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Butler had a game for the record books Senior established himself as one of Forsyth’s finest ever After watching Rashad Butler, one of the players at the position I coach at Carver High, rushed for a Forsyth County record 412 yards last Friday, I couldn’t help from pausing and contemplating some of my fondest memories in football. Maybe its happenstance, or coincidence, or maybe just luck. But whatever it is, I have been blessed to have coached many spectacular running backs during my 35 years Rashad Butler rushed for a county record 412 yards last week. years coaching football.
The list of running backs who I’ve had my hands on in either Pop Warner or high school football is long and the list of accolades they have received From the is even Press Box longer. Among Sam Davis them are Malcolm Marshall,
Lashun Peoples, Aaron “Duke” Boyd, Mike Smith, Jomo Legins, Tyre Kirby, Tauric Rice, Chris McCoy, Tyson Patterson, Javon “Perky” Biddle, Monte Anthony, Bryce Sherman, Mike “Chocolate Thunder” Davis, Mike Rucker of Carver, Mike Rucker of North Forsyth, Clindell McCullough, Ced Hickman and many others. What Butler was able to accomplish last Friday night is absolutely
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East Forsyth advances, will battle Patriots Friday Top-seeded Eagles will tangle with Independence for berth in quarterfinals By Sam Davis Triad Sports Weekly The home field advantage that East Forsyth won by virtue of its 11-0 regular season is a precious commodity that Coach Todd Willert hopes to inspire his team when the Eagles take to the field for a battle against Charlotte Indepence on Friday night in the secKevin Hartley Photography
Christian Beal, Wake Forest commit, gains yardage against Charlotte Olympic last Friday night in a 48-3 victory.
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ond round of the State 4-AA playoffs. Independence defeated the Eagles in Kernersville two years ago in the second round of the playoffs and Willert said he’s hoping
East Forsyth will take advantage of playing the Patriots at home this time. “Having home field in the playoffs is very important for many reasons,” Willert said.
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“First is the fact that the players, coaches, and trainers can all stick to the normal routine and I feel that is so important. Another reason is we have such a great following of fans and
when we are at home the fans give us an advantage. Plus, its nice not having to get on a bus and travel.” Once play kickoffs at 7:30 p.m., Willert said the Eagles
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Kernersville Raiders Pee Wees drop tough loss to Watkins (Md.) Hornets By Sam Davis Triad Sports Weekly The Kernersville Raiders Pee Wees saw their 10-game winning streak come to a close last Saturday at the AYFL Regional Semifinals. The Watkins Hornets defeated the Raiders by a 32-12 score, but Coach Dennis Dolesh said he was proud of his team’s effort. “We played a powerhouse,” Dolesh said. “They are a very good football team. They are a hand-picked team and there’s no dropoff in their players.”
Isaac Sutton scored on a 60-yard touchdown run for the Raiders.
must take advantage of every offensive opportunity. “We need to try and stay one step a head of Independence when it comes to our offense
The Raiders jumped out to an early 6-0 lead. After stopping the Hornets on the first possession of the game, Isaac Sutton burst free and sprinted 60 yards for the touchdown. But that was about all the Raiders had to cheer about in the first half. On the Hornets’ next possession they benefitted from a long pass on fourth-and-17. On the play, the Hornets receiver out-jumped a Raider defender at the five-yard line. Two plays later the Hornets scored a touchdown. That momentum lasted the rest of the first half and the Hornets took a
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Home Grown Talent Smith, former RJR standout, leading Guilford defense After transitioning from linebacker to strong safety, Smith is thriving in his senior season Guilford College captured a 41-30 comeback victory over Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC)-rival Emory & Henry College last Saturday afternoon. The victory marked Guilford's schoolrecord ninth win of the season and kept the Quakers in contention for an at-large selection to the NCAA Division III playoffs. Robert Smith, who played his high school football at R.J. Reynolds helped key the Quakers’ defense, with three solo tackles and one Robert Smith assist. Smith, who made the transition from linebacker to strong safety in his senior season, has been a major cog in Guilford’s defense throughout the season. Guilford, ranked 24th in the latest American Football Coaches' Association Division III Poll, awaits the announcement of the 32-team national playoff field Sunday.
