Just one play. That was the difference in the Elkmont vs. Athens-1 Midget game last Saturday. Deadlocked 0-0 at halftime, the Athens coach was animated on his side of the field. The Elkmont coaches had a different, business-like demeanor on their sideline, telling the kids to “just keep doing what you are doing. Move the chains on offense, and keep stopping them on defense.” And that’s what they did…except for just one play. The Elkmont defense kept the speedy Athens running backs in-check, but there was that one play, the quarterback sweep that found the endzone resulting in a 6-0 Athens victory. After the game, Midgets’ Assistant Coach Nick Fraser said, “It was a tough loss for the Elkmont Midgets, but our kids hung in there. Athens knew we were there all day long. I am proud of my guys. They have more heart than any other team I have ever coached.” Masin Morris led the Elkmont defense in tackles, and running back Xavier Watkins led the team in total yards on offense.
Elkmont plays Athens-2 at 4:00 pm on Saturday.
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