Football 2008: Leesville Road

LeesvilleCary21.jpgThe Leesville Road Pride finished the season as the best team in Wake County going all the way to the 4-AA Eastern Regional Final before falling to eventual state champion New Bern. The Pride had only one blemish in their record during the regular season - a close, hard fought loss to Wake Forest-Rolesville in the season finale. The Cougars were also undefeated at the time. Leesville soon got revenge on their conference foes in the second round of the playoffs, and Coach David Green and company provided an incredible upset in Hope Mills over undefeated South View the next week. After sending two offensive players to the Srine Bowl, the Pride will look to regroup this season.

MascotPride
ColorsNavy Blue, Kelly Green
ConferenceCap-Seven
Class4-A
LocationRaleigh
  
Head CoachDavid Green
Assistant CoachesChad Smothers (Def. Coord.)
Jason McGeorge (Asst. HC)
Jeremy Fullbright
Mark Kautzman
Wendell Barnwell
Chris Bradford
D.J. Hess (Equipment)
Athletic DirectorJack Rogers
PrincipalDr. Stephen Gainey
Athletic TrainerSusan Pridgen
  
2007 Varsity Record13-2 (5-1)
2007 JV Record8-2 (4-2)
  
Lettermen Returning29
Starters ReturningOffense: 3
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 2

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Team Strengths: "Although we lost a lot of senior experience, we had a number of returning players who got valuable game experience. Successful JV team should supply some talent. Should be solid at running back and receiver. Have a couple of solid linemen back on both sides. We should still have above average team speed. Senior H-back and defensive back Zach Greene (2 year All conference) and middle linebacker Mark Walker along with running back Zach Gentry and receivers Chris Kobeda and Cameron Todd all have tremendous potential."

Team Weaknesses: "Lost a strong senior class. Must replace three All-State performers, including our quarterback. We must also replace most of our secondary. We still will not have great size."

2008 Outlook: "Offensively , a lot rides on how quickly our young quarterbacks come along. We must also find a couple of offensive linemen and build some depth. We do have some potential in the offensive line . Defensively, we must rebuild our secondary to be competitive in a very tough conference. How well some of our young players develop and what kind of leadership we develop will determine how well we do."

2008 Key Players

  • SENIORS
    • Zach Greene - 5'10", 155, HB/CB, 4.4, All-Conference (2 years). Offered by N.C. State. 45 receptions for 709 yards, 7 TDs. Rushed for 110 yards, 1 TD. Kick return for TD. 58 tackles, 3 interceptions.
    • Mark Walker - 6'2", 180, LB, 4.6, All-Conference (2 years). All Area, leading tackler 2 years, 126 tackles, 1 interception. College prospect.
    • Zach Gentry - 6'1", 175, RB/DB, 4.5. Rushed for 364 yards on 69 caries, 1 TD. College prospect.
    • Chris Kobeda, Sr, 6’4, 200, Rec/DE, 4.7, Caught 7 passes for 77 yards, 4 TD. Made 33 tackles. College Prospect.
    • Cameron Todd, Sr, 6’0, 170, WR/DB, 4.5, Caught 23 passes for 339 yds, 2 TD. Made 26 tackles. HM All conference.
    • Johnie Council, Sr, 5’9, 160, HB/DB, 4.5, Caught 4 passes for 65 yards, rushed for 35 yards, made 3 tackles. College Prospect.
  • JUNIORS
    • Kirk Lincoln, Jr, 6’2, 247, C/NG, 5.0. Made 20 tackles. HM All conference. College Prospect.
    • Carson Moss, Jr, 6’2, 235, G/DT, 5.1. College Prospect.
    • Joey Buccola, Jr, 6’3, 255, T/DT, 5.2. College Prospect.
    • Dylan Edwards, Jr, 6’2, 195, RB/LB. College Prospect.
    • Gordon Martin,Jr, 6’1, 180, LB. College Prospect.
  • SOPHOMORES
    • Logan Bible, Soph, 5’10, 170, QB, 4.7. Completed 11 of 18 passes for 174 yds, 2 TD. College Prospect.
    • Brad Millice, Soph, 6’4, 190, QB/Rec/LB. College Prospect.

2008 Schedule

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Need Directions?

Take the I-440/Beltline to US 70 West. Turn onto US 70 West and go to Creedmoor Road (NC 50). Turn right onto Creedmoor Road. Go to Millbrook Road. Turn left onto Millbrook Road. Go to Leesville Road. Turn right onto Leesville Road. Go approximately 2 miles. Schools are on the left. Turn left at O'Neal Road onto campus.

(Source: WCPSS.net)

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