Robert Smith, who played high school football at R.J. Reynolds High, has made a successful transition from linebacker to stong safety. Smith is one of the team leaders in tackles at Guilford College.
Mount Tabor’s Weatherly leads Guilford women From Staff Reports RALEIGH, N.C. - Anais Weatherly, who played her high school basketball at Mount Tabor,
scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Guilford College to a 69-49 victory over Meredith College on Sunday. The Quakers held the lead
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from the Avenging Angels in a tightly contested first quarter with the period featuring two ties. Guilford extended their lead as large as six in the second quarter before Meredith closed within two points. In a back-and-forth period, the Quakers created distance in a 2:40 stretch late in the period with an 8-2 run. The Quakers used their defense in the third quarter to open up on a 14-4 run, spanning the period's first eight minutes to grow the lead to 19 points. Guilford extended their lead as large as 26 points in the middle of the fourth quarter as the Quakers cruised to victory. Guilford held Meredith to just 27.3 percent shooting in the second half after the Avenging Angels matched Guilford's 41.2 percent firsthalf shooting effort. The Quakers shot 31.8 percent in the second half. Meredith shot 6-of-18 from threepoint rang compared to the Quakers'
4-of-13. Guilford held a strong advantage on the glass, out-rebounding Meredith, 45-28, thanks to 18 offensive rebounds. The Quakers turned 23 Avenging Angels' turnovers into 23 points while Meredith turned 16 Quakers' turnovers into ten points. Weatherly shot 8-of-21 from the field while adding three assists to her first double-double of the season. Kate Clark and Lauren Ramsey Anais Weatherly (Lexington, N.C./North Davidson) each chipped in 11 points and four assists a piece. Essence Abraham (Greensboro, N.C./Dudley) came off the bench to score ten points.
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Quarterback Noah Smith scores a touchdown for East Forsyth in last week’s victory over Charlotte Olympic.
East Forsyth from Page 1 and to just keep them guessing. “Our balanced attack on offense has really helped us this year,” willert added. “Our offensive line has been very good this year and it has made us go.” It also has helped to have a quarterback who is efficient in making the offensive system work. “The play of Noah Smith our quarterback has also been a key to our success,” willert said. “We have a lot of play makers on offense and we just need to keep making those plays.” None have been bigger than the duo of running back Christian Beal and receiver Nique Martin. Antwain Porter has also stepped up at key times. Porter has come through with two key performances, rushing for more than 100 yards against Greensboro Page, in an Eagle onepoint victory and getting into the triple digits again last week in the victory over Charlotte Harding. Defensively, the Eagles have been very stingy as of late. East Forsyth yielded only three points last week against Olympic’s groundheavy Wing-T offense. “Tthe leaders of our defense are our linebackers, Chrishon Springs and Tim Fiore,” Willert said. “They have both played so well this season and have provided great leadership.” East’s defensive front has also been solid, behind the play of Sam Cook and Dominic Booe. “The play of our defensive line as of lately has also really helped,” Willert said. “Sirod Cook and Dominic Booe have been playing lights out lately and we need them to
continue that level of play.” Willert said in big games, especially the playoffs, special teams could prove to be a major factor in the game’s outcome. “I believe special teams is a very important part of the game and a place where a lot of people over look them. Our three specialists Cam Lishcke (Kicker), Will Smith (Punter) and Charles McDonough (Long Snapper) have made us very solid. Also our return guys, Christian Beal and Nique Martin have scored some touchdowns and have given us great field position.” Willert would like to get a litte bit of redemption against the Patriots, who knocked the Eagles out of the playoffs three years ago. The Patriots play in a tough conference and it has been difficult for local teams to get past them in recent seasons in their quests for state championships. While Independence is noted for its passing attack over the years, Willert said the Eagles must be aware of the Patriots rushing attack. “They have a very good running back that we need to stop and make sure he does not have any big runs,” Willert said. “Plus, they have a a couple of wide receivers that can stretch the field.” With both teams featuring outstanding skill personnel, the game could very well be determined by the play in the trenches. East’s veteran offensive line has been able to clear the path for its runners and quarterbacks throughout the 2015 season and must continue to do so when the Patriots and Eagles clash. “The key match up will be our O-Line vs their D-Line and we need to win that battle in order for us to be successful,” Willert said.
