DAILY JOURNAL PRESEASON RANKINGS …

DAILY JOURNAL PRESEASON HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS
Large Schools
Team 07 Rcd Pvs
1. Tupelo 9-4 3
- Golden Wave oozing super skill players, but is this the year they finally knock off South Panola and Olive Branch?

2. Itawamba AHS 11-2 2
- Reigning Daily Journal Defensive Player of the Year William Shumpert out to prove Indians’ revival is real.

3. Lafayette Co. 8-3 NR
- As QB Montez Phillips’ stock has risen, so have the hopes of the Commodores.

4. West Point 11-2 1
- Much was lost from last season, but the talent well never runs dry in West Point.

5. Shannon 10-2 4
- Second-year coach Chad Cook has the trust of his players, but what about that offensive line?

Small Schools
Team 07 Rcd Pvs
1. Aberdeen 9-4 NR
- The surprise of 2007 is back for more, and the Bulldogs have enough bite to put a scare into Louisville.

2. Corinth 9-5 4
- Last year’s North finalist lost stud LB Markell Lee to West Point, but an explosive offense returns.

3. Ripley 12-1 1
- If they can surprise us again, coach Mac McCurry said, “it’ll be a surprise.” Prepare to be surprised.

4. Bruce 9-3 3
- Daily Journal Offensive Player of the Year Richard Freelon will have more help in the backfield.

5. East Webster 12-1 2
- Several Wolverine seniors played major roles in trips to the 2006 state final and last year’s North half.