KFDM COOP Posted October 23, 2008 Report Posted October 23, 2008 Bobcats seek all phases in trip to Silsbee Van Wade The Orange Leader ORANGEFIELD — There is no question that Orangefield head coach Blake Morrison never doubts the effort of the Bobcats when they hit the field every Friday night. The Bobcats (1-4, 0-2) always bring plenty of heart and grit to every contest. However, Morrison is seeking something that the Bobcats have rarely found this season come tonight in Silsbee in District 21-3A action. “Our kids, they get after it out here every single day in practice and they leave it all out on the field every Friday night,†said Morrison. “The one thing we’re seeking the most is consistency in all three phases of the game. Two of them may be working great on any given night but another part, we’ll struggle in. Offensively, we’ve moved the ball well at times and then we’ll have a tough turnover. Defensively, we’ll have a couple big stops and then a big play will happen. Same thing with special teams. You go back and look at our games and a play here and a play there and we’re 4-1 or 3-2.†Orangefield fell to Hamshire-Fannett 27-21 in an overtime thriller to start 21-3A play and then had four costly turnovers, one brought back 90 yards for a score via an interception in a 23-13 loss to Hardin-Jefferson last week. The Bobcats will face a stern test in the Tigers (2-4, 1-1). Silsbee fell to West Orange-Stark in a tough 14-7 overtime affair but bounced back to shut down Bridge City 21-0 last week. Silsbee has a monstrous offensive and defensive lines that has paid dividends. The Tigers are led by dynamic junior quarterback Jeremy Johnson. Johnson has completed 61-of-118 passes for 896 yards and eight touchdowns to lead 21-3A. He’s also the team’s leading rusher with 320 yards. The running back duo of Chris Barnes and Chris Castle have combined for close to 500 yards and are both gifted receivers in the spread offense as well. “Silsbee is a darn good-looking football team,†Morrison said. “They have the whole package. They have the best size in the district and their skill people are so explosive. That Johnson kid really makes their whole operation go.†Morrison feels the key is keeping Silsbee’s offense off the field. “Offensively, we can move the football we just need to come off the ball well and execute,†said Morrison. “The big thing for us is moving the chains and not turning the football over.†The Bobcats come in averaging 213.4 yards a game while allowing 266.2. Quarterback Jace Statum has passed for 280 yards and has rushed for 113. Zach Peevey leads the ground game with 350 yards and two TDs on 84 carries. Chase Parker, who has played well of late, has 159 yards and two TDs on 31 totes while Steven Stone has plowed his way to 148 yards and four TDs on 37 carries. Morrison feels the Bobcat troops will put forth another great effort. “Our kids, they’re excited about playing Silsbee,†said Morrison. “We’ve had some tough practices with a lot of contact this week and they’re ready to go. They always go all-out and that’s great for any coach, to get that kind of effort each and every week.â€
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