2010 Bearcats

Name	Number	Class	Position
Willie Davis	1	Senior	SLOT/DB
Bruce Randle	2	Senior	HB/DL
Clay Laughrey	3	Junior	WR/DB
Alfred Harris	5	Junior	WR/DE
Daniel Berry	8	Senior	WR/DB
Austin Trinklein	10	Sophomore	WR/DB
Ruben Martinez	11	Junior	KICKER
Rudy Williams	13	Senior	WR/DB
Austin Balderas	14	Senior	WR/OSLB
J.P. Price	18	Senior	QB/WR/DB
Chase Chenault	19	Junior	RB/OSLB
Tristen Jureka	20	Freshman	RB/OSLB
Conner Camacho	21	Junior	SLOT/OSLB
Jacob Lock	22	Sophomore	SLOT/DB
Ricky Campbell	24	Junior	WR/DB
Beau Ewton	30	Sophomore	RB/LB
Corbin Sitzes	34	Senior	HB/LB
Mason Guthrie	40	Senior	RB/LB
Ryan Hagenbucher	47	Junior	SLOT/OSLB
Mathew Poursoltani	50	Sophomore	OL/DL
Will Allen	51	Junior	OL/DL
Austin Accettura	52	Senior	OL/DL
Clay Nowlin	53	Junior	OL/DL
Kody Peacock	54	Senior	OL/DL
Joseph Mascari	56	Junior	OL/LB
Britt Larson	57	Junior	OL/DL
Jason Mendoza	60	Senior	OL/DL
Coyt Kimbrell	66	Sophomore	OL/DL
Ethan Berkley	70	Junior	OL/DL
Riley Howard	78	Junior	OL/DL
Boone Feldt	79	Junior	OL/DL
Blaine Eberts	80	Senior	WR/DB
James Hamilton	88	Junior	WR/DB

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION		TIME	RESULTS	OUR SCORE	THEIR SCORE
TBA	Vernon	TBA	Scrimmage
TBA	Trinity Christian	TBA	Scrimmage
August 27	Liberty Christian	Home		7:30 PM	Lose	35	50
September 3	Iowa Park	Away		7:30 PM	Win	35	32
September 10	Celina	Away		7:30 PM	Lose	35	56
September 17	Ft. Worth Nolan	Home	Homecoming	7:30 PM	Lose	29	36
September 24	Boyd	Home		7:30 PM	Win	57	26
October 1	Open
October 8	Sanger	Home	District	7:30 PM	Lose	28	35
October 15	Gainesville	Away	District	7:30 PM	Lose	17	20
October 22	Aubrey	Home	District	7:30 PM	Win	17	7
October 29	Argyle	Away	District	7:30 PM	Lose	0	31
November 5	Whitesboro	Home	District	7:30 PM	Win	42	9

2010 News

Ace of Hearts

By Veronica Hamlett

Staff Writer

Pilot Point's Austin “Ace” Accettura loves football for better or worse, in sickness and in health, and almost vowed to play the game until death did them part.

At 6-0, 235 pounds and a neck as thick as a tree stump, Accettura looks as healthy as a horse. The starting senior defensive end can bench 380 pounds and squat 600 more, but only three years ago a rare heart condition nearly took it all away.

Doctors diagnosed Accettura with Wolff Parkinson White syndrome (WPW) and superventricular tachydaria (SVT) in sixth grade after he experienced severe chest pain during athletic activity. For the next two years he sat on the sidelines while he and his family searched for answers, and Accettura faced the likelihood that his football days were over before they truly got started.

“By eighth grade, I grew my hair out real long and went through kind of a dark period,” he said. “When it happened, I freaked out. Football is my whole life. I love everything about it.”

WPW and SVT are electrical issues with the heart; when Accettura's adrenaline kicked in during sports, his heart rate sped up too fast for the heart to pump blood. His first surgery to kill the extra nerve pathway speeding up his heart was in seventh grade, but unsuccessful; he had resistant WPW.

Accettura kept in decent shape with the limited amount of exercise the doctors permitted, but it was hard for him to want to do much more with football out of the picture.

In the meantime, his parents found one doctor in Oklahoma City that considered operating on Accettura's heart, but he gave him 30 percent survival odds, and his parents nixed the idea.

It wasn't until the summer of 2007 (the summer before Accettura's freshman year) that Cook Children's hospital brought in a cardiac surgeon willing to try another approach to kill the rogue nerve pathway, a retrograde ablation through the carotid artery and aorta to damage the pathway, entering through the neck and the groin.

After the seven-hour procedure, Accettura finally received the all-clear to play football six weeks before two-a-days were slated to start.

