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Whitesboro (TX)


GENERAL
Nickname: Bearcats
Colors: Maroon/Gold
Coach: Eddie Gill
League: 3A Region II District 9
Playoff Division: 3A
Playoff Division Rank: #44

RETURNERS
Returning Offensive Starters: 6
Returning Defensive Starters: 8
Starting Quarterback Returning: yes
Top Running Back Returning: no

RATINGS
2007 Final Power Rating: 16.3
2007 National Rank: #3846
2007 State Rank: #345
Off-Season Rating Adjustment: +3.5
2008 Starting Power Rating: 19.8
2008 National Rank: #2959
2008 State Rank: #269
Dynasty Rating (Average 2003-2007 Rating): 1.5
Dynasty National Rank: #7039
2008 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating Comparison: better by 18.3
Dynasty Record: 21-28 (9-20 in league)

HISTORICAL
2007 Overall Record: 7-3
2007 League Record/Finish: 4-3 (tied for 3rd)
2007 Points For Average: 29.1
2007 Points Against Average: 23
2007 Differential: +6.1
2007 Wins: #2881 Prosper (31-28), #4498 Pottsboro (24-14), #7513 Community (Nevada) (21-18), #8622 Princeton (35-14), #10107 Van Alstyne (50-14), #11147 Anna (26-14), #12633 Bonham (49-15)
2007 Losses: #51 Celina (44-7), #1874 Wakeland (Frisco) (35-21), #3744 Pilot Point (34-27)
2007 Opponents W-L: 58-52
Winning Streak Entering 2008 Season: none

SCHEDULE
2008 Schedule: 8/29 at Pilot Point, 9/5 at Cisco, 9/12 at Pottsboro, 9/19 Bonham, 9/26 at Aubrey, 10/10 Gainesville, 10/17 at Argyle, 10/24 Prosper, 10/31 Celina, 11/7 at Sanger
Highest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Celina (46.6), Cisco (45.2), Argyle (32.3)
Lowest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Bonham (-22), Gainesville (-7.7), Sanger (-5.4)
2007 Regular Season Schedule Strength: 8.9
2008 Regular Season Schedule Strength: 15.9
2008 vs. 2007 Schedule Strength Comparison: +7
2008 Projected Regular Season Record: 5-5
2008 Projected League Finish: 4th
2008 Undefeated Regular Season Probability: less than 1%
Opener: 8/29 at Pilot Point [projection: 27-22 win]



Outlook: When an opponent scouts the Bearcats they focus first, second, and third on QB Travis Labhart. Last season he tossed for nearly 1,500 yards and rushed for more than 550 yards while combining for 26 scores. Labhart's top target will be Ryne Gillum with Cameron Clark also a factor at WR. Hayden Basillio is a top lineman as is Kenny Powell. There is also talent on the defensive front. A top tier finish in the league is possible. The Cats will go as far as Labhart takes them. It's hard to say if bettering last season's 7-3 is possible.