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Coach: David Aymond 
Mascot: Mustangs
Region: 3
District: 21-5A
2010: 11-2 D1 Regional Semifinalist

PROGRAM

The Mustangs haven’t missed the playoffs since 1993, won three region 3 titles, and one state championship.  Coach Aymond has coached 17 seasons at North Shore compiling a fantastic record of 174-35.  This has been a top program in Region 3 for quite a while.

OFFENSE

Returning Starters: 2

Unit Rankings
Backfield:
Receivers:
Offensive Line:

Key Players
QB Micah Thomas, Junior (6’1 175 4.5)
OL Christian Harper, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
WR Larry McDuffey, Senior (5’11 165 4.4)

Players to Watch
RB Davante Milton, Senior (5’9 175 4.4)
RB Kevian Deleon, Sophomore
OL Paul Lewis, Senior (6’3 270)
OL Darius Taylor, Senior (6’3 295)

DEFENSE

Returning Defensive Starters: 6

Unit Rankings
Defensive Line:
Linebackers:
Secondary:

Key Players
LB Jarius Moore, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
DB Kevin Alexander, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
DB Keon Harvison, Senior (’10 1st All-District)

Players to Watch
DE Caleb Young, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
DL Troy Roach, Senior (’10 1st All-District)
DL Justin Provost, Senior (37 tackles, 8 TFL, 6 sacks)
DE Arnold Robinson (6’4 220 4.8)
LB Zach Whitley, Sophomore (6’3 220 4.6)
LB Chris Lee, Senior, (6’2 210 4.6)
DB Earnest Thomas, Junior (5’10 170 4.5)
DB Jacoby Walker, Senior (5’11 180 4.5)
DB Corey Collins, Senior (6’0 175 4.4)

SCHEDULE

THE BOTTOM LINE

Offense: Despite reloading at a majority of the offensive positions, expect the overall offense to be improved.  How does that happen? Well, North Shore doesn’t see much drop off in the talent department from year to year, and that talent will begin it’s second year under former Stony Point OC Tom Lewinski.  Under Lewinski (2007-2009), the Stony Point offense thrived and the same is eventually expected at North Shore.

Defense: It’s a real treat to watch these guys play defense, especially how well they defend the run.  I would challenge anyone to find another defense that yielded only 2.79 yards per carry ALL SEASON (13 games) and that’s after facing one of the top rushing attacks in the state twice (Katy).  They are fast, aggressive, and arrive angry.  Overall, the Mustangs return six starters and several others that saw time last season.  The big loss from last year’s unit will be the graduation of LB Derrick Matthews (Houston), but the North Shore faithful and coaches feel great about incoming sophomore LB Zach Whitley (6’3 220 4.6).

Overrated if: They can’t maintain their level throughout the playoffs.  Those in the area know the Mustangs often play at a level good enough to compete for championships.

Underrated if: As always with North Shore, this team has a very high ceiling.  If the offense can come into its’ own, the Mustangs could do some serious damage.