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West Point has lot in common with 2005 title team
Friday, 06 November 2009

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West Point football players Tommy Keys (19), Justin Bobo (44), Michael Bush (88), Josh Price (45) and DeDerrius Taylor (52) stand on the mud-drenched sideline during the Green Wave's 43-0 win over Lake Cormorant.  West Point wil have its final home of the regular season tonight against Hernando.  Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

By Kenneth Mister
Daily Times Leader

If the West Point football team wins tonight against Hernando, they'll have something in common with, arguably, one of the best Green Wave team's in recent history - lose only one game in the regular season.  

West Point lost only one game in 2005 in route to the Class 4A state title.  So far, the 2009 Green Wave team is 9-1 with no signs of slowing down.  In both 2005 and 2009, West Point lost to rival schools by a narrow margin.  In 2005, West Point fell to Starkville 13-9.  This year, the Green Wave lost to Shannon 27-20 in the final minutes.  

After winning nine straight games, including two shutouts, the Green Wave look to be something special.  

"I always knew we had the potential," senior defensive back Jeremy Cannon said.  "The big question was how were we going to use it and how were we going to bring it to the table and run with it."  

West Point has done exactly that - run with it.  The Green Wave's three running backs Xavier Hogan, Jacoby Lee and LaKenderic Thomas have combined for nearly 1,500 yards.  As a team, West Point has run for over 2,200 yards.  

Despite West Point's success on the field, the Green Wave aren't looking ahead.  

"We just want to take one week at a time," West Point head coach Chris Chambless said.  "We know our second season is going to start next week and we just want to take it one week at a time.  That's definetely everybody's goal when they start out every year."

Dandy Dozen athlete and Mississippi State commit Michael Carr is on the same page.  

"We just stay focused and humble and play one game at a time," he said.  

Playing one game at a time seems to be working for West Point - especially for their defense.  During the last three games, West Point shutout division foe's Clarksdale and Lake Cormorant by a combined score of 70-0.  

Although this year's Green Wave defense hasn't put up the exact numbers as in 2005, it does resemble.  In 2005, West Point gave up only 87 points through 14 games, including six shutouts (6.2 points per game allowed).  

This year, West Point has given up only 128 points (ranking second in Region 1 behind New Hope) through 10 games.  

Numbers like that could bring to life Cannon's dreams.  

"I'm trying to get a ring before I go and make it Jackson for a state title," he said.

But before West Point can hold up the trophy, they'll have to take care of business in the playoffs, which start next week.  

Most likely, West Point will face Canton in the first round, Chambless said.  No matter, however, who West Point plays, they'll be ready, Carr said.  

"I'm looking forward to playing anybody," Carr said.  

Cannon, on the other hand, has a team or two in mind.  

"I would want to play Wayne County," he said.  "But I wouldn't mind playing Shannon again."

West Point's game tonight against Hernando is senior night.  Kickoff is at 7 p.m. 
Last Updated ( Monday, 23 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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