BIG WIN FOR ELKMONT - DUST DEVIL IN THE STANDS

Friday night in Boss Hill Stadium, Elkmont bounced back from two straight losses by beating West Limestone in a very exciting game.

GAME SUMMARY
First Quarter:
Cody Martin ran the opening kickoff back to the West Limestone 48 yard line.  The first offensive play of the night set the tone of the game for Elkmont.  In a "hook and ladder" play, Hayden Huseth passed to Cole Glass who pitched the ball to Skyler Gant who sprinted pass the Wildcat defense for a 48 yard touchdown.  The PAT by Jose Hernandez was good and Elkmont lead 7-0.  Later, West Limestone scored on a short touchdown pass and tied the score.  The first quarter ended with the score, 7-7.

Second Quarter:
West Limestone made three turnovers and Elkmont took advantage with two scores.  First, a 20 yard touchdown pass from Huseth to Skyler Gant.  The second was a Skyler Gant one yard touchdown run.
The score at halftime was Elkmont 21,  West Limestone 7.

Third Quarter:
The determined Wildcats came out after the half and moved down the field in a long drive that ended with a short touchdown run.  The PAT was good.  The quarter ended with a 21-14 lead by the Red Devils.

Fourth Quarter:
The fourth quarter started with the the Red Devils scoring on a Hayden Huseth 30 yard touchdown pass  to Cole Glass.  The PAT was missed and the score stood at 27-14.  Later in the quarter, West Limestone scored on a ten yard touchdown pass after a bad call "roughing the quarterback" wiped out an Elkmont interception.  The Wildcats' PAT was blocked by Daniel Logan and the score was 27-20.  Hayden Huseth intercepted a West Limestone pass to end their last drive of the game.  Elkmont ran a few plays
out of the victory formation to run out the clock.  Final score:  Elkmont 27, West Limestone 20.

OBSERVATIONS:
This was a very important win for Elkmont and the Red Devils played very well.  The pass and pitch play that started the game with a touchdown was a brilliant call by the coaches and I believe set the tone for the game.  The offense was diversified and three big playmakers - Hayden Huseth, Skyler Gant and Cole Glass all played a major role.  The defense bent but did not break.  It appeared that the Wildcats were bigger and stronger, but Elkmont did not give up many big plays.  Sloan Hawkins and Ben Ferguson played very well on defense.  The special teams were outstanding except for a missed PAT.  Overall, this victory was not only an important win, but also very satisfying after losing in three overtimes last year at West Limestone.

PREDICTION:
Elkmont is back on track and will travel to Sheffield next Friday and win 28-27.