Last Week’s Jamborees
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Tallahassee Area Week 1 Prep Schedule
FAMU vs Florida High 7:30 pm at Florida High
Jefferson vs Chiles 7:30 pm at Chiles
Godby vs Leon 7:30 pm at Cox Field
Niceville vs Lincoln 7:00 pm at Cox Field; Thursday night
Wewa vs Maclay 7:30 pm at Maclay
Fort White vs Madison 7:30 pm at Madison
West Gadsden vs East Gadsden 7:30 at East Gadsden Quincy , Florida
Taylor County vs Wakulla 7:30 pm at Wakulla Crawfordville ,Florida
Munroe vs Mandarin Christian 7:30 pm at Mandarin Christian; Jacksonville,Florida
Cedar Creek Christian School vs NFC 7:30 pm at NFC
Area Teams Friday night Jamboree Games
4Quartersonline Staff
Aucilla , Munroe and Maclay Jamboree at Maclay 6:00 pm
Liberty , East Gadsden , Marianna Jamboree at Marianna 6:00 pm CST
Leon, Wakulla, Rickards Jamboree at Cox Field 6:00 pm
Franklin vs Jefferson at Jefferson 7:30 pm
Taylor vs Mayo at Mayo 7:30 pm
Florida High vs Madison at Madison 7:30 pm
FAMU vs West Gadsden at West Gadsden 7:30 pm
Thursday Night Jamboree results
Lincoln 14 Chiles 0
Godby 34 Chiles 13
Godby 14 Lincoln 10
Madison County 2009 Team Preview
Madison County High School Mascot: Cowboys 
Class 2A District 1
2008 Record 9-0
District 3-0
Head Coach: Frankie Carroll
Team 2009 Outlook: One of the states perennial power-house programs looks to be in a re-building year. This fact, however, didn’t seem to affect the voters decision though. Madison is still Madison. In most folks eyes, one should never underestimate them. This is one of the youngest teams that the Cowboys have had in recent years. The lost of FSU signees RB Chris Thompson and DT Jacobi McDaniel didn’t leave the cupboard completely bare. The offense will be lead by Juniors QB Kelvin Singletary and RB Marterius McDaniel (younger brother Of Jacobi McDaniel). On defense, Juniors LB Charles Phillips and LB Coydrick Williams along with senior DB Will Turner will be poised to keep the winning tradition going.
Strengths: Experienced coaching staff
Weakness: Youth on offense and defense
Players to Watch: CB Justin Hampton, CB Will Turner, TE John Sirmon , OL Tomas Bellamy, QB Kelvin Singletary, FB Dantonio Denson, LB Charles Phillips, LB Coydrick Williams, DB Jermaine Hart, RB Marterius McDaniel, OL Ladonte Gibson
Schedule: http://updates.4quartersonline.com/?p=998
Prediction:6-2
Florida High 2009 Team Preview
Florida State University High School Mascot: Seminoles 
Class 2B District 2
2008 Record 9-1
District 3-0
Head Coach: Jarrod Hickman
Team 2009 Outlook: The ‘Noles are have been a consistent 2b stalwart force in the playoffs, and it shouldn’t be any different this season. The voters really thought highly of this team. With one of the states best kickers in Chase Vandoffs on offense and what looks to be one of the best secondaries in the Tallahassee area, the Noles are poised to win their share of close games. Coach Hickman always has a few surprises up his sleeve. Opponents beware. They could move up the rankings by season’s end.
Strengths: Defense Secondary
Florida High QB at War Eagle 7 On 7
Weakness: Youth on offense
Players to Watch: WR Jovan Davis, KS Chase Varnedore , DB Daniel Jones, DB Joshua Thomas, DB Devyn Hardy, LB Garrett Davis, RB Kevin Farmer, DE/LB Jordan Jackson
Schedule: http://updates.4quartersonline.com/?p=71
Prediction:7-3
Chiles High 2009 Team Preview
Lawton Chiles High School Mascot: Timberwolves 
Class 4A-District 3
2008 Record: 0-10
District record: 0-4
Head Coach: Barney Myers
Team 2009 Outlook: Last season the Timberwolves went 0-10, We don’t think new head coach Burney Myers will allow this group to repeat that. With weapons like Jaron Williams and Transfer (Pompano Beach Ely) WR Andre Gayle on offense, junior QB Bert Givens will be more than able to move the ball. Standout defender D.J. Price will force offensive coordinators to account for him all night long.
