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Friends, but not this Friday
By MICHAEL LEWIS
Staff Writer They're not talking this week.
Kenny Wilson and James Scott have been friends for years. Both have become football stars, and the latest link in each's family gridiron chain.
They live right next door to each other, only a Troy Dannehower pass apart.
But this week, they're going to be strangers. This week, Kenny Wilson of Mainland and James Scott of Seabreeze are just two wildly talented players, fighting for the same goal: Supremacy in the best rivalry around.
"I've been saying to him all season, we're friends now but just wait," Wilson said this week. "But in Week 10, I don't know him at all. He's my enemy until after Friday night."
Wilson and Scott are among the best players on their teams. Wilson has led the Bucs in rushing this season, with 547 yards and six touchdowns. Scott, a major Division I prospect at defensive back, has 54 tackles and one interception, along with 2 1/2 sacks.
But for them, this game isn't about stats. It's about taking their place in their own family's legacy in the Seabreeze-Mainland rivalry.
Kenny's brother, Vince, ran for 208 yards and three touchdowns in 2003. Kenny's other brother, Tony, ran for 96 yards and a score in the 2005 matchup.
And James' brother, Kenny Scott, made his own Seabreeze-Mainland magic, running for 156 yards and two scores in a 2002 game, and ripping off a 93-yard kickoff return in the '01 contest.
Maybe more than anybody else on the field Friday night at Municipal Stadium, Kenny and James are bathed in this rivalry's lore. They've grown up hearing the stories and waiting for their ultimate chance to take their place in the rivalry.
As seniors, they know this is the last chance they've got.
"I think I was 6 when I saw my first one," James said. "I was actually a Bucs fan growing up, so I was sitting with the Mainland fans. Every time I would go, it would seem so overwhelming.
"Everything you do in this game is going to be remembered, good or bad."
James said his brother used to be a little more amped up during Mainland week. Kenny Wilson said it was the same with his family.
"Vince couldn't stop talking about the game, for a few weeks before and a few weeks after," Kenny said. "My first game, a few years ago, I was so nervous I almost didn't want the ball."
Superior athletes like Kenny and James are driven by winning, but this week, it's the fear of losing that's paramount.
"Every loss hurts, but a loss to Mainland hurts twice as bad," James said. "That's why I've been telling the young guys to get twice as ready this week."
"Every play in these games, you treat like it's going to be your last-ever play," Kenny said. "Ten years from now, you'll be walking down the street and someone will remind you of what happened, and they'll talk trash if they beat you.
"Nobody ever forgets these games. Ever."
 
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And to think I was playing in this game before these two attended as kids. :lol:

Go Bucs!! Beat Seabreeze!!!

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Bucs beat 'Crabs to go 10-0

By BRIAN MCLAUGHLIN
Prep editor

DAYTONA BEACH -- Mainland forced the short field against Seabreeze on Friday night -- and the end result was the Buccaneers' first undefeated regular season in 57 years.

The Bucs forced three pivotal turnovers in the second quarter and capitalized on the excellent field position on all three of them to knock off their cross-town rival Sandcrabs 23-13 before a crowd estimated at just below 8,000 at Municipal Stadium.

Mainland upped its record to 10-0 and nabbed the Spike Welshinger Trophy for winning the game -- which was fitting because Welshinger was the legendary coach who led the Bucs to their last unbeaten season, when Mainland finished 9-0 in 1949.

Class 5A No. 3 Mainland now leads the all-time series 28-15-0, and Class 4A No. 9 Seabreeze drops to 8-2 on the year. Both schools will play in the state playoffs next week -- with Mainland hosting Melbourne Bayside and Seabreeze traveling to Brooksville Central.

"It's unbelievable," said Mainland coach John Maronto, who has won a state championship with the Bucs but has never had an undefeated regular season. "A lot of people doubted what we were going to have here this year. These kids have stuck together and played good ball and I think the best is yet to come."

