Varsity Football : Powhatan Indians vs. Chancellor Chargers
Coming into Friday night, the Chancellor Chargers (9 - 2) knew their key to success would be the rushing game. Junior Lovell Armstead made it clear early and often, that there was nothing to worry about as he ran a total 196 yards on the night. This running attack helped the Chargers pulverize the Powhatan Indians (8 - 3).
Two single season records were broken tonight by Chancellor Seniors. Yetur Matos pushed his sack total on the year to 17.5, beating the previous record of 15 in a single season. Also, Jason Brown collected his 39th total touchdown on the year which broke the Chancellor record.
The Chargers knew this week would be a huge test for the defense facing a high powered offense, and on the first drive of the game they made their presence known with a quick three-and-out. This set up good field position for the Chargers, who cashed it in for seven points thanks to a 15 yard rush by Armstead for his first touchdown of the night. Powhatan didn't go away quietly however, as they rushed down the field quickly behind the legs of Senior Justin DeLeon. The game was tied up 7 - 7 with some early fireworks.
The Chargers responding quickly putting up another seven points after Junior Jeff Pates set the team up with good field position after a decent return. During the drive the Indians got flagged for a personal foul when a defensive player made a late tackle on quarterback Jason Brown, who used his rage against the foul to power into the end-zone for Charger points putting them up 14 - 7.
Later in the quarter, Senior Noah Manuel sacked the Indians' quarterback Jacob Oglesby which turned the momentum into the Chargers favor as they quickly found their way back into the end-zone to make it 21 - 7. The Chargers were electrified as the first quarter ended, as they were having very powerful success against a tough opponent.
The Chargers' defense wasted no time putting the hurt on the Indians to start the second quarter. They quickly put the ball back into the offense's hands. The offense provided again, with their fourth straight scoring drive giving them a 21 point lead. The rushing game continued to produce, and Brown also started to find his groove in the pass game.
The Indians got the ball back and quickly tried establishing a deep pass game, but Armstead continued to have an incredible night as he picked off Oglesby to give the ball back to the offense. And for the fifth straight drive, the Chargers were in the end-zone. Senior E.J. Jenkins hauled in a 50 yard pass from Brown, which set things up for Armstead to dodge five defenders and dance in for the touchdown making it 35 - 7.
Later in the quarter, Matos recorded the single season record for sacks, as Oglesby had to get help to limp off the field ending his night short. The Chargers got the ball back and did a quick two minute drill to charge down the field where they were able to set things up for Senior Austin Seipp who punched in a 40 yard field goal to make the score 38 - 7 headed into halftime.
Both teams' defenses played rough going into the second half, as both team fought hard until the Chargers' Armsted made it into the end-zone again for his third touchdown of the night. Then four minutes later it was the Chargers scoring again, as Deion Atkinson hauled in a pass from 14 yards out to make it 52 - 7. Lastly to end off an impressive quarter, Senior Ky Friend recorded his first sack of the night to silence the Indians.
In the fourth quarter, the Chargers sent in some new faces including Freshman Trevor Gleason at quarterback and Dorian Robinson at runningback. The Charger machine continued to click though, as Robinson found his way into the end-zone for the last Charger score of the night making it 59 - 7.
After the game, Armstead was all smiles after putting up an insane stat line for the night. "Knowing that my line was blocking, and that we were all working together as a team is what helped me."
The Indians did show some late life, as they rushed there way to six points. The Chargers didn't let up, blocking the point after attempt, making the score 59 - 13. The score would stay that way as the Chargers sideline and stands went insane as they experienced their first home playoff win since 2009.
Next Friday night, the Chancellor Chargers (3 Seed) will hit the road looking for revenge against the Eastern View Cyclones (2 Seed), who handed them one of their only two losses this year. Emotions are running high and it will surely be an incredible game to look forward to.
The Chargers responding quickly putting up another seven points after Junior Jeff Pates set the team up with good field position after a decent return. During the drive the Indians got flagged for a personal foul when a defensive player made a late tackle on quarterback Jason Brown, who used his rage against the foul to power into the end-zone for Charger points putting them up 14 - 7.
