Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Drifters and Eagles football honors


Drifters and Eagles football honors

Leonard Banks 28.NOV.07
2007 Tidewater All-District

Drifter honorees

Drifter senior Brandon Foster’s football career continues to reach new heights, as he was recently named Tidewater District Offensive Player of the Year. He also gained recognition with first team honors as a kick-returner and defensive back. The all-time Drifter career rushing leader has been offered an athletic scholarship to play for Delaware State.

Drifter varsity football head coach Jeremy Jack was selected D-1 Coach of the Year in the Tidewater District. Jack has led his team to three Capitol Area Football Conference championships. His debut in the VHSL was nothing short of spectacular with a regular season District championship and a Regional championship.

The Drifters athletic programs have a long history of achievement. Their current football program is made up of athletes who have known each other since pre-school. Maybe the notion that kids who grow up together, win together optimizes the talent pool of Drifters currently in place at Colonial Beach High School.

In light of the fact that the Drifters play iron-man football [players who play both offense and defense], every member of the Drifters starting team deserves recognition for their outstanding contributions to a winning program. Maybe that is why they will play Buffalo Gap in the State semi-final championship game in Augusta County this Saturday.

Other Drifter varsity football players who were honored for Tidewater first team are as follows: Steven Taylor – offensive tackle, defensive lineman; Deshawn Viers – offensive guard, linebacker; T.T. Carey – wide receiver; Nate Galloway – defensive end; Terry Bushrod – defensive back.

Drifters who were honored with second team honors were: Terry Bushrod – running back; Zach Peltola – center, defensive lineman; T.T. Carey – kicker; Tim Wilson – linebacker.

2007 All Region A Drifter first team: Deshawn Viers – offensive guard; Brandon Foster – running back, defensive back. 2007 All Region A Drifter second team: Steven Taylor – offensive tackle, defensive tackle; TT Carey – wide receiver; Deshawn Viers – linebacker; 2007 All Region A Drifter Honorable Mention: Brandon Foster – kick returner; Nate Galloway – defensive end; Terry Bushrod – defensive back.

The Washington & Lee Eagles fought a long and courageous series of battles in the Northern Neck District this season. They finished their season with a record of 4-6, 3-1. Although the Eagles didn’t come out on top of their District, they did win the hearts of many fans who witnessed their performance.

2007 Northern Neck District All-District Eagle honorees

The following Washington & Lee Eagle varsity football players were honored with first team Northern Neck All-District honors: Justin Hobbs – running back, defensive end; Marquese Gray – running back; Dillon Jackson – wide receiver; Kenneth Johnson – offensive tackle; Phillip Kelly – offensive guard; Adrian Bryant – defensive lineman; D.J. Brooks – linebacker; Arsenio Smith – defensive back.

Other Eagle varsity football players who were honored with second team awards were: Arsenio Smith – kick returner; William Taylor – defensive lineman; Quincy Dixon – linebacker; Terry Burrell – defensive back.

2007 All Region A Eagle honorees: Justin Hobbs – defensive end, Justin Hobbs; Marquese Gray – running back; D.J. Brooks – linebacker; Arsenio Smith – defensive back; Phillip Kelly – offensive guard; Kenneth Johnson – offensive tackle; Dillon Jackson – wide receiver.



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