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3 - 1 Coahoma wins

The score was 34 - 27, but it was Coahoma quarters 1, 2, and 4; Stamfore quarter 3. Coahoma was ahead 7-0 in the 1st quarter and 21 - 7 at the half. Stamford definitely did not roll over because they were ahead 28 - 21 at the end of the third quarter. But, it was Coahoma's turn to dig in and run off two touchdowns to take the win.

The offensive line of center Cory Clanton, guards Justin Cline and Jacob McCain, and tackles Aleec Herrera and Skyler Mundell was awesome; plus Justin Rau made his presence known relieving some in the tackle position. The line was able to clear lanes for QB Blaine Kerby to run 27 times for 85 yards and scoring 2 touchdowns plus RB PJ Daylong 9 times for 83 yards. Blaine would also complete 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards with no interceptions. Dakota Teaff would catch 7 passes for 118 yards, 3 of those passes would go for touchdowns. Jason Gonzalez caught 4 passes for 36 yards; one of those passes Jason was pushed down then he jumped up and dove to make the catch. I cannot even forget to mention the passes caught by Domingo Rodriquez; he caught 3 passes for 21 yards all when it was 3rd down in a pressure situation.

Corey Roberts and Cory Clanton from their linebacker positions led the defense; Corey R. had 1 unassisted tackle but had 16 assist with 1 recovered fumble while Cory C. had an unassisted tackle with 12 assist. Blaine would come up with 2 interceptions and Keagan Hunt added another recovered fumble to his total, 1 unassited tackle, and 8 assist. Dakota's total tackles were down this week, but almost each was in a clutch situation that put Stamford in a hole. The Special Teams were led by the play of Junior Chris Mault; Chris was in on every tackle on the special teams including causing a fumble.

Throw out the third quarter, and the Bulldogs had a perfect game. Next Friday is Stanton in Stanton, let the battle begin.

• Troy Kerby
• October 29, 2006 1:05 AM

C VS CC = win #1

Someone had to win, and I am glad to say it was Coahoma 21 - 14. The game was everything a Coahoma-CCity game should be. It started out to be a Coahoma runaway with Dakota Teaff scoring two times, Blaine Kerby rushing for almost 50 yards, there being 3 interceptions, Keagan Hunt, Blaine, Jason Gonzalez, and Coahoma making the red zone 4 times behind a strong performance by the Coahoma offensive line of tackles Aleec Herrera, Skyler Mundell, guards Justin Cline and Jacob McCain plus center Cory Clanton, all in the first quarter. But, the C-City Wolves did not tuck and run; instead, they bowed up and played some hard nosed football. Both teams played even up in the 2nd quarter; neither could get much done. Coahoma would get in scoring position once but get turned away on 4th and goal.

In the third quarter, it was C-City's offensive and defensive lines turn to dominate not to mention the running of Jerrod Ward; all I can say is where in the world have you been. Mr. Ward you are a hoss; how can this young man not carry the ball 30 plus time a game. Anyway, C-City would score 14 points in the third quarter to tie the game. Coahoma's Dakota Teaff would manage Coahoma's 4th interception of the game.

The 4th quarter was pretty well even until Coahoma's defense led by linebacker David Rodriquez, nose guard Ryan Kennedy, and cornerback Keagan Hunt would turn away C-City in the red zone with only 4 minutes left in the game. It was then that P J Daylong would run 70 plus yards in a 2 minute drive before Blaine would carry the ball in between J. Cline and Aleec on the 1. Corey Roberts recovered a fumble on the kick off to seal the win.

Hats off to both teams. You gave the crowd their monies worth keeping us on the edge of our seats almost the entire game. Now it is on to play the new and improved Stamford Friday night in Coahoma.

• Troy Kerby
• October 27, 2006 2:59 AM

21-19 and what a game

Last night was definitely a crowd pleaser. Both teams gave us our monies worth. Go back to in the trenches, the whomever was wrong. Overall, tackles Skyler Mundell and Eric Herrera, Guards Jacob McCain and Justin Cline, and Center Cory Clanton won their battle, and with only a few battle losses, our defensive line won their war. The wide receiver blocking of Senior Stephen Ewing, Senior Domingo Rodriquez, Senior Jason Gonzalez, Junior Colter Morgan, Senior Dakota Teaff, and Senior Dustin Wright was there best effort of the year.

The game started out with QB Blaine Kerby hitting Jason Gonzalez with a 10 yard post, but 60 yards later with a great block from Dakota, Jason dove across the end zone. Dakota himself would catch a 30 yard TD. Defensively he was also outstanding; Dakota wound up being in on 16 tackles, had 2 sacks, and broke up a pass. Also on the defensive side was nose guard Ryan Kennedy. Remember Ryan is about 155 to 160 in the weight department, but he still managed to be in on 11 tackles, 4 pressures, and had 3 sacks. I definitely cannot leave out Middle Linebacker - Defensive Lineman Cory Clanton who was everywhere; he was in on 17 tackles. Blaine Kerby from left cornerback had 5 unassisted tackles and 12 assist with a 1/2 sack.

