Friday night, Lauderdale County broke open a 14-14 game in the fourth quarter and beat Elkmont 34-14.GAME SUMMARY:
1ST QUARTER: In the first quarter, Elkmont stopped a long Lauderdale County drive with a fumble recovery by Sloan Hawkins. Led by the running of quarterback, Hayden Huseth, Elkmont stormed down the field and scored. Jose Hernandez added the PAT. At the end of the first quarter, Elkmont led 7-0.
2ND QUARTER: The Tigers scored on a long touchdown pass to tie the score in the second quarter. However, Elkmont came back down the field on a drive which ended with a Hayden Huseth ten yard touchdown run. After the PAT, Elkmont led 14-7. Lauderdale County broke a big run and were driving deep in Red Devil territory, but Logan Murphy came up with two big quarterback sacks to end the threat. At the half, Elkmont led 14-7.
3RD QUARTER: Lauderdale County had a long touchdown run for a touchdown. The quarter ended with the score 14-14.
4TH QUARTER: The Tigers took control of the game and cruised to a 34-14 win over the Red Devils.
OBSERVATIONS:
THE GOOD - Anyway you look at this game, it was a disappointing and bitter loss. On the positive side of the game, Elkmont played well in the first half, leading 14-7 at halftime. Not only did the Red Devils lead, but appeared to be in control of the game and back on track after losing to the Rogers Pirates last week. Even after a poor third quarter with the offense bogging down, the score was tied at 14-14. Elkmont has good players, a strong kicking game, a good defense and experienced senior leadership. They can still turn the season around and have an excellent year.
THE BAD - However on the negative side, the Red Devils had a fourth quarter meltdown. The offense could not move the ball and the defense appeared to tire, and gave up big plays. They were outscored 20-0 in the final quarter and it was not pretty. Adjustments can be made but Elkmont is running out time.
THE UGLY - The number one thing the Red Devils must correct in the weeks ahead is the turnover ratio. At Lauderdale County, Elkmont committed five turnovers to one for the Tigers. The week before, it was four to one in Rogers' favor. So, for the last two weeks, Elkmont is -7 in turnovers No team can win with those statistics.
PREDICTION: The Dust Devil predicts that Elkmont will start to make adjustments this week and will play better next Friday against the West Limestone Wildcats. However, (it pains the Dust Devil to predict this) - the Wildcats will win 28-14.
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