ELKMONT GROUNDS DANVILLE HAWKS - DUST DEVIL IN THE STANDS

The Elkmont Red Devils got a much needed win 
on Friday night over the Danville Hawks.


GAME SUMMARY:

The game started with a long run back by Danville off 

the opening kickoff.  Using a short passing game, 

Danville marched the ball down the field and scored 

on a short touchdown run.  The PAT kick 

was blocked by Daniel Logan and Danville led 6-0.   

The Elkmont defense recovered and shut 

down the Hawks the rest of the quarter.  

Elkmont scored on three straight possessions.  

Daniel Logan scored on a two yard run; Hayden 

Huseth scored on a 47 yard run, and then 

connected with Bryant Wales on a 39 yard touchdown 

pass.  All three PATs were successful and at the end

 of the first quarter, Elkmont led 21-6.

In the second quarter, Hayden Huseth intercepted a Hawk pass and Cole 
Glass followed that with a score on a 39 yard touchdown run.  
The half ended with the Red devils leading the Hawks 28-6.


Elkmont continued to control the game in the third quarter.  The Red Devil 
defense kept the Danville offense shut down.  On offense for 
Elkmont, Hayden Huseth scored on a 20 yard touchdown run 
and Jose Hernandez made a 27 yard field goal.  
The Red Devils had a 38-6 lead at the end of the quarter.


The fourth quarter saw Elkmont take out its starters and play 
its JV players.  Danville scored on a long touchdown pass 
for the only score in the final quarter.  
The final score was Elkmont 38, Danville 13.


OBSERVATONS:
Elkmont came into this game after a poor performance last week against 
Sheffield and without one of its best players, Skyler Gant (out with a concession).  
The Red Devils played well and did what was needed to stay in the hunt for 
a playoff spot.


The defense kept the Hawks bottled up and the offense made big plays 
all night long.  Jose Hernandez and Logan Murphy kicked and punted the 
ball very well.  Also, the coaches made some effective changes/adjustments 
on offense after a poor performance last week.


PREDICTIONS:
The most important game of the year is next week at Colbert County.  If the 
Red Devils can win, they will be in good position for a playoff spot, but if 
they lose, they have almost no chance for postseason play.  If healthy and 
if Elkmont can be balanced on offense, they will win 28-21 next week.  
The team will need every available Red Devil fan to travel to Colbert County 
to provide the extra edge only the "12th man" can provide.