The Tigers Trevon Hatch pulled away from the Bulldog defense.
SUSSEX- Luray came in hoping to extend their season but the odds were against them and they didn't help it either as the speed and power of the Tigers forced them into 3 consecutive turnovers to start the game. The Bulldogs smashmouth valley football has traditionally gave some teams in Region A problems over the years. There would be no issues for top ranked Sussex Central who would score on every offensive series.
Luray started with the ball first but turned over the football and giving the Tigers the ball early. Mack Prosise would end a power drive with a strong 2 yard run to go up early. Trevon Hatch would get the conversion to make it 8-0 at the 5:08 mark.
Following another Bulldog fumble, the Tigers methodically moved down the field and would score off a 10-yard pass to Tyrese Rose to make it 16-0 as Malik Delk would run the conversion. Luray would turnover again in the fog and it was Phe'Shard Harris would take a pass from Delk from 11 yards out for a score and Rose would make an excellent grab to make it 24-0 Tigers with 9:34 to play in the 2nd. Harris would make another catch for a touchdown later in the 2nd with 4:28 remaining from 14 yards out.
Phe' Shard Harris looks to get into the endzone to ice things earlier.
The Tigers led comfortably 30-0 at the half and they weren't about to pack it in yet. To start the second half it would not take long before Hatch would break loose for a 45 yard touchdown run to make it 36-0 at the 10:21 mark in the 3rd. Delk would get a quarterback sneak with 3:39 left in the 3rd to make it 42-0 Tigers.
Sussex Central would start spelling their starters during the running clock of the 4th. Traquon Wooden would explode for a 56 yard touchdown run to make it 48-0.
Pass protection was solid for the Tigers all night as the offense delivered.
Luray was able to score a touchdown on a 30 yard touchdown pass to Drew Comer from Dylan Jenkins with 0:56 on the clock and would kick an onside kick and recover. They would score again after a great catch by Boo Dean followed by Shaun Campbell with 0:04 on the clock to make it 14-0. As the back ups for the Tigers got some experience.
Sussex Central (11-0) will host Altavista (9-3) either Friday night or Saturday afternoon. The Colonels won 42-10 over Central Lunenburg to set up the big match up. Luray finishes their season with a 7-5 record.
LURAY 0 0 0 14 - 14
SUSSEX CENTRAL 16 14 12 6 - 48
SC- Prosise 2-yard run (Hatch run)
SC- Rose 10-yard pass from Delk (Delk run)
SC- Harris 11-yard pass from Delk (Rose pass from Delk)
SC- Harris 14-yard pass from Delk (run failed)
SC- Hatch 45-yard run (pass failed)
SC- Delk 1-yard run (run failed)
SC- Wooden 56-yard run (run failed)
L- Comer 30-yard pass from Jenkins (Jordan Windle kick)
L- Campbell 11-yard run (Windle kick)
RIVERHEADS 38 ESSEX 0
Second ranked Riverheads held the Trojan's KJ Dameron to 34-yards on the night off 15 carries while the Gladiators leading rusher Harrison Schaefer rushed 31 times for 115 yards. Schaefer scored all of Riverheads offensive touchdowns. Jeff Maddox would scoop up a fumble for a score while Brett Hostetler got a pick six to close out the scoring. Riverheads (10-1) will host Colonial Beach (9-3) for a chance to make the state playoffs.
COLONIAL BEACH 40 CHARLES CITY 14
The Drifters rushed for 316 yards on the night as they caged the Panthers production and punching their ticket for the next round. Lamar Lucas led all rushers with 161 yards rushing off 9 carries. Alonzo Turner threw for 94 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had a 38 yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter. Mason Jefferson was held to 20 carries for 38 yards on the night.
