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DeSoto Central Football Team History


DeSoto Central Jaguars
DeSoto Central High School

2611 Central Parkway Southaven, MS
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Colors: Purple & Gold
Coach: Chris Purnell

 

Team Home Summary Coaches Games by Year Opponents Playoffs OT

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2003  <-- 2007 <- 2008 -> 2009 --> 2024
2008 Season Highlights
 Chris Purnell enters his 6th season as Head Coach at DeSoto Central.
 The Jaguars finished 7th in District 1.
 The Jaguars set a team record for margin in a defeat by allowing 55 points.
 
2008 Season
 
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Aug. 29  @ Bruce    39   32   W       
 Fri., Sep. 5  vs. Byhalia    42   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 12  @ Bishop Byrne TN  40   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 19  vs. Hernando    12   38   L       
 Fri., Sep. 26  vs. Starkville   *  14   34   L       
 Fri., Oct. 3  @ Horn Lake   *  24   49   L       
 Fri., Oct. 10  vs. Olive Branch   *  9   42   L       
 Fri., Oct. 17  @ Columbus   *  22   20   W       
 Fri., Oct. 24  vs. Tupelo   *  0   41   L       
 Thu., Oct. 30  @ Southaven   *  7   42   L       
 Thu., Nov. 6  vs. South Panola   *  0   55   L       
 
2008 Season Totals
  Record4-7
  Points Scored209
  Scoring Average19.0
  Points Allowed359
  Defense Average32.6
  Opponents Record64-63
  District Record1-6
  Home Record1-5
  Away Record3-2
  
2008 Class 5A District 1 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   District Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
South Panola 14-14601573-185697-024662  Lance Pogue
Olive Branch 10-35023141-173676-1247145  Scott Samsel
Tupelo 8-44061560-116195-223699  Eric Collins
Southaven 8-43231820-19144-3143133  Ed Rich
Starkville 3-81653363-4148202  Bill Lee
Horn Lake 5-62652702-5144219  John Cooley
DeSoto Central 4-72093591-676283  Chris Purnell
Columbus 1-101593250-7117214  Bubba Davis



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