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ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL EAGLES

FRIDAY NIGHT MOMENT

1998

FIRST PLAY’S A DOOZY

What happened: Chris Thomas scored on a 98-yard touchdown run on Centennial’s first-ever play from scrimmage, and the Eagles started Year 1 with a 35-14 win over King’s Academy at Sportsman’s Park in Port St. Lucie.

Why it mattered: Besides the novelty of the first-play, firstgame score, the win got the program off to a good start and was the springboard to a 10-0 regular season just two years later.

Key players: Thomas finished with 151 yards and two touchdowns, Ken Webb returned an intercepted pass 94 yards for another score and Antwan Lewis sprinted 69 yards with a fumble return for a touchdown.

SCHEDULE

STRENGTHS

September   2 Merritt Island   9 at Sebastian River 16 Okeechobee 30 Melbourne October   7 Treasure Coast 14 South Fork 21 at Vero Beach 28 at Fort Pierce Central November 10 at Port St. Lucie

The defensive line and secondary will be in the spotlight. Both units have talent and experience and should be very stout, if not dominant. Safeties Ty Jackson and Dustin Saxon and defensive lineman Jaynard Bostwick are all three-year starters. The Eagles have at least three running backs who bring different skill sets and should be able to keep defenses off balance.

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DEPTH CHART

WEAKNESSES

OFFENSE Pos Name QB Tim Caffey RB Michael Nesmith FB Jon Poma OT Justin Martinez OT Gabe Tongue OG Anthony Herring OG Drew Intyre C Brandon Capps TE Cody Trahan WR Ty Jackson WR Edwin Thomas

No 11 3 44 62 68 52 55 56 88 4 8

Cl Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So.

Ht 6-3 5-11 5-9 6-3 6-2 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-9

Wt 212 185 235 277 285 231 220 217 183 177 161

Cl Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr.

Ht 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-4 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-9 5-8 5-11 6-2

Wt 208 235 220 270 185 231 202 161 155 177 181

The offensive line has experience with guard Anthony Herring and center Brandon Capps, but must stay healthy. Parker said the line has struggled with injuries and continuity the past few years. The team has a handful of solid linebackers, but they are inexperienced. Centennial quarterback Tim Caffey performed well at camps over the summer, but must protect the ball better (three touchdowns, six interceptions in 2010).

DEFENSE Pos Name DE Darian Coffee DT Joseph Noel DT Drew Itnyre DE Jaynard Bostwick LB Michael Nesmith LB Anthony Herring LB Ariel Villareal CB Edwin Thomas CB Danny Boyd S Ty Jackson S Dustin Saxon

No 90 53 55 99 3 52 34 8 2 4 20

JUAN DALE BROWN/SCRIPPS TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS

Coach Albert Kelly (left) watches members of the St. Lucie West Centennial football team during a drill.

OCT. 7: TREASURE COAST

SPECIAL TEAMS Pos Name P/K Devin Clements

No Cl 19 Jr.

Ht Wt 6-2 177

RESERVES Greg Green (6, So., DB/RB), Ricky Rodriguez (10, Jr., DB/WR), Kevin Lowe (15, Jr., QB/DB), Tyler Leo (18, So., QB/DB), Josh Pantaleon (22, So., LB/WR), George Peak (25, Sr., LB), Andrew Pfeifer (32, Sr., LB/TE), Ryan Dorantes (35, Sr., DB), Juan Larralde (42, So., DB/RB), Korbin Coleman (43, So., LB), Khalil Shaheed (45, So., LB), Justice Johnson (49, So., LB), Trevelle Thompson (58, Jr., DL/OL), Jamaal Burrows (60, So., DL/OL), Anthony Kaleiwahea (61, Sr., OL), James Elisson (66, Sr., DL/OL), Darvis Hardy (69, So., DL/OL), Jevan Pendergrast (70, Sr., DL), Jared Kazee (71, Sr., OL), Zak Meyerin-Ripp (72, So., DL/OL), Tyler Wilson (75, So., OL)

COACHING STAFF

Coach: Ron Parker (second year) Record: 3-6 2010: 3-6 (1-3 District 6-6A) Assistants: Tim Caffey (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks), Brandon Berry (offensive line), Al Kelly (defensive line), Troy Surloff (offensive line), Kevin McMahon (linebackers) and Mike Mitchell (running backs)

STADIUM SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL STADIUM (5,000) Playing Surface: Grass Address: Northwest Stadium Drive, Port St. Lucie Directions: From Interstate 95: Take Exit 121 and go east on St. Lucie West Boulevard. Turn left on N.W. Peacock Boulevard and go approximately ¼ of a mile and turn right on N.W. Stadium Drive. Stadium is on the right. Main Office: 772-785-6660 On the web: www.stlucie.k.12. fl.us/slwch

