By Jasmine Jones
Photos Courtesy Tigers Snaps
The Winnfield Tigers dominated the game last Friday night against the Many Tigers 48-0. The longstanding rivals didn’t have a chance on Senior Night as the offensive line came out strong first thing and the defensive line held Many to a shutout.
The late October chill had long set in by the time the game started. It was the very first quarter and Many was getting confident as they drew nearer and nearer to the end zone. They were just ten yards away from a touchdown when a tackle by Zaelyn Thomas brought their progression to a halt followed by Javen Jackson, Josh Hayes, Logan Brister, and Joe Lewis who drove Many backwards. This combination of well executed plays handed possession over to the Winnfield Tigers.
Following this, the Winnfield Tigers had a number of successful plays starting with Damascus “Tank” Lewis who ran, dodging Many’s defense, into the end zone early in the first quarter bringing the Tigers their first touchdown of the night. This was followed by an excellent kick from Noe Vasquez putting Winnfield ahead 7-0. Then, when the Tigers thought their possession was over, the Many Tigers fumbled on the return and Logan Adams recovered the ball continuing the Tiger reign where after another series of drives by John Micheal Pickett, and Detavious Williams, Lewis was able to run and score another touchdown bringing the score 13-0 early in the game.
Next, the Tiger defense proved to be incredibly effective at their work, when Jeremy Mamon and Richard Williams worked together to stop a Many carrier and brought the Many offense to a grinding halt. This caused the carrier to fumble and Winnfield recovered the ball yet again, handing possession back over to Winnfield.
After this, an astounding run by Detavious Williams covered an incredible 55 yards into the end zone for the third touchdown of the night. Then, another quick job by the defense ensued when a pass was broken up and Jordan Washington caught the ball charging down the field all the way up to the two yard line. Then, a run by Pickett got the Tigers into the end zone once more and the two point conversion following this feat was completed by Lewis.
On the Tigers next possession, the quarterback Nickalas Mockosher made a long pass to Javen Jackson who was able to score yet another touchdown. Then Mockosher, with an excellent read of the field, kept the ball on the two point conversion bringing the score 35-0 right at halftime.
Early in the second half, Mockosher kept the ball and maneuvered all the way from the 16 yard line into the end zone for another touchdown. Afterward, continuing the theme of the night’s short but ever effective defense, just a few plays into Many’s possession Washington intercepted another pass. Directly following this, Detavious Williams ran an astonishing 60 yards for yet another touchdown.
Finally, this was followed with a good kick from Vasquez bringing the Winnfield Tigers into a comfortable lead. The defensive line continued to hold the Many Tigers in a complete shutout 48-0.
“I was very pleased with tonight’s approach to the game,” stated head coach Jay Watson in a post-game interview. “I always get nervous about distractions but our boys handled it well.” About the night’s offense he stated, “Offense is coming around, Nickalas Mockosher did a good job managing the game and Detavious is coming into his own making reads he couldn’t make earlier in the year.” He also said, “Coach Herron and Coach Chesney had both groups well trained. When you can hold a district opponent to a shutout that’s always good. Josh Hayes, Javen Jackson, Tank, and Pickett did very well.” Finally, “Our boys are starting district off 1-0. I’m looking forward to a big, physical game next week, it’ll take a big effort from us.”
Next week, the Winnfield Tigers play Mansfield at home at 7 p.m. Currently Mansfield is 3-4 in their record for the season. The weather for next Friday night will be a comfortable 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Consider coming out to support the Winnfield Tigers!