LB D.J. Price
Strengths: Line backers and defensive line
Weakness: Learning a new offensive system
Players to Watch: LB D.J. Price, CB Nathan Snow, WR Andre Gayle, DT T.J. Marten, S Will Finley, LB/S Reggie Mitchell, QB Bert Givens, RB Jaron Williams
Schedule: http://updates.4quartersonline.com/?p=59
Prediction: 3-7
North Florida Christian 2009 Team Preview
North Florida Christian School Mascot: Eagles
Class 1A District 3
2008 Record 6-2
District 3-0
Head Coach: Tim Cokley
Team 2009 Outlook: The Eagles, under Coach Cokley, from 1998 to 2001, owned the 1A trophy by winning 4 consecutive titles. QB Clint Trickett has been honing his passing skills all summer and looks like he is ready to lead this bunch to another explosive season behind a huge offensive line anchored by offensive lineman Drew Gentry. The defense will be lead by senior LB Josh Major and sophomore DB Travis Blanks. 2008 was a banner year for the Eagles, but they will not be satisfied until they make it back to Orlando.
QB Clint Trickett
Strengths: Offense lead by one of the best QBs in the state
Weakness: Youth on the defensive front
Players to Watch: QB Clint Trickett; LB/FB Josh Major, OL Drew Gentry, WR Trey Norris, WR Wes Bell, WR Cason Knight, DE Hunter Lavine, DB Travis Blanks, QB/DB Matt Dobson, DB Tavarris Allen, RB Warren Hart
Schedule: http://updates.4quartersonline.com/?p=245
Prediction: 7-2
Rickards High 2009 Team Preview
James S. Rickards High School Mascot : Raiders 
Class 2A District 1
2008 Record: 4-5
District: 2-2
Head Coach: Rudy Hubbard
2009 Team Outlook: Rickards’ is blessed with talent on both sides of the ball and has a coach that knows what it takes to win. QB Terry Johnson and RB Derrick Hudson are expected to give the offense a much needed punch. Defenders, LB Fred Griggs and DE Brandon Denmark, will lead a high intensity defense. Head Coach Rudy Hubbard worked this group hard over the summer and expects them make the playoffs for the first time in long while. The Raiders were only 4-5 last season their first year under Coach Hubbard. This could be their breakout year.
QB/DB Terry Johnson Rickards High
Players to Watch: SS/RB Cameron Hudson, LB Brandon Denmark, LB Fred Griggs, OL/DL Ron Wiggins, CB/QB Terry Johnson, LB Darryl Duncan, FB Darrin Johnson
Strengths: Aggressive defense
Weakness: Kicking game
Schedule: http://updates.4quartersonline.com/?p=248
Prediction: 6-4
Leon High 2009 Team Preview
Leon
High School Mascot: Lions 
Class 4A District 3
2008 Record 7-3
District 3-1
Head Coach: Bill Ragans
Team 2009 Outlook: The 2009 version of the Lions have a couple of familiar faces, seniors RB/DB Eric Williams and OL/DB Mack Helms. Williams did it all for the Lions last season by running, receiving and playing corner. He also contributed over 1500 yards of total offense. He will have to step it up this season to replace offensive weapons Dantin and Green. Helms will anchor on both sides of the line at tackle and nose guard, along with leading the newcomers on the line. Even though the defense will miss Mizzel and Carter, Coach Ragans (who is a defensive specialist) should have the lions ready. Last season this team made some giant steps with 8 wins
RB Eric Williams
after going 3-7 the year before. Don’t be surprised if they make a run deep into the playoffs.
Strengths: Offensive and Defensive line and running backs
Weakness: Youth at QB
Players to Watch: OL/NT Mack Helms, CB/RB Eric Williams, S/WR Dondreous Brown, TE/LB Myles Childers, QB Raleigh DeVore, CB Marcus Walker, OL John Holt, DE/OL Darryl Sanders
Schedule: http://updates.4quartersonline.com/?p=233
Prediction:7-3
Taylor County 2009 Team Preview
Taylor County High School Mascot: Bulldogs 
Class 2B District 2
2008 Record 3-7
District 1-3
Head Coach: Shane Boggs
Team 2009 Outlook: With a record of 3-7 last season, the Bulldogs look to improve with Quarterback Ty Crowley at the helm. District competition is stiff and will be a big challenge. WR Reggie King and RB Tony Jackson are the headliners for the Bulldogs and Coach Boggs will depend heavily on them to lead his team.
