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Prairiland (Pattonville, TX)


GENERAL
Nickname: Patriots
Colors: Blue/Red
Coach: Glen Schuelke
League: 2A Region II District 12 (moving from 2A Region II District 15)
Playoff Division: 2A
Playoff Division Rank: #102

RETURNERS
Returning Offensive Starters: 6
Returning Defensive Starters: 7
Starting Quarterback Returning: yes
Top Running Back Returning: no

RATINGS
2007 Final Power Rating: -1.8
2007 National Rank: #8486
2007 State Rank: #686
Off-Season Rating Adjustment: +2.5
2008 Starting Power Rating: 0.7
2008 National Rank: #7748
2008 State Rank: #639
Dynasty Rating (Average 2003-2007 Rating): 2.7
Dynasty National Rank: #6637
2008 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating Comparison: worse by 2
Dynasty Record: 30-21 (19-11 in league)

HISTORICAL
2007 Overall Record: 6-5
2007 League Record/Finish: 5-1 (2nd)
2007 Points For Average: 20.2
2007 Points Against Average: 19.4
2007 Differential: +0.8
2007 Wins: #8328 Chisum (Paris) (38-16), #10004 Rivercrest (Bogata) (30-22), #10525 Honey Grove (14-7), #11147 Anna (8-0), #11700 Cooper (53-6), #12147 Clarksville (20-7)
2007 Losses: #2862 Winnsboro (21-6), #4498 Pottsboro (42-0), #6643 De Kalb (34-21), #8378 Godley (30-8), #9927 Redwater (28-24)
2007 Opponents W-L: 58-61
Recent League Championships: 2003 (2A Region III District 17)
Winning Streak Entering 2008 Season: none

SCHEDULE
2008 Schedule: 8/29 Bells, 9/5 at Collinsville, 9/12 at Harmony (Big Sandy), 9/26 at Clarksville, 10/3 De Kalb, 10/10 Rivercrest (Bogata), 10/17 at Redwater, 10/24 Chisum (Paris), 10/31 at Hooks, 11/7 Pewitt (Omaha)
Highest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Pewitt (Omaha) (10.8), De Kalb (8.3), Hooks (7.2)
Lowest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Bells (-28), Clarksville (-18.4), Rivercrest (Bogata) (-14.2)
2007 Regular Season Schedule Strength: -10.2 (-1.3 overall)
2008 Regular Season Schedule Strength: -5.9
2008 vs. 2007 Schedule Strength Comparison: +4.3
2008 Projected Regular Season Record: 6-4
2008 Projected League Finish: 5th
2008 Undefeated Regular Season Probability: less than 1%
Opener: 8/29 Bells [projection: 31-8 win]



Outlook: Coach Glen Schuelke's Patriots have thirteen starters back including standout QB Dayne Sessums. Last year Sessums combined to pass and run for 1,500 yards. His top target Payne Schuelke should have his fair share of big plays. On defense Nick Jones and Randal Sessums are strong upfront. Tanner Connot and Cade White lead the way at LB along with Zach McLamore. Another solid district season following last year's 5-1 mark is possible.