During Accettura's two-year period without football, his mother, Michele Walling, remembers her son saying he'd rather die playing football than go on living without it. When doctors allowed him to play again, “I could hardly get him to sleep he worked so hard to get ready to play.”

“When people say that Austin plays with intense heart and passion, they have no idea how deep that goes,” Walling said. “He will play football until someone drags him off the field. The love of the game beats with every hit he makes.”

Every year, Accettura undergoes testing to make sure his heart can still take the stress of the game, and every time he's passed with flying colors. He's made the most of his time on the field ever since, playing JV football his first two years and then making the varsity team last year just in time for the state championship run.

“Last year was an amazing journey,” Accettura said. “It was full of amazing things that truly only happen once in a lifetime.”

Last year, Accettura racked up 81 tackles, 39 solo. He made four sacks, had six pressures and 11 tackles for either loss of yardage or on fourth down or the goal line. He received invites to several football camps this year, including Nike, The Old Coach and Under Armour.

At The Old Coach Five Star Performance Camp, he received the defensive line MVP award for “relentless” play in one-on-ones. His scouting report by the Future Collegiate Athletes Association described his style of play as “seek and destroy,” aggression that earned him the nickname “Ace” from his teammates.

“They like to make fun of me, saying `Ace is going crazy out there,'” Accettura joked. “But I do think the best thing about me is that I'm a motor. I just keep going. If I hadn't gone through (his heart condition), I probably would be chilling on the sidelines. The game means more to me because of it.”

Head coach Blake Feldt names enthusiasm as one of Accettura's strongest qualities and a necessity to play the game.

“If you lack that, it's hard to play, and that's the one thing he's definitely not lacking,” Feldt said. “Austin is a guy who really loves football and is fun to coach because of his effort and desire. He has a big responsibility and has done a good job for us week in and week out.”

Accettura has aspirations of playing college ball next year. Right now he has to get through his final regular season with the Bearcats facing the prospect of a losing record and no playoffs. Both the offensive and defensive lines lost a lot of depth when the class of 2010 graduated, but Accettura is the sole anchor on a defensive line with six other players rotating through it.

“We thought we'd at least make the playoffs this year (after last year). We didn't think it'd be like this,” Accettura said. “Our last game against Gainesville, we played really well on defense. We're getting better, we just need to get it all cooking on all cylinders. If we all show up to win, not just some showing up to win and some to just play, we can win.”

Guthrie working overtime for cats

By Veronica Hamlett

Staff Writer

Pilot Point Post-Signal

Pancakes, peanut butter and milk.

That's all there is to it.

Pilot Point's Mason Guthrie should have more bruises, more bumps and lumps than the small set of stitches on his chin. He should be accessorizing his jersey with more bandages and walking with crutches to support his often-aching right foot.

Instead, he strides steadily with his stitched-up chin held high, ready for the beating that awaits him each Friday, fueled by the same odd breakfast every morning to play every single down as if it were his last.

"I hurt occasionally, but I've got to press through it," Guthrie said. "I'm a senior, so I have to be out there."

Guthrie is facing his toughest assignment yet in his fourth and final year with Bearcat football. A mainstay at linebacker since his freshman year, the senior is now the team's go-to running back and kick returner as well. Now he's out there for just about every single down of football played, rarely missing a minute of the 48 on the clock. For Guthrie, there's no time for bumps and bruises, let alone rest. Head coach Blake Feldt knows he's asking a lot by having him play the most demanding combination of positions, but only Guthrie can bring enough fanaticism to juggle them both.

"Mason's done a great job for us all four years. He's been one of our better players, but this year, his contribution is phenomenal," Feldt said. "His fight and effort is fanatical.

"He's a winner. Every time he steps out there, it's with the intent to win."

Guthrie dabbled at tight end last season, but infrequently. He was a bit surprised when he got the call up to run the ball this year, but never questioned it, instead calling it an honor to be chosen from among his talented teammates. He's now the third Guthrie to carry the ball for Pilot Point, following in the steps of his older brothers Grant and Cooper, a fullback and running back, respectively.

Cooper Guthrie is actually fourth on the list of career rushers at Pilot Point with more than 3,000 yards. The youngest Guthrie probably won't catch his older brother in one year, but it doesn't mean he won't make an impact on an offense carving its identity in the air this year.

"We have a good quarterback that can throw the ball. I run when I need to run. It doesn't matter to me," Guthrie said. "I'm doing what they did, but I'm not really after the records. I'm just trying to win football games."

