Sussex Central's Tamon Davis and Treyvon Hall stop Dariun Everette in the backfield.
FRANKLIN- Defenses win championships. If so then Sussex Central has a very good chance. The Tiger defense was a dominant force playing with a 4-man front that controlled the line of scrimmage all night securing a offensively starved contest with a 14-0 shutout in the Armory.
Coach Curtis Jefferson tailored a game plan perfect for taking care of business and leaving with a victory. Not at times pleasing to some of the fans that wanted to see Franklin exploited for putting 11 in the box. The Tigers kept calm and played like a team saving themselves for a possible part II while defensively sending a message. It didn’t however look like it would be such a game early.
Trevon Hatch breaks loose for 48 yards on the game's first big play setting up a score.
Sussex Central’s first possession ignited on 4th down when Trevon Hatch broke loose for a huge gain setting the Tigers up for their first score of the night. Quarterback Malik Delk was cool under pressure delivering on a middle screen pass to Pha’Shard Harris who cruised for the touchdown. Mack Prosise would make a finger tip catch for the two-point conversion making it 8-0 Tigers at the 6:10 mark of the 1st quarter.
Pha' Shard Harris goes in for the touchdown to give the Tigers the lead for good.
After the some turnovers and failed possessions, Sussex Central would strike again with Delk hitting Tyrese Rose in the flat. Rose would make a move and his speed pulled away easily for the 40-yard touchdown to make it 14-0 with 3:10 left before halftime.
Franklin had their best chance of scoring when a late hit put the Broncos into scoring position with 13 seconds left to play before halftime. Logan Hines pass attended for Ryan Aylward would be intercepted by Clyde Edmond in the endzone. The Broncos would not have a better chance to score again.
Clyde Edmond goes up and gets the interception to end Franklin's only score threat.
The rest of the game would belong to the playmakers on defense from both sides. Franklin continued to gamble sending the house while Sussex Central continued to battle through it.
The 2nd ranked Tigers (7-0) will be home next Friday as they face another rival at home, the Brunswick Bulldogs. Franklin (5-2) will travel to Emporia to face the Greensville County Eagles.
Logan Hines mobility was an asset for the Broncos against the quick Tiger defense.
The Tigers Delk was 7 for 12 passing on the night for 95 yards and 2 touchdowns. Hatch carried 21 carries for 128 yards. Franklin carried 45 times for 112 yards rushing on the night. Hines completed 3 out of 10 passes for 19 yards and 2 interceptions and rushed for 38 yards for Franklin. Alexander Allen led Franklin in rushing with 51 yards.
SUSSEX CENTRAL 8 6 0 0 - 14
FRANKLIN 0 0 0 0 - 0
SC- Harris 9-yard pass from Delk (Prosise pass from Delk)
SC- Rose 40-yard pass from Delk (run failed
KING WILLIAM 49 MATHEWS 12
The Cavaliers flexed their muscles as they manhandled the Blue Devils as they seek another district crown. Brenon Sawdy rushed 20 times for 238 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also blocked a punt. Gilbert Holmes added 92 yards rushing and a score while Ryan Huffman was 14-18 passing for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns. King William goes to Middlesex Friday.
COLONIAL BEACH 23 ESSEX 15
The Drifters came in battle tested and pulled off the upset on the Trojan’s homecoming. Essex falls to 2-5 as Colonial Beach has an opportunity to win out and take the Northern Neck title. Huge win for Coach Jeremy Jack who have a chance to get into the top 4 of the 1A East playoffs.
SOUTHAMPTON 42 SURRY 6
Southampton got a big win toward their efforts to make the 3A playoffs. Surry has a tough 3 games in which they will need to win at least 1 to ensure to be a lock for the post season and not depend on others.
GREENSVILLE 64 WINDSOR 13
The Eagles rushed for 310 yards as they cruised to victory over the Dukes. DeAndre Anderson for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns. Windsor appears to be headed for a winless season.
PARK VIEW(SOUTH HILL) 20 BRUNSWICK 14 4OT
Rivalries can be very difficult as 3A Park View found out versus Brunswick. A lost would have been hard on the Dragon's playoff seeding but Tyrone Fisher and German Neville were able to muster out the victory.
CHARLES CITY 60 MIDDLESEX 23
The Panthers are looking to get into the playoffs and they must win out to have a chance. Mason Jefferson rushed for 168 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, and 2 passing. The team rushed for nearly 400 yards on the night.
OTHER SCORES
Arcadia 31 Washington (MD) 27
Chincoteague 49 Northampton 45
Colonel Richardson (MD) 34 Nandua 27
West Point 75 King & Queen 0
Pha' Shard Harris would cause a fumble that would be recovered by Trequon Wooden.
EXTRA POINT
Franklin's Fred Lassiter was unavailable for last night's contest after being disciplined by school officials for a poor choice. The quarterback is expected to be an outstanding student-athlete going forward.
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