East comes into the game with few injuries and that should help them. “We are as health as you can be at this time of the year,” Willert said, when asked about the physical condition of his team. Another key could be penalties. “We need to cut down on all the yellow flags getting thrown on us,” Willert added. “We can't give
and extra yardage to them at all on Friday night.” Rashad Butler rushed for a Forsyth County record of 412 yards and three touchdowns as Carver fought back from an early 14-0 deficit to defeat North Rowan at David Lash Stadium. Butler’s heroics helped the Yellowjackets offset a sluggish start as Carver moved into the second round of the State 2-A
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Nique Martin hauls in a pass from Noah Smith in last week’s victory over Charlotte Olympic.
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Sam Cook, East Forsyth defensive lineman, rumbles downfield with the football after picking up a fumble last week against Olympic.
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Ravens Mighty Explosion cheerleaders Florida bound Coach and team members raising funds to get there By Sam Davis Triad Sports Weekly The struggle has been real for Tomika Stewart, who coaches the Winston-Salemn Ravens’ 10and-under Mighty Explosion cheerleaders. Stewart, who accepted the challenge of leading a team with only one veteran at the start of this season, said she’s proud of the accomplishments her team has made. Last weekend the Ravens finished third in the state AYFL championships and qualified for a berth in the nationals, which will be held Dec. 10-14 in Orlando, Florida. “A lot of people doubted these beautiful young ladies at the start of the season because only one of them had ever cheered before,” Stewart said. “But they did great and were ranked third in state competition. It’s amazing because these girls are in their first year and we only have one who has ever cheered before. So basically all of these girls are rookies. I had to start from the bottom and bring them to the top.” Stewart said the team doesn’t have a captain because all of them are leaders in one way or another. “I don’t really have a captain,” she said. “I don’t like to single anyone out.” As things stand right now, the team is a few thousand dollars away from making the trip. “That’s why it hurts my heart because some of them have said they can’t go because of the money,” Stewart said. “They have put in a lot of time. During the week of competition we had practice every day and we had to go my church (Sanctuary of Faith Worship Center) to practice
Raiders from Page 1 19-6 lead to intermission. “Although the score was 19-6 we were still in the game,” Dolesh said. “We started out doing pretty well. We scored a touchdown late in the third quarter (on a pass from
because it gets dark so early.” Since she doesn’t have assistant, all of the responsibility falls upon Stewart’s shoulders. “I don’t have assistand, but my team mom (Amanda Anderson) mom has helped me out a lot,” she said. “For instance, she made the poster boards we used during competition.” Stewart said she has noticed the growth and maturity that her girls have gained this season. “It has opened them up a lot,” she said. “Some of them were D10 Cheerleaders shy and timid The Mighty Explosion and now they are a lot more outgoing. It’s Head Coach: Tomika Stewart been more than a cheer- 1. Azariah Watts 2. Janiyah Johnson ing experi3. Miracle Wall ence. They 4. Makayla Moore have made 5. Aniya Westmireland bonds with 6. Jade Carter me and the other girls. Team Mom: Amanda Anderson Hopefully it will help in Caden Davis to Antonio Yates) to make the score 19-12. But we had to do our substitutions because subs have to go in at least 8 plays.” After closing the gap to within one touchdown, the Raiders experienced a similar fate. At the start of the fourth quarter the Raiders had to put their reserves back in the game and the Hornets started to pull away. Dolesh, who pointed to the outstanding play
other areas and thy won’t have trust issues.” But making it to the nationals will be a major challenge without the community’s support. To help out, Stewart and others from the Ravens have set up a Gofundme account to help with the expenses.
