Devils
Subdue Turner 28-20
Devils Face ECI In Twin City In Playoffs
The Red Devils utilized a potent ground attack tonight to defeat a pesky Turner County Rebel squad by a score of
28-20 in Ashburn. The Devils, though not hitting on all cylinders, we able to pull out a key victory on a night
that the Rebels celebrated Senior Night. The Devils took a 12-6 lead into halftime behind the strong running of
Jonathan Wright, J'Vonne Thomas, and Fabian Forrest. In the third quarter the Devils were able to get a key field
goal from Don Vickers to make it a 15-6 game. They later added a TD to give them what looked like a seemingly
comfortable lead at 21-9. But the Rebels behind quarterback Luke Soliday got back on the the board to make it 21-14
after a two point conversion on the PAT. The Devils then used a good kickoff return by Fabian Forrest to get in
business at their own 42 yard line. Once again the ground attack was clicking and the Devils marched right down the
field and scored to go up 28-14 midway the 4th quarter. Perhaps the biggest play of the game occurred next. On the
ensuing kickoff the Rebel return man fumbled the ball at his own 5 yard line and bobbled it around momentarily and
then hit the sidelines and streaked 95 yards to score. The crucial two point attempt failed and the Devils led
28-20. The Devils drove the field again only to miss a field goal that hit the cross bar. The Rebels were within
striking range with 10 seconds to play but the 4th down pass fell incomplete.
For the Devils Fabian Forrest, Jonathan Wright, and fullback J'Vonne Thomas all rushed for over 100 yards
individually. That is the first time that I personally can remember the Devils having three running backs gain over
100 yards in a game in school history. Perhaps it has occurred but I am not aware of it. If anyone has knowledge of
such happening please let us know via email. It seems like every time that the Devils head south on I75 penalties
are an issue. Tonight was no different. The Devils were flagged for at least 16 penalties that were accepted --
there were others called that were declined by Turner. Many of the penalties were for illegal motion and as a
general rule that shows a lack of concentration on the Devils part. Let's hope Coach Black and the staff can work
on that this week.
With the win, the Devils are ASSURED of a winning season for the first time since 2006. The Devils are now 6-4
after the regular season. Congratulations on a job well done! We wish to particularly thank and congratulate the
Seniors who have battled through two tough losing seasons but never lost faith and in 2009 have helped the Devils
turn the corner and get them back to the playoffs.
The Devils will travel to Twin City to take on the ECI Bulldogs of region 3. The Bulldogs are ranked #4 in various
polls and are a big task for the Devils. The Dogs are well coached by Milan Turner who has led them to a State
Championship and a State Runnerup in the last two years consecutively. Their fans are "loud and proud" and the
Devils will need all of our "rabid and loyal" followers to be in Twin City next Friday night for the first round of
the state playoffs.
Check back to this site for information on the game time and other details as soon as they become available.
Go Big Red!!
by Andy Hill - 11/6/09
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