West Morgan Football

Championship Challenge

Panthers cash in on Bulldogs' turnovers
Sunday, August 27, 2006
SCOTT McNEISH and WESLEY HALLMANNews staff writers
MONTGOMERY - Clay County forced several early turnovers and cashed them in on its way to a 41-6 defeat of Addison in the first game of the Saturday's inaugural Champions Challenge prep football classic at Cramton Bowl.
The Panthers caused four first-half turnovers and scored three touchdowns in a three-minute span. Two of the scores were the result of Bulldogs fumbles in the first quarter as the Panthers jumped out 20-0.
Clay County halfback Lanell Wilson caught fire early, scoring three of the team's first four touchdowns. He scored on runs of 6 and 50 yards and also caught a perfect touch pass from Chase Horn for a 6-yard score to help build 34-0 halftime lead and put the game out of reach.

"He is a great runner," Clay County coach Danny Horn said. "This is his third year starting and I'm expecting some big things from him."
The Panthers defense, which yielded only 5.9 points per game last season, overwhelmed the Addison offense with its lightning speed, holding the Bulldogs to 37 total yards in the first half. Clay County rolled up 308 of its 416 yards by intermission.
J.D Williams had five tackles and recovered a fumble for the Panthers. He also scored on a 93-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter to cap the scoring. Williams finished as the game's leading rusher with 103 yards on five carries.
Clay County also benefited from its experience. The Panthers return six players on each side of the ball, including a majority of their skill positions. Addison, however, graduated 12 seniors from last season's team.
Blake Turner paced the Bulldogs with 53 yards rushing on 12 carries and had four catches for 48 receiving yards.
Addison cornerback Chaz Cooper injured his neck late in the third quarter and was transported to Jackson Hospital. According to White, Cooper suffered a stinger and was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.

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