The turning point came in the final 10 minutes of the second quarter when Mainland forced one fumble by Seabreeze quarterback Troy Dannehower -- which Robert Slater recovered -- and interceptions by Orkeys Auriene and Bruna Foster. Mainland's three scoring drives started at the Seabreeze 19-, 23- and 13-yard lines, and led to touchdowns from Kenny Wilson, Daniel McFadden and Andra Williams.

"They had the No. 1 offense, and all we heard was about mini-(Tim) Tebow (Dannehower) running the ball," said Auriene, a senior defensive back who picked off two passes in the game. "Coach always stressed this would be our first test for the secondary. They did pretty good, but we clamped down when we had to and that's why we're 10-0."

Seabreeze got off to the fast start. Just two minutes into the game, Dannehower connected with Demetrius Wright for a 51-yard touchdown pass -- the first touchdown pass Mainland's defense has given up all season. In fact, the Bucs were only giving up 23.3 yards per game through the air. Dannehower finished with 213 passing yards and two touchdowns, but was harassed all night by a swarming Mainland defense.


Mainland game MVP Chauncy Gordon, Emanuel Ware, Foster and Wilson, to name a few, were tough on the Sandcrabs. Seabreeze's defense was equally tough when it wasn't forced to stop Mainland on a short field -- and was led by Seabreeze game MVP Cody Reider, Sid Cuff, Ricky Schwarz, among many standouts.

An injury to senior captain Sean Kramer in the first quarter was a tough blow to the Sandcrabs' offensive line. Kramer seriously injured his left knee and was taken by ambulance to Halifax Medical Center. He was released to go home by the time the game was over.

Seabreeze coach Marc Beach knows he faced one of the best teams in Florida.

"We forced some balls . . . we just got put on a short field most of the night and didn't get any bounces," Beach said. "But defensively we played stellar. . . . In the playoffs, I don't think we're going to see a defense as good as what they've got."

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Penalties -- Seabreeze 6-30, Mainland 13-115 :yow1:

PASSING -- Seabreeze: Dannehower 9-25-3-213. Mainland: Taylor 6-13-1-96.
 
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RECRUITING NOTEBOOK: Iron Bowl a big game for recruits, too

November 14. 2006 11:33AM
- Last modified: November 14. 2006 12:00AM
Alabama will host Auburn Saturday afternoon for the Iron Bowl with the Tigers winning the last four games and a ?Fear the Thumb" campaign since last November.

Alabama?s loss to Mississippi State in Bryant-Denny Stadium split the fanbase and had many calling for coach Mike Shula?s job, or at least a change in offensive philosophy. The Iron Bowl is for in-state bragging rights, but a win for Alabama might calm some of the fans until the next loss in 2007.

Alabama was a big underdog against LSU, and Auburn was a heavy favorite against Georgia, and both schools lost their weekend SEC matchups. Alabama entered the field in Baton Rouge with a little more fire in their eyes and some new offensive elements than the team who entered Bryant-Denny Stadium against Mississippi State.

Perception and winning will go a long way with recruits, who will attend the game. Prospects from across the southeast will walk the sidelines prior to kick-off and settle in their seats to witness the team and coaching staff who are prepared for this game. Recruits talk about fan support as well. This is a good time for all fans to come together for the team regardless of how you feel about the Tide coaching staff.

Starry afternoon in Tuscaloosa for unofficial visits include: Scout.com four-star defensive end Sidell Corley from McGill-Toolen (Florida verbal); Davidson four-star safety Michael McNeil (uncommitted), Hoover four-star defensive tackle Kerry Murphy (uncommitted); UMS-Wright four-star wide receiver Brandon Gibson (uncommitted); B.C. Rain four-star cornerback Ryan Williams (Auburn verbal); Williamson three-star offensive lineman Nick Fairley and three-star linebacker Antonio White from Hollandale-Simmons, (Miss.).

