Terry Boys' Soccer

 The 2008 Terry Bulldogs Boys' Soccer team come into this season with great expectations.    Last year's team finished with an overall record of 7-9-2.  Although the Bulldogs fell short of a winning season, there was a competitive spirit seen in the team unlike any other.  The season was highlighted with a Division 6-5A championship, the first in four years.  Jamie Hardy and Wes Price signed soccer scholarships to Delta State University and Holmes Community College respectively.  Wes was also named to the Mississippi Association of Coaches South All-Star Team.  Ryan Weaver played alongside teammate Rashun Dixon in the prestigious Max Emfinger All-American Football Classic.  The Bulldogs will be led this year by senior captains Drew Hille and J.T. Coward.  The team is poised to make a run at the 5A State Championship.   

Coach K. Orr brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the Bulldogs' soccer team.  He was one of the first four-year letterwinners as a member of the Murrah Mustangs team from 1991-1994.  In 1991, he won the Best Defensive Player Award as a defender and in 1994 won the 100 Percent Award.  The Mustang Soccer team made the state playoffs in 1992 and 1994.  Coach Orr also helped guide the Mustangs to a 9-9 record as an assistant coach in 1999.  In 2006, he assisted Don Regan and helped lead the Terry Bulldogs to a 12-9-1 record and the quarterfinals of the 5A State Tournament.  After being named the Bulldogs' head coach in 2007, Coach Orr led them to the Division 6-5A championship.  Coach Orr also lead the Terry Tennis Team to its first ever Division 6-5A team championship and its first winning season in a number of years.

News

The first booster club meeting will take place Oct. 21 at Springride Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.

We are in the process of rescheduling the Vicksburg and West Lauderdale games.  The West Lauderdale match will possibly be moved to Dec. 20th because of the ACT and fall graduation for Coach Orr from Belhaven College.  The Vicksburg match has been moved to Jan. 22nd (varsity only).

2008-2009 Schedule

Nov. 8    Madison Central Classic (vs. Madison Central)     11:00

Nov. 13     Brandon     7:00

Nov. 15     at Richland     10:30

Nov. 17     Pearl     JV- 5:00 V- 6:30

Nov. 21     at Florence     JV- 4:00 V- 7:00

Nov. 22     Ridgeland     11:00

Nov. 24     Madison St. Joseph     2:30

Dec. 2     St. Aloysius     7:00

Dec. 4-6     Mid-Mississippi Classic

Dec. 12     Crystal Springs     7:00

Dec. 13     at West Lauderdale     12:15

     Jan. 9-10     Pearl Tournament     TBA

Jan. 13     *Wingfield    6:00

Jan. 16     at Warren Central     JV- 4:00 V- 7:00

Jan. 17     *at Natchez     2:30

Jan. 20    *at Jim Hill (Hughes Field)    7:00

Jan. 22     at Vicksburg     7:00

Jan. 23     Natchez (Senior Night)     7:00

* denotes a division match

Mid-Mississippi Classic Schedule

Dec. 4 vs. Murrah at Newell Field  8:30 p.m.

Dec. 5 vs. Ridgeland at Millsaps 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 6 vs. Jackson Academy at Jackson Academy  11:00 a.m.

Concession stand assignments

Pearl     Nov. 17

Ridgeland     Nov. 22

St. Aloysius     Dec. 2

Wingfield     Jan. 13

Natchez     Jan. 22* (Concessions will be split- The boys will handle the concessions during the girls game, and the girls will handle the concessions during the boys game.)

The Players

13 Drew Hille  Senior midfielder- Possesses all the skills to make it to the next level.  Drew has a knack for being in the right place at the right time.    Will play anywhere on the field.  Has started games at sweeper, stopper, center mid, and forward.  Possesses a deft touch, great ball control, great speed, and a winner's attitude.  Has had success playing at the rec. and select levels.  Also a member of the 2007 4A South State Championship baseball team. 

1 J.T. Coward  Senior midfielder/defender- Has improved his game after posting a wonderful club season with SW Jackson.  Possesses  great size, a strong leg, and a great attitude.  J.T. is another versatile player that can be used at any spot on the field.  Started at keeper in the 2nd round of the 4A State Playoffs last year and surprisingly left a great mark on the field as a defender.  The toughest part is trying to figure out where he needs to be on the field because he will do a great job anywhere.   Member of the 2007 4A South State Championship baseball team.

