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Page 2, The Journal, Buena Vista, GA, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Marion County falls to Dooly in a rainy defensive struggle By Richard Harris Photos by Malinda Bair • For more: tjournal.smugmug.com The young Marion County High School var- sity football team lost a hard-fought defensive bat- tle to Dooly County, 13-0, in the 2021 season-opener at Eagle Stadium on Fri- day, August 20. The Eagles trailed 10-0 at halftime and heavy rain made their comeback at- Photos by Malinda Bair • For more: tjournal.smugmug.com tempt more diffi cult. “The rain in the second half made it tough,” said Jalewis Solomon heads down the fi eld as Kendall Sims takes care of a defender. Head Coach Billy Law. “We fumbled a couple of times and had a couple in Schley County dominates interceptions. We’ve got a bunch of freshmen playing skill positions on offense and we only have one Deerfi eld-Windsor, 35-0 starting offensive lineman back from last year, so it Freshman Kelby Tymes looks for running room. By Richard Harris on offense, running for 174 may take us a while to get The Schley County High var- yards on 12 carries (14.5 it all together on offense.” in Hardison, Jalen Miller, sity football team kicked off the yards per carry, including The bright spot is that the Kyshaun Blackshear, and 2021 season by dominating vis- a 98-yard TD scamper) and team’s defense may be able to Will Penoncello also had a iting Deerfi eld-Windsor, 35-0, scoring 2 touchdowns. keep the Eagles in games long solid game. in Wildcat Stadium last Friday, Sophomore quarterback enough for the offense to come Leading tacklers were August 20. Jay Kanaza- around. Last Friday, they only Will Penoncello (8), Will The Wild- “Our guys played fast, wa also gave up one touchdown and Allen (6), Jamarcus John- cats racked up which is something we’ve had a great stopped three drives inside the son (6), Calvin Josey (5), 382 yards on opener, 15-yard line. and Kyshaun Blackshear offense, while been working on.” completing Coach Darren Alford “Our defense played really (5). the defense 8-of-9 pass- well,” said Coach Law. “Their A.J. Woodell and Corne- didn’t allow a es for 87 kicker hit two 38-yard fi eld lius Gay had a sack. single point. yards and 3 TDs without any goals in the rain and their punter Freshman quarterback “Coach McCorkle did a great interceptions. Senior Will Penoncello led the also kept us penned back.” Jayden Richardson was defense with eight tackles. job getting our offense ready,” Jalewis Solomon was the The team’s strong defensive 4-for-11 passing for 26 said Head Coach Darren Al- leading receiver with 5 re- front play was by linemen and yards with 1 interception. He 53 yards on 14 carries. ford. “We scored 35, but we left ceptions for 45 yards and a defensive ends Will Allen, Tysh- also picked up 18 yards on the “They guys are showing up some points on the fi eld due to touchdown. Clinton Jackson uan Rhodes, Brennen Welch, ground. Tyleak Broadaway, ready to work hard and giving some penalties and us getting caught 2 passes, including Jamarkus Johnson, A.J. Wood- Teddy Swanson, and Kelby it all they have,” added Coach in our own way. … I really felt a TD, and Jack Clark had 1 dell, and the rotation of Corne- Tymes each had receptions. Law. “You can’t ask for more good about of effort on defense. catch (13-yard TD). lius Gay and James Gooding. Junior running back Calvin Jo- from a young team.” We held them to less than 100 Malachi Banks added 71 The linebacker corps of Kev- sey was the leading rusher with NEXT: The Eagles (0-1) will yards and had a couple of goal- yards on the ground, while travel to Dawson to take on Ter- line stands to keep the shutout. Matthew Nyguen picked up rell County (1-0) this Friday, Our guys played fast, which is 32 yards. Subscriptions to this newspaper August 27. Kickoff is set for something we’ve been working Javier Lopez nailed 5 extra Jay Kanazawa prepares to pass. 7:30 p.m. The Greenwave beat on. … We still have some things point kicks. start at only $20 per year (online) Kendrick 32-0 last Friday. to work on, but we played a The defense was led by Clin- interception), S. Blackwell (8, and $35 per year (print). “Terrell County has a good ton Jackson, who had 10 tack- including 3 sacks), Luke Fore- good game overall.” For details: www.tjournal.com! dual-threat quarterback that Freshman running back les. Other top tacklers includ- hand (5), and Zayden Walker we will have to contain,” noted Zayden Walker carried the load ed C. Westbrook (9 tackles, 1 See WILDCATS, Page 9 Coach Law. 544 Broad Street, Cusseta, GA 31805 International Professional Rodeo is coming to Chattahoochee County! Come to the Chattco Rodeo for the ultimate family fun experience of the year! Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28 Parking Opens at 5:30 PM RRodeoodeo BBeginsegins at 8 PM with Patriotic Grand Opening Ceremony! 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