Strengths: Loaded with offensive weapons
Taylor QB setting up
Weakness: New system on defense
Players to Watch: WR Reggie King, DL Jabari Bishop,QB/P Ty Crowley, RB Tony Jackson, LB/RB Wes Brandon
Schedule: http://updates.4quartersonline.com/?p=1030
Prediction:6-4
Tricketts have unique recruiting experience
FSU offensive line coach, Rick, helps his son, senior NFC QB Clint, find the right college
By Steve Ellis • DEMOCRAT SENIOR WRITER • August 23, 2009
The conversation between the visiting prospect’s family and the interested college coach began typically enough. But at some point Clint Trickett understood the inevitable would happen. That’s because his father wasn’t just any father to head coaches such as Arkansas’ Bobby Petrino.
Dad was respected Florida State offensive line coac
QB Clint Trickett NFC
h Rick Trickett, and well-known to recruiters from Arkansas, Louisville, Georgia and Wake Forest.
“They tried to do their best that he was a recruit’s father and not a fellow coach,” Clint Trickett said. “They tried their best but they always ended talking football there at the end. I was pretty much expecting that.”
The North Florida Christian senior, considered by some recruiting analysts as the state’s best quarterback, flew with his father to Arkansas during the spring to watch the Razorbacks work out for two days. On a previous trip there with his mother, Tara, he was offered a scholarship.
Rick Trickett also accompanied his son to Louisville, Georgia, Auburn and Wake Forest – all but Wake Forest for camps.
The highly sought recruit, who led NFC to the Class 1A state title last season, also took trips to Florida and South Florida, both FSU opponents this season. On those trips, dad stayed home while mom accompanied Clint.
“He didn’t want to cause any problems,” Clint said.
Plus, Clint Trickett has found his mother to be a valued participant on trips that also included his stops at Louisville and Auburn.
“She knows a lot of football. She’s been in the game just as long as my dad,” he said. “She pointed out some good stuff to me and I’ll listen to her, too.”
FAMU HIGH 2009 Team Preview
Florida A&M University D.R.S. Mascot: Baby Rattlers 
Class 1B District 1
2008 Regular season record 7-3
2008 District record 5-0
Head Coach Ira Reynolds
FAMU HIGH Offensive Line
Team 2009 Outlook : The 2009 version of the Baby Rattlers are an interesting group, with the loss of college signees RB Donte Payne (North Carolina A&T, LB Willie Ferrell (FAMU) and Alex Williams (Ole Miss). The Rattlers won’t look the same. FAMU should be as good or better than last season, despite the losses. With QB Mike Melvin, RB Jordan Stanley, WR Leonard Barrington and OL Ian Howard, the offense should be explosive. The defense will be lead by SS Breil Hill, DE Alex Watson, DT Issac Manning and DT Derrick Holmes.
Players to Watch: QB Mike Melvin, SS Breil Hill, DE Alex Watson, DT Issac Manning, RB Jordan Stanley, DT Derrick Holmes, Leonard Barrington, OL David Griffin, Ian Howard, DE Ralph Monroe, Delmus Harrison, Phillip Kinnon
Strengths: The offense returns 9 starters
Weakness: Youth on defense
Schedule: http://4quartersonline.com/updates/?p=65
Prediction: 7-2
Godby High 2009 Team Preview
Amos P. Godby High Mascot: Cougars 
Class 2A District 1
2008 Regular season record: 8-2
2008 District record : 4-0
Head Coach: Shelton Crews
Team 2009 Outlook: This season will not be an easy one, but coach Crews and staff are ready for the task. The replacements of QB A.J. Graham (Marshall) and WR Willie Downs will play a key role, but this year’s offense has more than a few players that can take up the slack. RB Lovorrie Johnson lead the team in rushing with over a 1000 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Up front, Center Justin Norman and OT Montae Jones will open the holes on the offensive line. WR Chris St Hilaire and TE Michael Ethridge will be the targets in the Cougar passing attack. On the opposite side of the ball, the Cougar defense will be lead by NT Jericho Lee, who is the teams’ leading returning tackler, with 119 from the 2008 season. LB’s Rodney Busch, Quinton Allen and Montreal Barnes are big contributors-from last years state runner-up team. Senior DB William Davis will be called upon to lead the secondary. This football season the Cougars will be tested every week as they try to handle one of the toughest schedules in the in the Tallahassee area.
