Renfro Nathan Worthan Jordan Douglas Colton Renfro Chase Drake Aaron Smith Caleb James Wyatt Rook Garrett Tyler Cooper Clanci Kaeden Peterson Justin Xiong
Pos. QB/DB/WR WR/DB/SS WR/DB WR/DB QB/ILB WR/DB QB/WR/SS TE/ILB WR/DB TE/DB/WR RB/OLB FB/OLB FB/DE/TE FB/ILB OL/DL OL/ILB/OLB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL/NG WR/DLB/DB WR/DB
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After studying the film on the jamboree, Dushane was happy with a handful of individual performances, particularly along the offensive and defensive lines. “From our standpoint, we felt like Brodie Bien had a very good jamboree on both offense and defense. Caleb James at offensive tackle did a great job,” Dushane said. “Defensively, I felt like our defensive line did a very good job and our linebackers really stepped up. Our secondary didn’t have many balls thrown at them, so we weren’t really able to evaluate.”
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Aug. 24 At Liberal Aug. 31 Sarcoxie Sept. 7 Ash Grove Sept. 14 Miller Sept. 21 Pierce City Sept. 28 *McCauley Oct. 5 Greenfield Oct. 12 at Lockwood Oct. 19 at Jasper Oct. 26 Playoffs * - at MSSU
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KEYS TO VICTORY ON OFFENSE… Look for No. 34 early and often Friday night against Liberal. Junior fullback Zach Renfro scorched Liberal for 137 yards and two touchdowns last year as the Wildcats rolled up 313 yards on the ground in a 24-0 win. There’s no change in the game plan this year. ON DEFENSE… The Pistol offense is rarely seen in smaller schools, but Diamond will see it Friday night. Coach Jimmy Dushane expects Liberal to run right a lot, and says maintaining assignments is the key to victory for Diamond.
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SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER Bien takes over as the full time quarterback in 2012 after splitting time with departed senior Tyler Horton last season. Bien threw for 196 yards and ran for 140 last season. Another notable position change is sophomore Tanner Paradies moving from linebacker to defensive end. Junior defensive back Jordan Divine returns in 2012 after leading an opportunistic Wildcats defense with four interceptions. If Liberal decides to throw the ball, watch out – Diamond recorded at least one interception in the first nine games of the season last year.
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