7 Tyler Catchot  Senior keeper- One of the most underrated keepers in the state because of his ability to make very athletic saves to keep Terry in close matches.  Tyler has improved his skills at surveying the whole field to be a safety net for his defenders and to start quick counters on throws.  Started 23 of 24 matches last year.  Missed one due to illness.  Continues to improve basic skills and toughness everyday.  Also a member of the 2007 4A South State Championship baseball team and unbelievably is an accomplished tennis player.

10 Bryson Wright  Senior forward- A driven soccer player that can break a game wide open with his play.  Scored a team high 22 goals and scored 2 goals in last year's historic playoff victory against Long Beach.  Bryson possesses great size, speed, physicality, and a knack for scoring.  Looking forward to Bryson improving upon the great season he had last year.  Was a member of the 2006 Division 6-4A Championship football team and started as a doubles specialist  with the tennis team. 

11 Justin Bailey  Senior defender- Has really stepped up this year at defender.  Quickly made the jump from JV to varsity.  Possesses great ball control, recovery speed, and a player's mentality.  Enjoyed success with his SW Jackson club team.  Justin can quietly shut an offensive player down and can open up counters with his ball control. 

2 Kyle Upchurch  Junior midfielder- Not so "Lil' Up" anymore.  Has grown about 5 inches since last year which is all he really needs to add to his already great ability.  Kyle possesses great ball control, a powerful and accurate shot, and the ability to create scoring opportunities from any midfield spot on the field.  Looking forward to Kyle being one of the difference makers in the second half of the season.  In addition to his on-field exploits, he is a great student and possesses a great attitude. 

6 Ken Delaughter  Junior defender- Ken has steadily improved his game over the course of two years.  Started at sweeper with the undefeated JV team and jumped right into the varsity mix as a starting central defender.  As he has grown physically, he's added speed and the toughness needed to be successful at the high school level.  Possesses good ball handling skills and will be called upon to start counters from the back.  Had a great club season with SW Jackson.

12 Kyle Delong  Junior defender- Possesses great skill and the toughness needed to compete with some of the best teams in the state.  Kyle is also willing to play any spot on the field.  Has seen action at midfielder, forward, and defender.  Will eventually get a shot in the goal as a keeper.  Also a member of the 2007 4A South State Championship baseball team.

9 Jacob Abbey  Sophomore defender/midfielder- Probably the most improved player on the team.  Has gone from a sometimes timid player to a tough, vocal leader.  Jacob has grown mentally and physically since the 8th grade, and it's always a pleasure watching him play.  Has improved his ball handling and defensive skills.  Right now, he's primarily used as a JV starter but will make the transition to varsity very quickly.  Always a dedicated and spirited player. 

23 Kyle Hickman  Sophomore midfielder- Continues to improve his game everyday.  Kyle possesses a great soccer sense and will get better as he continues to play.  Also an accomplished tennis player.

25 Kent Milsap  Sophomore midfielder/forward- The complete package.  Possesses great ball handling skills, speed, and physicality.  The one attribute that separates him from lots of Mississippi soccer players is his throw-in.  Can easily throw the ball approximately 40 yards.  Kent will be a force on the JV and varsity squads.  Kent has created scoring opportunities and will eventually be placed on the stat sheet as a multiple goal scorer.  Has perhaps the brightest future of all freshmen.

30 Zack Savell  Sophomore midfielder/defender- Zack is a two-year member of the Bulldog soccer team.  Possesses great speed and toughness.  Model team player who will play anywhere and exemplify a great attitude.

19 Jared Bailey  Freshman defender- Natural left footed player.  Has natural ability.  Skills will improve as he continues to play.  Always plays hard and can make a great defensive play at any time.  Brother of Justin Bailey.

24 Tyler Weaver  Freshman midfielder/defender- Will primarily be used at stopper with the JV team.  Loves to play the game and can be used as a defender when needed.  Brother of Ryan Weaver.

28 Tommy Avant  Freshman midfielder- The team took a big blow when Tommy sustained a season ending leg injury.  Was expected to contribute greatly to not only the JV team, but the varsity team as well.  Very promising player with great skills and speed.  An accomplished player, Tommy plays select ball with the Central Jackson Soccer Organization.  Will definitely be a force in 08-09.