May 2000 Mississippi High School All-Sports Skuttle-Butt

If you know of a high school player you feel is a Division-I prospect, blue chip or marginal, let me know about him or her. I want to help promote as many deserving high school players as possible. Since I am considered a booster of a major university, I cannot initiate contact with a high school coach or player, so I have to count on all of you to provide me with the information for this page.
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05/30/00
Eupora High School - Eupora High School won the state baseball 2A tournament. According to my source, freshman Cliff Davis, who is on my freshman football list, is the team's ace pitcher. Several of their other players have signed with junior colleges. They include Collin Ray, Jason Fields, Jason Davis, Hayes Stevens and John Faulkenbury.

Columbus High School - More player info updates:
Tobias Brown - Senior linebacker, 6-2, 175-lbs, 4.8. Hard hitter, strong and very good student.
Andrew Colom - Senior wide receiver, 6-0, 160-lbs, 4.7. Excellent form and hands, very quick, excellent student.

Kyle Platt - Sophomore-to-be kicker/punter, 5-10, 180-lbs, 4.9. Great strength.

05/27/00
Harrison Central HS - Isiah Martin (5-9, 195-lbs., 4.55 forty) is now benching 345-lbs and squatting 520. He led his team in all-purpose yards with 900 and scored 6 TDs.

Independence HS Baseball - According to a source of mine, Brett Cleveland, a senior-to-be, was voted MVP for IHS for the 3rd year in a row. He finished the year with the following stats: .573 batting average, 15 doubles, 6 triples, 7 home runs, 53 rbi and 4 strike outs in 96 at bats. Brett also was 5-1 on the mound. In 43.2 innings pitched, he struck out 63, walked 19 and game up 23 hits. He has been selected to play in the AABC All-Star baseball game in Cooperstown, New York. The rumor is he is very interested in MSU.

05/24/00
Columbus HS Football - Here is the latest update on several Columbus HS sophomores-to-be:

  • Tea Conner - OT/LB, 5-10, 228-lbs, 5.0, approx. averaged about 13 tackles per game, benches 300-lbs, squats 550-lbs.
  • Bruce Edwards - Wingback/WR, 5-10, 152-lbs, 4.54, great hands, excellent student and person, very strong for his size.
  • Bernard Jones Jr. - DE, 6-1, 228-lbs, 4.8, excellent student, averaged around 10 tackles per game and has a knack for sacking the quarterback, benches 235-lbs, squats 450-lbs.
  • Stephen Pusha - RB, 5-8, 175-lbs, 4.6, very quick, great student, a playmaker, benches 240-lbs, squats 495-lbs.
  • Marcus Shirley - QB, 6-0, 170, 4.5, excellent arm. If he continues to grow in height he has a chance to be an excellent prospect.

    If you are a fan of your local high school sports team and have info on a player that you feel has a chance to be a D-I prospect, please email the info to me at swindoll@genespage.com. As always, your name will not be mentioned.

    05/23/00
    Columbus HS Football - According to a source of mine, Columbus HS sophomore-to-be football players Tea Conner, Viciente DeLoach, Bruce Edwards, Bernard Jones, Jr. and Stephen Pusha are all excellent students. If these youngsters continue to improve, look for Columbus HS to be a haven for college recruiters in a couple of years.

    Olive Branch HS Football - Here is an update on noseguard Michael Evans. Michael is currently benching in the 350/360-lbs. range and lifts about 550/550 lbs. on the squat and jerk.

    Olive Branch played Whitehaven High School out of Memphis last week in their spring game and lost 14-7. Whitehaven is a very talented team which has about six players that will be highly recruited. According to my source, Evans performed well against their offensive line.

    05/22/00
    Southaven HS Football - Southaven has a couple of senior-to-be football players who have a chance to be D-1 players. They are Greg Mote (6-0, 190), who is a defensive back. According to my source, Greg is being looked at by LSU and Ole Miss. Another player is tight end Kevin Newsom. Kevin is 6-1, 220-lbs and has good hands.

