ETSN.fm Preseason Class 3A Poll: No. 10, White Oak Roughnecks
The White Oak Roughnecks had a tough act to follow in 2014. And while last season's group didn't reach the state semifinals like the previous year's squad did, valuable experience was gained by a young core of players.
Most of those playmakers return, making White Oak a team to watch in 2015.
The 'Necks must replace the graduated Cordelle Smith at quarterback, but do welcome back a bevy of talented players to the fold.
Included among them is senior linebacker Swade Smith, who was a terror in the opposing backfield all season, finishing with a robust 25 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, and 117 tackles overall.
Defensive lineman Chris Bloyd is back after a breakthrough season as a pass rusher, while receiver Dax Davis could make a big step forward after a solid 2014 campaign.
The quarterback job will go to Cade Palmer, who performed well when given the opportunity a season ago.
The District 8-3A Division I championship figures to be decided by White Oak and defending state finalist Mineola -- two programs that have played well into December the last couple of seasons.
2015 White Oak Roughnecks Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time/Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 28 | at Redwater | W 31-7 |
| Sept. 4 | Mount Vernon | W 59-8 |
| Sept. 11 | Spring Hill | W 48-0 |
| Sept. 18 | Tenaha | W 34-10 |
| Sept. 25 | Bullard | L 23-20 |
| Oct. 2 | OPEN | |
| Oct. 9 | *at Mineola | L 28-13 |
| Oct. 16 | *Sabine | W 38-7 |
| Oct. 24 | *vs. Harmony (at Lobo Stadium, Longview) | W 12-0 |
| Oct. 30 | *Quitman | W 55-0 |
| Nov. 6 | *at Jefferson | W 32-0 |
| Nov. 12 | (BI-DISTRICT): vs. Winnsboro | W 59-14 |
| Nov. 20 | (AREA) vs. Pottsboro | W 24-9 |
| Nov. 27 | (REGIONAL) vs. Sunnyvale | L 32-15 |
ETSN.fm Preseason Class 3A Poll
- No. 10: White Oak Roughnecks
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