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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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Gleason dominates West Carroll for region win |
The Gleason Bulldogs got back on the winning track following
a setback in Week 6, dismantling the War Eagles on their way
to a 52-0 homecoming win Friday night in Gleason.
The Bulldogs got on the board early in the opening quarter as
Alex Verdell broke free for a 32-yard touchdown run. Shadow
Roney added the two-point conversion to make the score 8-0
with 8:17 left in the opening stanza.
Less than three minutes later, the Bulldogs were back on the
board as Verdell caught a 19-yard pass from Nicky Spain for
another Gleason touchdown. Verdell then added the
two-pointer to make the score 16- with 5:48 left in the
first quarter.
The Bulldogs got on the board one more time during the opening
frame as Zach Wallace scored on a 25-yard run. Spain then
added the two-point conversion to make the score 24-0 with
1:45 left in the first frame.
Early in the second quarter, Wallace added his second
touchdown run, scoring on a 29-yard run. Roney added the
two-pointer to put the Bulldogs ahead 32-0 with 10:47 left
in the second frame.
Later in the quarter, Cody Ezell put the Bulldogs on the
board again, scoring on a one-yard run. Wallace added the
PAT to put the Gleason ahead 39-0 with 6:43 left in the
half.
Verdell scored his third touchdown of the game late in the
first half as the senior running back got into the end zone
on a 13-yard run. Wallace kicked the extra point to make the
score 46-0 with 1:31 left in the half.
(Read the rest of this story in this week's edition of the Dresden Enterprise!) |
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Gibson County spoils DHS homecoming with 47-0 loss |
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By Jason
Peevyhouse
Sports Editor |
What began as a close contest through the opening quarter on
Friday night at Rotary Field quickly turned into a one-sided
affair during the final three quarters as Gibson County
scored 40 points over the final 36 minutes to take a 47-0
win and spoil the Lions homecoming.
Dresden was able to put together a short drive on its first
possession, getting three straight runs from Zach Garner to
get the Lions going. But, a third-down penalty slowed the
Lions’ progress and halted the drive at the Dresden 41-yard
line, forcing them to punt.
The Lions were able to hold the Pioneers in check on their
next drive, allowing only one first down before forcing a
punt. But, Gibson County returned the favor to the Lions,
forcing a three-and-out.
On the first play of the next Gibson County drive, Pioneer
running back Joseph Sherley broke free down the sideline for
an 8-0yard touchdown run. Cody Carpenter added the extra
point to make the score 7-0 with 1:58 left in the first
frame.
After the Pioneer defense stifled the Dresden offensive
attack, it took only two plays for the Gibson County offense
to find the end zone. A seven-yard run by Chase Arnold was
followed by a 15-yard face masking penalty. That penalty set
up a 14-yard touchdown run by Sherrod Johnson to put the
Pioneers on the board again. The PAT failed, leaving the
Pioneers ahead 13-0 with 9:48 remaining the first half.
Dresden seemed to be ready to gain some momentum later in the
half, as a Gibson County fumble found its way into the hands
of a Dresden defender. But, two plays later, an interception
ended the Lion possession at the Gibson County 20-yard line.
(Read the rest of this story in this week's edition of the Dresden Enterprise!) |
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MHS Rebels swat Yellowjackets with blowout loss, 41-0 |
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By Lindsey
Arnold
Special to the Enterprise |
McKenzie High School's Rebels (6-1, 3-1) were warmly
welcomed home after a three-game road stretch Friday night.
The Yellowjackets of Greenfield (3-4, 2-2) visited as a
well-prepared Rebel squad played relentlessly on both sides
of the ball, led by quarterback Austin McKinney's 11 of 16,
248 yard, 2 touchdown performance. Sophomore receiver /
defensive back Richie Clark was also a standout returning an
early interception 47 yards for a score, as well as making
four receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown.
McKenzie deferred possession until the second half after
winning the opening coin-toss. Rebel kicker Harris Laughrey
kicked off to Greenfield's Zack Harris, whose nice return
was brought back to the McKenzie 20-yard line after a block
in the back penalty. Quarterback Ty Smithson's first down
pass fell incomplete and Rebel Zack English shot through the
line to sack Smithson for a six-yard loss. Smithson
scrambled for a ten yard gain before the Yellowjackets
punted following a three and out series.
McKenzie took over at the Greenfield 47 with at the 10:22
mark. Fullback Jacob Fussell began the drive with a
four-yard rush. Junior running back Quinton Bowden added a
two-yard carry. Richie Clark grabbed a McKinney bullet for
eleven yards and a first down. McKinney fired incomplete and
the Rebels were flagged for holding before senior lineman
Tyler Watson alertly recovered a second down fumble. Third
and 18 turned to third and 23 following an illegal procedure
penalty. McKinney completed a pass to John Johnson for seven
yards and the Rebels punted for a touchback.
Yellowjacket back Tyler Dunning rushed twice for gains of one
and two yards, respectively to start the next Greenfield
drive. Smithson completed a 15-yard pass to Daniel Ricketts
for a first down at the Greenfield 39. Smithson dropped back
again and released a pass deftly intercepted by McKenzie's
Clark and returned 47 yards for the first score of the game
with 5:02 remaining in the first quarter. Laughrey's PAT
kick was good and the Rebels lead 7-0.
Beginning from their own 16 yard-line, the Yellowjackets
Smithson rushed for a yard. Dunning carried for three yards
and Smithson threw an incompletion as Steven Johnson punted
the ball away following the three and out.
(Read the rest of this story in this week's edition of the Dresden Enterprise!) |
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