    05/21/00
    Heidelberg Academy - Heidelberg has a senior-to-be athlete who bears watching this coming season. Derek McKee, who is approximately 6-0, 170, is a two-year starter at quarterback and will also play defensive back this coming season. Derek, who has exceptional speed and leaping ability, also plays basketball and baseball. According to my source, colleges have taken note of Derek in baseball because of his speed and arm strength. Derek, who plays centerfield, bats left and throws right.

    05/20/00 (11:45 a.m.)
    Louisville HS Football - Louisville HS, in a mammoth defensive, hard-hitting battle, defeated South Panola 9 to 6 last night in their spring game which was played in Louisville. The score was 7-6 at the half. Louisville got a safety in the 4th quarter for the only score of the second half. Louisville held South Panola to 5 first downs the entire game.

    05/19/00 (11:30 a.m.) - If you live in the West Point, MS. area you are definitely in luck if you are a fan of quality high school baseball. Oak Hill Academy and Silliman Institute (Clinton, LA.) are presently playing each other for the AAA MPSA state championship. Gametime is set for 5 p.m., Saturday in West Point. This is the 2nd game of the 3-game series. Silliman won the 1st game played at Silliman.

    According to my sources, Oak Hill is loaded with top-of-the-line underclassmen talent such as (sizes are estimated);

  • Brett Donahoo - Junior, 5-11, 225, very fast, very strong, RHP/3B, excellent arm. The word from folks who have seen him play is he is a big-time Bluechip prospect in football as well.
  • Brandon McGarity - Sophomore, 5-8, 160, very fast, OF/LHP, outstanding hitter, good arm.
  • Brooks Tinsley - Junior, 6-0, 160, 2B/RHP, great hands, good hitter.
  • Dave Nanney - Sophomore, 6-1, 160, SS/RHP, good arm.

    Although I don't know their names, I have been told that Silliman Institute has several excellent players on their team that LSU is looking at.

    05/19/00 - South Panola and Louisville play each other in a spring game tonight in Louisville. I believe the game starts at either 6 or 6:30 p.m. Both teams have quite a few D-I prospects.

    Mize HS Football - Mize has a sophomore by the name of Curtis Keyes (6-0, 180) who, according to a source of mine, has a chance to be a D-I prospect. He was the starting linebacker for Mize this past season. He also is a very good baseball player.

    05/15/00
    Columbus (MS) HS Football - As promised Friday, here is a list of some of the top Columbus HS sophomore-to-be football players.

    Sophomores-to-be:

  • Tea Conner - LB, 5-10, 228, 5.0.
  • Vinciente DeLoach - DE/TE, 6-2, 200, 5.0.
  • Bruce Edwards - WB, 5-10, 152, 4.54.
  • Ken Harris - FB/TB, 6-2, 215, 4.6.
  • Bernard Jones, Jr. - DE, 6-1, 228.
  • Stephen Pusha - RB, 5-8, 175, 4.6.
  • Marcus Shirley - CB, 5-11, 170, 4.55.

    Southaven HS Baseball - Southaven became the 4th team in 5A history to win back to back championships in baseball after sweeping South Mississippi Champions Moss Point 4 to 2 and 7 to 6 to win the 2000 title.

    In game 1, a 13-inning marathon, sophomore lefthander Brae Wright (6-3, 170-lbs, 9 and 3 with 3 saves, 2.11 ERA) went the first 7 innings, giving up one run while striking out 6. Sophomore John Moran (6-1, 175-lbs, 4 and 0 with 3 saves) took over for Brae and pitched the final 6 innings, striking out 7 and giving up one run. Key defensive plays were made by senior Patrick O'Briant who made a run-saving diving catch in right field and sophomore center fielder Gary-Scott Gabbert who threw a perfect strike to catcher Matt Smith to nail the would be winning run in the 7th inning.

    In game 2, senior right hander Bobby Mueller (6-1, 185 lbs, 8 and 0) picked up the win for Southaven. Senior SS Justin Donovan went 1-for-2, scored 3 runs, and made several outstanding defensive plays. Sophomore Gary-Scott Gabbert went 3-for-3 at the plate and scored a run. Seniors Todd Hill, Chase McNatt, Patrick O'Briant, and sophomore John Moran also had key hits for the Chargers.