Guthrie has rushed for 188 yards in 30 carries so far, running in three touchdowns against Iowa Park two weeks ago. He's also the team's leading tackler with 25 tackles, 19 unassisted.

Defensive coordinator Jeff Smiley says the leader of his defense is a true football player.

"He is a football player, which to me is the ultimate compliment, and on top of that, he's a great kid," Smiley said. "He has a knack for the ball and truly understands the game. It's really like having a coach out there on the defensive side of the ball."

Guthrie attributes his success to his competitive nature. On the field, the soft-spoken Bearcat becomes electric, saying his spike in intensity "goes up when you're doing something you love."

Feldt said Guthrie is not only competitive, but coachable.

"He's the kid every coach wants to have. He plays wide out, aggressive, intense and hard-nosed," Feldt said. "Running back and linebacker are two positions that are the focal points of both sides, and you've got to be going wide open. There's no time to rest. You've got to be very physical. Those two positions together are harder than any other, and he's doing a great job."

Pilot Point's season opening loss to Liberty Christian served as an eye opener for Guthrie. After the 50-35 thumping he realized fully just what he'd gotten himself into.

"I was worn out, definitely very tired," he said.

Since that night, he runs extra "gassers" after practice each day to stay in extra-good shape.

Even after running up and down the field all 48 minutes of a game, Guthrie insists he doesn't instantly collapse once at home or hibernate the rest of the weekend to recuperate. His feet are done for the night but his mind is still racing, going over the plays that could have or should have been made.

"After Celina, I was thinking a whole lot about it, just how altogether as a whole we could have shown a little more effort on defense," Guthrie said.

Guthrie is doing his best as one of few returners from last year's state-champion team; he's giving just about all one person can physically give to put the Bearcats back on top. No matter what happens this season, you can't say Guthrie didn't do everything in his power to change the outcome.

"Winning state was a very great opportunity. It's something most people don't get to experience in their lifetime," Guthrie said. "I thank God every day just for the opportunity to play and to win."

Iron Man

Pilot Point's Mason Guthrie is a dual threat for the Bearcats at running back and linebacker.

Pilot Point - Celina rivalry on again

By Veronica Hamlett

Staff Writer

Pilot Point held on for a three point win over Iowa Park last Friday, Its first win of the season, But it's going to take a lot more than that to handle what's coming this Friday -

none other than longtime foe Celina.

It's a battle of the Cats this week as Pilot Point (1-1) visits its neighbors to the east for their first meeting in three years. The winner will gain the upper hand in the long-standing rivalry since the all-time record between the two programs is currently deadlocked at 23-23-1.

For the rest of the story see the Friday, September 10, 2010 Pilot Point Post-Signal

Jeshua price will debut as Pilot Point's new quarterback in the season opener Friday.

New man,new plan

Price will take Bearcats to the air this year

By Veronica Hamlett

Staff Writer

If you call Pilot Point senior Jeshua Price "J.P. Price," which most people do, you're calling him "Jeshua Price Price." It's redundant. When asked, he actually prefers his true first name of "Jeshua." It's more efficient.

And after all, this fall especially is no time for inefficiency.

Price makes his debut as the Bearcats' newest quarterback Friday night. He's not only taking over the reins of a state championship team led by a record-setting quarterback. He's signifying the end of an era as the Bearcats prepare to run a spread offense after years of a dominating ground game.

For the rest of the story read the Friday, August 27, 2010 issue of the Post-Signal

Two-a-days kick off season

By Veronica Hamlett

Staff Writer

The hunt for a state football title is officially back on as the 2010 Bearcats and Chaparrals reported for two-a-days Monday morning.

After a summer of 7-on-7 and speed camp, with coaches getting small taste of things to come, Pilot Point head coach Blake Feldt and Aubrey head coach G.A. Moore are anxious to work out the X's and o's for this season. So far, both like what they've seen this week as their players worked out with helmets only, pads to come Friday.

For the rest of the story read the Friday, August 6, 2010 issue of the Post-Signal

Pilot Point head football coach Blake Feldt goes over blocking technique with the linemen on Wednesday morning.

Cats ranked in 3A poll

By Veronica Hamlett

Staff Writer

Pilot Point made the cut in the first preseason football poll of the year.

Dave Campbell's Texas Football 2010 issue listed the Bearcats 21st in it's Class 3A Top 25 statewide poll.

"I,I'm a little surprised at that" head coach Blake Feldt said. "We're moving up to 3-A - and I think we have a chance to have a good football team - but we lost so many good players last year. You,You've got to take preseason polls with a grain of salt."

For the rest of the story read the Friday, June 18, 2010 issue of the Post-Signal

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