4Quartersonline Preseason Ranking Revisited

First regular season poll 9-8-09

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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

Sep 01, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

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

Aug 26, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | 1 Comment »

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

Aug 26, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

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

Aug 26, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

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

Aug 25, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

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

Aug 25, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

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

Aug 24, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | 5 Comments »

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

Aug 24, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

West Gadsden High 2009 Team Preview

West Gadsden High Mascot: Panthers

Class 1A District 2

2008 Record  8-2

District 7-0

Head Coach: Antonio Bradwell

Team  2009 Outlook : 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.

Strengths: Team speed and athleticism

West Gadsden at War Eagle 7on7

Weakness: Team youth

Players to Watch: FB Dustin Chason, WR La Rico Dickey, LB Charles Shaw, S Darrion Lowery, CB Marcus Horne

Schedule: http://updates.4quartersonline.com/?p=1033

Prediction: 6-4

Aug 23, 2009 | Teams | Comments Off

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

Aug 21, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

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

Aug 20, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

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

Aug 17, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

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

Aug 17, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

East Gadsden 2009 Preview

East Gadsden High School   Mascot: Jaguars

Class  2B District  2                                                           

2008 Regular Season record: 5-5

2008 District record   2-2

Head Coach: Scott Anderson

Team 2009   Outlook : 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.

East Gadsden QB

Strengths: The offensive line.

Weakness: Young at the skill positions

Players to Watch : DE/TE Bryan Robinson,   LB/RB Montez  Fryson,  LB/TE Marquis Lewis, DB/WR Antwan Mathews,  NT Robert Hover,  DT/OL Kelvin Ray

Schedule: http://4quartersonline.com/updates/?p=987

Prediction: 5-5

Aug 13, 2009 | News, Teams | 1 Comment »

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 6^th 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

Aug 12, 2009 | Editorial, News, Teams | Comments Off

Jefferson County 2009 Team Preview

Jefferson County High School Mascot:  Tigers

Class 1B District 1

2008 Regular season record: 1-9

2008   District record : 1-4

Head  Coach :  Willie Spears

Team 2009   Outlook : 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. The Tigers will have a wide open offense along with an aggressive defense could make a

RB DeVondrick Nealy

Lot of noise in Class 1B.

Strengths: Very athletic defensive line and a secondary with great potential.  A good running back and solid receivers.

Weakness: Lack of depth on the offensive line with a freshman QB

Players to Watch: DB/WR David Crumity; OL/DT Keyron Beallmy; OL/DT Brandon Whitfield; DE/OL Denzel Whitfield; SS /TE Alphonso Footman; FB/SKendrick Footman Huggins; RB/DB Devondrick Nealy

Schedule: http://4quartersonline.com/updates/?p=994

Prediction:5-5

Aug 11, 2009 | Teams | 4 Comments »

Aucilla Christian 2009 Team Preview

Class 1B   District  2               

2008   Regular season  record:  3-7

2008   District :   2-3

Head   Coach :  Scott  Scharinger 

 Team 2009 Outlook : 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. 

Aucilla receiver goes up for ball

Strenght: Senior-led team with 8 returning starters on offense and defense,  4 senior returning starters on Offensive Line, a returning senior running Back, and 2 senior returning wide receivers.

Weakness: Lack of depth

Players to Watch:FB/LB Zach Water Sr ; OL/DL Jacob Pitts Sr ;OL/DL Koal Swann Sr ;  WR/FS Wilson Lewis Sr; WR/DB Brandon Dunbar  Sr ;RB/DB Alex Dunkle Sr ,QB/DETrent Roberts  Soph ;  TE/LB Clark Christy  Jr  

Schedule: http://4quartersonline.com/updates/?p=982

Prediction: 7-3       

Photograph From  Tallahassee  Democrat Archives

Aug 10, 2009 | Teams | Comments Off

War Eagle 7on7 Results

Photographed By Janine Cofield

War Eagle 7 on 7 Finals Results:

Florida High 1st Champs

Taylor 2nd

Wakulla 3rd

West Gadsden 4th

FAMU 5th

Chiles 6th

Jefferson 7th

East Gasden 8th

Big  Skills  Challenge

Wakulla 1st 75 points

Chiles 2nd 72 points

Taylor 3rd 64 points

East Gadsden 4th 55 points

Florida High 5th 48 points

Jefferson 6th 43 points

Wakulla (2) 7th 41 points

FAMU 8th 29 points

East Gadsden (2) 9th 17 points

Jul 13, 2009 | Events, Teams | Comments Off

Team Mascots

Do you know your local teams Mascots?

Below are the Tallahassee area’s high school Mascots.

Team Mascots

Aucilla Christian Warriors

Chiles High Timber wolves

East Gadsden Jaguars

FAMu High Baby Rattlers

Florida High Seminoles

Godby High Cougars

Jefferson County Tigers

John Paul II Panthers

Leon High Lions

Lincoln High Trojans

Maclay School Marauders

Madison County Cowboys

Munroe School Bobcats

North Florida Christian Eagles

Rickards High Raiders

Taylor County Bulldog

Wakulla War Eagles

West Gadsden Panthers

Jul 06, 2009 | Teams | Comments Off

West Gadsden 2009 Schedule

West Gadsden

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Taylor County 2009 Schedule

Taylor County

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Munroe School 2009 Schedule

Munroe

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Madison County 2009 Schedule

Madison County

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