Several prospects slated to attend (but not confirmed with many due to high school playoff games) include: Scout.com five-star defensive tackle John Brown from Lakeland, (Fla.); five-star defensive end Allen Bailey from Darien-McIntosh County (Ga.); four-star defensive tackle Will Blackwell from West Monroe, (La.), four-star defensive end D.J. Stafford from LaGrange, (Ga.); three-star linebacker Chris Walker from Memphis-Christian Brothers, (Tenn.); three-star linebacker Jamie Jones from Springdale, (Ark.), and three-star receiver Brandon Clear from Hoover.

Two official visitors have been confirmed for this weekend. Scout.com four-star cornerback James Scott, from Daytona Beach-Seabreeze, (Fla.) and Alabama wide receiver verbal commitment Jermaine McKenzie. Sidell Corley and Brandon Gibson had originally planned to take their official visits this weekend, but will take this weekend as an unofficial visit and return in January for an official visit.

The coaching staff and the game are selling points to recruits, but the Tide?s verbal commitments are mingled among the recruits to help reel in future teammates as well.

Alabama verbal commitments expected at the game include: Scout.com four-star linebacker Rolando McClain from Decatur; Athens three-star defensive tackle Alfred McCullough; Prattville three-star defensive tackle Nick Gentry; Pensacola, (Fla.) three-star safety Chris Lett; Brownsville-Haywood, (Tenn.) three-star defensive end Alex Watkins; Bastrop (La.) three-star defensive tackle LaMarcus Williams; Mountain Brook three-star offensive lineman William Vlachos (grayshirt); Hoover three-star offensive lineman Patrick Crump (grayshirt); Tampa-Middleton, (Fla.) three-star cornerback Sherod Murdock; Atlanta-Marist, (Ga) two-star linebacker Jennings Hester; Charlotte-Victory Christian (N.C.) two-star defensive end Kourtnei Brown and B.C. Rain three-star safety Elliott McGaskin (grayshirt).

The visitors? list will continue to change throughout the week with more confirmations as the week progresses.

Visit TideSports.com for Andrew Bone?s daily recruiting coverage
 
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Tress at the Nease (Wilson, Yandell) v. Seabreeze (James Scott) game

Turnovers doom Seabreeze
Nick Zaccardi | Special to the Sentinel
Posted November 25, 2006

PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- With Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel looking on, Seabreeze scored on its first play but went scoreless in the second half as Ponte Vedra Beach Nease came back for a 24-14 win.

Seabreeze (10-3) ended its season Friday in the Class 4A, Region 2 final after reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

Tied 14-14 at the half, Nease scored 10 points in the fourth quarter while Seabreeze committed three turnovers in the final 11 minutes.

"We made too many mistakes to beat a good team," Seabreeze Coach Marc Beach said. "We can't turn the ball over. That ultimately was the backbreaker."

The Sandcrabs played without star cornerback James Scott (deep thigh bruise), who might have been the reason why Tressel made the trip.

Without Scott, Seabreeze still entered the fourth quarter with a chance to upset the host Panthers.

But after forcing Nease to punt three plays into the final quarter, Seabreeze running back Leroy Houston (12 carries for 56 yards) fumbled a pitch from quarterback Troy Dannehower.

Nease recovered at the Seabreeze 13-yard line and punched in a touchdown to go up 21-14 with 7:57 remaining.

"We gave them the ball right back after the defense did their job," Beach said. "The defense played unbelievable tonight."

After Nease tacked on a 32-yard field goal, Seabreeze turned over the ball on the ensuing kickoff.

An end-around pass by wide receiver Demetrius Wright ended up in the hands of Nease defensive back Jared MacNaught.

"We knew we had to come out and score a lot of points," Dannehower said. "We knew we weren't going to get lucky."

In the first half, Seabreeze scored on the first play from scrimmage as Dannehower took a sneak 80 yards, breaking tackles down the sideline.