RB Lovorie Johnson #26
Players to Watch: TE/ DE Kamerin Davis, RB Lavorrie Johnson, TE Michael Etheridge, WR/DB William Davis, NT Jericho Lee, OLB Rodney Busch, OL Juwan Floyd, OL Montae Jones, C Justin Norman, WR/LB Quinton Allen, DE Montreal Barnes
Strengths: Return 6 on offense and 7 on defense from a 12-3 team in 2008 that finished the season as the 3A State Runner-up. Godby Head Coach Shelton Crews stated that “We will be young at QB and LB. If the kids at those positions progress we have a chance to be very successful. We lost some great players but we return a good nucleus of experienced players.”
Weaknesses: Young at QB and LB, tough schedule due to the realignment of the district and traditional foes that decided not to play them. Every team they play this year outside of their district is a 3A or 4A team. Seven of their ten games are against playoff teams in 2008. Playing larger schools, the Cougars’ health has to be a concern.
Schedule: http://4quartersonline.com/updates/?p=76
Prediction: 8-2
Munroe 2009 Team Preview
Munroe Day School Mascot: Bobcats
Independent 
2008 Record: 3-6
Head Coach: Joe Striplin
Team 2009 Outlook: One of the smaller schools in the region playing football; the Bobcats struggled this spring, loosing both jamboree games. This could be a long season for new head coach Joe Striplin and it will take a while for Munroe to compete in the Tallahassee area.
Strengths: Offensive Line
Weakness: Depth, Team speed
Players to Watch : Hunter Welborn 6’3″ 265 OL
Schedule: http://4quartersonline.com/updates/?p=1025
Prediction: 3-7
Wakulla High 2009 Team Peview
Wakulla High School Mascot: War Eagles
Class 4A District 3
2008 Regular season record: 5-5
2008 District record: 2-2
Head Coach: Scott Klees
Team 2009 Outlook: The War Eagles were a playoff team, last season, in a tough 3A district. After making the move up to class 4A, the task has gotten a little tougher. Head Coach Scott Klees and his staff have their work cut out for them, by playing the likes of Lincoln and Leon in district 3. The success of the offense will depend on the efforts of OL John Cooper, RB Lorenzo Randolph along with a host of young players who are expected to contribute. On the defensive side of the ball, LB Tyler Schmidt and FS Antonio Kilpatrick will have to take charge.
Strengths: Team Speed, experienced offensive line
Weakness: Team Youth and inexperience on Defense.
Players to Watch: RB Will Thomas, DB Marshane Godbolt, QB Deonte Hutchinson, LB/OLTyler Schmidt, RBLorenzo Randolf , RB/LB E.J. Forbes RB/FS Antonio Kilpatrick, RB /SS Tre McCullough, OL John Cooper
Schedule: http://4quartersonline.com/updates/?p=577
Prediction: 6-4
Maclay 2009 Team Preview
Maclay School Mascot : Marauders
Independent
2008 Regular season record: 7-2
Head Coach: Kez McCorvey
Team 2009 Outlook : Coach McCorvey has upgraded the schedule and his young football program will be tested in 2009 . They could move up during the season if top players like WR Seth Roberts and RB Aaron McEachin step up on the offensive side of the ball. 
Strengths :Overall Team speed, and skill positions. We return most of our starters from last year including quarterback, leading receiver, leading rusher, and leading tackler.
Weakness: Size and depth in the trenches will create a challenge. Players will need to adapt to a new offense and defense.
