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Feature Friday
Friday, 16 October 2009

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By Kenneth Mister
Daily Times Leader

West Point defensive tackle Curtis Virges is this week's Feature Friday.  Virges has been teh heartbeat of a defense that has held opponents to under 15 points in four out of seven games.  

By Kenneth Mister
Daily Times Leader

The West Point Green Wave football team is on a six-game win streak, including a 33-30 win over Oxford last week.  A big part of the Green Wave's success has been their consistent dominant defense.  West Point has denied opponents to less than 15 points in four out of seven games.  

Much of that can be accredited to defensive tackle Curtis Virges.  Virges, who once played both sides of the ball, now does all of his damage on defense.  The change has worked out well, he said.  

"It's a lot of things I can do on the d-line that I couldn't do on offense," Virges said.  "I like where I am."

The 6-foot-3, 290 pound Virges, who verbally committed to Mississippi State, said West Point is on the right track in their hunt for a state title.  

"Everyone is going out there and giving their best," he said.  "And that's what we wanted - for everyone to play as hard as possible."  

Virges said his most memorable moment came last week at Oxford.

"I layed somebody out," he said.  

Recently, West Point and other Mississippi high school teams have forced to re-schedule games in order to counteract the rainy and muddy conditions.  Last week the Green Wave moved their game against Oxford to Thursday night.  Although the rain may keep some fans away, great players can adapt to any situation, Virges said.  

"The worst conditions bring out the best players," he said.  "That's how I feel."

When Virges isn't lighting up opposing players, he's checking out his favorite college team and future teammates at Mississippi State.  He said his favorite State players are defensive end Fletcher Cox and running back Anthony Dixon, who is less than 50 yards away from breaking Jerious Norwood's rushing record.  

On Sunday afternoons, he's rooting for a not-so-easy to guess team.  

"I like the Seattle Seahawks," he said.  "I like the way Shaun Alexander ran the ball in the national championship.  Even though he retired, I'm still a fan."

This week, the Green Wave will be a hosting Lake Cormorant. 
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 October 2009 )
 
 
 
 
Congrats.. to the players, parents, coaches, student body,
teachers and staff of West Point Hight School for the 2009 Ms. Football
Championship.  This shows us what can happen when a community stands together.  Best
wishes from Jesse Pulliam class of 1972. - Jesse Pulliam

 
There sure does seem to be limited news of the Green Wave in
this paper these days.... That's unfortunate, but GO GREENIES AND
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! - Luke Robataille
 
We would like to congratulate the West Point Green Wave for
their season victory.  We support our family and we always support anything that our
family is a part of.  We would like to say for you to continue the hard work, keep
your grades up, and keep GOD first.  Congratulations to Coach Pickens as well as all
the other coaching staff for your hard work. - Pickens Family

 
It had been a long time coming, but the WP Green Waves have
done it again. I am very proud of you all and look out Miss.. State you got some
wonderful players headed your way! God Bless everyone. - Demetrius Jefferson

 
Congratulations to WPHS football team and coaches on winning
the 5A state championship - Nash D. Montgomery, Virginia Beach, Virginia - WPHS
class of 1972! - Nash Montgomery
 
Congratulations Greenies, 5A State Champs!!!
- Mavis Jackson Williams, WPHS Class of 1979 

Big congratulations to the greenwave from the Gulf Coast.
- Robert L. Wright, Daphne, Alabama - WPHS class of 1977

Green wave spirit all the way from iraq great job greenies - TC Harris
 
I would like to wish the coaching staff and the West Point
High School Football team GOOD LUCK and a SAFE TRIP as they travel to the 5A State
Championship in Jackson!!! - Mrs. Antwaunette Jones Taylor
 
West Point Green Waves, we ready to take that ride to Jack
Town. Wish you all nothin but the best. C/O 2005 P.S. Lookin foward to seeing you
Lil Bro #22! - Jarvis Jefferson Sr.
 
 2 bits, 4 bits, 6 bits a dollar, All for the Greenwaves, Stand up and Holler!  Lets Go Greenwave! - Kahla Thomas

Just like 2005, I have my reservations made for Jackson.
Lets get it done again Green Wave! - Woa Townsend

Win,win,win,see you in Jackson Ms, for the playoff. - Rev Nudennie Moore

GO BIG GREENWAVES! LETS BRING HOME THE CHAMPIONSHIP. - Anthony Tallie
 
I wish u guys the best season - Joshua Lee

 Go green waves and win, win, and win. - Rev Joe Smith

  GOOD LUCK WEST POINT SWIM TEAM!!! I hope yall have a great
season this year! Even though I'm not there, I'm cheering ya'll on up here! - Brandon Berry

Go Green Wave! Keep up the good work. - Robin Birmingham C/O '96
 
 
 
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