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West Point faces rare opponent in playoff game
Friday, 13 November 2009

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West  Point football player Jamarius Tallie (13) reaches for a pass against New Hope.  West Point will host the first round of the playoffs tonight against Canton.  Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

By Kenneth Mister
Daily Times Leader

The West Point football team has won ten straight games.  The Green Wave also haven't scored less than 20 points during their winning stretch.  Over the last month, West Point has blanked two teams while only allowing 19 combined points in their other two matchups.  

Boasting a No. 2 ranking in the 5A poll, there aren't many people who would bet against West Point.  

And tonight most likely won't be an exception when the Green Wave host the opening round of the playoffs against Canton.  

Canton (4-7, 4-3 District), who lost their first five games of the season, defeated division foe's Yazoo City, Neshoba Central, Provine and Lanier to capture a playoff position.  

West Point has defeated Canton 93-6 over their last two meetings.  The Green Wave last defeated the Tigers 54-6 in 2005.  

Although the odds are stacked highly in their favor, the 10-1 West Point team is staying grounded, senior Michael Carr said.  

"We're going to play every team like they're the No. 1 team in the nation," he said.

And although Canton doesn't have a winning record, numbers don't matter at this point, West Point coach Chris Chambless said.  

"It's the playoffs, so everyone is tied up," he said.  "It's a new season, so anything can happen.  We don't look at records now that the second season has started," he said.  

The Tigers will be facing a Green Wave team who has only gotten better as the season winds down.  Last week, West Point almost got their third shutout in the last four games after a 37-7 victory over Hernando.  

West Point's success has come due to a matter of prepartion, Chambless said.

"We've been prepared real well," he said.  "A lot of it has to do with confidence.  We've really gained a lot of confidence in the past few weeks.  And that helps.  We're going to take that confidence into the game and hope that helps."

Last week, Canton handed Lanier their eight straight loss after a 20-7 victory.  Tigers running back Jacorey Ousley rushed for 213 yards in the game.  

Like West Point, Canton likes to keep it on the ground, Green Wave nose guard Tommy Keys said.  

"They can run," Keys said.  "They have some fast running backs."

Whatever the Tigers gameplan is, they'll have to deal with a Green Wave defense who isn't known for giving up much.  Since giving up 30 points to Oxford earlier in the season, West Point opponents average a mere 4.75 points per game.   

Chambless said he has been proud of his team's performance.  That, however, won't matter come 7 p.m. tonight.  

"We realized that if we want to keep playing, we have to win," he said.  "There is no second place in a playoff game.  There is no tomorrow."

Potential Matchup

If West Point wins tonight, they will face the winner of the Pearl/Oxford matchup.  West Point defeated Oxford 33-30 in a their last matchup on Oct. 9.  

West Point has not faced Pearl (8-3, 6-1 District) in recent years. 
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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