JaBoree Poole’s No. 85 jersey brought back painful memories to many opposing quarterbacks when they reviewed Friday night encounters with Brookhaven’s senior defensive end. Poole caused mayhem in many backfields during the 2012 season, breaking up plays, stuffing runners and sacking quarterbacks.

     Poole’s steady, aggressive performance has earned him The DAILY LEADER’s Defensive Player of the Year honors on the All-Lincoln County Football Team. He has made a verbal commit to sign a scholarship with Southern Miss on Feb. 6, 2013.

     Joining Poole in the All-County defensive line are Jermaine Blackwell of Bogue Chitto, Marquis Price of Brookhaven and Colby Culbertson and Garrett Pace of Brookhaven Academy.

     The Dream Team linebackers are Chris Calcote and Ty Hill of Brookhaven, Preston Rawls of  Brookhaven Academy and Jeremy Blackwell of Bogue Chitto.

     In the defensive secondary are Marcus Coleman, Jonah Hill and Billy Thomas of  Brookhaven and Heath Hickman of Brookhaven Academy.

     Selected as punter is Fred Trevillion of Brookhaven.

     “JaBoree can take control of a game,” said Ole Brook head coach Tommy Clopton. “He has a nose for the football and a high motor. He knows how to use his hands.”

     Poole (6-3, 240) is strong and fast. He had a career-high 19 tackles in Brookhaven’s second game of the season, a win over Lawrence County. On the season, he accounted for 101 tackles, including 74 solo stops. He accounted for 7.5 quarterback sacks in a 5-6 playoff season.

     “My main job is to contain the running backs,” said Poole. “I like to sack the quarterbacks.”

     Poole was named to the Mississippi All-Star squad that lost a 21-16 decision to Alabama last Saturday in Montgomery. His favorite food is mashed potatoes with cheese and his favorite dessert is pecan pie. In the  NFL, his favorite player is Dallas Cowboys’ linebacker DeMarcus Ware.

     Jermaine Blackwell (5-10, 220, jr.) was a leader on Bogue Chitto’s Region 4-1A championship squad that finished 13-1. He was credited with 147 tackles, including 33 solo hits.

     Garrett Pace (6-2, 240, so.) recorded 97 tackles for the Cougars in their march to an 11-4 record and the MAIS Class AA state championship.

     Marquis Price (5-8, 240, jr.) collected 51 tackles for the Panthers.

     Colby Culbertson (5-11, 205, sr.) made 81 solo tackles for the Cougars and had a total of 101 stops.

     Leo Lewis (6-2, 215, so.) made a big impact in his first varsity season. He accounted for 45 tackles, including 36 solo hits, plus 2.5 sacks.

     Jeremy Blackwell (6-1, 265, jr.) anchored the Bogue Chitto defense and had a team-high 209 tackles, featuring 40 stops.

     Chris Calcote (6-2, 210, jr.) collected 60 tackles for the Panthers.

     Preston Rawls (6-0, 170, sr.) made 129 tackles for the Cougars, including 101 solo hits, plus 2 interceptions.

      Ty Hill (6-1,  205, jr.) collected 84 tackles for the Panthers.

     Marcus Coleman (5-7, 160, sr.) collected 58 tackles for the Panthers.

     Jonah Hill (5-9, 180, sr.) was credited with 45 tackles, including 34 solo hits for BHS. He also had 2 interceptions.

     Heath Hickman (6-1, 145, so.)  collected 50 tackles and 2 interception for the Cougars.

     Billy Thomas (5-8, 165, jr.) had 33 tackles and 2 pass thefts for the Panthers.

     Fred Trevillion (6-3, 195, jr.) averaged 36.3 yards a punt for BHS.