Players to Watch: WR Seth Roberts, RB Aaron McEachin, WR/DB Taylor Miller DB/RB Frank Shaw, FS Germaine Littles QB Taylor Scott
Schedule: http://4quartersonline.com/updates/?p=239
Prediction:4-6
A look at key dates for the high school football season
•August 10 Start of the season
•AUG. 27-28: Preseason classics
•SEPT. 3-4: Start of regular season
•NOV. 20: Playoffs start
•DEC. 11-12: Finals for lower four classes
•DEC. 18-19: Finals for upper four classes
Lincoln High 2009 Preview
Lincoln High School Mascot: Trojans
Class 4A District 3 
2008 Regular season record: 7-3
2008 District record: 3-1
Head Coach: Yusef Shakir
Team 2009 Outlook: The Yusef Shakir era at Lincoln begins this fall with the former player and coach becoming the 6th head coach in school’s history. Shakir spent this summer preparing the Trojans to make a return trip to Orlando. The offense will be lead by QB Ryan White who with athletic ability and a strong arm will give opponents all they can handle. Other key players on offense are RB Buck Allen, RB Tony Moore and OL Cody Gibson. The defense should be the strength of Coach Shakir’s team. They will be lead by LB Mark Wilson, DT Tre Watson and LB Tony Harris. Lincoln is favored to win their district and have a great chance to get back to the title game in December and possibly win it all.
Lincoln at State Finals
Players to Watch: LB Mark Wilson, OL Cody Gibson, QB Ryan White, RB Tony Moore , LB Tony Harris, DL Tre Watson, LB Titus Tillman, RB Buck Allen
Schedule: http://4quartersonline.com/updates/?p=236
Prediction: 8-2
Photo from Tallahassee Democrat Archives
Godby Cougars 4Quartersonline.com Pre-season #1
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1. Godby (Cougars) 105pts (4) 1st place votes: The Cougars received 4 out of 6 first place votes, squeaking past the Lincoln Trojans by a single point. After making the jump from Class 3A to Class 2A, the 2009 Cougars will compete in a district aginst 2 of the top 5 teams in The 4Quartersonline.com Preseason Poll with Madison and Rickards. This season will not be an easy one, but coach Crews and staff are ready for the task. The replacements of QB A.J. Graham (Marshall) and WR Willie Downs will play a key role, but this years offense has more than a few players that can take up the slack. RB Lovorrie Johnson lead the team in rushing with over a 1000 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Up front, Center Justin Norman and OT Montae Jones will open the holes on the offensive line. WR Chris St Hilaire and TE Michael Ethridge will be the targets in the Cougar passing aattack. On the opposite side of the ball, the Cougar defense will be lead by
NG Jericho Lee
NT Jericho Lee, who is the teams’ leading returning tackler, with 119 from the 2008 season. LB’s Rodney Busch, Quinton Allen and Montreal Barnes are big contributers-from last years state runner-up team. Senior DB William Davis will be called upon to lead the secondary. This football season the Cougars will be tested every week as they try to handle one of the toughest schedules in the in the Tallahassee area. According to the 4Quartersonline.com Pre-season Poll, the annual season-ending showdown aginst the Lincoln Trojans in November, should be the areas’ number one match-up.
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2. Lincoln (Trojans) 104pts (2) 1st place votes: The Trojans were picked number 2 by the voters by a one point margin. As Yusef Shakir era begins for Lincoln this fall, former player and coach takes over a powerhouse program becoming its 6th head coach in school history. Shakir came aboard early this spring and has spent the entire summer preparing for the Trojans for a return trip to Orlando. The offense will be lead by QB Ryan White, who’s natural athletic ability and strong arm will
QB Ryan White
give opponents all they can handle. Other key players on offense are RB Buck Allen, RB Tony Moore and OL Cody Gibson. The defense should be the strength of Coach Shakir’s team as they will be lead by LB Mark Wilson, DT Tre Watson and LB Tony Harris. Lincoln is once again favored to win their district and have a great chance to get back to the title game in December. If the Trojans can survive in the Class 4A playoffs, they might just win it all.
4Quartersonline Preseason Rankings 6-3
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3. Madison County (Cowboys) 94 pts; One of the states perennial power-house programs looks to be in a re-building year. This fact, however, didn’t seem to affect the voters decision though. Madison is still Madison. In most folks eyes, one should never underestimate them. This is one of the youngest teams that the Cowboys have had in recent years. The lost of FSU signees RB Chris Thompson and DT Jacobi McDaniel didn’t leave the cupboard completely bare. The offense will be lead by Juniors QB Kelvin Singletary and RB Marterius McDaniel (younger brother Of Jacobi McDaniel). On defense, Juniors LB Charles Phillips and LB Coydrick Williams along with senior DB Will Turner will be poised to keep the winning tradition going.
