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West Point makes light of Wildcats in 27-0 victory
Tuesday, 03 November 2009
By Kenneth Mister
Daily Times Leader

The Clarksdale Wildcats gained -7 total yards Friday night in a 27-0 loss to West Point.  
No, that’s not a misprint.  
The Wildcats were unable to gain any positive yards throughout the entire game.   
Clarksdale (3-7) was forced to punt the ball seven times and was hurried by a nasty Green Wave defense all night.  
West Point senior defensive tackle Curtis Virges said he was proud of his team’s effort.  
“We did fairly well in the first half,” he said.  “But in the second half I love we way we got to the quarterback.”
First Quarter
West Point got on the scoreboard late in the first quarter when a 58-yard drive, which included a 27-yard Michael Carr reception, was capped off with a four-yard Xavier Hogan scoring plunge.  
Clarksdale, who punted the ball twice in the first quarter, gained only seven yards in the opening quarter.  
Second Quarter
West Point’s defense didn’t waste any time creating a turnover.  Gary Hughes intercepted a Tavin Taylor pass to start the period.  
After the team’s traded punts, West Point gave the Wildcats a heavy dose of their hard-nosed rushing attack.  Six consecutive rushing attempts set up a 16-yard Jacoby Lee touchdown scamper.  
With a little over a minute left in the first half, the Green Wave drove down to the Wildcats 2-yard line but a Justin Cox fumble ended the half.  
Third Quarter
After the team’s traded punts to start the second half, West Point went back to the basics - running the football.  
In a eight minute drive, West Point ran the ball 16 consecutive times.  The lengthy drive, however, ended on the Wildcats 13
Fourth Quarter
 The fourth quarter belonged to West Point running back Lakenderic Thomas.  
He scored two touchdowns in the final period.  
His fist score came on a one-yard dive early in the fourth quarter to give the Green Wave a 19-0 lead.  
A two-point conversion run by Cox made it 21-0.  
Following a Clarksdale punt, it took only two plays for the Green Wave to strike again.  
After a incomplete pass intended for Carr, Thomas broke through a group of Wildcat defenders and scored from 44 yards out.  
Statistical Outlook
West Point gained 373 toal  yards on the night, including 333 on the ground.  
Thomas led all West Point running backs with 157 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries.  
Hogan, who had been nursing a sore leg, gained 57 yards and touchdown.  
Hogan played with intensity, West Point head coach Chris Chambless said.
“We’re not in the business of trying to ruin kids career,” he said.  “But he got better and he felt like he was 100 percent this week.  So, we went with him.  His mind told him he (could).  And when his mind tells him he can, he can.
Lee added 38 yards and touchdown on only six carries.  
Cox went 3-of-8 for 40 yards.  
Clarksdale’s quarterback Taylor was extremely ineffective.  
Taylor went 2-of-15 for 9 yards.  
Defensively, West Point was led by a host of players including Virges, Justin Bobo, Brandon Edwards, Gary Hughes, Deismon Robinson, Jeremy Cannon and Vontarrius Dora.  
Next Up
West Point will be closing out their regular season Friday when they host Hernando. 
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 November 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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