At the conclusion of the regular season final between Phoebus and Oscar Smith, the loudspeakers played 'The Big Payback" by the godfather of Soul legend James Brown. The Phantoms had just completed an impressive 56-0 shutout win over defending 6A State champion Oscar Smith which revenged a 42-0 loss at Oscar Smith last season.
University of Pittsburgh commit Jordan Bass had his way against the Tigers defense catching four touchdowns in the 1st half. He scored on a long 34-yard reception in the 1st quarter then turned a short 4th-and-1 slant into a 21-yard touchdown reception with an athletic spin move. Before the end of the 1st half, Bass added a 33-yard and 63-yard touchdown receptions to give Phoebus a 49-0 halftime lead.
Although he was recruited by Pittsburgh as a linebacker, Bass could be the best receiver in Virginia for 2023.
The Phantoms dominated from the very 1st play of the game, a six yard tackle for loss, and continued with their 1st offensive play from scrimmage; a 35-yard touchdown run by senior running back Ty’Reon Taylor. Phoebus also got a punt block from junior edge Anthony Reddick which led to another score.
Phoebus quarterback Nolan James was a perfect 8 of 8 passing for 216 yards and five touchdown passes (including one to his brother Noah Jefferson) while chipping in 24 yards rushing. Bass finished with four touchdown receptions while also completingthe only scoring drive during the running clock 2nd half. Taylor carried 15 times for 127 yards and two touchdown runs.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Phantoms pitched another shutout while limiting the Tigers to -17 yards in the 1st half. After Oscar Smith recorded their first non-penalty 1st down in the 2nd quarter, junior Ricardo Underwood intercepted the next pass to end the Tigers drive. James Madison commit Mychal Mcmullin had several sacks.
University of Pittsburgh commit Jordan Bass had his way against the Tigers defense catching four touchdowns in the 1st half. He scored on a long 34-yard reception in the 1st quarter then turned a short 4th-and-1 slant into a 21-yard touchdown reception with an athletic spin move. Before the end of the 1st half, Bass added a 33-yard and 63-yard touchdown receptions to give Phoebus a 49-0 halftime lead.
Although he was recruited by Pittsburgh as a linebacker, Bass could be the best receiver in Virginia for 2023.
The Phantoms dominated from the very 1st play of the game, a six yard tackle for loss, and continued with their 1st offensive play from scrimmage; a 35-yard touchdown run by senior running back Ty’Reon Taylor. Phoebus also got a punt block from junior edge Anthony Reddick which led to another score.
Phoebus quarterback Nolan James was a perfect 8 of 8 passing for 216 yards and five touchdown passes (including one to his brother Noah Jefferson) while chipping in 24 yards rushing. Bass finished with four touchdown receptions while also completingthe only scoring drive during the running clock 2nd half. Taylor carried 15 times for 127 yards and two touchdown runs.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Phantoms pitched another shutout while limiting the Tigers to -17 yards in the 1st half. After Oscar Smith recorded their first non-penalty 1st down in the 2nd quarter, junior Ricardo Underwood intercepted the next pass to end the Tigers drive. James Madison commit Mychal Mcmullin had several sacks.
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