    Grenada HS Football - According to a couple of sources of mine, Grenada has a couple of youngsters who have a chance to be D-I prospects this coming season. They are seniors-to-be Shelton Richardson, a 6-3, 215-lb, quarterback, who has a strong arm, excellent speed and is very strong. The other player is Trumaine Sykes, a 6-4, 230-lb, middle linebacker.

    If anyone in the Grenada area knows anything about either one of these youngsters, please email me at swindoll@genespage.com.

    Noxapater HS Football - The Noxapater HS football team will be playing their spring game at East Central CC this Tuesday. The 1A state runner up Noxapater Tigers will be playing 3A Choctaw Central, 2A Newton County and 1A Lake HS. Noxapater players to watch are linebacker J. E. Haynes, quarterback Ryan Smith and defensive end Corey Moore. According to my source, Moore could be a little slow due to an ankle injury.

    Other teams participating in the jamboree include Philadelphia HS and Bay Springs HS.

    05/14/00
    New Hope HS Football - Keep you eye on Josh Carwile (5-11, 168, 4.5) this coming season. According to a source of mine, Josh will most likely be the starting quarterback for the New Hope Trojans this coming season. Last year, Josh was an All-Division defensive back and also played wide receiver. As a DB, he had 58 total tackles, 2 pass deflections and 2 interceptions.

    My source told me he has heard that Josh will be attending several camps this coming summer, including the Ole Miss, Alabama, MSU, and the Manning Passing Academy camps.

    Mercy Cross HS Football - 1A Mercy Cross (10-3) stepped up quite a bit in class in their spring game as they faced off against two powerful 3A schools, Forrest County and Collins. The Crusaders played two 12 minute quarters against each team.

    GAME ONE....In the first game against Forrest County (8-2 last year), the Mercy Cross Crusaders were outscored 14-7. During the final moments of the game, Mercy Cross drove from their own 30 to the Forrest County 4-yard line only to see the clock run out on them. Senior-to-be quarterback Nick Moody proved to be the star of the game for the Crusaders with a 5 of 10 for 103 yards passing performance.

    GAME TWO....Against 3A Collins, which returned most of their starters from last year's 9-2 playoff team, the Crusaders were able to manage a 6-6 tie. Senior-to-be Jonathan Martin booted two field goal, one from 53 yards and the other a game-tying 49 yarder with no seconds left on the clock, which was set up by a drive that started at the Crusaders 20-yard line. Watch this youngster this upcoming season.

    Senior-to-be Buddy Pellegrino, who is expected to be one of the top recruits on the Mississippi coast this coming season, accounted for 76 of the 80 total yards (43 rushing, 4 receptions for 33 passing) accumulated by the Crusaders offense in the two quarters against Collins.

    05/12/00
    Columbus (MS) HS Football - Columbus HS was probably the surprise team in Mississippi high school football last season. According to my sources, head football coach Roy McCrory and his staff have done an outstanding job building a winner at Columbus. I have seen several of their games over the past few years and it is like night and day between what they did last season and the first game I saw them play under coach McCrory.

    Several sources of mine passed on names and info about Columbus' potential college prospects. Based on this info, Columbus has an outstanding future, especially during the school years of 2002 and 2003. Because the list of names is so long, I will list the seniors and juniors today and the sophomores Monday. If any of you follow Columbus HS football, please email me what you think about the players that I will be listing over the next few days.

    Seniors-to-be:

  • Galen Hendricks - 5-11, 190, 4.5, RB.
  • Jonathan Lewis - 5-11, 175, 4.4, SS, 260 bench, 500 squat.
  • Nate Meharg - 6-4, 250, 5.5, DE/TE, excellent student, 225 bench, 425 squat. Last season was his first to play football.
  • Charles Meredith - 6-5, 245, Center.
  • Ben Porter - 5-11, 200, 4.8, FB/LB, 305 bench, 500 squat.
  • Marcus West - 6-3, 220, 4.8, DE.

    Juniors-to-be:

  • Chauncy Brown - 6-0, 290, 5.2, OL.
  • Jamall Doughty - 6-3, 180, 4.65, WR.
  • Richard Lancaster - Kicker
  • Chris Maddox - 6-3, 185, 4.7, QB.

    Look for the list of sophomores Monday morning.

