KFDM COOP Posted August 4, 2007 Report Posted August 4, 2007 22-4A WATCH LIST Teams and players to watch: Teams • 1. Beaumont Central — Coming off an 8-4 season, the Jaguars return 11 starters and six on defense. But they'll have to find a replacement for dual-threat quarterback Brandon Williams (now at Texas A&M). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• 2. Nederland — The 6-6 Bulldogs squeaked into the playoffs but return only six starters this year. Can they find a replacement for 2,000-yard rusher Micah Mosley and make it back to the postseason? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• 3. Port Neches-Groves — The Indians went 5-5 and missed the playoffs last year, but seven starters return on defense to help them make a run at the postseason. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Players • 1. Dravannti Johnson — Nederland's senior linebacker has good size (6-2, 230) and speed and is already committed to Texas. He's ranked as the 30th-best prospect in the state by Rivals.com . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• 2. Derrick Hall — The Beaumont Central senior cornerback is Rivals.com's 15th-best prospect in Texas and is a Texas A&M commitment. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• 3. Kenneth Tezeno — The senior defensive back led Port Neches-Groves in interceptions (five) and contributed on offense with five touchdowns last season. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Predicted finish By Chronicle staff) 1. Dayton 2. Beaumont Central 3. Nederland 4. Port Neches-Groves 5. Little Cypress-Mauriceville 6. Lumberton 7. Beaumont Ozen 8. Vidor
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