2012年1月31日星期二

Yellow Jackets pumped about playoff run

Starkville High boys soccer coach Brian Bennett worked the phones Sunday afternoon trying to find out some information about Hernando.

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The Yellow Jackets have been putting together a scouting report on the fly as Starkville prepares for tonight's North Mississippi Class 5A title match against Hernando.

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"We called around and did some research," Bennett said.A client requested a video to promote his fakerolexwatches site. "We found out that have a couple of solid forwards and are good in goal.

Then after a pause, Bennett states the obvious.

"They made it this far so that means that have to be real good," Bennett said.

Starkville (12-3) will be playing for its second-ever north state title. The Yellow Jackets last made it this far in 2001 when Starkville lost 4-1 to Tupelo in a match played at Clinton High School.

"Since none of us have ever made it this far, this is real exciting," Starkville junior Taylor Wise said. "We are pumped about winning and continuing to play."

The Yellow Jackets may be playing their best soccer at precisely the right time. In the postseason, Starkville has posted victories over Center Hill (4-0) and Oxford (4-2).

"Our confidence level is really high right now," Bennett said.With all of the replicauhrenwatches sales rampant, "It has always been high with this group.

"However, we did have a bad a couple of weeks there late in the season and I saw a dip. But now its back where it belongs. We go out each time fully expecting to win."

Perhaps the key to the Yellow Jackets' postseason run is the squad's balance. In each playoff win, four different players scored a single goal apiece.

"When we get everybody involved, we have a chance to be a good soccer team," Starkville senior Kase Kingery said after the victory over Center Hill. "If we have balance like that, it takes the pressure off (keeper) Addison (Watson)."

Kingery, who is one of a bevy of talented seniors on the SHS roster, missed Monday's workout due to illness but is expected to play in tonight's championship match.

Watson recoded the shutout in goal against Center Hill and again was solid in the victory over Oxford.

The senior leadership and balance have provided huge keys for Starkville's late push.

"We are like one big family," Wise said. "Most of us have been playing soccer together since we were 6- or 7-year-olds. That is why this year is so special.

"It is the last year for several of these players. This is an emotional time and we don't want it to end yet."

Bennett feels like his squad will get a huge lift from playing at home tonight.

"The last time we played for the north state title, we played in Clinton," said Bennett, who is in his 14th season as coach. "You played the semifinals and finals down there.

"So to be able to play at home for the first time in this setting is very special. Hopefully, we will have a large crowd helping to motivate us."

Sophomore left midfielder Juan Salazar feels like his squad will be ready to play a real competitive match.

"This team has worked really hard together, as one, this year," Salazar said. "I think our tightness is what separates our team from others.

"We have a special bond. It has been a lot of fun playing with such a great group of guys."

Hernando (14-2-2) has advanced with victories over Neshoba Central (5-1) and Ridgeland (2-0).

The lone losses were Horn Lake and Olive Branch -- both by 1-0 counts -- with the last loss coming Nov. 15.

The Tigers have allowed five goals for the entire season.

While the challenge will be supreme, Bennett feels like the contest may hinge on the simplest of things.

"Whichever team keeps their head, will do the best," Bennett said. "Whichever team has the most composure will win.

"You have to be nervous because you are so close. Yet, if you don't win, your season is over.

"Fortunately, we will carry a lot of confidence into the match. We are treating this match just like we did the Oxford one. It is a really big challenge and we are treating it like one."

The Starkville-Hernando winner will face either West Harrison or Pascagoula for the state championship.

The fourth of six matches that day, the Class 5A title match is set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Clinton High School.

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