Sherando Outlasts Warren County
Sherando 20 Warren County 7
Sherando needed an entire team effort to beat a very talented Warren County football team. Sherando and Warren County were similiar in many aspects entering Friday nights game. Both teams were 3-0 entering the ball game, both teams were very solid along the offensive and defensive line and both teams each posessed playmakers at there quarterback position. Although each team uses there quarterbacks in different roles both players can dominate a football game. Sherando's Ross Metheny primarily uses his arm to make plays while Warren County's Nathaniel Jackson looks to the run the ball to be effective.
Friday's game was filled with many big plays and big collisions. Sherando scored first on a David Hoopengarner 1 yard TD tun. After a blocked extra point by Calvin Clatterbuck the warriors led 6-0. Warren County stormed back to take the lead 7-6 after an 11 yard TD pass from Nathaniel Jackson to AJ Jackson. After a key interception Sherando responded with a Ross Metheny 10 yard TD run to take a 12-7 lead into the locker room. In the second half Sherando scored on a 7 yard TD pass from Ross Metheny to tight end Brian Barlow. After that score Sherando was able to slow down Warren County's offense and dictate the rest of the game. Sherando moves to 4-0 with a huge game ahead with rival Handley!
Key Performers
Sherando
Ross Metheny 8-17 passing for 155 yards and 2 TD's
Brian Barlow 7 yard TD Reception
David Hoopengarner 21 carries for 70 yards and 1 TD
Warren County
Nathaniel Jackson 18 carries for 108 yards and 1 TD Pass
AJ Jackson 11 yard TD Reception
