Courtesy of The Greenwood Commonwealth
With a strong showing from their defense, the Carroll Academy Rebels proved they weren't distracted by the prospective homecoming night by holding the Humphreys Academy Rebels to only 45 offensive yards in a 19-6 victory Friday night.
Carroll Academy chalked up its third victory this season, bringing its record to 3-5. Humphreys Academy stands at 5-4. Carroll took the game with a solid defense and a steady rushing game. "We really hadn't played a whole game all the way through until tonight," head coach John David Higginbotham said. "It feels good. All I have asked of these guys is effort and they really showed that today." A long rushing drive in the first quarter, capped with a one-yard touchdown run from C.J. Hodges, started the game. Later, a 63-yard pass from Hodges to Clay Perry brought the Carroll Rebels to a 13-0 lead. The point after attempt was incomplete.
With a strong showing from their defense, the Carroll Academy Rebels proved they weren't distracted by the prospective homecoming night by holding the Humphreys Academy Rebels to only 45 offensive yards in a 19-6 victory Friday night.
Carroll Academy chalked up its third victory this season, bringing its record to 3-5. Humphreys Academy stands at 5-4. Carroll took the game with a solid defense and a steady rushing game. "We really hadn't played a whole game all the way through until tonight," head coach John David Higginbotham said. "It feels good. All I have asked of these guys is effort and they really showed that today." A long rushing drive in the first quarter, capped with a one-yard touchdown run from C.J. Hodges, started the game. Later, a 63-yard pass from Hodges to Clay Perry brought the Carroll Rebels to a 13-0 lead. The point after attempt was incomplete.
Humphreys went scoreless in the first quarter, and finished the game with only seven yards on 33 carries and 38 yards passing. Humphreys scored a touchdown in the second quarter on a 10-yard pass, but not before Carroll posted a 35-yard touchdown pass from Hodges to Perry. "Coming into the game we were worried they may try to run it straight at us," Higginbotham said. The score at the half was 19-6. Neither team was able to post to the board in the second half of play.
The Carroll offense was led by Mason Shelton with 48 yards on 16 carries; Hayden Harrell with 47 yards on eight carries and Perry with two receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Hodges threw for 103 yards and two touchdown passes on 3-of-12 passing. As a team, Carroll had 117 rushing yards on 36 carries. Leading the defense were Nick Mumme with three interceptions; Nick Rone with nine tackles, and Breland Marret with five tackles and one interception. Andrew Wright picked up two fumble recoveries and four tackles.
Higginbotham said he looks forward to playing at Manchester Academy next week. Manchester has had a lackluster season and Higginbotham said they may be looking forward to playing Carroll Academy. "We've come a long ways since the scrimmage against Manchester," Higginbotham said. "They may think that we are their hope for an easy win for them, but if we can play like we did tonight, they should be worried."
The Carroll offense was led by Mason Shelton with 48 yards on 16 carries; Hayden Harrell with 47 yards on eight carries and Perry with two receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Hodges threw for 103 yards and two touchdown passes on 3-of-12 passing. As a team, Carroll had 117 rushing yards on 36 carries. Leading the defense were Nick Mumme with three interceptions; Nick Rone with nine tackles, and Breland Marret with five tackles and one interception. Andrew Wright picked up two fumble recoveries and four tackles.
Higginbotham said he looks forward to playing at Manchester Academy next week. Manchester has had a lackluster season and Higginbotham said they may be looking forward to playing Carroll Academy. "We've come a long ways since the scrimmage against Manchester," Higginbotham said. "They may think that we are their hope for an easy win for them, but if we can play like we did tonight, they should be worried."