“The main things we are concerned about right now is being able to pay for the hotel rooms and renting a van to make the trip,” Stewart said. “Also, the mat fee for us is $400. There is no donation too large or too small. We’re going to be there from Dec. 10-14 so we need all the help ad support we can get” To help, you can go to Gofundme.com/WSravens or call Tomeka Stewart at (336) 9862126.
of linebacker of Ranario Dilworth as key to his team’s chances, gave the Hornets praise for the way they played. Dolesh said his coaching staff had a great game plan, but “it wasn’t enough”. “I would say in all my years of coaching I’ve seen a lot of teams and this was a national championship team,” he said. “They showed great sportsmanship. They had very polite
players. They were very gracious and very humble. Their coaches were also very humble. “I was proud of the kids,” Dolesh added. “At the end of the game they were upset but most of them looked at me and said ‘they were a good team’. We got beat by a good team. I was proud of the fact that we didn’t walk away making excuses or pointing fingers.”
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they dropped a 40-33 decision. Shelby is led by twoway recruits Jayden Borders
West Fosyth’s defense will be tested by Myers Park. playoffs. Carver will travel to defending State 2-A champion Shelby on Friday night for a key matchup. Coach Germane Crowell, Sr. and his staff will face some major challenges against the Golden Lions, runnerups in the South Mountain Athletic 2-A/3-A Conference. Shelby brings an 11-1 overall record into the game. The Golden Lions only loss of the season came in their regular season finale against arch-rival Crest, when
and Calvin Camp. Crowell’s son Germane Jr., will need to come through with one of his best games of the season. The young Crowell threw four interceptions last week. His main targets are receiver Kawaun Jackson and tight end Jon Transou. Four-year starter Tyquan Watson is also an offensive threat at running back, receiver and kick return. Defensively, the Yellowjackets have been led
Press Box from Page 1 astounding. For his efforts, Butler earned the Time Warner State Performer of the week Award, which is sponsored by Jersey Mike’s Subs. Butler started slowly and reched a crecendo by the third quarter, when all the coaches realized something special was happening in the Yellowjackets 36-17 victory. The first clue came at halftime, when Butler had already rushed for some 200 yards on only 13 carries in the first half. And he just built from there. If penalties had not wiped out several other great runs, Butler might have rang up a state record. It was by far the best singleperson performance I have witnessed and I’ve seen a lot of great athletes in Forsyth County over the years. I have been coaching youngsters for some 33 years. My early years were spent with the WinstonSalem Indians, a program that my friends and I integrated in 1966 when I was only eight years. I have been involved in football ever since. Just to recount a few of my experiences - my first coaching assignment was with the programs’ Midget team, where I came into contact with a talented cast with head coach Tom Brown. I was the offensive coordinator and running back. One day in running the scout tea against the starting defense, I stum-
by senior lineman Dequan Napper, linebackers Terrion Cherry and Jason Walker, along with defensive backs Amari Crowell, Randolph Wilds and Brandon Sessoms. The challenge facing the Yellowjackets is stopping the passing attack of the Lions, which is spearheaded by quarterback Darquez Lee. Lee has passed for 3,714 yards and 49 touchdowns this season. Borders, Lee’s favorite target has hauled in 73 catches for 1,359 yards and 22 TDs. Camp has 17 receptions for 416 yards and four TDs. He has also rushed for 311 yards on 43 carries and scored five rushing TDs. Shelby’s offense has scored some 567 yards in 12 games, an average of 48 points per game. West Forsyth is the lone other Forsyth County team playing at home in the second round. The Titans play host to Charlotte Myers Park, which finished the regular season 6-5 overall and 33 in the Southwestern 4-A. The Mustangs defeated Mooresville 21-17 on the road last week. Myers Park has a strong passing game behind the strong arm of Jack Davidson and a solid receiving corps. The Titans counter with outstanding skill personnel led by multi-purpose standout Darion Slade, who
bled onto a player named Malcolm Marshall, who was trying out for linebacker. Having played running back in the Wing-T offense at Swarthmore College, it was my offense of choice and Coach Brown game me the freedom to implement it. Although the team had several established “standouts” like running back Phil Warren and quarterback Shane Allen, I took a liking to Marshall. His physicality fit well into the scheme we used. The team was stacked with athletes. Two more of my favorites from that team were guards Marion Hawkins and S. Wayne Patterson. By the time the season ended, I realized that Marshall would fit well into East Forsyth’s Wing-T offense. I encourage Marshall to pursue that position at East. I let him know that he was well-prepared and that he would flourish on the high school level. Marshall did just that. He set the single-season rushing and touchdown records for the Eagles, which still stand today. More importantly, he earned All-State honors and went on to start for the Tar Heels, graduating in four years and having a brief tenure in the NFL. The story of Carver’s Mike Rucker is also inspiring. Mike was a junior when I first arrived at Carver in 1996. A powerfully built 5-8, 185 pounds, he was by far the best combination of blocker and between-thetackles runner I have coached. His sheer dertimination made him special.
