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SPORTS NEWS FOR
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2001
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Homecoming 2001
Rebels Clip Cardinals, 39-18 |
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By Bobby Young
A beautiful night for homecoming 2001 let all football
fans shake free from recent tragedies for a couple of
hours.
When the extra-long contest had ended, the red clad
Rebels had picked up a Region 6-AA win. McKenzie came
out strong, pumping in twenty-five first quarter
points. Then a comedy of errors and lack of
concentration found the host failing to score in the
second half.
McKenzie won the toss and deferred its selection until
the second half. After a long kickoff return,
Adamsville took over at near mid-field at the 44 yard
line. On first down, Hockaday ran for four yards. On
second down, Hockaday hit the Rebel defense for an
eleven yard first down. Rebel defensive tackle Ricky
Mathis blasted in and hit Hockaday for a five-yard
loss. On third down, Hockaday was held to three yards
by Howard Nolen. After a 40-plus yard punt, McKenzie
took over from its own twenty-yard line.
A pitch to Shiron Perkins on first down resulted in an
electrifying eighty-yard touchdown run. Perkins went
virtually untouched into the end zone. With 9:16
remaining in the first quarter, Josh Stenburg kicked
the PAT.
First Quarter
McKenzie 7-Adamsville 0
The Rebels second possession of the quarter was a
six-play scoring drive. Quarterback Taylor Holland ran
for 36 yards. Stenberg scampered out 42 yards. Perkins
ran for six yards down to the Cardinal four-yard line.
David Duncan found the corner for a four yard run for
a score. With 4:06 remaining in the first quarter, the
PAT by Stenberg was missed.
First Quarter
McKenzie 13-Adamsville 0
A costly Cardinal fumble was recovered by Jonathan
Adkisson at the Adamsville 25-yard line. On first
down, Stenberg totaled seventeen yards down to the
nine-yard line. With 3:02 remaining in the first
quarter, fullback Brannon Milton cracked the middle
for a nine-yard score. The PAT was no good.
First Quarter
McKenzie 19-Adamsville 0
In a quarter completely dominated by Rebels, they were
able to tally yet another score. With 2:04 to go in
the first quarter, McKenzie took over at mid-field.
Perkins sprinted outside for a 17-yard first down. On
first down, Holland fired the ball downfield and hit
receiver Duncan for a thirty-three yard score with
only 1:27 remaining in the quarter. the fourth PAT
attempt was again off the mark and no good.
First Quarter
McKenzie 25-Adamsville 0
McKenzie had over 200 yards rushing in the first
quarter. The Rebels had 33 yards in the first quarter
by way of the pass. Adamsville could muster only 18
rushing yards and five passing yards for the same
period.
With 11:50 remaining before intermission, McKenzie
took over from a stalled Cardinal drive at the
Cardinal 35-yard line. A costly interception near the
goal line took away a sure Rebel touchdown. But on
McKenzie's next possession, the Rebels were able to
start from the Cardinal thirty-six yard line. On first
down, a Holland to Carone Tharpe pass was complete for
12 yards. Stenberg ran for 19 yards down to the
Cardinal 14. Stenberg again got the call and found the
end zone from 14 yards out. With 8:40 remaining on the
second quarter clock, Hugo Becerra kicked the PAT
good.
Second Quarter
McKenzie 32-Adamsville 0
Todd Hockaday booted a forty-three yard punt down to
the Rebel two yard line. On first down, Perkins sped
downfield for 25 yards. A Holland to Jay Taylor pass
covered 14 more yards. Perkins again dodged and darted
his way for a 24-yard pickup. Thirty-four yards away
from yet another score. Holland fired to receiver
Chris Wall who hauled the ball in for a 34-yard
completion and a score. With 3:40 remaining in the
half, Becerra kicked the point after.
Second Quarter
McKenzie 39-Adamsville 0
With the backup special teams on the kickoff, the
Rebels kicked to Adamsville. Jake Gilchrist corraled
the football and hit the middle of the Rebel defense.
Gilchrist went virtually untouched for a 78-yard
touchdown. A two-point conversion pass from Gilchrist
to Jenkins was stopped short of the goal line. Wtih
3:25 remaining before intermission, the Cardinals had
avoided a shutout.
Second Quarter
McKenzie 39-Adamsville 6
Late in the second quarter, McKenzie again was coming
off its own goal line from the four. A great defensive
interception by the Cardinals' Jenkins gave Adamsville
a first and goal at the Rebel five yard line. Scottie
Adams (6'1"--175 lbs.) helped the Cardinals cause by
escaping the Rebels defensive backs and stepping into
the end zone from five yards out. With only :08
remaining in the half, the two-point run failed.
