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Green Wave set to take on Pearl
Thursday, 19 November 2009
By Kenneth Mister
Daily Times Leader

The West Point Green Wave football team is inching closer and closer to their ultimate goal - a state title.  

West Point dismantled Canton 36-0 last week in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.  Now, the Green Wave have to find a way to handle Pearl when they come to town on Friday.  

"They run a pretty good offense," West Point coach Chris Chambless said.  "They have three guys that can hurt you - fullback, quarterback and tailback.  And they also have two 6-foot-4 receivers.  They have weapons everywhere.  We have our work cut out for us."

Like West Point, the Pirates like to keep it on the ground.  Pearl attempted only two passes last week in a 28-14 opening round win over Oxford.  They rushed for 293 yards.  

Against Canton, West Point ran for a total of 371 yards and five touchdowns, including four Jacoby Lee scores.  

Canton, however, bottled up Mississippi State commit Michael Carr.  Opposing team's make it worse on themselves when they focus solely on Carr, Chambless said.  

"We're going to run the football, so they better focus on the run game," he said.  "We're going to run the football week in and week out.  They did take Mike away last week but we were still able to keep it on the ground and get 371 yards."

Like the Green Wave, Pearl uses three running backs.  Pearl's Zach McKee, Devante Nichols and AK Travis combined for 291 of their 293 yards.  

A successful offense scheme is the best way to defend the Pirates, Chambless said.  

"As long as we can keep it on the ground, that's the best defense we can have," he said.  

West Point will also have to cut down on their turnovers.  The Green Wave committed eight penalties for 65 yards against Canton.  

"You never want a lot of penalties," Chambless said.  "You're going to get some sometimes.  A lot of it has to do with the guys in stripes.  We hope to minimize some penalties (this week)."

Expecations

Chambless also spoke about the expectations surrounding his team.  West Point's last state title was in 2005 after a 17-15 over Wayne County.  

"(Expectations) are not hard on me." he said.  "I like that.  It means everybody wants (the team) to win.  I'd rather be at a place that wants to win than a place that don't care.  And this place certainly cares."

West Point's future

A West Point loss would mean the end of the road for Green Wave's seniors.  West Point has 18 seniors including Carr, Curtis Virges and Xavier Hogan.  

Chambless, however, isn't worried.  

"We seem to replace (seniors) every year for the last 12 years I've been here," he said.   So, I think we'll be okay."  

Kickoff will be Friday at 7 p.m.
Last Updated ( Monday, 30 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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