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will line up at quarterback, receiver and running back on offense. Slade has rushed for a team-high 1,496 yards on 154 carries and scored 18 rushing touchdowns. He has also passed for 419 yards and seven touchdowns, completing 43 of 79 passes. Jayshawn McMillian, who splits time at that slot with Rashad Butler Slade is also very ed the Wolfpack last season. capable. He has passed for a Walkertown’s offense team-high 846 yards and 11 is led by quarterback Ian touchdowns, completing 52 of 87 passes. Slade is also the McKnight and running back Marcus Adams. McKnight Titans leading receiver, with passed for more than 1,500 27 receptions for 469 yards yards and Adams has rushed and seven more touchdowns. Senior Darriel Brown for more than 1,600 yards this season. is also a threat at receiver Winston-Salem Prep with 25 catches for 366 yards made its playoff debut last and two touchdowns. Sophomore Marcus Caldwell week and cruised to a 50-22 victory over Mountain Island is the Titans’ second-leading rusher with 813 yards and 10 Prep Charter School. The competition gets much stiffer TDs. for the Phoenix when they Walkertown and travel to Robbinsville for a Winston-Salem Prep are on second-round matchup. Jacob the road for second round Cobb spearheads the Prep games in the 1-AA and 1-A offensive unit and Michael playoffs, respectively. Sparrow headlines the Walkertown plays at West Montgomery, which eliminat- defense.
Once he made contact with the defensive end on the famous Carver 846 and 947 power play, he seemed to stick to the defender, driving him off the football. As a runner, he never avoided a would-be-tackler, choosing to run them over instead. He helped make the Yellowjackets Belly and Down Series a thing of beauty. And he was a beast in the weight room often benching twice his weight and squatting as much as 550 pounds. I often tell my position players about the plight of Jason Jowers, who played on the 2002 State 3-A championship team. Jowers was the odd man out in a deep and talented backfield the featured both Monte Anthony and “Perky” Biddle. Jowers, who never started a game his senior season, had a “heart-to-heart” talk with me one day because he was frustrated with the lack of playing time he was receiving. My advice to him was to stay the course. He did and he ended up rushing for nearly 900 yards that season as the team’s fourth-leading rusher. Impressively, his play in the state championship game, when he rushed for a team-high 97 yards, was remarkable. Going into the game he didn’t have any college football offers. Fortunately, the coaches for North Carolina Central were at the championship game and offered him a scholarship on the spot. His strong academic background also led to a partial academic scholarship. Jowers went to NCCU, played football and ran track and graduated with honors.
Last year he was named North Carolina’s top assistant principal at Hillside High. The Moral of that story is something that all young student athletes should strive to emulate patience, peseverance and good old hard work can take you places if you stay the course. Finally, one of my favorite all-time football players isCarl Russell III. Russell, grandson of Carl H. Russell Sr., founder of Russell’s Funeral Home, had never played a down of football when he arrived at Carver as a freshman. However, his hard work in the classroom, weightroom, football field and in the community elevated him to heights he didn’t know he could reach. He was not exceptionally talented as an athlete, but worked to get better every single day during his high school career. Russell lost his mother during his sophomore season and dedicated the remainder of his career to honor her. He ended up rushing for nearly 1,000 yards as a senior and ended up going to the U.S. Naval Academy. He later transferred to Davidson College and is currently a successful television videographer in Charlotte. As I told Butler earlier this week (I don’t talk to players until they have a chance to let historic accomplishments sink in) you will always be able to look back at your high school career and feel a sense of accomplishment in what you have achieved. And believe me, there are few things in life that can mean as much to a young athlete.
