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Wesson Cobras invade Puckett
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| By: RICHARD DUBE, DAILY LEADER Sports Writer |
October 29, 2009 |
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In the final game of the regular season, the Wesson Cobras face their toughest test in the Region 6-2A when they travel to Puckett to meet the top ranked Wolves. The game kicks off at 7 p.m.
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In other area football games, Port Gibson is at Lawrence County, Franklin County invades Jefferson County, North Pike travels to South Pike, Hazlehurst visits Amite County and Columbia is at Crystal Springs.
Wesson (8-1, 3-1) captured a key 33-17 victory over Madison St. Joe last week. Puckett, ranked No. 5 in the AP Mississippi Prep Class 2A Poll, squashed Hinds AHS 39-0 last week.
Puckett holds the No. 1 spot in the region and was the Class 1A state champ the last 2 out of 3 years before reclassification.
Wesson head football coach Tommy Clopton said Puckett is an explosive football team. The are coached by Jaris Patrick.
"Puckett is a very good football team," said Clopton. "Jeremy Palmer is one the best backs in the state. (Palmer scored 3 touchdowns last week). Their quarterback does a tremendous job. They are a well coached football team. They will go toe-to-toe with you.
"We have to try to eliminate their big plays and make big plays when we have to. We have to try not to let them dictate the style of play. It is a big ball game. "
In the victory over Hinds AHS, senior running back Jeromy Smith sparked Wesson with 39 carries for 235 yards and 3 touchdowns. Following with 101 yards on 5 carries was Dre' Smith.
On defense, Dre' Smith picked off 2 passes, recovered a fumble and tied with teammate Deon Pendleton with 11 tackles apiece.
Lawrence County (6-4, 4-0) wraps up regular season play Friday night hosting the Port Gibson Blue Waves in their final Region 6-4A game. The Monticello-based Cougars, under Mike Davis, stopped Columbia 38-20 in a Thursday night special last week.
Port Gibson (4-5, 1-3) was shut out by South Pike 30-0 last Friday.
In the win over Columbia, Josh Cameron carried 16 times for 199 yards and 4 touchdowns. Trevor Havis followed with 68 yards on 7 carries.
Working the LCHS offensive line are center John Brooks, guards Daniel Brooks, Devin Keyes and Daniel Harness, tackles Justin Barnes, Kevin Bryant, Wesley Lambert and Eric Boutte and tight end Jamie McCardle.
Franklin County (7-3, 3-1) suffered a tough 16-7 Region 7-3A defeat at the hands of unbeaten powerhouse Tylertown (9-0, 4-0) last week. Coach Trent Hammond's Bulldogs invade Jefferson County Friday in another region test.
Jefferson County (4-4) shocked favorite Hazlehurst 32-18 last Friday.
In the defeat by Tylertown, Franklin County got its only touchdown from Tevin Thomas.
The Franklin County defense got 9 tackles, a forced fumble and a sack from Bobby O'Quinn. LaDarrius Hunt and Billy Norman followed with 6 tackles apiece.
North Pike (6-2) destroyed Crystal Springs 41-20 last week. Coach Chris Smith's Summit-based Jaguars host Region 7-4A rival South Pike (4-5, 2-2) this week.
The Magnolia-based Eagles are coached by Randall Huffman.
Hazlehurst (7-3) invades Amite County (1-6) this week for a Region 7-3A test. The Indians, coached by Todd McDaniel were upset 32-18 by Jefferson County last week.
Amite County high school principal is Tim McDaniel, the younger brother of Todd. The brothers were assistant coaches to Willie Brown when Hazlehurst won the 3A state football title in 2005.
A win over Amite County would give Hazlehurst a No. 4 seed in the upcoming playoffs.
Crystal Springs (0-9) hosts Columbia in the Tigers' final Region 7-4A game of the season. Columbia is 6-4 on the season.
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©The Daily Leader 2009
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