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Missed opportunities doom Wildcats BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com
Bethune-Cookman lost to Coastal Carolina 24-14 in front of 5,465 fans at Municipal Stadium in the first round of the FCS playoffs this past week. “I am proud of this team. We had a great season. We have really built this program up to prominence over the past three years,” commented Coach Brian Jenkins of B-CU. B-CU is 0-4 all-time in the FCS playoffs, including 0-3 at home and 0-2 at home in the past three seasons. The Wildcats outgained the Chanticleers in total yardage 420-382 but missed opportunities doomed BCU as well as 10 penalties for 108 yards. “Its not about what they did; it was about what we didn’t do. We didn’t execute and take advantage of our opportunities,” said Jenkins. The Chanticleers scored 17 points in the second quarter to lead 17-0 at halftime.
Marred by officials’ calls Things got strange when B-CU went up for a field goal attempt in the third quarter and was flagged for a false start. Jenkins called a timeout to speak with officials and soon after the team was flagged for a sideline penalty. The Wildcats went for it, and it looked as Broderick Waters found K.J. Stroud for a 26-yard touchdown pass in the back of the end zone but an official review overturned the call. Coastal Carolina (8-4) led 24-0 after Johnnie Houston’s 68-yard interception return touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Bethune-Cookman (93) got within 24-14 behind a 74-yard touchdown pass from Quentin Williams to David Blackwell and 10-yard score from Isidore Jackson. “I missed some throws earlier. It’s still a learning process but we knew that we could move the ball,” responded Williams. Defensively, the Wildcats were led by Jarkevis Fields (15 tackles), Nick Addison (10 tackles, interception, fumble recovery) and Duwad Lane (eight tackles, one sack). “We were able to shut them down in the second half with a few adjustments. We knew that we matched up well with them,” stated Fields.
Game notes Eddie Poole has caught a pass in each game of his B-CU career (35) and ranks sixth in school history in career receiving touchdowns (17). Isidore Jackson (1,069)
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Bethune-Cookman’s Quentin Williams (14) has great protection while looking to pass during the FCS playoff game with Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers ended the Wildcats’ season.
B-CU ROUNDUP surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season becoming the first Wildcat since Allen Suber (1,053) in 2002 to do so. Jackson is the third alltime in rushing yards (2,449) and fifth in rushing touchdowns (26). He is on track to become the school’s first 3,000-yard rusher. Nick Addison’s interception gave B-CU 20 for the season. Kory Kowalski is now the school’s all-time leader in punt attempts (210) and second in punting yards (7,816). The game’s attendance was low with students away for Thanksgiving break.
Coastal Carolina comments on B-CU After the game, Coastal Carolina was happy with their victory and had praise for B-CU. “I’m proud of our kids. We beat a good football team. Bethune-Cookman has one of the best defenses and running attacks in the country. They can definitely compete in our conference,” said Joe Moglia, Coastal Carolina’s coach. Johnnie Houston, who returned an interception for a score agreed. “B-CU has a pretty fast and athletic team. I think they can compete in the Big South.” Quarterback Aramis Hillary, who threw for 180 yards with a touchdown and an interception, stated, “We are excited with this victory. B-CU’s de-
Bethune-Cookman’s Marching Wildcats band prepares for the playoff game. fense was big and physical. They made some plays and I think they can compete in our conference as well.”
10 Wildcats receive top MEAC honors B-CU’s Brian Jenkins was named MEAC Coach of the Year and Terrance Hackney was named MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year. Coach Jenkins also received the honor back in 2010. Joining Hackney on the All-MEAC first team was running back Isidore Jackson and offensive lineman Eugene Solomon. The Wildcats named to the All-MEAC defense
Mainland and Warner playoff runs continue COMPILED BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com
Scott Wampler’s 47-yard field goal attempt fell short as time expired and Mainland held off Winter Haven 34-33 in the Class 6A regional semifinal. Cameron “Squirt’’ Hadley threw for 280 yards with two touchdowns and ran for 159 with a score to lead the Buccaneers. Adam Lane led Winter Haven with 139 yards rushing and a score. Mainland took the lead on Jontey Byrd’s three-yard touchdown run with 1:13 remaining. The drive was set up by an interception from Arthur Westbrook with 2:48 remaining. Winter Haven (11-1) took a 33-27 lead with 5:48 to play after Kendrick Holland’s 93-yard interception touchdown return. Byrd had two touchdown runs
VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL REVIEW while Same White and Jamal Hughes each had a touchdown reception for the Bucs. Luke Borders threw for 215 yards with two touchdowns, Kendrick Holland caught nine passes for 164 yards with two scores and Darius Mills had an interception return touchdown for the Blue Devils. Mainland will travel to Naples for the regional finals next week.