    05/11/00
    Ackerman HS Football - Ackerman has several potential D-I prospects on their team. Glen Mason is a 6-3, 300+, junior-to-be offensive lineman. Another one is 6-3, 280, sophomore-to-be, offensive lineman Andy Bunkelman. A third prospect is Brandon Shumaker, a very fast sophomore-to-be running back.

    George County HS Track and Field - The George County Lady Rebels won their fourth straight 4A track and field state championship this past weekend. All-American Christy Fairley set a new state record in the 400 meters race with a time of 53.57 seconds. The old record was set in 1983. Christy went on to win a total of six 1st place finishes.

    Hernando HS Baseball - Watch out for junior-to-be pitcher Clay Dirks. The word is Clay, who is 6-3, is already throwing in the mid-80's. Look for him to be a prime-time recruit beginning next season.

    05/10/00
    Caledonia HS Baseball - Caledonia defeated Houston HS 8-0 in the Class 3A North State championship game Monday night in Houston.

    Stanley House was the hitting star for Caledonia, going 3-for-4 with a solo home run. Junior lefthanded pitcher Joey Pounders was the winning pitcher. He allowed five hits and struck out nine. Dandy Dozen pitcher Scott Ellison took the loss for the Houston Hilltoppers.

    Caledonia now takes on West Lauderdale for the Class 3A state championship. The first game will be played at Collinsville this Thursday. The second game will be Saturday at Caledonia.

    Houston HS Baseball - Although Houston was knocked out of the championship playoffs Monday night, a player that deserved special recognition is senior pitcher Jeremy Brooks. Jeremy wound up his senior season 9-2 on the mound. Included in his nine wins was a victory over an excellent hitting Caledonia team 5-1 this past Saturday at Caledonia. He allowed 4 hits and struck out 8.

    Brandon HS Football - According to someone who has played against quite a few of the best running backs in the state of Mississippi, junior-to-be running back Jerious Norwood was the hardest to tackle. My source said his cuts were unbelievable.

    Bogue Chitto HS Football - Here is a little more info on junior-to-be offensive lineman Ernie Johnston (6-6, 300). I have previously mentioned that MSU, LSU, Ole Miss and Auburn know about him. According to my latest info, Tennessee and Alabama also know about him. My sources have also said that Ernie runs the forty in 5.1, squats 485 and benches 315. Based on what I am hearing about Ernie, he has a chance to be one of the top linemen prospects in Mississippi his senior year.

    Ernie also has a junior-to-be teammate that has a chance to be a D-I prospect. His name is John Wallace. John is a 6-1, 215-220-lbs, middle linebacker who can bench-press 285. He is also an excellent student.

    Hattiesburg HS Football - Hattiesburg HS has a D-I football prospect in Chad Foote. Chad, who will be a senior next year, is 6-2 and 270-lbs and has started on the offensive line the last two seasons. He has received letters from Ole Miss, Auburn, BYU, Stanford, and Notre Dame and was invited to spring games at Ole Miss and Auburn.

    New Albany HS Football - According to a couple of sources of mine, New Albany HS has a potential D-I prospect in junior-to-be DL/OL Jay Kirkland. Jay, who started as a freshman, is 6-4 and 275-lbs. If he continues to work hard on the field and in the weightroom, he has a chance to be one of the best in the state of Mississippi in a couple of years.

    Southaven HS Baseball - The defending 5A state champs Southaven Chargers completed a two-game sweep of Madison Central Monday night.

    In game one, which was played last Thursday, sophomore lefty Brae Wright picked up a 10 to 4 win going 5.1 innings. Sophomore John Moran (3 and 0 with 3 saves, 6-1, 175-lbs) pitched the final 1.2 innings giving up no hits while striking out 3. Junior Mitchell Vaughan's 3-run home run led the Chargers offensively. Seniors Justin Donovan, Bobby Mueller, Chase McNatt, and Matthew Smith also had key hits.

    In game two, senior righthander Bobby Mueller (7 and 0, 6-1, 185-lbs) limited the Madison Central Jaguars to 2 hits as the Chargers won 12 to 0 in 5 innings. Senior Justin Donovan had a 2-rbi double and scored 3 runs to lead the Chargers offensive attack. Others who contributed offensively included seniors Matthew Smith who had 2 singles and 2 rbi's, Chase McNatt who had a double and 3 rbi's, and Todd Hill with a 2-rbi double. Sophomore Gary-Scott Gabbert also had a key 2-rbi single.

