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Lee, Green Wave stomp Tigers 36-0, Pearl up next
Monday, 16 November 2009

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Photo by Bill Daniel.....West Point defensive back Gary Hughes returns an interception during the Green Wave's 36-0 victory over Canton on Friday night.  Hughes had two interceptions on the night.  West Point is now set to host Pearl on Friday night.  

By Kenneth Mister
Daily Times Leader

Canton knew it would take nothing short of a miracle to defeat a West Point football team who was on a 10-game win streak and at the top of their game.

That miracle never came Friday night as the Green Wave crushed the Tigers 36-0.

West Point running back Jacoby Lee went into Friday night's game with five rushing touchdowns on the season.  

Lee nearly matched that total by scoring four touchdowns while rushing for 139 yards on 15 carries.  Lee scored twice from three yards out, 25 and 33.  

"I planned on running hard, strong with vision," Lee said.  "I have to thank my lineman and (the) fullback."  

Lee's fullback, LaKenderic Thomas, didn't just clear the way for runners.  He got in on the action.  Thomas punished Tigers' defenders for 127 yards and a touchdown on 17 attempts.  

Opposing team's, nonetheless, still haven't seen what Thomas is capable of, West Point coach Chris Chambless said.  

"(Thomas) is a such a strong runner between the tackles," he said.  "We hadn't really gotten a chance to see him in the open field yet because he's been playing fullback.

With the Tigers defense clearly focusing on West Point's Michael Carr, it allowed the Green Wave's running attack to get to business.  West Point's three feature backs (Lee, Thomas and Xavier Hogan) combined for 321 rushing yards.  Although they all did their part, the night belonged to Lee.  

"Jacoby has been running the ball hard every week," Chambless said.  "It just seems like he gets stronger and stronger every game.  He was a little easier to tackle earlier in the year than he is now.  Instead of breaking the first tackle, now he's breaking the first and second tackle."

Lee's first score came late in the first quarter when he broke three tackles to scamper into the endzone from 25 yards out.  

Lee scored his second touchdown in the second quarter when he closed out a 11-play, 88-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown run.  The touchdown gave the Green Wave a 14-0 halftime lead.  

After the third quarter began with both team's exchanging interceptions, West Point put the ball back into the hands of it's money players - Hogan, Lee and Thomas.

Thomas capped off a 13-play, 86-yard drive with 18-yard scamper.  Gary Hughes ran in a mishandled snap to score the two-point conversion.   

With a 22-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter, West Point kept its starters on the field to ensure a victory.  The only player they would need, however, would be Lee.  Lee scored his last two touchdowns in the final period.  His first score was a hard 3-yard run.  His next touchdown came on a shifty 30-yard scamper.  

The 36-0 victory marked the Green Wave's 11th straight win and their third shutout in the last five games.  Chambless said his team got upset last week when the defense starter's were removed from the game in their 37-7 win over Hernando.  Hernando scored on it's final drive dismiss a West Point shutout victory.  

That won't be happening in coming weeks, Chambless said.  

"They wanted to avenge their shutout they didn't get last week," Chambless said.  "They sort of got upset at me (last week)."  "It's the playoffs now and we have to play four quarters.  So, expect to see (the starters) in there for all four quarters."

West Point's defense held the Tigers to 121 total yards.  Justin Bobo led the Green Wave with eight tackles.  Curtis Virges added six tackles and two sacks.  Gary Hughes had two interceptions.  

"We just came out and executed our gameplan like coach (Chambless) wanted us to," Bobo said.  "We prepared well through the week and stayed focused."

Chambless said his team came into the game with a plan to stop Tigers running back Jacorey Ousley, who ran for 213 yards last week against Lanier.  

"(Ousley) got (the Clarion Ledger) player of the week last week and our goal was to hold him under a 100 yards," Chambless said.  

Canton ran for a total of 14 rushing yards.  

Next up for the Green Wave will be Pearl, who defeated Oxford 28-14 to advance.  West Point will host the Pirates Friday night.
Last Updated ( Monday, 23 November 2009 )
 
 
 
 
Great job West Point Green {champions} Waves football
players, coaching staff, and community. I have returned home so i am looking forward
to enjoying another winning season. Go Greenies 2010!!! - Minister Joe (Butch) Smith
 
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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