WTNTribune Sports Radio Week 3 Wrap Up
By. McKinley Young Jr.
Burros Dominate to Stay Unbeaten
The Hillsboro Burros (4-0) felt they had something to prove and that they did as they dominated their game against rival the Overton Bobcats(1-3). The Burros offense got the scored early. On the third play of the game quarterback Michael Hughes hit Malique Fleming on a 50 yard bomb to put the Burros up 6-0. The Burros defense then went to work, forcing the high powered Bobcat offense to a 3 and out. On fourth down, Fleming blocked the punt to set up the offense in excellent field position. Hughes finished the series on a one yard run to put the game in hand for Hillsboro.
Hillsboro QB Micheal Hughes
Hughes a Tennessee State commit, was the WTNTribune Sports Radio Player of the Game connecting on 12 of 18 passes for 235 yardstwo touchdowns and ran for one. This week will be another big test for the Burros as they will host the undefeated number three ranked team in Metro the McGavock Raiders for first place in District 12AAA.
Raiders Spread the Ball Stay Unbeaten
McGavock Raider QB Demontez Carlton rushed for 155 yards on 21 carries a touchdown and he also threw for a 15 yard touchdown to Chris Claybrooks, as the Raiders fought and got a tough victory over the Franklin Rebels 31-28. McGavock kicker Ethan Evors drilled a 31 yard field goal with just under three minutes to go to give the Raiders the lead. The defense held Franklin’s offense to preserve the win.
McGavock RB/WR Chris Claybrooks
Firebirds Lose Heartbreaker at MBA
This game was a battle many in the State of Tennessee had their eyes on.Pearl-Cohn traveled to West End Avenue to play private school powerhouse Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA). The Firebirds gave it everything they had but came up short as they loss a heartbreaker 49-40. Pearl-Cohn’s RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn had 156 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries.
Pearl-Cohn RB Ke’Shawn Vaughan
MBA’s defense kept him from making the big play. One bright spot that the Firebirds can take from this loss is the play of junior quarterback Jimmy Ferrell as he went 11 of 18 passing for 244 yards and four touchdowns. Ferrell threw two crucial interceptions. One coming with Pearl-Cohn driving down 42-40 to set up MBA to add another score to seal the game.
Overall dominance Helps East Nashville Stay Undefeated
The East Nashville Eagles (4-0) defense did it again and earned their third straight shutout as they dominated Westmoreland 38-0. Wofford University commit running back Lennox McAfee had another outstanding performance as he ended his night with 253 total yards and four touchdowns.
East Nashville DB Cheau Wilson, QB Isiah Upton, Coach Brian Waite, and RB Lennox Mcafee
Quarterback Isiah Upton also had a dynamic game as he accounted for 229 total yards and three total touchdowns.. The Eagles defense held Westmoreland to a 143 total yards for the game.