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4. North Florida Christian (Eagles) 88; the defending Class 1A State Champs are respected by all the voters and expected to repeat. The Eagles, under Coach Cokley, from 1998 to 2001, owned the 1A trophy by winning 4 consecutive titles. QB Clint Trickett has been honing his passing skills all summer and looks like he is ready to lead this bunch to another explosive season behind a huge offensive line anchored by offensive lineman Drew Gentry. The defense will be lead by senior LB Josh Major and sophomore DB Travis Blanks. 2008 was a banner year for the Eagles, but they will not be satisfied until they make it back to Orlando.
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5. Rickards (Raiders) 85pts: This is a program on the rise. Most of our voters feel that the Raiders will be one of the areas’ best. Rickards is blessed with talent on both sides of the ball and has a coach that knows what it takes to win. QB Terry Johnson and RB Derrick Hudson are expected to give the offense a much needed punch. Defenders, LB Fred Griggs and DE Brandon Denmark, will lead a high intensity defense. Head Coach Rudy Hubbard worked this group hard over the summer and expects them make the playoffs for the first time in long while. The Raiders were only 4-5 last season their first year under Coach Hubbard. This could be their breakout year.
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6. Leon ( Lions) 77pts: The 2009 version of the Lions have a couple of familiar faces, seniors RB/DB Eric Williams and OL/DB Mack Helms. Williams did it all for the Lions last season by running, receiving and playing corner. He also contributed over 1500 yards of total offense. He will have to step it up this season to replace offensive weapons Dantin and Green. Helms will anchor on both sides of the line at tackle and nose guard, along with leading the newcomers on the line. Even though the defense will miss Mizzel and Carter, Coach Ragans (who is a defensive specialist) should have the lions ready. Last season this team made some giant steps with 8 wins after going 3-7 the year before. Don’t be surprised if they make a run deep into the playoffs. Check back to 4Quartersonline.com tomorrow to find out who the voters selected #1
4Quartersonline Preseason Ranking 10-7
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7. Florida High (Seminoles) 67pts:
The ‘Noles are have been a consistent 2b stalwart force in the playoffs, and it shouldn’t be any different this season. The voters really thought highly of this team. With one of the states best kickers in Chase Vandoffs on offense and what looks to be one of the best secondaries in the Tallahassee area, the Noles are poised to win their share of close games. Coach Hickman always has a few surprises up his sleeve. Opponents beware. They could move up the rankings by season’s end.
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8. FAMU (Baby Rattler) 59 pts:
The 2009 version of the Baby Rattlers are an interesting group, with the loss of college signees RB Donte Payne (North Carolina A&T, LB Willie Ferrell (FAMU) and Alex Williams (Ole Miss). The Rattlers won’t look the same. The voters felt with 9 returners on offense and 5 on defense, FAMU should be as good or better than last season, despite the losses. With QB Mike Melvin, RB Jordan Stanley, WR Leonard Barrington and OL Ian Howard, the offense should be explosive. The defense will be lead by SS Breil Hill, DE Alex Watson,DT Issac Manning and DT Derrick Holmes.
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8. Wakulla (War Eagles) 59pts:
The War Eagles were a playoff team, last season, in a tough 3A district. After making the move up to class 4A, the task has gotten a little tougher. Head Coach Scott Klees and his staff have their work cut out for them, by playing the likes of Lincoln and Leon in district 3. The success of the offense will depend on the efforts of OL John Cooper, RB Lorenzo Randolph along with a host of young players who are expected to contribute. On the defensive side of the ball, LB Tyler Schmidt and FS Antonio Kilpatrick will have to take charge.
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10. West Gadsden (Panthers) 55pts:
At the beginning of the of the 2008 season no one had any idea that Coach Bradwell’s squad was prepared to have a 8-2 season. This year, like last, the verdict is still out. Replacing All-American defensive tackle Gary Brown and QB Antonio Bostic will be tough. This year’s version of the Panthers has our voters somewhere in the middle, thinking if it’s possible or not to repeat the success of last year. Newcomer WR La Rico Dickey and FB Dustin Chason will have to carry an inexperience group this fall.
Check beck to 4Quartersonline.com as we bring you No’s 6-3 tomorrow.