    05/05/00
    Pascagoula HS - One of you requested a prayer request for one of your friends. Carlos Benton, who played football for Pascagoula HS a few years ago, died in a motorcycle accident on April 26th. There were well over 500 people at his funeral.

    Pearl High School Baseball - Just yesterday I mentioned that Mize HS baseball player Matt McAlpin has been hit by a pitch 21 times this season which was 1 more than Pearl HS player Josh Perry. I found out yesterday that Josh finished the season with 22 hit by pitches.

    Lee Academy (Clarksdale, MS) Baseball - Lee Academy has a junior catcher by the name of Josh Brunt. According to my source, Josh, who is 6-0, 200-lbs, is been looked at by quite a few junior colleges. My source went on to say that Josh has a good glove and good power at the plate.

    05/04/00
    Mize High School Baseball - About a week ago I wrote about a Pearl HS player that had been hit by a pitch 20 times which was a new Mississippi High School record. It turns out there is another high school player in Mississippi who has been hit by a pitch more times that the Pearl HS player. His name is Matt McAlpin and he has been hit by a pitch 21 times this season. Matt plays for Mize HS.

    Noxapater High School Track - Noxapater is on their way back to Jackson, MS. to defend their 1A state championship in track. They are led by 1999 shot-put state champion Eric Lyons. Eric is this year's South State Champion in the discus and shot-put.

    05/03/00
    Moss Point High School Sports - According to a source of mine, senior-to-be quarterback Damarius Bilbo is now 6-3, 220-lbs and has made a qualifying ACT score, so look for his stock to go way up. My source has been told that Damarius is being looked at by some big time programs.

    05/01/00
    Brandon High School Sports - From various sources: junior-to-be running back Jerious Norwood (2,200 all-purpose yards last season) is not the only top football prospect that Brandon HS has.

    Others include junior-to-be OL/DL Richard Burch, 6-6, 285, 5.35; senior-to-be LB/FB B. J. Thompson, 5-11, 220, 4.75; senior-to-be SS/RB Rico Bennett, 6-1, 191, 4.5; senior-to-be WR/DB Walter Myers 6-1, 180, 4.55; senior-to-be CB/RB Charles Magee, 5-10, 187, 4.7.

    Another BHS athlete who has D-I potential is 5-10, 150, Chris Porter. Chris has the state's best triple jump this year (48' 8.5"). He is also a top sprinter and hurdler. Chris signed with Hinds CC in football but would be a fine for a D-I track program that would be willing to give him a chance.

    Noxapater High School Baseball - The Noxapater Tigers, after losing the first game of the playoff series 5-4 in 8 innings to Mize HS, forced a deciding game 3 with a 10-4 win over the visiting Mize Bulldogs.

    In game 1, Nijel Young took the loss dropping his record to 10-2 on the year. Freshman Sed Eichelberger led the way with a solo home run while Dee Hornesburger drove in two runs.

    In game 2, the Tigers came back on the pitching of senior Dee Hornesburger and the hitting of freshman Sed Eichelberger who had 3 hits and 2 RBI's. Freshman Corey Coward and junior Will Baskin hit homers to add to the scoring.

    Noxapater improved its record to 17-8 on the year. Game 3 is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. at Mize. Everyone come out and support the Tigers in their bid to reach the South State Championship round.

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Info - Moss Point starting quarterback, Demarius Bilbo, is being touted as one on the top college quarterback prospects from the coast by the Sun Herald. According to my source, he is also an excellent baseball player.

    Three other Gulf Coast juniors, all of whom made the Sun Herald All-Coast team this past season, are also sure D-I prospects, according to my source.

    They are:
    Kris Cannon (5-10, 175) - Running back. St. Stanislaus. Rushed for 1,619 yards and 14 TDs, caught 9 passes for 193 yards.
    Kevin Johnson (6-0, 185) - Running back. Stone County HS. Rushed for 1,169 yards and 16 TDs.
    Buddy Pellegrino (5-9, 182) - Running back/defensive back. Mercy Cross HS. Rushed for 1,482 yards and 18 TDs.

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