Spencer, Pierre Coffey look to build on winning record in 2015
Quick facts
Coach: Pierre Coffey, second year; 8-4 at school, 8-4 overall
Assistant coaches: Wesley Bynam, defensive coordinator, Mikal Underwood, Eric Allen, Thomas Oglesby, Terrance Drake, Marvin Broadwater, Patrick Butler, Bruce Hubbard, Dominque Hartley
2015 record: 8-4, lost in Class 3A second round
Region: GHSA 5-2A
Breaking down the team
The Good: After its first winning season in four decades, there is more confidence around the program than there has ever been. The offense returns key offensive linemen like Ye’Majesty Sanders, quarterback Khalil Thomas and receiver Ervin Davis. The defense, too, has plenty of pieces back and added Giovonnia Moore at linebacker.
The Bad: There are some shoes to fill, most notably at running back, defensive line and in the defensive backfield. The team lost running back Tyrell Smith, defensive lineman Chris Baker, and defensive backs Daymeonta White and Dashae Hubbard, among others, to graduation.
Our take: Spencer has the potential to be even better this season, but it’s been a long time since it has had to deal with a little hype. The team seems prepared to handle it, and its goals of contending in their region are legitimate.
Roster
No. | Name | Pos. | Cl. |
1 | Jaleel Grimes | RB/DB | 12 |
2 | Seth Jordan | WR/QB | 11 |
3 | Fletcher Jordan | DB/WR | 11 |
4 | Travell Jones | DB/WR | 12 |
5 | Giovonnia Moore | LB/TE | 12 |
6 | Ervin Davis | WR | 12 |
7 | Davonte Webster | LB/TE | 11 |
8 | Johnotter Hill | RB/LB | 11 |
9 | Khalil Thomas | QB | 12 |
10 | Malik Henry | DB | 12 |
11 | Isaiah Webster | WR/DB | 12 |
12 | Jalen Taylor | WR/S | 12 |
13 | Dy’Javius Nathan | WR | 11 |
14 | Jaharee Mons | RB/LB | 11 |
15 | Malachi Morris | WR | 12 |
16 | Isaiah Garrett | WR/DB | 11 |
17 | Jaquavion Flowers | DB/WR | 12 |
20 | Devon Reid | LB | 10 |
21 | Pete Novz | DB/WR | 12 |
22 | Cory Calhoun | WR/DB | 10 |
24 | Ameir Abrams | DB | 11 |
25 | Christian Hill | WR/DB | 11 |
27 | Kenterious Spencer | RB/DB | 11 |
28 | Messiah Geddis | WR/DB | 11 |
29 | Titus Moore | WR/DB | 12 |
30 | Devonte McClain | LB | 12 |
31 | Kaysen Crowell | DB | 11 |
32 | Jason Burgess | DT/FB | 12 |
34 | Jaquevious Moore | RB | 10 |
35 | Jason Williams | WR | 10 |
37 | Jaquan Wingfield | DB | 10 |
39 | Quamae Small | DB | 12 |
40 | Robert Murrary | DT | 10 |
41 | Robert Cox | FB/LB | 11 |
42 | Marquise Hamilton | DE | 12 |
43 | Devonte Reed | RB | 10 |
45 | Marquez Benn | LB | 12 |
47 | Rasheem Phillips | DT | 11 |
48 | Zanquavius Rawlins | DE | 12 |
49 | Braxton Cobb | LB | 11 |
51 | Dayquon Thornton | C/DT | 12 |
52 | Mike Wallace | OL | 12 |
53 | Jalen Bradley | OL | 11 |
54 | Onaje Wheatt | OL | 11 |
55 | Togji Miles | OL | 10 |
56 | Jaco Whiteley | DL | 10 |
58 | Patrick Riley | DL | 10 |
60 | Robert Whitaker | OL | 10 |
75 | Jacorey Brooks | OL | 10 |
77 | Ye’Majesty Sanders | OL | 12 |
78 | Eric Gibbs | OL | 11 |
80 | Henry Felton III | WR | 12 |
82 | Darenta Jones | WR | 11 |
83 | Malcom Odom | WR/DL | 12 |
84 | Cedric Stone | DL/WR | 12 |
87 | Daquarious Ford | WR | 12 |
88 | Melik Jefferson | WR/DB | 11 |
89 | Jiquez Chambers | WR/DB | 11 |
2016 schedule
Date | Game | Time |
Aug. 26 | Carver (at M) | 7:30 p.m. |
Sept. 1 | Northside (at K) | 7 p.m. |
Sept. 9 | Kendrick (at M) | 7:30 p.m. |
Sept. 15 | Dougherty (at K) | 7 p.m. |
Sept. 23 | Crisp County (at M) | 7:30 p.m. |
Oct. 7 | Jordan (at K) | 7:30 p.m. |
Oct. 14 | Temple (at M) | 7:30 p.m. |
Oct. 21 | at Lamar County | 7:30 p.m. |
Oct. 28 | at Callaway | 7:30 p.m. |
Nov. 5 | Heard County (at K) | TBA |
2015 results
Date | Game | Results |
Aug. 28 | Carver-Columbus | L, 21-7 |
Sept. 3 | Northside-Columbus | W, 21-0 |
Sept. 18 | Peach County | L, 41-0 |
Sept. 25 | Central-Macon | L, 28-12 |
Oct. 3 | Southwest | W, 35-0 |
Oct. 10 | Jackson | W, 34-14 |
Oct. 16 | Rutland | W, 18-0 |
Oct. 24 | Westside-Macon | W, 22-16 |
Oct. 31 | Kendrick | W, 34-8 |
Nov. 7 | Jordan | W, 48-9 |
*Nov. 13 | Washington County | W, 47-34 |
*Nov. 20 | Dawson County | L, 22-12 |
*Playoffs |
This story was originally published August 21, 2016 at 3:08 PM with the headline "Spencer, Pierre Coffey look to build on winning record in 2015."