Tates Creek (3-4) vs. Scott County (5-2) October 17, 2003

Tates Creek has dropped to 0-3 in district play but remains a dangerous foe capable of putting together a winning performance in any game.  The offense has been led by Quincy Taylor, who has gained 972 yards on the ground.  The Commodore defense must slow down the potent Cardinal ground game to have a chance to win. 

Scott County is 2-1 in the district and need a win over Tates Creek on their way to a big district game against Paul Dunbar next week.  The Cardinal offense, led by the running of Ted Sberna and Percy Hargrove, can put points on the scoreboard.  Scott County special teams got into the act last week as they blocked two kicks for touchdowns. 

Scott County took a 14-0 lead late into the second quarter before Tates Creek rallied for a 42-21 victory.  Tates Creek cut the margin 14-6 on an 11 yard touchdown run by Brad Willoughby with 2:50 left in the first half.  Tates Creek recovered a fumble on the Scott County 41 and Quincy Taylor later scored on a 19 yard pass from DaJon Chenault to cut the deficit to two, 14-12, with 29 seconds remaining in the period.  Chenault scored on the two point conversion and the score was tied 14-14 at the intermission. 

Scott County took the kickoff to start the third quarter but three plays later fumbled the ball away to Tates Creek on the Scott County 47.  Quincy Taylor capitalized on the turnover by rushing for an eight yard TD to give Tates Creek their first lead of the night.  The Tates Creek defense held on the next possession and the offense marched down the field to take a 28-14 lead on a four yard run by Quincy Taylor.  Tates Creek outscored the Cardinals 14-7 in the final period to depart Rawlings Stadium with a 42-21 victory. 

Scott County held a 297-281 yard margin on total offense but lost three fumbles and had a pass intercepted.  Scott County was penalized seven times for 59 yards while Tates Creek was flagged three times for 15 yards.  Tates Creek won the time of possession battle 30:28-17:32. 

Tates Creek was led on the ground by Quincy Taylor, who gained 175 yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries.  Taylor also caught two passes for 32 yards including a 19 yard scoring reception and returned three kickoffs for 120 yards with his longest return being 53 yards.  DaJon Chenault completed four of seven passes for 39 yards and a TD pass.  Eric Choat had three solo and six assisted tackles while Brian Williamson recorded four solo and two assisted tackles plus one interception. 

Scott County was led on the ground by Ted Sberna who carried the ball nine times for 61 yards and two touchdowns.  Chris Cronin completed 11 of 21 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown.  Cronin was also intercepted once.  Kyle Tucker caught five passes for 68 yards  Phillip Ray led the Cardinal defense with nine solo and three assisted tackles.  Three of Ray's tackles were for losses totaling 25 yards.  Courtney White added with six solo and five assisted tackles, while Ted Sberna recorded five solo and four assisted tackles. 

Scoring Summary

Tates Creek

42

Scott County

21

School	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tates Creek	0	14	14	14	42
Scott County	14	0	0	7	21

SC	- C. T. Trumbo 12 yard pass from Chris Cronin (Tom Shedin kick)
SC	- Ted Sberna 3 yard run (Shedin kick)
TC	- Brad Willoughby 11 yard run (kick fails)
TC	- Quincy Taylor 19 yard pass from DaJon Chenault (Chenault run)
TC	- Taylor 8 yard run (Chris Kirchner kick)
TC	- Taylor 4 yard run (Kirchner kick)
TC	- Chenault 21 yard run (kick fails)
SC	- Sberna 6 yard run (Shedin kick)
TC	- Taylor 11 yard run (Chenault run)

 

Selected Statistics
 

Tates Creek						Scott County
Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long		Rushing	No.	Yds.	Avg.	Long
Quincy Taylor	33	175	5.3	19		Ted Sberna	9	61	6.8	26
Brad Willoughby	13	45	3.5	11		Courtney White	3	25	8.3	12
DaJon Chenault	7	18	2.6	21		Percy Hargrove	5	15	3.0	5
Jamon Hess	3	4	1.3	3		Don. Christopher	3	13	4.3	9
Skyler Jones	1	0	0.0	0		C. T. Trumbo	3	10	3.3	11
						Chris Cronin	5	4	0.8	7
Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long		Passing	A-C-I	Yds.	TD	Long
DaJon Chenault	7-4-0	39	1	19		Chris Cronin	21-11-1	169	1	45
Daniel Covington	1-0-0	0	0	0
Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long		Receiving	No.	Yds.	TD	Long
Quincy Taylor	2	32	1	19		Kyle Tucker	5	68	0	22
Daniel Covington	2	7	0	5		Ted Sberna	3	25	0	12
						William Lewis	2	64	0	45
						C. T. Trumbo	1	12	1	12

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's game.

Other Games of Interest
Please refer to Week Nine in Review. 

Please send your comments and questions to Ron Harrison at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on these and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.