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Friday night, September 30th was a great night for football! Cool weather and a great crowd provided the perfect setting for the two Cougar teams to meet…Simpson Academy and Central Hinds.
Even though this was not a district game, the two teams took the field to win! With 9:25 left in the first quarter, #2 Kyle Burney scored the first TD of the night and #24 Gryson Scott made the point after making the score 7-0.
Central Hinds wasted no time in scoring with 6:05 still left in the first quarter. The extra point was good which tied the game at 7-7.
Bryce Caughman return the second kick off to the 35 yard line…and on the next play, CH intercepts!
This quarter was filled with turnovers. Bryce Caughman intercepted a pass with 4:20 still on the clock for the first quarter.
The drive was incomplete as CH intercepts and scores a TD with 19 seconds left.
Penalties hurt both teams. With 3:51 left until half CH scores. End of the first half of play SCA 7-CH 14.
SCA began the second half of play moving the ball with 8:14 on the clock. Simpson scores but snap for extra point was high…point after no good…score SCA 13-CH 14.
#6 Caleb Garner for SCA recovers a fumble and runs ball back for a TD…point after good…SCA leads 23-14.
By the end of the third quarter SCA scores again and the extra point by Gryson Scott was good. Simpson 30 and Central Hinds 14.
Fourth quarter action began early with a touchdown by #2 Kyle Burney. SCA pulls even further ahead 37-14.
With 6:49 left of the clock SCA kick a field goal making the final score 40-14.
Outstanding offensive plays were made by Kyle, Matthew, and Austin Burney. #1 Dyllan Hollman had a great offensive game with multiple carries for positive yardage. Also playing well was #12 Bryce Caughman.
SCA is bless with several good defensive players! To name a few: #66 Noah Magee, #22 Andrew Kennedy,#55 Jared Bridges, #6 Caleb Garner, #64 Austin Teater, and #58 Daniel Pepper.
Next week, SCA plays a district game at home facing Columbia.
Thanks to Susan Hall for “writing” today’s article. Our regular guy, Christian Carrico was unavailable for Friday night’s game…and Susan stepped in to help! We appreciate you Susan!
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