Warner handles Lake Mary Prep Marcus Dixon ran for 150 yards with two touchdowns to lead Warner Christian Academy past Lake Mary Prep 48-7 in the Class 2A regional finals. Dixon ran for 122 yards with
first team were defensive lineman LaBrandon Richardson, linebacker Jarkevis Fields and defensive back Nick Addison. Defensive lineman Harold Love III and defensive back D.J. Howard earned second team defense and offensive lineman Lavon McCoy made the second team offense honors.
Basketball: Lady Wildcats drop two B-CU scored 41 second half points but fell short to Ball State 61-56 on Nov. 23. Chastity Rene Taylor tallied 20 points and Amanda Hairston 14 points with 12 rebounds and two blocks
two scores in the first half alone. Warner will host Jacksonville University Christian next week in the semifinals with a trip to the state championship on the line. The Eagles are making their fifth consecutive trip to the state semifinals. Tyrone Walker also had two interception return touchdowns for the Eagles. Lake Mary Prep’s Ray Lewis III ran for 92 yards with a touchdown, all in the first half as injuries kept him out of the second half. Drew Eckles added 87 yards passing and two touchdown passes to Bentlee Critcher, who caught four passes for 56 yards and Khalil Hicks ran for a score for Warner.
This week’s playoff games Mainland (9-3) at Naples (110): The Buccaneers face another stiff challenge on the road with the Naples High School Golden Eagles. Mainland has won two shootouts so far this postseason. The teams have history as they played in last year’s regional final with Mainland winning. The Bucs also beat Naples in the 2003
for the Wildcats. Taylor Houston added eight points and Sharnese Neal 11 boards for B-CU. Castity Taylor also paced the Wildcats with 14 points in a 66-52 loss to Stetson. Kiara Redmond added 10 points, Neal six points with 10 rebounds and Terrenisha Hollis five points with nine boards for B-CU. The Ladies travel to Jacksonville to face North Florida on Nov. 28 and to Orlando to face the University of Central Florida on Dec. 2.
Men lose to Valparaiso, Kent State The men lost 77-64 to Valparaiso on Nov. 24.
state championship. Mainland must continue to thrive offensively with Hadley under center. The defense must also get stingier if, they are to make it to the next round. Naples feature a top-notch running back in Manny Morgan and quarterback Kilton Anderson is a dual threat. Jacksonville University (111) Christian at Warner (11-1): The University Christians are on a high after upsetting defending state champion Tallahassee North Florida Christian last week. In that game, University made all the big plays. University is on a seven-game winning streak and Warner is on an eightgame streak. Warner has played a tougher schedule and will be favored at home. The Eagles must continue to be stingy on defense and get turnovers. On offense, they must take care of the ball ride their workhorse Marcus Dixon.
Girls basketball: Atlantic and Lopez to play The top two programs in Volusia County will face off at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University in
Adrien Coleman had 19 points, Alex Smith a career high 17 and Kevin Dukes 16 for B-CU. A late basket lifted Kent State past the Wildcats 6968 on Nov. 20. Dukes led the way with 18 points, including going 6-for-11 on three pointers while Paul Scotland contributed 15 points and Coleman 10 for B-CU. The men played North Florida in their home opener on Tuesday, The Wildcats travel to Tallahassee to face rival Florida A&M on Dec. 1 and return home to play Stetson University on Dec. 3.
Daytona Beach on Dec. 10. Father Lopez and Atlantic will square of in the “Battle of the Best.’’ The two teams stood undefeated as of Monday; both are ranked in the state polls and both are expecting to compete for state titles. Four Division I recruits will be in that game as Atlantic has University of Florida commit Ronni Williams while Lopez has George Washington commit Shannon Crenshaw, Southern Miss commit Ashley Folsom and Liberty commit Simone Brown. Tip off is at 7 p.m. and admission is $5. For tickets, contact Mrs. Cindy Golk at Atlantic High School at 386-322-6100.
Prep Sports Seven Basketball Girls: 1. Father Lopez (4-0), 2. Atlantic (4-0), 3. DeLand (3-0), 4. Flagler Palm Coast (0-1), 5. Seabreeze (1-0), 6. Spruce Creek (22), 7. Trinity (1-3). Others: New Smyrna (2-3), Warner (1-1), Calvary (1-1). Pre-Season Boys: 1. Father Lopez, 2. DeLand, 3. Mainland, 4. Flagler Palm Coast, 5. Atlantic, 6. New Smyrna, 7. Spruce Creek.