Horn Lake led by young QB, experienced RB’s

Photo courtesy Horn Lake High School Horn Lake’s offense has putting up some pretty good numbers this season, and they’ve been getting things done with a nice mix of youth and experience. Freshman quarterback Josh Cooley has thrown for 484 yards, giving the Horn Lake faithful reason to be optimistic about the future. The skill positions have been handled by a strong group of seniors. Jay Jones has 562 yards rushing and 206 receiving and five scores. His backfield mate, Jeffrey Carlyle, has 365 yards rushing and five touchdowns. Senior Camaren Harris has been one of Cooley’s favorite targets with 234 receiving yards. Defensively, sophomore Manny Leyva is the team’s leading tackler. The Eagles are still in the mix for a playoff spot. It remains…

Horn Lake Eagles Football Preview 2009

The Basics Head coach:  John Cooley (3rd season) District:  1-6A 2008 Record:  5-6 Playoffs:  Did not qualify Base offense:  Split I Base defense:  4-3 Returning starters:  6 offense, 5 defense Overview The offense will be led seniors Bakari Trotter, Jay Jones and Jeffrey Carlyle. Trotter is a receiver and Jones (900 yards last year) and Carlyle (840) are running backs. Senior Cameren Harris is another talented skill guy. The line is loaded with experience and includes seniors Derrick Wilson (6-3, 280), Jackie Bingham (6-0, 215), Zach Parker (6-0, 225) and Kenneth Wilson (6-3, 290), plus juniors Nick Hopkins (6-1, 235) and Carlos Renteria (6-0, 290). Seniors Billy Serros (5-11, 235) and Marquise Jackson (6-1, 205) and junior Nick Hopkins (6-1, 235) spearhead the line. Senior…

Horn Lake 2008 Football Preview

Horn Lake 2008 Football Preview

Coach:  John CooleyYears in position:  2Region finish:  7thRecord:  5-6, 1-6Playoffs:  Did not qualifyBase offense:  Split IBase defense:  4-32007 PPG:  182007 Opp. PPG:  24.5The offense will begin with quarterback Brent Mayo. He hasn’t seen a lot of playing time, but he’s been around the program for long enough to slide into starting role smoothly. Senior Jay Jones (5-8, 175) is back at running back after rushing for 800 yards a season ago. Jeffrey Carlyle, a 6-0, 190-pound junior, will man the fullback position. Junior Bakari Trotter (6-3, 190) is a talented wide receiver with good size. Senior wide receiver Kenny Collins will also get a chance to contribute. Junior tight end Jackie Bingham could also be a factor catching passes. The offensive line will have several…