The Hedley Owls started slowly but eventually got rolling in a dominating 42-6 win over the Darrouzette Longhorns last Friday night.
The Owls used three 100 yard runners to blow open what was a close game early while picking off 5 passes and recovering 2 fumbles to prevent the Longhorns from gaining traction.
The Owls used a three headed monster at running back to amass over 300 yards on the ground. Nicco Bennett, Chris Blackburn, and Tanner Chambless each ran for over 100 yards, and Coltin Kingston threw for 28 and a score to lead the Owls. Austin Adams led off the scoring with an 8-yard touchdown reception, but that was all the Owls could muster in the first quarter. Nicco Bennett and Tanner Chambless found the endzone on long runs to extend the Owls lead to 22-0 at the break. Hedley broke it open early in the 3rd with 3 quick scores, one from each back, and the route was on.
Defensively the Owls played fantastically. Coltin Kingston led the team with 19 tackles. He also added an interception and a forced fumble. Chris Blackburn had 14 tackles, and Nicco Bennett pitched in with 8 tackles, 3 interceptions and a fumble recovery. Tanner Chambless had 8 tackles and a fumble recovery, and Bryan Evans added an interception and 2 tackles.
The Owls will travel to Amarillo for their next contest with the Holy Cross Mustangs on Friday, September 23, at Glenwood Park at 7:30.
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