ELKMONT FALLS TO ROGERS - DUST DEVIL IN THE STANDS

Elkmont struggled to execute on offense and also to stop Rogers on third and fourth down situations on defense Friday night.  This was not a good combination for the Red Devils and led to losing the game to the Rogers Pirates.


FIRST QUARTER:   The Red Devils stopped Rogers on the first series and had good field position after a Pirates punt.  However a penalty, a three and out series on offense and a short punt flipped the field and Rogers had the ball around the 50 yard line.  They scored on a long pass to put six points on the board but Cody Martin blocked the PAT.  On Elkmont's next drive they missed a field goal and the quarter ended with Rogers 6, Elkmont 0.


SECOND QUARTER:  Elkmont moved the ball in the second quarter but failed on fourth and one in Pirate territory.  Rogers added another touchdown and made a successful two point conversion for a 14-0 lead at halftime.


THIRD QUARTER:  The second half kickoff was fumbled by Elkmont and recovered by Rogers.  They passed down the field and ended up scoring a touchdown on fourth and goal.  The third quarter ended with the Pirates up 21-0. 


FOURTH QUARTER:  Elkmont's offense still could not move the ball during the fourth quarter.  Rogers added a touchdown and a safety to make the final score 29-0.


OBSERVATIONS:
Elkmont played poorly and had 4 turnovers to 0 for Rogers.  The Red Devils had a lack of execution on offense and gave up some big plays on defense.  However,  they are still a good team and if they learn from this loss, they can get back on the right tract next week.


The offense must execute better and also get the ball in Cole Glass's hands more.  He is the fastest player on the team and can break a big play at any time, but was limited to two touches Friday night.


The defense played well at times, but allowed some big passing plays on third and fourth downs.  


The good news is that Elkmont is a better team than it showed against the Rogers Pirates.  The players and coaches never gave up and kept fighting until the final horn.


PREDICTION:
Elkmont will get refocused this week and bounce back next Friday with a win over Lauderdale County,  21-14.