RIVALS

■■ Port St. Lucie ■■ Treasure Coast ■■ Fort Pierce Westwood

THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

You’ve got some key returning starters and seniors in leadership positions. It’s definitely a positive, but you’re only as good as your last game. We’re looking forward and trying to make baby steps.” Ron Parker, head coach

Keeping it simple Key starters, senior leaders will help carry Centennial in 2011 By Jon Santucci Special Treasure Coast Newspapers

PORT ST. LUCIE — Ron Parker isn’t the type of coach who will try to be overly fancy. St. Lucie West Centennial’s second-year coach wants the Eagles to do things that are proven to work. “We need to run the football,” Parker said. “We need to have big on big and have some continuity up front. We always want to be physical, no matter what we do. Offense, defense, our teams are known to be physical teams. “We want to move the chains, have no turnovers and play great defense.” The Eagles went 3-6 last season, but they ended on a positive note by winning two of their last three. Parker doesn’t like to look back, but he said the end of 2010 was a good one. “It was very positive,” he said. “You’ve got some key returning starters and seniors in leadership

TIM CAFFEY

positions. It’s definitely a positive, but you’re only good as your last game. We’re just looking forward and trying to make baby steps.” The strengths for Centennial in 2011 will be its defensive line and secondary. The line is led by junior tackle/ end Jaynard Bostwick, who is considered one of the premier underclassmen in the state. Bostwick was fifth on the Treasure Coast last year with 10.6 tackles per game. He also had 11 tackles for loss. With fellow linemen Darian Coffee and Drew Itnyre joining Bostwick up front, opponents will have their hands full. “Jaynard will play inside and outside,” Parker said. “Drew Itnyre is an anchor inside, too. Darian Coffee is a speed end. He’s very athletic and very hard to block. “You put (Bostwick) on one side and good people, if you can’t block him, will go the other way. But he’s not the only one. Overall, I think we have a lot of talent and we’re

Senior quarterback 2010 stats: 799 passing yards, three touchdowns Coach Ron Parker: “The biggest thing with him is decision making, like all quarterbacks. It’s the most important position on the field. From line calls to audibles, he has to see everything. He just can’t force the ball into coverage; just take what the defense gives us.

pretty physical on the defensive line.” The secondary features threeyear starters Ty Jackson and Dustin Saxon at safety. Saxon also will see time at linebacker. Offensively, Centennial will look to pound the ball on the ground. The Eagles will primarily use formations which allow them to get multiple backs on the field at the same time. “We have different types of runners,” Parker said. “Jon Poma is 240; he’s a load. He came over at the end of the spring. He gives us some more threats because he can carry the ball and block. Greg Green is a sophomore who can score from anywhere on the field. Mike Nesmith is a slasher and he’s gotten stronger. “We’ll get all three of them on the field if we can.” The Eagles have a returning starter at quarterback in Tim Caffey. He is a pro-style quarterback who Centennial will count on to keep defenses honest.

TY JACKSON

Senior safety 2010 Stats: 93 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions Coach Ron Parker: “Everybody likes coaches on the field. The expectations are there as far as experience. Every coach wants kids you don’t have to teach certain things to. He can just play and perform.”

KEY GAME

The Eagles will be looking to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2005, and a win in the District 8-8A opener would go a long way toward making that happen. Because Centennial plays in the threeteam district (Vero Beach is the third team), a win is huge and a loss is a big problem. Treasure Coast won last year’s game 21-13. This year’s game could feature two of the area’s top defenses.

PREDICTION 4-5, 1-1 DISTRICT 8-8A

Centennial has a tough first month with a pair of strong Brevard County teams (Merritt Island and Melbourne) and then plays both of its district games in October. The Eagles have a defense capable of keeping them in every game, but they need the offense to be consistent and control the clock. If the Eagles’ offensive line can open holes, this team could surprise.

SEASON OF MEMORIES 2000 (11-1)

Why it was special: After going 9-10 in its first two years, Centennial produced its first undefeated regular season and followed with its first playoff win. By the numbers: The Eagles’ defense allowed just 99 points in 10 regular-season games while the offense produced at least 20 points in a schoolrecord nine consecutive games. Bet you didn’t know: Centennial was the second team in area history to produce a perfect regular season within its first three years. Fort Pierce Central achieved the feat in its second season in 1971 and went on to win the Class 4A state title.

EDWIN THOMAS

Sophomore cornerback/ receiver 2010 Stats: Five tackles Coach Ron Parker: “He’s probably the quickest kid on the team and probably the most athletic kid on the team. We need to get him the ball in space. He’s also someone you can put on somebody and lock down. He has a chance to be very good.”

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