LITTLE ROCK — ENROLLMENT 354 (based on 2008-2010 Arkansas Activities Association classification cycle; 25th among 48 Class 4A schools) MASCOT Leopards CONFERENCE 7-4A HEAD COACH Chris Vereen (fifth season, 22-22) ASSISTANTS Doug Shott, offensive coordinator; Joe Baker, receivers/defensive line; Jonathan Lindsey, running backs/ defensive backs 2008 RECORD 11-2 overall, 6-1 in 7-4A (second) TOP RETURNEES RB/DE Greg White, 6-1, 220 pounds, Sr.; QB/OLB Jamario Ervin, 5-11, 195, Sr.; WR/CB Grant Dooley, 6-3,185, Sr.; FB/LB Sam Willis, 5-11, 185, Sr.; FB/LB Yordi Moran, 5-11, 240, Jr.; OG/DT Oscar Gonzalez, 5-11, 230, Jr.; RB/S Cory Morgan, 5-8, 170, Jr.
NEWCOMERS TO WATCH QB Jayce Stephens, 5-8, 170, So.; LB Marcus Miller, 6-0, 220, So.; DT Kensey Morris, 6-1, 230, So.
RETURNING OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE STARTERS 8/8 OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE FORMATION Flexbone/Split-4 NOTEWORTHY Coach Chris Vereen, 35, graduated in 1991 from White Hall High, where his father, Charlie, was formerly the head football coach. : Chris Vereen also coached Gillett from 1999-2004. : At least 10 players were members of De Queen's Class 4A state championship track and field team last spring, including senior running back/defensive end Greg White (sprints, jumps, throws), senior quarterback/outside linebacker Jamario Ervin (sprints), senior cornerback Matt McLelland (hurdles) and junior running back/safety Corey Morgan (hurdles, jumps). : Vereen said De Queen has 57 players this fall, compared to 24 in 2005, 28 in 2006, 35 in 2007 and 43 last fall. : De Queen returns 25 of 31 lettermen.
Sports, Pages 28 on 08/23/2009