THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, August 30, 1995 TAG: 9508240405
SECTION: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PAGE: 08 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: KICKOFF '95
SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT
SOURCE: Bill Leffler
LENGTH: Short : 40 lines
1. INDIAN RIVER - strong on both sides of the football and could be a district leader in both offense and defense.
2. DEEP CREEK - if IR falters, the Hornets could step up front for the second year in a row.
3. CHURCHLAND - the key for the Truckers is winning three of their first four games.
4. NORCOM - defense will be sound but the passing game is a big question mark.
5. WESTERN BRANCH - excellent skill players but the offensive line could pose problems.
6. GREAT BRIDGE - the Wildcats could sneak higher but probably will fare better in out-of-district games.
7. WILSON - a rebuilding year with hopes of improving upon 2-8 records in the past two seasons and no league wins last year.
8. OSCAR SMITH - also rebuilding but forced to play Norcom, Churchland, Great Bridge and Indian River on the road. MEMO: [Special Section includes football teams for all area high schools.]
ILLUSTRATION: Staff file photo
Indian River quarterback James Boyd piled up 1,574 yards of total
offense - 831 rushing - in 13 games last season. He was at his best
in the playoffs when he rushed for 395 yards (8.8 yards per carry)
and passed for 146 yards in three games.
by CNB