ELKMONT MIDGETS WIN 19 - 18

Trailing 12-0 to West Limestone at half-time, the Elkmont Midgets knew that they would have to rely on their proven strengths and also throw in a little trickery if they were going to come from behind to secure a victory on a weekend that all other Elkmont football teams had won – and won big. 

Running back Xavier Watkins rushed for over 100 yards in the second half alone, scoring two touchdowns to tie the score, 12-12, at the end of regulation.  Elkmont started overtime on offense.  Stymied on three rushing attempts, the Red Devils looked to pass into the end zone on fourth down.  West Limestone had blanketed the receivers, however, and veteran quarterback Isaiah Sutherland headed for daylight, running into the endzone untouched to give the Red Devils a 18-12 lead.  Going for the extra point, everyone expected either Watkins or Sutherland to lead the team into the endzone as they have done all season; but, the time was right for some trickery.  Traditionally an offensive lineman, Josh Burrows had lined up all day as a blocking tight end.  With the game on the line, Burrows’ number was called; he ran a tight end sweep into the end zone for the extra point, pushing the score to 19-12.

Elkmont had little time to celebrate, turning its attention to defending the goal line in its first overtime game of the season. On its second play from scrimmage, West Limestone made it into the endzone.  Electing to go for two points and the win, the Wildcats ran a sweep to the left.  Fighting off a blocker for ten yards, Masin Morris finally broke free and stopped the West Limestone running back just shy of the goal line, securing the Red Devils' 19-18 victory by a matter of inches.  The excitement was at such a high level that the Elkmont parents needed oxygen and defibulators at the end of the game!  

The Midgets (2-1) play again at noon on Saturday against Athens.

Submitted by Midget Fan