Offensively, the Bulldogs would put up 128 yards in the air with Jason Gonzalez owning 76 yards and Dakota Teaff 39 yards. Blaine would carry the ball 26 times for 142 yards.

The game was won by Hawley's kicker pulling himself together after missing 3 extra points and putting a field goal down the middle of the uprights. The game was everything you would expect from a Coahoma-Hawley competition.

For those who wonder why my stats do not always match what the Abilene Reporter has is because a game stat person is pressed to get the number and name of the ball players then add up the yards. Sometimes you have a lot of time, and sometime you do not; plus, all the distractions that go with the game and fans especially when you may be sitting in the stands because you do not have a press box to sit in. I on the other hand have luxury of sitting in my living room and taking the stats from a tape; rewind is my friend.

I would like to apologize and say thanks to a comment that I received this week. The apology is for losing the comment and not getting it published. I am new to blogging and had a little technical difficulty. Thank you for your comments.

• Troy Kerby
• October 19, 2006 12:03 AM

Anson wins

Not a lot to say about the 36 - 8 loss. It was 21 - 0 before Coahoma could get anything going. Anson had it going all their way on the ground but could only complete one pass against Coahoma's stingy secondary of Senior Stephen Ewing, Junior Blaine Henderson, Senior Jason Gonzalez, Junior Colter Morgan and Sophomre Keagan Hunt; also in the action was Senior Dakota Teaff. It is still a huge improvement over the way the season started with the secondary. Senior's right tackle Aleec Herrera and center Cory Clanton did really well on the offensive line. Defensive back senior Dakota Teaff and Sophomore linebacker Corey Roberts led the defense getting in on 36 tackles between the two. Senior defensive back Jason Gonzalez had his second interception in back to back games. Sophomore running back P J Daylong led the rushing with 45 yards in 8 carries, Senior QB Blaine Kerby ran for 44 yards in 12 carries, and Senior Dakota Teaff carried the ball 8 times for 35 yards. Teaff would score Coahoma's only TD and Kerby ran in the 2 pt. conversion.

• Troy Kerby
• October 9, 2006 12:15 AM

Good start, bad finish

A night that started so good went all bad. Coahoma would get the ball first with P J Daylong taking the kickoff at the 10 yard line and carrying up to the 40. Sophomore P J who was converted from from FB to RB this game carried the ball for 3 yards behind the blocking of guards Jacob McCain and Justin Cline, center Cory Clanton, and tackles Skyler Mundell and Eric Herrera. On the next play, the offensive line would clear the path for QB Blaine Kerby to go 45 yards. After a face mask penalty, P J then would go 5 yards to pay dirt. Cory C. kicked the extra point. Merkel's first possession was short as Coahoma recovered a fumble. The offensive line started where it left off creating hole after hole, but Coahoma would run out of downs short of a TD. Merkel's first two possesions would be in the wrong direction. With third and long, Merkel's QB would dodge a tackler and go up the field 91 yards for a TD. Another bright spot for Coahoma would be a 48 yard pass from Kerby to JR WR Colter Morgan for a TD. Merkel would answer again on a busted defensive play.

In the second half, Coahoma would move up and down the field but just could not get in the end zone. Merkel would score twice in the second half. Coahoma's defensive would hold then give up the one long play. You know when it is not your night when you are backed up on your on 9 yard line with third and 8, and your WR runs the perfect 10 yard out on a timing pattern drawing the DB in, but the play was suppose to be a timing post. Of course the out pattern drew the DB exactly where the ball was thrown and the DB walks into the end zone.

Well, Coahoma lost 26 - 14 but on the brighter side: the offensive line played their best game since Reagan County in the first half and allowed Merkel to sack Kerby only one time, the secondary did not allow a completed pass, P J's running was a brighter moment in the game, 15 carries for 53 yards with SR RB Dakota Teaff carrying the ball 4 times for 46 yards and catching 2 passes for 36 yards, QB Blaine Kerby carried the ball 19 times for 83 yards plus completed 9 passes out of 15 attempts to 6 different receivers: FB Corey Roberts, RB P J Daylong, Teaff, WR Jason Gonzalez, WR Morgan, and WR Domingo Rodriquez.

Defensively, Teaff would be the stand out with an interception, causing a Merkel fumble, and recovering a fumble. Jason Gonzalez also had a interception. Right behind Teaff, Coahoma a very good performance by Daylong, Corey Roberts, and Cory Clanton at linebacker.

It was just a night when there was a Coahoma mistake, it paid off big for Merkel.

• Troy Kerby
• October 5, 2006 11:47 PM