Later in the quarter, Senior Noah Manuel sacked the Indians' quarterback Jacob Oglesby which turned the momentum into the Chargers favor as they quickly found their way back into the end-zone to make it 21 - 7. The Chargers were electrified as the first quarter ended, as they were having very powerful success against a tough opponent.
The Chargers' defense wasted no time putting the hurt on the Indians to start the second quarter. They quickly put the ball back into the offense's hands. The offense provided again, with their fourth straight scoring drive giving them a 21 point lead. The rushing game continued to produce, and Brown also started to find his groove in the pass game.
The Indians got the ball back and quickly tried establishing a deep pass game, but Armstead continued to have an incredible night as he picked off Oglesby to give the ball back to the offense. And for the fifth straight drive, the Chargers were in the end-zone. Senior E.J. Jenkins hauled in a 50 yard pass from Brown, which set things up for Armstead to dodge five defenders and dance in for the touchdown making it 35 - 7.
Later in the quarter, Matos recorded the single season record for sacks, as Oglesby had to get help to limp off the field ending his night short. The Chargers got the ball back and did a quick two minute drill to charge down the field where they were able to set things up for Senior Austin Seipp who punched in a 40 yard field goal to make the score 38 - 7 headed into halftime.
Both teams' defenses played rough going into the second half, as both team fought hard until the Chargers' Armsted made it into the end-zone again for his third touchdown of the night. Then four minutes later it was the Chargers scoring again, as Deion Atkinson hauled in a pass from 14 yards out to make it 52 - 7. Lastly to end off an impressive quarter, Senior Ky Friend recorded his first sack of the night to silence the Indians.
In the fourth quarter, the Chargers sent in some new faces including Freshman Trevor Gleason at quarterback and Dorian Robinson at runningback. The Charger machine continued to click though, as Robinson found his way into the end-zone for the last Charger score of the night making it 59 - 7.
After the game, Armstead was all smiles after putting up an insane stat line for the night. "Knowing that my line was blocking, and that we were all working together as a team is what helped me."
The Indians did show some late life, as they rushed there way to six points. The Chargers didn't let up, blocking the point after attempt, making the score 59 - 13. The score would stay that way as the Chargers sideline and stands went insane as they experienced their first home playoff win since 2009.
Next Friday night, the Chancellor Chargers (3 Seed) will hit the road looking for revenge against the Eastern View Cyclones (2 Seed), who handed them one of their only two losses this year. Emotions are running high and it will surely be an incredible game to look forward to.
Notables
- Passing : Chancellor - Jason Brown (8 / 14, 188 Passing Yards, 5 TDs). Powhatan - Jacob Oglesby (4 / 9, 45 Passing Yards, 1 Interception), Jacob Moss (4 / 9, 41 Passing Yards, 1 Interception).
- Rushing : Chancellor - Lovell Armstead (20 Carries, 196 Yards, 2 TDs), Damonte Pratt (3 Carries, 17 Yards, 1 TD), Dorian Robinson (2 Carries, 28 Yards, 1 TD), Brandon Smith (1 Carry, 3 Yards), Ruben Niamien (1 Carry, -5 Yards). Powhatan - Justin DeLeon (21 Carries, 100 Yards), No. 4 (11 Carries, 100 Yards).
- Receiving : Chancellor - E.J. Jenkins (2 Catches, 95 Yards, 1 TD), Lovell Armstead (2 Catches, 33 Yards, 1 TD), Deion Atkinson (1 Catch, 14 Yards, 1 TD), Brandon Johnson (1 Catch, 13 Yards, 1 TD), Michael Bush (1 Catch, 20 Yards), C.J. Washington (1 Catch 13 Yards). Powhatan - Gabe Satterwhite (4 Catches, 47 Yards), Jonathan Arnold (2 Catches, 18 Yards), No. 25 (1 Catch, 4 Yards), No. 3 (1 Catch, 17 Yards).
- Kicking : Chancellor - Austin Seipp (355 Punt Yards, 9 / 9 on PATs, 1 FG). Powhatan - No. 9 (260 Punt Yards, 1 / 2 on PATs).
- Sacks : Yetur Matos - 2.5, Noah Manuel - 2, Deshawn Parish - 1.5, Ky Friend - 1.5, Christian Mora - 0.5.
- Total Yards : Chancellor - 507. Powhatan - 236.
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