The Fayette Citizen-Sports Page
Wednesday, September 30, 1998
Football News


By MICHAEL BOYLAN
Sports Editor

Tigers get back on track

Team: Fayette County Tigers

Coach: Clint Burton

Record: 3-1

Last Week: beat Carver,Columbus 28-15

Key Players: RB Wes Clark, 29 carries for 150 yards, two touchdowns and threw a 49 yard touchdown pass LB Bryan Davis, four tackles, five assists, an interception ran back for a touchdown.DB Michael Duckworth, six tackles and seven assists.

Notes: The Tigers trailed Carver 7-0 early and then scored three times to lead 21-7. Carrver scored once more before the half and converted a two point play to make it 21-15. Fayette County allowed no more points and scored one more time off an interception. The Tigers forced two interceptions and recovered a fumble in the game.

This week: vs Stockbridge

Chiefs lose tough one to Tigers

Team: McIntosh Chiefs

Coach: Clint Ashmore

Record: 1-3

Last Week: lost to Stockbridge 14-7

Key Players: DE Nate Wesley, 20 tackles in a good overall defensive effort for the Chiefs, RB Dion Stokes, 116 yards rushing.

Notes: The Chiefs were inefficient in the red zone Friday night. They were past Stockbridge's 20 yard line five times and only put points on the scoreboard once. The Chiefs did play well on defense but couldn't score to put the Tigers away.

This week: vs Lovejoy

Indians continue to cruise

Team: East Coweta

Coach: Danny Cronic

Record: 4-0

Last week: beat Upson-Lee 35-7

Key players: RB Marvin Smith, 155 yards and two touchdowns, QB Dantra Clements, three touchdown passes. Kevin Zackery had another touchdown reception and Mondez Godfrey continued his dominance on the line. DeMarcus Barner and Scotty Geter each had a fumble recovery for the Indians.

Notes: East Coweta showed other dimensions to their game against Upson Lee. In the first three Indian victories, East Coweta used the strength of their line to pound the ball up the middle with their ground attack. This week,they tested the corners and surprised Upson Lee by throwing the ball.Derek Canty is week to week with a fractured wrist and Drew Harmon is questionable for this week's game as well.

This Week: at Griffin

A week off for the Creek

Team Sandy Creek Patriots

Coach: Don Tyre

Record: 2-1

Last week: Did not play

Key Players: Key players for the Patriots this year have been RB J.R. Lemon, QB Chris Sizemore and DB Austin Vann.

Notes: Coach Tyre returns to the sidelines this week as the Patriots take on Forest Park. Forest Park is a talented team that has a lot of speed and likes to spread out opponent's defenses. Interim coach Doug Crane knows what to expect and has been preparing the team for the game in Coach Tyre's absence.

This week: at Forest Park

Panthers get first ever varsity winning streak

Team: Starr's Mill Panthers

Coach: Mike Earwood

Record: 2-2

Last week: beat Eagle's Landing 35-21

Key Players: QB Brad McClaren, RB Craig Maddock,

Notes: The Panthers dominated the game from early in the second quarter on. The offensive line pushed Eagle's Landing off the ball well enough for running backs Craig Maddock and LaDon Cooper to get at least a few yards on every carry. QB Brad McClaren showed great vision as he knew when to keep the ball and run with it and when to dish it out to a receiver.

This week: at Jonesboro

Team: Landmark Christian War Eagles

Coach: Bill Thorn

Record: 2-2

Last week: beat Callaway 21-6

Key Players:Duran Rice, two touchdowns, one as HB and one as QB, Marvin Jinks played well defensively and scored a touchdown. James Barker and Rasaan Davis played solid defense asd well.

Notes: The defense kept Landmark in the game. They were ahead 14-0 when QB C.R.Palmer left the game with a mild concussion. Callaway was ready to pounce on the War Eagles misfortune and scored a touchdown The defense then held Callaway scoreless, including several drives that were stopped on Landmark's goal line. The bye week should help the War Eagles heal some of their bruises and sprains.

This week: Bye

Team: Northgate Vikings

Coach: Ron Beaucham

Record: 0-3

Last week: lost to Heard County 26-22

Key Players: RB Marlon Cruver ran the ball well and WR Dominique Partridge made several big catches for the Vikings. LB Kyle Stevens and freshmen DL Ryan Gentry played solid sefensively.

Notes: The key problem for Northgate was turnovers. They fumbled six times and lost five of them. They also threw an interception that was ran back for a touchdown. Coach Beaucham said he was pleased with the team's performance though and sees improvement from them week to week. Despite the turnovers, the young team never gave up and kept fighting, showing a growth in the team's maturity level.

This week: vs Callaway

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