ELKMONT GROUNDS DANVILLE HAWKS - DUST DEVIL IN THE STANDS

The Elkmont Red Devils got a much needed win on Friday night over the Danville Hawks.


GAME SUMMARY:
The game started with a long run back by Danville off the opening kickoff.  Using a short passing game, Danville marched the ball down the field and scored on a short touchdown run.  The PAT kick was blocked by Daniel Logan and Danville led 6-0.   The Elkmont defense recovered and shut down the Hawks the rest of the quarter.  Elkmont scored on three straight possessions.  Daniel Logan scored on a two yard run; Hayden Huseth scored on a 47 yard run, and then connected with Bryant Wales on a 39 yard touchdown pass.  All three PATs were successful and at the end of the first quarter, Elkmont led 21-6.


In the second quarter, Hayden Huseth intercepted a Hawk pass and Cole Glass followed that with a score on a 39 yard touchdown run.  The half ended with the Red devils leading the Hawks 28-6.


Elkmont continued to control the game in the third quarter.  The Red Devil defense kept the Danville offense shut down.  On offense for Elkmont, Hayden Huseth scored on a 20 yard touchdown run and Jose Hernandez made a 27 yard field goal.  The Red Devils had a 38-6 lead at the end of the quarter.


The fourth quarter saw Elkmont take out its starters and play its JV players.  Danville scored on a long touchdown pass for the only score in the final quarter.  The final score was Elkmont 38, Danville 13.


OBSERVATONS:
Elkmont came into this game after a poor performance last week against Sheffield and without one of its best players, Skyler Gant (out with a concession).  The Red Devils played well and did what was needed to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot.


The defense kept the Hawks bottled up and the offense made big plays all night long.  Jose Hernandez and Logan Murphy kicked and punted the ball very well.  Also, the coaches made some effective changes/adjustments on offense after a poor performance last week.


PREDICTIONS:
The most important game of the year is next week at Colbert County.  If the Red Devils can win, they will be in good position for a playoff spot, but if they lose, they have almost no chance for postseason play.  If healthy and if Elkmont can be balanced on offense, they will win 28-21 next week.  The team will need every available Red Devil fan to travel to Colbert County to provide the extra edge only the "12th man" can provide.