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08-24-2005, 01:43 PM
THE HISTORY
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1977
NICKNAME: Wildcats
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HOME STADIUM (capacity): Wildcat Stadium (4,000)
WHAT TO EAT: Spicy nachos ($2.50)
TRADITION: Annual "Meet the Wildcats" night before the season features player, cheerleader and band member introductions as well as a truckload of watermelons
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: WR Cedric James (TCU, Minnesota Vikings); S Wes Bautovich (Texas A&M)
BEST TEAM: 2003 team finished 12-2, lost to Vernon in OT inClass 3A Division II Region I final
THE TEAM
COACH: Richard Barrett (77-35-1, 41-8 in four seasons at Kennedale)
LAST SEASON: 7-2, 3-1 in District 10-3A, lost to Royse City in 3A Division I Region II bi-district
HOLES TO FILL: DE David Collins (UNT), RB Weldon Brooks (1,230 yds., 20 TDs)
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
OT/DT Ian Ward 6-2 285 Sr. Big, tough, strong lineman
RB/FS Mickey Norris 5-9 185 Sr. Avg. over 100 yards rushing per game in '04
NG Daniel Mendoza 5-10 240 Sr. Caused two fumbles and recovered two in '04
SE/CB Kendrick Jackson 5-11 170 Sr. Good speed and good hands
RB Jon Walker 5-8 150 Sr. Solid No. 2 running back
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
WB/CB Aaron LeBruce 6-0 170 Jr. Sprinter for track team also can hit
LB Rashard Jones 5-11 185 Jr. Good athlete and excellent instincts
DT Ben Richardson 6-2 245 Jr. Strong and very physical
FB/LB Jerry Petty 5-9 180 Jr. Hard-nosed player ready to step up
Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
Offense dominates time of possession with star running back Mickey Norris and displays a controlled passing attack.
Early Christmas shopping if ...
Injuries take a toll. Like most 3A teams, depth is a concern. Norris was one of several players who sat out last season's playoff loss.
THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
294.1: rushing yards per game
71.2: passing yards per game
32.2: points per game
Returning leaders
RUSHING: Mickey Norris (866 yards)
PASSING: Tommy Lee (630 yards)
RECEIVING: Aaron LeBruce (57 yards)
2004 defensive breakdown
190.2: rushing yards per game
121.6: passing yards per game
24.1: points per game
Returning leaders
TACKLES: Rashard Jones (50)
INTERCEPTIONS: Kendrick Jackson (2)
WHEN THE SCHOOL OPENED: 1977
NICKNAME: Wildcats
High Schools
SportsDay's HS Football Countdowns
Class 5A
Class 4A
Class 3A-others
Private schools
More high schools
HOME STADIUM (capacity): Wildcat Stadium (4,000)
WHAT TO EAT: Spicy nachos ($2.50)
TRADITION: Annual "Meet the Wildcats" night before the season features player, cheerleader and band member introductions as well as a truckload of watermelons
TOP FOOTBALL ALUMS: WR Cedric James (TCU, Minnesota Vikings); S Wes Bautovich (Texas A&M)
BEST TEAM: 2003 team finished 12-2, lost to Vernon in OT inClass 3A Division II Region I final
THE TEAM
COACH: Richard Barrett (77-35-1, 41-8 in four seasons at Kennedale)
LAST SEASON: 7-2, 3-1 in District 10-3A, lost to Royse City in 3A Division I Region II bi-district
HOLES TO FILL: DE David Collins (UNT), RB Weldon Brooks (1,230 yds., 20 TDs)
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
OT/DT Ian Ward 6-2 285 Sr. Big, tough, strong lineman
RB/FS Mickey Norris 5-9 185 Sr. Avg. over 100 yards rushing per game in '04
NG Daniel Mendoza 5-10 240 Sr. Caused two fumbles and recovered two in '04
SE/CB Kendrick Jackson 5-11 170 Sr. Good speed and good hands
RB Jon Walker 5-8 150 Sr. Solid No. 2 running back
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
WB/CB Aaron LeBruce 6-0 170 Jr. Sprinter for track team also can hit
LB Rashard Jones 5-11 185 Jr. Good athlete and excellent instincts
DT Ben Richardson 6-2 245 Jr. Strong and very physical
FB/LB Jerry Petty 5-9 180 Jr. Hard-nosed player ready to step up
Playing past Thanksgiving if ...
Offense dominates time of possession with star running back Mickey Norris and displays a controlled passing attack.
Early Christmas shopping if ...
Injuries take a toll. Like most 3A teams, depth is a concern. Norris was one of several players who sat out last season's playoff loss.
THE NUMBERS
2004 offensive breakdown
294.1: rushing yards per game
71.2: passing yards per game
32.2: points per game
Returning leaders
RUSHING: Mickey Norris (866 yards)
PASSING: Tommy Lee (630 yards)
RECEIVING: Aaron LeBruce (57 yards)
2004 defensive breakdown
190.2: rushing yards per game
121.6: passing yards per game
24.1: points per game
Returning leaders
TACKLES: Rashard Jones (50)
INTERCEPTIONS: Kendrick Jackson (2)