In the Trenches
By Troy Kerby
September 17, 2006
It is said, "Whomever wins in the trenches, is usually the team that wins the game." In the game between Coahoma and Ballinger, this statement was so true. The first quarter was even and the score was 0-0. Ballinger began to take control of the line both on offense and defense, and it would turn out to be all Ballinger, 41-0. Coahoma's QB Blaine Kerby would see his 100 yard game streak end; after running for 164 yards against Reagan County and then 100 against state ranked Roscoe, he would gain only 6 yards in 13 carries; having 5 sacks for a minus 30 yards was the big hit on his average. He did complete 9 of 16 passes for 80 yards with WR Jason Gonzalez pulling in 5 of the completions for 49 yards. If there was a bright spot in the game, it would be that 7 of the 9 passes were caught by wide receivers, a trouble area in the last two games. Sophomore RB Corey Roberts ran 6 times for 25 yards and caught 2 passes for 15 yards.
The defense after the 1st quarter still has not found a way to not give up the big play. Sophomore Keagan Hunt and Kerby would create a few bright moments with outstanding plays for the defense as did Junior Blaine Henderson.
The best news now for the Coahoma Bulldogs is that they have a off week to get in better shape, search out the areas that needs the most attention, and put it all together. As bad as it seems, the areas to work on are few in putting this team together and being a play-off contender. Coach Cates and his staff are very capable, and the talent is there.
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