Trojans The next generation By: Fred W. Wienecke, Sports Writer, Jenks Journal 11/02/2006 The future of Trojan football looks bright, especially in the near future. Coach Todd Williams had trouble singling out a player he thought was the best. The depth of quality players on the ninth grade team is so good coach Williams simply listed a series of players and their qualities. "Quarterback, Stephen Brown is an intelligent player. He's not big but what lacks in size he more than makes up for in intelligence," said Williams. That statement was repeated by four observers during the evening. "He is always in the right place," said coach Williams. That applies to both offense and defense. As the starting safety, Brown was involved in play after play including a hard hitting solo tackle in Tuesday night's game against the Sandites. The impact was heard at the top of the stadium. The Trojans won 41 to 13. "Brown has quarterbacking in his blood. His dad, Scott quarterbacked for the Tulsa Hurricane in the late 70's and early 80's. "Number 20, Lee Graves is so intense, if you took those two out of our game we would lose the heart of the team," said Williams. That intensity was obvious during Tuesday night's game. Graves' play during the evening was leadership style. Brad Haus, number 6, is a running back that does double duty as the place kicker. Only in the ninth grade he gets tremendous distance out of his kicks. The kicking game is secure for several years to come. Due to an arm cast his participation in the running game was limited but the reports are that his running ability is as good as it gets. Two more running backs, Cory Jones, number 22 and number 33 Austin Enlow both scored during the Sand Springs game. Both players have remarkable speed and agility. Two linemen on this team are big enough right now to step into any game. Eric Graham, number 70 and Junior Trevino, number 74 are both over six feet and near 250 pounds. Add Jake Alexander, number 77 who was injured during the varsity game against Owasso and the future offensive line looks big enough to move mountains. Alexander also has football in his blood. His dad, David played in the NFL and is the offensive line coach for the Trojan varsity team. Another stand out is David Lore, number 43. David is new to the Jenks program this year. He moved from Medford where eight man football is the norm. Adjusting to eleven man teams is an issue but he is already playing on both sides of the line. His position list includes linebacker, tight end and full back. Number 43 is a student of the game, big and eager to play. "Give me a kid that wants to play and I will take him every time," said coach Williams. Lore is another player with a football bloodline. David's dad, Brian was a teammate of coach Trimble's at NSU during the championship days. Aside from athletic ability, there are qualities observable on the sideline that indicate these young men will continue the traditions Jenks fosters and demands. Gentlemanly behavior and speech, sportsmanship and affability are typical. Even their dedication to academics was apparent during the game. A serious discussion about homework took place during one break. The future of Trojan football is secure. | 
