Week Two Metro High School Football Roundup
By McKinley Young Jr.
Firebirds Roll in District Opener (WTNTribune Radio Game of the Week)
Pearl-Cohn running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn had 234 yards on eight carries and four touchdowns in the first half and the defense scored touchdowns on interceptions from Rontavius Groves and Koreyon Jordan to lead Firebirds to a 69-6 victory over the Stratford Spartans. The Spartans only score came on a 95 yard kick-off return from Corde Simpson Jr.
Pearl-Cohn RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn
Pearl-Cohn Head Coach Tony Brunetti
Hillsboro Dominates in Rivalry Game
Hillsboro running back Vincent Perry looked strong as he had nine carries for 161 yards and four touchdowns as the Burros continued their great start by defeating their longtime rival Hillwood 52-0 in the Battle of the Hills Game. Linebacker Malique Fleming grabbed an interception for a touchdown and added a rushing score as well.
Defense, McAfee lead East Nashville to 3-0 Start
East Nashville defense continued their strong play as they recorded their third straight shut-out in to help the Eagles win 45-0 over Whites Creek. The offense did its part as Lennox McAfee had 157 yards and four touchdowns on 15 carries. McAfee added two catches for 75 yards and another score. The Wofford University signee McAfee was named the WTNTribune Radio Player of the Week.
East Nashville’s Lennox McAfee earned the Week 2 Metro Player of the Week honors
McGavock Cruise to Third Win Behind Claybrooks and Johnson
Chris Claybrooks and Kendell Johnson had huge games as McGavock crushed Glencliff 56-6 to improve to 3-0 on the season. Claybrooks scored three touchdowns including a 54 yard punt return to get things rolling for McGavock. Johnson added two rushing touchdowns in the Raiders victory.
Panthers Fall in Inaugural Back Yard Burger Bowl
Maplewood’s DaRonta Nelson and T.J. Turner scored two touchdowns each and freshman QB Raymon Mitchell threw for 294 yards but it was not enough as the Panthers fell to Lipscomb Academy 33-26. LB Gage Smith had a school record 26 tackles and now leads the country in tackles with 62.
Other Scores
Overton 7 – Hunters Lane 0
Smyrna 27 – Antioch 6
WTNTribune Radio Metro Baker’s Dozen
1. Pearl-Cohn (3-0)
Beat Stratford, 69-6
2. Hillsboro (3-0)
Beat Hillwood, 52-0
3. East Nashville (3-0)
Beat Whites Creek, 45-0
4. McGavock (3-0)
Beat Glencliff, 56-6
5. Cane Ridge (1-1)
Bye
6. Overton (1-2)
Beat Hunters Lane, 7-0
7. Maplewood (1-2)
Loss Lipscomb Academy, 33-26
8. Stratford (1-2)
Loss Pearl-Cohn, 69-6
9. Hunters Lane (0-3)
Loss Overton, 7-0
10. Antioch (0-3)
Loss Smyrna, 27-6
11. Hillwood (0-3)
Loss Hillsboro 52-0
12. Whites Creek (0-3)
Loss East Nashville 45-0
13. Glencliff (0-3)
Loss McGavock 56-6
Week 3 Schedule
Overton at Hillsboro (WTNTribune Game of the Week)
East Nashville at Westmoreland
Franklin at McGavock
Goodpasture at Cane Ridge
Stratford at Rossview
CPA at Maplewood
Hunters Lane at Whites Creek
Antioch at Station Camp
Kenwood at Glencliff
Father Ryan at Hillwood
Pearl-Cohn at MBA
