Sophomore Malik Lankford's performance helps keep Sussex Central playoff hopes alive.
WINDSOR- The game tonight in Windsor was a game of chance. The winner of this game would be in a better position to capture one of the last spots for a playoff berth. Both Windsor and Sussex Central have been improving as the Dukes let victory slip through their hands last week in Lawrenceville. Tonight, the Dukes were looking to topple the Tigers who were also looking to capture their first district win.
Sussex Central struck first on a punt return by Malik Lankford in which he would race 72 yards for a touchdown to put the Tigers up 6-0 at the 9:50 make in the 1st.
Sophomore Gage Griffin has a bright future for Windsor.
Windsor would quickly answer back as Gage Griffin would illustrate a drive with his legs and accurate passing and put the Dukes into scoring position. Griffin was push in for a 2 yard touchdown run to make it 6-6 as the extra point would go wide right with 4:17 left in the 1st.
Lankford would strike again, breaking loose for a 32 yard touchdown run but a flag would bring it back. He would have to wait and score from 5 yards out at the beginning of the 2nd. Tyree Rose would get the 2-point conversion to make it 14-6 Tigers with 11:09 in the quarter.
Sophomore Malik Rose may have lost his helmet but he didn't the ball for the score.
The Dukes would have their drive stall on a 4th and 15 and the Tigers would drive down the field again. Rose would go in from 4 yards out and get the conversion to make it 22-6 with 1:13 left until halftime. The Tigers would recover their traditional squib kick with 1:13 left before halftime and they would waste no time. Rose would thrown a perfect pass enabling receiver Johnny Murphy Jr. to out work the defender, make a terrific grab, and race untouched to the end zone. Sussex Central would be up 28-6 at halftime.
Johnny Murphy Jr. makes a huge touchdown grab right before halftime.
Windsor would force a Tiger fumble in the 3rd and from there Griffen would hit Nicholas Donovan for a 13 yard touchdown pass. Griffin would then hit Jeffrey Beckett for the conversion as the lead would be down to a 14 point game at the end of the 3rd.
Lankford would bust loose for a 34 yard touchdown run after the Dukes thought they had him trapped near the sideline that pretty much iced the game. Griffin would add another short touchdown run.
Sussex Central (2-3) will get a chance to gain some serious momentum when they host 3A Park View next week while Windsor (1-4) travels to Surry County (0-5).
SUSSEX CENTRAL 6 22 0 6 - 34
WINDSOR 6 0 8 8 - 22
SC- Lankford 72 yard punt return (run failed)
W- Griffin 2 yard run (extra point missed)
SC- Lankford 5 yard run (Rose run)
SC- Rose 4 yard run (Rose run)
SC- Murphy 45 yard pass from Rose (pass failed)
W- Donovan 13 yard pass from Griffin (Beckett pass from Griffin)
SC- Lankford 34 yard run (run failed)
W- Griffin 1 yard run (Beckett pass from Griffin)
Push up for points. The award winning Duke cheerleaders got toned from the Dukes offense.
ESSEX 15 THOMAS JEFFERSON (RIC) 8
A big victory for the Trojans that will help them greatly if they can run through the Northern Neck. KJ Dameron scored a touchdown in the 3rd and run for the 2-point conversion that would prove to be the game winner after Essex trailed 8-7 at half.
FRANKLIN 48 SURRY COUNTY 12
The Broncos celebrated their homecoming with a strong performance. Franklin led 34-0 at the half and went down the depth chart to allow many to get some playing time.
PARK VIEW 36 GREENSVILLE COUNTY 14
The Dragons roll at home over the Eagles. A strong second quarter propelled the Dragons who are looking to be the top of the Tri-Rivers this season.
OTHER COASTAL PLAIN SCORES
Brunswick 14 Southampton 8
Cambridge (MD) 64 Nandua 21
Col. Richardson (MD) 68 Arcadia 31
Colonial Beach 30 West Point 6
King William vs. Central Woodstock ppd to Saturday
Northampton 41 Middlesex 14
Rappahannock 48 Mathews 8
