A loaded Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, VA) varsity football squad turned in an outstanding 2007 season, finishing with 13-1 overall record including an undefeated regular season, a Southeastern District championship and a Division 6, Eastern Region championship. Though the Tigers are losing outstanding talents such as wide receivers Kerry Boykins and Todd Harrelson , an outstanding group of players are returning as well.

Led by current sophomore quarterback Phillip Sims and junior wide receiver Tim Smith , head coach Richard Morgan will certainly return some firepower on offense. But the defense, led by two junior linebackers, also promises to be strong once again.

“We return Jerrod Askew and Perry Jones , who are two of the best linebackers in the state,” said Morgan, who will return 14 starters from this year’s squad. “Getting back the middle of your defense is a tremendous asset to have. I’m very excited about those two. They are great leaders and tremendous football players.”

At 6-0, 215 pounds, Askew amassed 126 tackles including 25 tackles-for-loss and 13 sacks this past season.

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