KTJ
08-20-2004, 12:33 PM
By SCOTT McDONALD / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News
PILOT POINT – When G.A. Moore coaches a high school football team, it's usually expected they'll make the playoffs. This year should be no different at Pilot Point, where Moore won two state titles and earned 230 wins.
Moore (404-80-9), the only Texas high school football coach to surpass 400 victories, said this year's team is young, but hopes the building blocks of the last two years have set the tone for his expectations.
"We have some younger kids now who have been in the program the last two seasons and see what winning is all about," said Moore, who returned to Pilot Point in the fall of 2002 after winning four straight Class 2A titles at Celina.
Senior Jarail Johnson will return as the featured back behind a bulky, experienced offensive line. But Moore plans to add balance with an effective pasing game.
"You can't just run it and win," Moore said.
E-mail: smcdonald@dallasnews.com
FAST FACTS
Nickname: Bearcats
District: 6-3A
Coach: G.A. Moore
Last season: 7-5, 3-2 in District 9-3A, lost in Class 4A Division II area round to Atlanta, 19-0.
THE SKINNY
STRENGTH
Offensive Line: Six experienced players return on the line, which will be helpful to running back Jarail Johnson and whoever takes over at quarterback.
WEAKNESS
Skill Positions: Pilot Point still has questions in the wide receiver and quarterback positions.
BIGGEST GAME
vs. Gainesville, Oct. 15: Game against the defending Class 3A state champion might determine the district champion.
DID YOU KNOW?
Pilot Point has missed the playoffs only once in the last 26 years (2001).
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Jarail Johnson, RB, 6-0, 175, Sr.: Has good speed and will run behind an aggressive offensive line.
Keith Peacock, FB, 5-10, 180, Sr.: Moved from offensive guard last season to blocking back this season
Blake Feagins, DB/RB, 6-0, 165, Jr.: Hard-hitting defender gives receivers fits downfield
Grant Guthrie, FB/LB, 5-9, 200, Jr.: Stocky, smart linebacker will lead the defense
Adam Keith, OL, 6-0, 250, Sr.: Provides good protection at either guard or tackle position
Luke Riley, OT, 6-0, 290, Sr.: Will anchor the experienced offensive line
RETURNING LEADERS
RUSHING
Name Att. Yds. TDs
Jarail Johnson 56 521 5
PASSING
Name C-A-I Yds. TDs
Jarail Johnson 3-4-0 144 1
RECEIVING
Name No. Yds. TDs
Jarail Johnson 8 198 3
TACKLES
Name No.
Grant Guthrie 49
INTERCEPTIONS
Name No.
John Grumbles 2
PILOT POINT – When G.A. Moore coaches a high school football team, it's usually expected they'll make the playoffs. This year should be no different at Pilot Point, where Moore won two state titles and earned 230 wins.
Moore (404-80-9), the only Texas high school football coach to surpass 400 victories, said this year's team is young, but hopes the building blocks of the last two years have set the tone for his expectations.
"We have some younger kids now who have been in the program the last two seasons and see what winning is all about," said Moore, who returned to Pilot Point in the fall of 2002 after winning four straight Class 2A titles at Celina.
Senior Jarail Johnson will return as the featured back behind a bulky, experienced offensive line. But Moore plans to add balance with an effective pasing game.
"You can't just run it and win," Moore said.
E-mail: smcdonald@dallasnews.com
FAST FACTS
Nickname: Bearcats
District: 6-3A
Coach: G.A. Moore
Last season: 7-5, 3-2 in District 9-3A, lost in Class 4A Division II area round to Atlanta, 19-0.
THE SKINNY
STRENGTH
Offensive Line: Six experienced players return on the line, which will be helpful to running back Jarail Johnson and whoever takes over at quarterback.
WEAKNESS
Skill Positions: Pilot Point still has questions in the wide receiver and quarterback positions.
BIGGEST GAME
vs. Gainesville, Oct. 15: Game against the defending Class 3A state champion might determine the district champion.
DID YOU KNOW?
Pilot Point has missed the playoffs only once in the last 26 years (2001).
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Jarail Johnson, RB, 6-0, 175, Sr.: Has good speed and will run behind an aggressive offensive line.
Keith Peacock, FB, 5-10, 180, Sr.: Moved from offensive guard last season to blocking back this season
Blake Feagins, DB/RB, 6-0, 165, Jr.: Hard-hitting defender gives receivers fits downfield
Grant Guthrie, FB/LB, 5-9, 200, Jr.: Stocky, smart linebacker will lead the defense
Adam Keith, OL, 6-0, 250, Sr.: Provides good protection at either guard or tackle position
Luke Riley, OT, 6-0, 290, Sr.: Will anchor the experienced offensive line
RETURNING LEADERS
RUSHING
Name Att. Yds. TDs
Jarail Johnson 56 521 5
PASSING
Name C-A-I Yds. TDs
Jarail Johnson 3-4-0 144 1
RECEIVING
Name No. Yds. TDs
Jarail Johnson 8 198 3
TACKLES
Name No.
Grant Guthrie 49
INTERCEPTIONS
Name No.
John Grumbles 2