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Second Quarter
McKenzie 39-Adamsville 12
Though McKenzie was able to tally sizeable yardage in
the second half, the Rebels were held off the
scoreboard the final two quarters. Costly penalties,
interceptions and fumbles led to a lackluster
performance in the second half.
Several young MHS backs carried the ball successfully
in the final quarter. Brad Campbell, Cody cook and
Shane Barksdale saw playing time throughout the fourth
quarter.
An interception return set up the white clad Cardinals
at the Rebel fourteen yard line. Jonathan Gaskins ran
the length of the field to tackle the Cardinal
defender back at the fourteen yard line. Hockaday hit
the Rebels defense for 12 yards. Quarterback Gilchrist
plunged into the end zone from two-yards out. With
9:23 remaining in the game, a Gilchrist to Like Roy
pass was incomplete.
Fourth Quarter
McKenzie 39-Adamsville 18
This Friday night, the Rebels travel a short distance
to take on the West Carroll War Eagles. Currently, the
Eagles are at one win and three losses. The War Eagles
lost 48-20 to JCS, then 6-0 to Lake County. Coach
Chris Rich's West Carroll squad downed Gibson County
32-14. This past Saturday night, the War Eagles were
defeated by Caldwell County, KY, 42-20.
Since 1985, the Rebels and War Eagles have played 14
times. McKenzie's only loss came in 1995, a 14-6
defeat in McKenzie. Since the 1995 loss, the Rebels
have tacked on five big wins (1996: McKenzie 39-13;
1997: McKenzie 13-6; 1998: McKenzie 44-0; 2000:
McKenzie 13-0).
Senior Jimmy Cherry will quarterback the War Eagles.
Injuries have hampered the progress of this year's
squad. Several additional injuries hit the War Eagles
last Saturday night in addition to those already on
the injured list. Coach Chris Rich would like to have
one game where his troops are healthy.
On the line will be Brooks Blackketter (5'7"--185 lb.
junior), Wesley Arnold (5'11"--280 lb. sophomore),
Dustin Church (5'9"--200 lb. junior), and Chris Rimmer
(6'2"--236 lb. junior).
The War Eagles will be very excited about playing the
Rebels at their new facility at the new West Carroll
Junior High/High School. Kickoff time will be 7:30.
See the Banner's print edition for stories on the
Huntingdon Mustangs, Hollow Rock-Bruceton Tigers, West
Carroll War Eagles, and Bethel College Wildcats.
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Region 6-AA |
Team |
Overall |
Region |
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McKenzie |
4-0 |
2-0 |
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Riverside |
3-1 |
2-0 |
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Huntingdon |
3-1 |
2-0 |
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Camden |
2-2 |
0-2 |
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Chester County |
1-3 |
0-2 |
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Adamsville |
1-3 |
0-2 |
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Region 7-AA |
Team |
Overall |
Region |
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Martin Westview |
4-0 |
2-0 |
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Union City |
3-1 |
1-1 |
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Humboldt |
3-1 |
1-1 |
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Milan |
3-1 |
1-1 |
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Trenton Peabody |
2-2 |
1-1 |
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Dresden |
2-3 |
0-2 |
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Region 8-A |
Team |
Overall |
Region |
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H. R.-Bruceton |
3-1 |
2-0 |
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Halls |
1-3 |
1-1 |
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Lake County |
1-3 |
1-1 |
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Greenfield |
4-0 |
1-0 |
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West Carroll |
1-2 |
0-1 |
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South Fulton |
2-2 |
1-1 |
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Gleason |
0-4 |
0-2 |
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High School Action
McKenzie 39---Adamsville 18
West Carroll ---Caldwell Co.
Huntingdon 49---Chester Co. 0
H.R.---Bruceton 46---Lake Co. 0
Trenton 31---Dresden 19
Westview 31---Humboldt 7
South Fulton 40---Gleason 8
Greenfield 39---Halls 6
TCA 21---Perry County 18
JCS 50---Middleton 7
USJ 35---Fayette Co. 14
Milan 17---Union City 9
Riverside 35---Camden 21
Lexington 28---Fayette Ware 18
Junior High Action
Thursday, September 20
McKenzie at Camden
Huntingdon at H.R.-Bruceton
Lakewood at West Carroll
Tuesday, September 25
McKenzie at Milan
Games Friday, Sept. 14
McKenzie at West Carroll
Martin Westview at Huntingdon
Camden at H.R.-Bruceton
Gleason at Trinity Christian
JCS at Lake County
USJ at Riverside
Crockett County at Milan
Adamsville at Greenfield
South Fulton at Dresden
Manasses at Trenton
Union City at Obion Central
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