Northwest Raiders ready to rebound from 1-9 season
A Supplement to The Eunice News Thursday, August 26, 2010
By Tom Dodge tom.dodge@eunicetoday.com
PRAIRIE RONDE - Northwest went 1-9 in 2009 but the Raiders are expecting to do much better this season with 15 returning starters and a different approach on both sides of the ball. According to head coach Yves Prince, the Raiders are moving from a spread offense to the I formation and will run the ball more this season. “We are excited about the season and the kids worked hard this summer,” Prince said. “Everybody who picks Northwest for homecoming better watch out - we are coming to play.” The returning starters on the offensive line include center Dustin Richard (5-11, 235, Sr.) and right guard Nick Thierry (5-11, 250, Jr.). Zaroni Stevens (6-1, 230, Soph.) and Angelo Joseph (610, 440, Sr.) will step up at left tackle and left guard. “This one of the first year that we have had size,” the coach commented. “Last year we spread it out, but this year we are going to pound the ball.” Henry Senegal (6-0, 175, Soph.) will direct the offense after he completed 61-of-105 for 514 yards with five interceptions and six touchdowns last season. Joining Senegal in the backfield are running backs DeQuincy Jones (5-9. 170, Sr.), Joskie Frank (6-1, 190, Sr.) and full back David Metz (6-0, 205, Sr.). “We are hoping to run the football at people this year,” Prince said. “We want to control the clock, gain three or four yards before we break one for a big play.” Quinton Guillory (5-11, 180, Jr.) will play tight end, while Kiavani Shexnayder (6-1, 170, Soph.) and Lattrakas Jackson (6-2, 170, Soph.) will see action at wide receiver for the Raiders. “Defensively, we have most of our starters back from last year that including 13 freshmen and sophomores so we have more
experience,” he said. The defensive front has O’Non Coleman (6-0, 215, Sr.) and Theirry along with George Fontenot (5-1, 240. Sr.). The linebackers are Dustin Richard (5-11, 235, Sr.), Travis Brooks (6-10, 195, Jr.) and Frank. The defensive backfield includes Jeremy Winfield (5-10, 180. Sr.), Damarius Pierre (5-9, 160, Fresh.) and Senegal. Frank will do both the punting and kicking duties this season after just kicking in 2009. The Raiders open the season against parish rival North Central before visiting Opelousas Catholic and Mamou. After home games against Port Barre and Jeanerette, the Raiders hope to improve on last year’s 0-5 distrtict struggles when Northwest opens District
4-3A action at Church Point on Oct. 8. The Raiders then visit Westlake before entertaining Eunice on Oct. 22. NWHS closes out the regular season at home against Iowa and a road trip to Crowley.
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