2007 Orangefield Team Preview

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Coach Blake Morrison enters his 4th season as head coach of the orange and white and will look to shake up the 21-3A waters in 2007. Coach Morrison hopes to lead the ‘Cats to a place they haven’t been since 2003, the playoffs. It will be a very tall task to get there as 21-3A is thought of by many to be one of the toughest districts in the state.

Key Wins Last Year:                                                                                    

Splendora (34-26)                                                                                                  Jasper (33-7)

Last Year’s Scores:

Orangefield 28 Buna 7

East Chambers 41 Orangefield 29

Orangefield 34 Splendora 26

Silsbee 35 Orangefield 27

Orangefield 33 Jasper 7

Kirbyville 40 Orangefield 26

Bridge City 28 Orangefield 18

Hamshire-Fannett 20 Orangefield 7

West Orange-Stark 40 Orangefield 13

Orangefield 45 Hardin-Jefferson 32

Offensive Summary

Last year the Bobcat offense averaged 26 points per game. The ‘Cats lost arguably one of the best quarterbacks to ever come through Orangefield in 3-year starter Bret Ramsey (Louisiana College) to graduation. Jerrod Helton will fill that spot for his senior season after playing at the receiver position last year and catching 4 touchdowns. Look for tailback Shea Mayo to make an impact on offense as well as tight end Jeremy Granger. A total of 6 starters return on the offensive side of the ball in 2007.

Other Offensive Impact Players:

Ben Dixon (OL)

Defensive Summary

Defensively Orangefield allowed 27 points per game in 2006. Many would think that having just 4 starters back on defense would cause the Bobcats to struggle on that side of the ball. However, Coach Morrison is a defensive specialist and should have the young Bobcats more than ready to compete in a district full of high powered offenses. Of the 4 starters back, defensive back Ryan Granger will be counted on heavily. Granger hauled in 6 interceptions last year and should have another great season in ’07.

Other Defensive Impact Players:

Zach Peevey (LB)

Jacob Felts (LB)

Jace Statum (DB)

The Bobcats will open the 2007 season at home against rival Buna. The following week they host last year’s 24-2A champion from East Chambers. Orangefield closes out non-district play with a road game at Splendora. A key game this year for the Bobcats will be the district opener at Silsbee. Last year’s game between the two turned out to be a classic as the Tigers narrowly escaped F.L. McClain Stadium with a win. Look for the ‘Cats to be fired up in week 7 as they travel to Bridge City for the 8th annual Bayou Bowl game. Here is the complete 2007 schedule for the Orangefield Bobcats……

Aug. 31 Buna

Sept. 7 East Chambers

Sept. 14 @ Splendora

Sept. 21 OPEN

Sept. 28 @ Silsbee*

Oct. 5 Jasper*

Oct. 12 @ Kirbyville*

Oct. 19 @ Bridge City*

Oct. 26 Hamshire-Fannett*

Nov. 2 @ West Orange-Stark*

Nov. 9 Hardin-Jefferson*

[Cat22]

Good Job guys!!

[DP#1FAN]

Good Luck this season CATS!

[bears99]

Good luck the the cats this season. I only see them going 4-6 though , but they surprise a few teams and sneak out a few extra wins .

[TXBaseball]

What about Clint Worthy, Caleb Worthy, Jared Hutchison?  Are these guys not playing again?

[Cat22]

Far as I know they are all playing.

[HJ-Hawks25]

Lets see what Coach Morrison can do for the Cats on defense. OF-can't wait for HJ to play ya'll. I should make it to that game. Better make it a good one!

[Guest etbu]

Good luck to OF and hope you guys make the playoffs. Cat22 keep BobCat4life straight please.  ;D

[Cat22]

Thanks etbu.  Good luck to the Falcons also.  I hate it that we are not scrimmaging this year.  Maybe next year.  Oh and as far as bobcatfan4life is concerned, that would be a full time job trying to keep him straight and I just dont have the time for that!!! ;D

[Guest coach]

Of will win some games this year I believe

[BUNA95]

August 31 will be a good game.

[East TX]

I was quite proud of OF--they gave Silsbee and WO-S very good games last season.

I look for Ben Dixon to go D-1 he is quite a lineman and a good kid.

Celina and OF are very different--Celina recruits and OF just develops the kids from their neighborhood.  I would think OF would give Celina all they wanted.

[BUNA95]

good luck

[Cat22]

Good luck to the Cougars as well!!