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Johnson Kicks Rams To CIAA Title From Staff Reports DURHAM – Winston-Salem State's Will Johnson kicked a 23-yard field goal with two second remaining, as the Rams completed a late comeback, to take a 17-14 win over Bowie State in the CIAA Championship Game at Durham County Stadium Saturday afternoon. With the win the Rams complete the season at 6-5 overall and capture the school's 11th CIAA Football Championship, and third in the past five years. A scoreless first quarter, State got on the scoreboard first after a 20 play, 86 yard drive, when Nyema Washington crossed the goal line on a one yard run to give the Bulldogs the early 7-0 lead. With the WSSU offense struggling, Bowie State would take advantage, and late in the second quarter, they would strike again, on 64 yard pass from Washington to Kerrick Pollock to push the Bulldogs out in front 14-0 with just 1:19 left before halftime. Winston-Salem State's Reggie Wilkins returned the kickoff 22 yards to set up the Rams in the final minute of the first half. One the first play, Rod Tinsley Jr found an open Rashan Williams for a 44 yard gain, and two plays later Tinsley found Williams again for a 21 yard gain, down to the BSU eight yard line. Three plays later Tyree Massey would score a big touchdown for WSSU with eight second left before halftime, to cut Bowie State's lead to 14-7 heading into halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, only 15 minutes stood between the Rams dropping their second straight championship game or ascending back to the top of the CIAA. A quick series by WSSU that would stall, punter Will Johnson then dropped a gem, a 54 yard punt that was downed by the Rams at the Bowie State eight yard line. he WSSU defense continued its dominate second half play, and forced a
quick three and out. The Bowie State punt would be short and downed at their own 45 yard line, giving the Rams prime field position with a little over nine minutes remaining. One the first play of the drive, Rod Tinsley Jr dropped back and found a crossing Reggie Wilkins for a 25 yard pick up down to the Bowie State 20. On the next play Tinsley would find Wilkins on a fade route to the right corner for a touchdown. With the PAT by Will Johnson, the Rams had come all the way to tie the game with 8:39 left to play. Bowie State would have one last opportunity to secure its first ever championship, and their drive would start at their own 12 yard line. On a third and 11, the Bulldogs got a big 21 yard pass and catch for a first down. But the WSSU defense would rise tall one last time, and on third and seven, Michael Bloomfield picked up his biggest of four sacks on the day, forcing a punt by Bowie State.
With 5:35 on the clock, the Rams methodically marched down the field, highlighted by two big runs from Tyree Massey. Massey converted a third and 10, picking up 21 yards down to the BSU 26 and later converted another third and 10, gaining 11 yards down to the BSU 2, setting up a historic championship finish. It would all come down to one play and three simple concepts: Snap, Hold, Kick. And with two seconds remaining, Will Johnson would convert the 23 yard field goal, giving the WSSU Rams the improbable 2015 CIAA Football Championship. For the afternoon WSSU accounted for 321 yards of offense (146 rushing, 175 passing), while holding the top ranked Bulldogs to 291 yards (82 rushing, 209 passing). Each team turned it over once. Rod Tinsley Jr was named MVP for the CIAA Champion Rams. Tyree Massey led the Rams
rushing offense, with 20 carries for 69 yards and one touchdown. Xavier Quick added four carries for 45 yards, and Rod Tinsley Jr had 12 carries for 32 yards. Tinsley Jr was 15 of 27 through the air, for 175 yards and a touchdown. Rashan Williams had a big day for the WSSU receiving corps, with five catches for 102 yards. Reggie Wilkins finished with two catches for 45 yards and a score, while Marcel Caver Jr added two catches for 16 yards. Brandon Ojikutu had two receptions, while Williams Belcher, Trey Foggie, Tyree Massey and Kerrion Moore each had one catch on the day. Washington led the WSSU defense with eight tackles on the day, with Phillip Williams and Vernon Brandon each picking up seven tackles each. Michael Bloomfield had a monster day, finishing with six tackles, five tackles for losses, four sacks and a forced fumble. PJ Clyburn also had six tackles.
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