GAME SUMMARY:On Friday night at Boss Hill Stadium, Sean's Holt's Elkmont football team showed the potential to be an outstanding team this year by beating Ardmore 41-7.
To start the game, Ardmore used a two tight end, 3 back, no receiver set to try to power the ball at the middle of the Elkmont defense. Ardmore had some early success and made a couple of first downs with this strategy. However, Levi Terry's defense adjusted and shut down the Ardmore offense for most of the night.
In the first quarter, Skyler Gant had a 95 yard punt return TD worthy of a ESPN top ten play. He broke 2 tackles, spun out of trouble and outran the Ardmore defenders to the end zone. Jose Hernandez added the PAT and Elkmont led 7-0. Also in the first quarter, Sloan Hawkins recovered an Ardmore fumble and Hernandez missed a 37 field goal. The first quarter ended with Elkmont 7, Ardmore 0.
In the second quarter, the Elkmont defense completely shut down the Tiger offense. Elkmont added 2 scores - a 6 yard Skyler Gant touchdown run and a 6 yard TD by Chase Renew. At halftime, Elkmont led 21-0.
Elkmont continued to pile up the points in the third quarter. Hayden Huseth threw a pair of touchdown passes; 27 yards to Cole Glass and 74 yards to Skyler Gant. Quarterback Huseth also had a 42 yard TD run. The third quarter ended with Elkmont ahead 41-0.
In the fourth quarter, Elkmont was able to play a lot of younger players giving them needed varsity experience. Ardmore added a late touchdown to make the final score 41-7.
OBSERVATIONS:
Elkmont played outstanding football Friday night. The coaches had the team well prepared. The defense was aggressive and tackled well. The offensive line played well, opening up holes for the running game and giving the quarterback plenty of time to throw. Hayden Huseth showed great skill as a dual threat quarterback. Skyler Gant had a great game and reminded fans of first team all-state David Solomon from a few years ago. The kicking game was outstanding, both kicker Jose Hernandez and punter Logan Murphy are experienced and have strong legs. Murphy had a 68 yard punt in the game.
PREDICTION:
Elkmont will have a good week of practice and will beat the West Morgan Rebels 35-24 next week.
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