4Quartersonline Preseason Ranking 14-11
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11. East Gadsden (Jaguars) 50pts ; When you get to the middle of the rankings most of the teams are interchangeable. The Jaguars received votes as high as 7th and as low as 12th. No voter had them in the same place. Last season the Jaguars barely missed the playoffs, losing in the play-in game against Rickards. This team could very well be a top 10 team by the end of the season. With RB Montez Fryson and NG Kelvin Ray leading the Jaguars they could pull a few upsets.
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12. Chiles (Timberwolves) 48pts; Last season the Timberwolves went 0-10, I don’t think new head coach Burney Myers will allow this group to repeat that. With weapons like Jaron Williams and Transfer (Pompano Beach Ely) WR Andre Gayle on offense junior QB Bert Givens will be more than able to move the ball. Standout defender D.J. Price will force Offensive Coordinators to account for him all night long.
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13. Taylor County (Bulldogs) 42pts;With a record of 3-7 last season, the Bulldogs look to improve with Quarterback Ty Crowley at the helm. District competition is stiff and will be a big challenge. WR Reggie King and RB Tony Jackson are the headliners for the Bulldogs and coach Boggs will depend heavily on them to lead his team.
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14. Jefferson County (Tigers) 30pts;New coaching staff, enthusiastic team coupled with athletic players should make for a fun season for the Tigers. RB DeVondrick Nealy along with DB David Cromity and FAMU High Transfer DB Marquise Dobson will give opponents a lot to deal with. I don’t look for them to stay at 14.
Stay tune to 4Quartersonline 10 thru 7 tomorrow.
4Quartersonline Preseason Ranking 18-15
Everyday this week we will release our team rankings starting with 18 thru 15.Our staff and 2 guest voters ranked each team in our coverage area. Only two teams received first place votes, each team accumulated points by their ranking. Friday we will release our 1st and 2nd place teams. Check back each day to see where your favorite team is ranked.
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15. Aucilla Christian (Warriors) 22pts;
One of the most interesting teams in 1B, Aucilla Christian, has a legitimate chance to make the playoffs. Quarterback Trent Roberts gives the Warriors a chance to upset the district favorites. New Head Coach, Scott Sharinger, former Florida State teammate of Kez McCorvey, looks to have the Warriors headed in the right direction.
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16. Maclay ( Marauders) 20pts;
Coach McCorvey has upgraded the schedule and his young football program will be tested in 2009 . They could move up during the season if top players like WR Seth Roberts and RB Aaron McEachin step up on the offensive side of the ball.
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17. John Paul II (Panthers) 12pts;
The Panthers are in a tough 1B district and with the addition of Jefferson County, this could make 2009 a long season. If Coach Olesnevich can keep his teams enthusiastic throughout the season, they may have a chance of besting last years record.
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18. Munroe Day School 6pts; One of the smaller schools in the region playing football; the Bobcats struggled this spring, loosing both jamboree games.
Local Prep Players Recognized in State Rankings
QB Clint Trickett NFC
By Johnny Cofield
Its only a few days away from the beginning of football season in the state. That means recruiting web sites and news papers across Florida have began to release player prospect rankings. 4Quartersonline takes a look at who and where the Tallahassee area players are ranked.
Class Of 2010
QB Clint Trickett ( 6-2 175 ) North Florida Christian Florida Varsity Ranked no. 38 prospect; Miami Herald Preseason top 100 no. 40 ; Bill Buchalter Orlando Sentinel Top Quarterbacks ranked no. 20.
QB Ryan White ( 6-0 185 ) Lincoln High ranked no. 60 prospect by Florida Varsity;
Bill Buchalter Orlando Sentinel top Quarterbacks ranked no. 21 .
QB Ryan White Lincoln High
Jericho Lee ( 5-11 260 ) Godby High ranked no 78 prospect by Florida Varsity.
Cody Gibson (6-6 260) Lincoln High Bill Buchalter Orlando Sentinel top offensive linemen ranked no. 14.
Mark Wilson (6-2 225) Lincoln High Bill Buchalter Orlando Sentinel top linebackers ranked No. 12.
Brandon Denmark (6-5 215) Rickards High Bill Buchalter Orlando Sentinel top defensive ends no. 22.
Class Of 2011
Quayshun Smith DB (5-10 165) Godby High ranked no 10 prospect Orlando Sentinel top 100.
Buck Allen RB (6-2 205) Lincoln High ranked no. 13 prospect Orlando Sentinel top 100 .
4Quatersonline.com will release our first 2010 list of Tallahassee area prospects August 10.