La Marque Cougars
24-4A
Coach: Darrell Jordan.
Lettermen R/L: 16/19.
2009: 4-6/2-5 district.
Starters returning O/D: 5/6.
Players to watch: DT Antonio Wright (6-0, 285, 4.9), DT Elijah Pleasant (6-0, 290, 5.2), OT Calvin Joiner (6-2, 220, 4.9).
Top juniors: RB Tim Wright (5-10, 185), QB Emmanuel Williams (5-11, 180).
Top sophomores: C Jacob Aguirre.
Other prospects: DE Wayne Johnson, OT Ian Crear, DB Darian Batiste, DL Terrence Fontenot, TE Brian Allen, WR Jamal Owens, WR Adrian Gasway, LB Brandon Boyd, LB Ken Butler.
2010 notes: La Marque hadn't had to battle through consecutive losing seasons since 1978-79, but '08 and '09 have been tough. Third-year coach Jordan returns RB Tim Wright (74-513, 9 TDs rushing), who might be the top weapon he's had during his tenure. Wright gashed GP North Shore for three touchdowns last year, showing flashes of what he could be in '10's spread offense. On defense, Jordan mixes it up with a 4-3 and 4-2-5 scheme, but either way, the defensive line is paramount; the team's top players are both DTs (Antonio Wright and Pleasant). QB Williams could also excel after throwing for nearly 1,500 yards last year, but new stars at WR have to step up.
