Published: 12:25 AM, Sun Aug 05, 2012
Five Pine Forest football players to watch
A look at Trojans football players likely to make an impact this season.
Tim Allen
Position: Receiver
Height/weight: 5-8, 180 Class: Senior
About Allen: After spending last season at E.E. Smith, where he caught 10 passes for 280 yards, Allen has assumed a leadership role at Pine Forest. Sochovka praised the athletic Allen as a positive influence on the Trojans and said he'll get a look at the quarterback spot.
Jake Jenson
Position: Tight end-long snapper
Height/weight: 6-4, 220 Class: Senior
About Jenson: A player who has established himself as a team leader, Jenson will be the only senior on the Trojans' offensive line. With boundless energy and a strong competitive fire, Jenson is also a fixture on the Trojans' basketball and baseball teams.
Nelson Guillory
Position: Linebacker
Height/weight: 5-8, 170 Class: Senior
About Guillory: Sochovka said Guillory's importance can't be overstated. The linebacker missed six games last season with a broken hand. Sochovka said Guillory's intelligent play and tone-setting work ethic will be crucial to the Trojans' defense.
Devonte Baker
Position: Running back
Height/weight: 5-10, 165 Class: Junior
About Baker: Baker will be a key component to the Trojans' offense. A running back with deceptive speed, Baker led Pine Forest in rushing last season. Sochovka said he will likely see plenty of action this season.
Dakota Allaman
Position: Linebacker
Height/weight: 5-8, 180 Class: Senior
About Allaman: The hard-nosed linebacker will man the center of the Trojans' defense. Sochovka said that Allaman has a strong motor and brings it every play. His toughness will be crucial if Pine Forest's defense is to improve.
Pine Forest schedule
Aug. 17 - Purnell Swett
Aug. 24 - Gray's Creek
Aug. 31 - at Smithfld-Selma
Sept. 7 - at Westover
Sept. 14 - at South View
Sept. 21 - E.E. Smith
Sept. 28 - at Cape Fear
Oct. 5 - Seventy-First
Oct. 12 - at Douglas Byrd
Oct. 19 - at Terry Sanford
Oct. 26 - Jack Britt