The Virginian-Pilot
© December 9, 2008
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Perry Jones
OSCAR SMITH
5-8, 190
Sr. LB
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Two-time first-team All-Tidewater player
Two-time Southeastern District Defensive Player of the Year
Helped the Tigers to Group AAA Division 6 state title
Finished with 119 tackles, 28 for loss, 10 sacks and four interceptions
At running back, rushed for 1,831 yards and 30 TDs
Has committed to play at Virginia
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Jerod Askew
OSCAR SMITH
6-0, 225
Sr. LB
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Two-time first-team All-Tidewater player
First-team All-Southeastern District
Helped the Tigers to Group AAA Division 6 state title
Key part of a defense that held opponents to an average of 4.1 points in the regular season
Had 128 tackles, 30 for loss, 12 sacks and three interceptions
“If you wanted to chisel a linebacker, you would chisel him. He’s imposing, dominant and a beast.” — Tigers coach Richard Morgan
Has committed to Tennessee
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Mike Privott
LAKE TAYLOR
5-11, 230
Sr. LB
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Three-time All-Tidewater selection
“He was the run-stopper, and he helped us shut down all the backs we faced.” — Titans coach Hank Sawyer
Had 132 tackles, five quarterback hurries, four sacks, three forced fumbles and three interceptions
Integral part of Lake Taylor team that finished 12-1 and reached an Eastern Region final for the first time since 1982
Has committed to Louisville
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Demontry Ryland
NORCOM
6-1, 230
Jr. LB
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Eastern District Defensive Player of the Year
First-team All-Eastern District
“He led by example after we lost one of our leaders” Norcom coach Larry Archie said of Ryland about the shooting death of Greyhounds captain Rashawn Finney. “He has a nose for the ball and is a student of the game.”
Had three interceptions, five fumble recoveries and forced four fumbles
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Telvion Clark
GRANBY
6-1, 210
Sr. LB
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Second-team All-Tidewater as a junior
First-team All-Eastern District
Had 123 tackles, 18 for loss, eight sacks, forced five fumbles, recovered four fumbles and had four interceptions
Set single-game school record for tackles with 25 against Norcom
Has committed to Virginia Tech
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Jarmara Gray
OSCAR SMITH
6-1, 250
Sr. DE
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Two-time first-team All-Tidewater
All-Southeastern District at defensive end and offensive guard
Had 93 tackles, 16 for loss, 11 sacks and six pass breakups
Helped the Tigers to Group AAA Division 6 state title
Key part of a team that held opponents to an average of 4.1 points in the regular season
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Travis Williams
LAKE TAYLOR
6-3, 195
Jr. DE
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All-Eastern District at defensive end and wide receiver
Had 78 tackles, 14 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, three pass knockdowns and one blocked kick
“He gave quarterbacks problems and forced teams to run in the opposite direction. He really stepped it up in the playoffs and created problems (for opponents).” — Titans coach Hank Sawyer
Already has 15 scholarship offers, with Penn State, Virginia, Virginia Tech, UNC, N.C. State and West Virginia among them
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Evan Hailes
OSCAR SMITH
6-2, 300
Jr. DT
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Two-time first-team All-Tidewater
All-Southeastern District at defensive and offensive tackle
Finished with 81 tackles, 21 for loss and nine sacks
Helped the Tigers to Group AAA Division 6 state title
“He’s unstoppable and the best defensive lineman in Virginia.” — Tigers coach Richard Morgan
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Wes Moulton
OCEAN LAKES
6-3, 265
Jr. DT
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All-Beach District at defensive and offensive tackle
Had 10 sacks
A big contributor for a defense that gave up an averages of 6.3 points and just 150 yards a game
“He was our big man in the middle. He was one of only two guys on our team who were two-way starters.” — Ocean Lakes coach Chris Scott
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Kevin Mahoney
GRASSFIELD
6-1, 220
Sr. DT
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One of two Grassfield players named All-Tidewater, a first in school history
First-team All-Southeastern District
Had six tackles for loss, nine sacks, forced three fumbles and recovered two
“He is a force in the middle. He was physical and extremely valuable up front.” — Grizzlies coach Martin Asprey
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Javanti Sparrow
WESTERN BRANCH
6-0, 190
Sr. DB
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All-Southeastern District at defensive back, second-team all-district at wide receiver and kick returner
“We put him on the opposing team’s best receiver without any help, and he never backed down. He’s got great speed and good recovery skills.” — Bruins coach Scott Johnson
Has committed to Virginia
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Tavon Galtin
GREEN RUN
5-9, 165
Sr. DB
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Second-team All-Tidewater as a junior
Beach District Defensive Player of the Year
First-team All-Beach District at defensive back, wide receiver and kick returner
Set school season and career records for interceptions with 12 and 28, respectively
“He’s got knowledge of the game and is willing to learn. He also has great instincts for the football.” — Stallions coach Shawn Wilson
Has scholarship offers from James Madison, Buffalo and Old Dominion
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Shamarko Thomas
OCEAN LAKES
5-10, 200
Sr. DB
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First-team All-Beach District
Had 102 tackles
Set school season and career records for interceptions with six and 13, respectively
“He was everything to our team. He was a two-way starter and was a major reason why our defense allowed an average of just six points a game.” — Dolphins coach Chris Scott
Has scholarship offers from Louisville, Kent State and ODU
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David Eberhardt
GRASSFIELD
6-0, 215
Sr. Punter
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One of two Grassfield players named All-Tidewater, a first in school history
First-team All-Southeastern District
Averaged 41 yards per punt, with 15 inside the opponent’s 20, eight inside the 5
“He changed the outcome in four games and allowed us to win.” — Grizzlies coach Martin Asprey
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The second team
Kiman Edwards, Western Branch, 6-1, 200, sr. LB
Jon Godfrey, Ocean Lakes, 6-0, 175, jr. LB
LaRoy Reynolds, Maury, 6-2, 210, sr. LB
Kevon Newsome, Churchland, 6-3, 225, jr. DE
Brandon Sharpe, Ocean Lakes, 6-2, 220, sr. DE
Gabe Driver, Tallwood, 6-1, 240, sr. DT
Anthony Lee, Wilson, 6-3, 265, sr. DT
Ronald Lewis, Bayside, 6-2, 275, sr. DT
Carlos Mills ,Norcom, 5-7, 145, soph. DB
Isaac Ballou, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, 6-2, 185, sr. DB
Josh Healey, Atlantic Shores, 6-2, 200, sr. DB
Carvin Powell ,Great Bridge, 6-3, 210, sr. DB
Brian Smith, Churchland, 6-0, 180, sr. DB
Devin Pierce, Ocean Lakes, 6-0, 180, sr. P
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