ELKMONT MIDGETS RATTLE TANNER

Elkmont's much improved offensive line paved the way for four rushing touchdowns, keeping the Midget Red Devils' playoff hopes alive with a 27-6 win over the Tanner Rattlers. 

Running back Brody Eckstein pounded up the middle while quarterback Isaiah Sutherland used some muscle of his own as both got into the end zone twice.  Speedster Masin Morris added some dazzling runs to excite the crowd and move the chains.  Sutherland continued to show his arm strength with a 35 yard pass to tight end Josh Burrows that set up one of Elkmont's trips to the end zone.  

Defensively, other than giving up a long run for Tanner's only score, the Red Devils did a great job of containing the Rattlers' speed.  By bottling up the backs behind the line of scrimmage,  Elkmont had several tackles that produced Rattler losses.  In what was likely the defensive play of the game, nose guard Josh Turner exploded into the backfield for a bone-crushing tackle worthy of an ESPN highlight film.

The Red Devils play the Clements Colts on October 26 at 5:00 pm at Athens Middle School.