"I dropped back to pass and the linebackers flew out of there, taking off running," said Dannehower, who led Seabreeze with 16 carries for 147 yards. "They left me a whole bunch of room to run."

Nease answered on its first two series to take a 14-7 lead.

Though Seabreeze tied the score on a Dannehower pass to Daniel Pigott in the second quarter, kicker Kenny Fraser missed a 28-yard field goal wide right as the half ended.

Dannehower threw for 123 yards on 7-of-13 passing, including one touchdown and one interception.

"The score was closer than it was," Beach said. "I feel bad for our kids because they battled. They worked hard this sea- son . . ."
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Another article about the game from the Daytona Beach News Journal

Mistakes finish off Sandcrabs

By BRENT WORONOFF
Staff Writer

PONTE VEDRA -- The quarterbacks were maestros and their sophisticated spread offenses were humming like Mercedes. But one team had to blink, and it was Seabreeze.

The Sandcrabs turned the ball over four times in the second half and succumbed to defending state champ Ponte Vedra Beach Nease 24-14 in the Class 4A state quarterfinals Friday night at Nease's field.

"We made too many mistakes to beat a good team," Seabreeze coach Marc Beach said. "I feel sorry for our guys. But we battled hard all year. They have to be proud of what they accomplished."

The Sandcrabs finished the season 10-3, while Nease (13-0) will travel to Tallahassee Lincoln, a 31-30 winner over Pace, in a state semifinal next week.

Seabreeze junior quarterback Troy Dannehower ran for 135 yards and passed for 119 yards. He scored on an 80-yard run on the game's first play from scrimmage and tossed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Piggott on fourth-and-3 to tie the score at 14 with 9:14 left in the second quarter.

"Dannehower is a pretty tough quarterback," Nease coach Craig Howard said. "That 80-yard run on the first play of the game shocked all of us. I knew he was good, but that blew us away."

But the Panthers didn't take long to recover. Nease QB Ted Stachitas caught a 16-yard pass from running back Zach Tronti on a flea flicker to tie the score at 7 with 6:32 left in the first quarter.

Then the Panthers did some gambling of their own. They converted a fourth-and-2 on their next drive and had a 36-yard field goal called back for a false start. Instead of kicking again, Nease went into a no-back set on fourth-and-11 and Stachitas tossed a 24-yard touchdown pass to Kasey Smith.

"I was trying to catch them off-guard a little bit," Howard said.

Stachitas, a junior who replaced current Florida Gator Tim Tebow, passed for 151 yards and ran for 44. But the Panthers shot themselves in the foot, committing 11 penalties for 91 yards.

The 'Crabs missed a scoring opportunity at the end of the first half. They drove from their own 4 to the Nease 10. But Kenny Frasor's 28-yard field-goal attempt was wide right with no time left.

The Panthers held the ball for most of the second half and took the lead for good with 7:57 remaining in the game on Tronti's 1-yard touchdown run. The score was set up by Leroy Houston's fumble at Seabreeze's 13-yard line.

"We knew we would have to score a lot of points against a great team," Dannehower said. "You just can't have turnovers against a team like that."

Tronti's 41-yard run set up a 32-yard field goal by Allen Schaefer with 3:05 remaining to put the game away. Tronti rushed for 103 yards.

Houston caught four passes for 74 yards and added 58 yards rushing, but he was held to minus-14 yards rushing in the second half.

Jared MacNaught intercepted two passes in the second half. Seabreeze's Issac Brown, who fumbled the kickoff following Schaefer's field goal, intercepted a Stachitas pass in the end zone three plays later.

"I thought our defense was unbelievable tonight," Beach said.


The Sandcrabs played without star cornerback James Scott, who was suffering from a deep thigh bruise.

"He definitely would have helped (in the secondary)," Beach said. "It really hurt us on special teams. The way he blocks kicks and returns kicks for touchdowns, it puts fear in people."
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