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Center Hill ‘pounds’ Byhalia in district game By BARRY BURLESON
Editor Markeith Washington said his Byhalia Indians simply played a “stronger team” Friday night. “They pounded us and pounded us,” the coach said. “But my guys did not quit. “We’re
trying to fight through a lot of injuries. We’re getting some guys
back. In the meantime a lot of our guys are getting experience, and
we’re excited about that.” The Indians, playing
at home, fell 37-8 to the Center Hill Mustangs in a Region 2-4A
contest. Byhalia’s record dropped to 3-6 overall and 0-5 in the
district. “The guys are staying positive,” Coach Washington said. “Hopefully we can pull out these last two and finish strong.” The
Indians will play their last home game this Friday at 7 p.m. against
non-district opponent Montgomery County. They then travel to district
foe North Panola Friday, Oct. 29, to end the season. Last
Friday, Center Hill led 23-0 at the half and increased its lead to 37-0
before Byhalia managed a late score to avoid the shutout. The
Mustangs opened the scoring on a 36-yard pass from Jacob Marsh to
Brandon Houston. Boone Frederick kicked the first of his five extra
points on the evening. In the second quarter,
Center Hill’s A.J. Bowen recorded a safety, Justin Givens scored on a
1-yard plunge and Robert Johnson added a 2-yard touchdown run. The
visitors iced the win with two touchdowns in the third period - one on
Richard Hampton’s 3-yard carry and the other on an 11-yard pass from
Tyler Brasel to Daniel Wiley. Byhalia got its
late score when Andrey Collins snagged a 14-yard scoring toss from
Markeise Rodgers. Devonte Norman carried for the two-point conversion. Coach Washington named the team’s star player, Pat Malone, as the most valuable player for the game. “He always has a good game,” Washington said. Rodgers, a ninth grader stepping into the varsity quarterback position, threw for more than 100 yards.
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