2008

Newton County Warriors Footba ll players at East Cen tr al Community College in 2008 from Newton County high schools a re (from left) Quadarius Wallace from Union High School, Duke H udnall and Guy Holden, both from Newton County High School; and Chucky Curry from Newton. ECCC... Conti nued from page 27... ECCCphoto 193) of Union, Chris Watson (6-0, 206) of West Lauderdale. and Brad Ellis (5-11, 235) I of Forest.

changed the total complexity of the offense - from a power football team to a spread-finesse team- but our linemen have adjusted well to the change. f really think the new scheme fits them a lirtle better.'' Defensively, top returnees include ends Josh Lewis (6-5, 235) of Tuscaloosa County and Vonzell Jackson (6-3, 240) of Aliceville (Ala.) High School; linebackers Harvey Brown (5-I 0, 235) of Neshoba Central, Randy Carter (6- 1, 198) of Quitman, and Anthony McDonald (5-11. 234) of71st High School. Fayetteville, N.C.; and defensive back, Bruce Williams (6-4, 190) of Ridgeland. Sophomore Jason Fairley (5- 11, 285) of Collins and freshman James Brown (6-4, 302) ofTuscaloosa Central are the top contenders at the defensive tackle positions. "Our defens ive front is really doing well,'. Cheatham said. "We were kind of worried when (nose guard) Henry Scott (of Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, OK) left the team for disciplinary reasons, but we've got rwo freshmen - Jeremy Johnson (6-2, 280) of Lake and Percy Callaway (6-3, 308) of Central Lafourche. La., who are both playing well." Johnson is a three-time state champion power lifter. "He's unbel ievably strong," Cheatham noted. He also recognized McDonald for his strength. "Anthony only A weighs 230, but can bench press 400 pounds!" Cheatham also praised for Lewis and C Jackson, both of whom are attracting a lot of attention from several Division I programs. "They're great football players and both S have a lot of potential to compete at the next Cheatham said he is also pleased with the V\ entire linebacker corps, which includes freshmen Guy Holden (5-11 , 200) of S Newton County, Quadarius Wallace (5-11, level," he stated. U

ln the secondary, sophomore Maurice langs-ton (5-1 0, 180) of Northeast lauderdale and freshman Caylem Estelle (5-I 0, 195) will handle cornerback duties. Cheatham said Langston will also see action at running back. Serving as backups at cornerback are freshmen Ken Robinson (6-0, 180) of Neshoba Central, who participated in spring drills, and Zerrick Houston (6-0, 175) of Philadelphia. Also expected to see action at cornerback is Demario Eichelberger (6- 1, 165) of louisville. The two safeties are returnees Jarvis Wilson (6-1. 195) of Central Lafourche and Bruce Williams (6-4, 190) of Ridgeland. Sophomores Clint Coleman (6-2, 202) of Louisville and Ei ljah Tanksley (6-3, 186) of Meridian will also see playing time at safefy. ''We've got a lot more speed on defense this year," Cheatham added. "We may not be as big up front but we will be faster, stronger and quicker.'' Cheatham said he is "very pleased" with the kicking game. Returnee Derek Crenshaw (6-2, 185) of Neshoba Central will handle kicking and punting duties. Freshman Will McBeth of Leake Academy is the center and long snapper. Sophomore Dustin Alley (6-0, 196) of Union Grove High School, McDonough, Ga., will be the holder for extra points and field goals. Langston, Estelle, May, and Ricks will return punts and kickoffs. Serving as Cheatham's assistants are James Mi ller, assistant head coach and

defensive coordinator; Brian Anderson, \ DEMOCRAT offensive coordinator; Fred Lyons, defensive line coach; Kyle Watson, offensive line RECORD coach and special teams coordinator; and "We've got a great group of guys on staff," Cheatham stated. "We enjoy working -LEDGER together every day." Derek Pouncey, l"ide receivers coach. 1 STAR

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