In big
games, there are big moments. In big games, big players rise up to the
occasion. On the other hand, that’s also when mistakes get magnified. All of
this took place in a game where Hunter Huss defeated Crest 14-0 in a key
conference matchup.
The
Chargers looked like they might take charge early when they drove deep into
Husky territory on their first drive. But a tipped pass that was intercepted by
Dontavius Nash, stopping the Crest drive at the 13-yard line. The Huskies were
unable to answer and an error just about cost them as a punt sailed over the
kicker’s head and he punted it very short to the 31 yard line of Huss.
The
Chargers appeared to go up six when Rae-Kwon Young-Turner took it in for a
touchdown, but a holding penalty brought it back. That Chargers ended up
settling for a field goal that was partially blocked and no good. That’s two
key opportunities missed by Crest.
First
play in the second quarter on a third-and-long play, Huskies quarterback Zo
Wallace hit Jaheim Mullen for a short pass that he took 89 yards for a
touchdown. A penalty backed them up on the PAT but Trevor Hargett’s kick for
the extra point was good. That would be the only score in the first half.
In the
third quarter, the Chargers shot themselves in the foot when they fumbled near
their own goal line. The Huskies would make them pay a few plays later when
Malik Corry took it in for a one-yard touchdown run (PAT good). The Chargers
could not muster any offense after that.
In the
fourth quarter, the Chargers would turn the ball over again as Peyton Kemmerlin
was intercepted by Jaheim Mullen. That was three turnovers by the Chargers. The
Huskies had none. The Chargers tried getting a drive going at the end of the
game to avoid a shutout, but time just simply ran out.
Zo
Wallace led the Huskies offensive attack with 192 yards passing and a touchdown.
Jaheim Mullen amassed 106 yards receiving including the 89 yard touchdown
reception. Rae-Kwon Young-Turner led Crest with 112 rushing yards.
“We moved
the ball up and down the field early but just couldn’t punch it in. It was a
hard-fought game.” said Crest head coach Nick Eddins “I’m proud of our kids for
playing so hard. We didn’t execute to the best of our ability. We’ll get better.”
“Great
win! When you can beat a storied program like Crest with a week such as we had
with the rain, having to practice inside and not being able to practice yesterday,
it’s a major victory for the program. So I’m very pleased and ecstatic of the
outcome of the game tonight.” said Hunter Huss head coach Jamar McCoy “We knew
coming in that they would be a physical defense. They were big and strong and
like to hit you in the mouth. They played smashmouth football, we played
smashmouth football. We came out on top tonight and was able to capitalize on
some of their mistakes. Offense did not turn the ball over tonight which I’m
proud of. We protected the football and that was one of the keys to victory.”
Hunter
Huss (8-0)(4-0) is off to their best start since 1976. They play host to
Forestview (3-5)(1-3) next week. Crest (6-2)(3-1) plays host to North Gaston
(2-6)(0-4).
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