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Rebels secure 20-7 defeat of Lucy Laney By Tim Crane web posted August 28, 2010 SPORTS – One packed house, one electric atmosphere and six turnovers told the story of Strom Thurmond pulling away from Laney in the waning moments of Friday night’s football game, 20-7. The Blue Steel defense continued to silence the critics and shutdown opponents, while grabbing their 7th interception and 2nd fumble in just two games. They also proved the Williston shutout was no fluke but instead great defense. Four different Rebels had an interception and two other Blue Steel boys recovered fumbles against an extremely talent laden Lucy C Laney Wildcat team. Thurmond’s defense forced a Laney fumble on the 2nd play of the game and the Rebel offense took over at the Wildcat 19 yard line. On Strom’s fourth play, Malcom Watkins punched in a touchdown from the one yard line. Trent Miller added the extra point and the Rebels led 7-0 with 9:29 remaining in the 1st quarter. Laney intercepted a Raleigh Yeldell screen pass with 1:42 to go in the first and the Wildcats looked primed to score after starting at Thurmond’s 33 yard line. But the Blue Steel defense rose up for their season specialty, goal line stance, once again. Laney attempted to pound the ball in from 1st and goal at the 7 yard line, twice, but was denied. On 3rd and goal at the four, Cody Johnson picked off Laney quarterback Leo Myers in the endzone and returned it out to the three yard line. The Rebels were able to move out to the 21 yard line before the drive stalled and Cullen Rhoden once again kicked the field around for the home team when he nailed a 43 yard punt, placing Laney at their 36 yard line. This possession would see the Blue Steel Defense get their first, 3 and out of the season as they came alive and shut down the visiting Wildcats. The Red Pride Rebel offense started at their 36 after Laney punted, but a high snap as Yeldell was changing plays forced the Rebels to backpedal for a 20 yard loss on first down. With 5:26 remaining in the first half, the Rebel’s faced a punting situation from the 18 yard line. Cullen Rhoden put the foot into the pigskin once again as he got off a 44 yard punt to relieve some pressure on Thurmond’s defense. But the field position wouldn’t be enough to keep Laney off the board. Wide receiver Jeremy Smith found himself uncovered on 3rd and 4 from the 26th and caught a touchdown pass to put Laney on the scoreboard. The extra point was successful and tied the game 7-7, with 3:35 remaining in the 2nd quarter. Although Laney’s legendary band didn’t march at halftime, the Wildcat offense began to boogie on down, deep into Rebel territory on their first drive of the second half. But Friday night’s MVP, Cullen Rhoden, showed some moves of his own by picking off a Laney pass on 4th and 4 from the Thurmond 15 yard line and returning it 25 yards out to the 40. After the Rebel offense went three and out, Rhoden was called back to the dance floor and he didn’t disappoint. He got the ball off on the good foot and sailed it 40 yards to pin Laney down at their 13 yard line. The Blue Steel defense got another 3 and out to end the fourth quarter, to follow up Rhoden’s punt. Thurmond’s offense began to gel as they opened the final period with a 54 yard, 4:51 minute touchdown drive. After starting at their 46 and being forced into 3rd down, Raleigh Yeldell connected with Emmanuel Brighthop for a spectacular tight rope stepping 3rd down grab, which kept the drive alive at the 36 yard line. It would take the Rebels six more plays with the final being a two yard carry by Darrius Hammonds to break the goal line again. Trent Miller split the uprights to push Strom back ahead 14-7 with 6:57 to play in the game. Laney’s ensuing drive didn’t move the chains as Blue Steel defensive lineman Octavious Brown manhandled the center and greeted quarterback Leo Myers with a sack on first down. Hykeem Brooks laid the wood to Laney’s runningback for a two yard loss on second down and Cody Johnson broke up a deep ball while playing man against the Augusta’s Chronicle Dream Sixteen receiver Rod Hall to force another three and out. After holding the Rebels, Laney got the ball back with 3:53 remaining and great field position at midfield. On first down, senior defensive lineman Devonte Farrow attacked the ball and took it from Laney. But the Red Pride offense was forced into a three and out and punted back to the Wildcats with 2:55 remaining in regulation. Hykeem Brooks jumped the route and intercepted Leo Myer’s pass which took away any hopes of the Wildcats forcing overtime. With 23 seconds remaining in the game, Darrius Hammond outran and ran over many Laney defenders on his way to a 28 yard touchdown run. The point after attempt was blocked but the Rebels closed the deal 20-7. What’s Next: Thurmond (2-0) vs Saluda (1-0) Laney (0-1) vs Josey (0-0) Recap by quarter: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final penalties first downs total offensive yards L 0 7 0 0 7 6-21 10 272 ST 7 0 0 13 20 4-16 11 204 Individuals for Strom Thurmond Passing: Raleigh Yeldell 4-14-43yards 1 interception Rushing: Raleigh Yeldell 13-16yards, Chris Blocker 3-18yards Malcom Watkins 8-28yards 1 touchdown Darrius Hammond 15-99yards 2 touchdowns Receiving: Emmanuel Brighthop 2-19yards Darrius Hammond 2-24yards Kicking: Trent Miller 2-3 PAT’s Interceptions: Demetrius Leysath 1 Cody Johnson 1 Hykeem Brooks 1 Cullen Rhoden 1 Fumble Recoveries: Devonte Farrow 1 Nick Clark 1 Punting: Cullen Rhoden 7-229 yards (32.7 yards per punt) © Copyright 2010 EdgefieldDaily.com All original
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