Calhoun Plays Tough Against Nicholas

Submitted By Kevin Cunningham

On Thursday September 7 Calhoun Middle School Football team travelled to Nicholas County to play Summersville Middle School. Calhoun faced a tough team who is typically at the top of the standing in our conference. While Calhoun was not able to come away with the win, falling short 34-12, they played a good game and played Summersville tough. Coby Staples led the offensive attack for the Red Devils with 71 rushing yards and both touchdowns. Defensively Nic Butler led the team with 9 tackles and was followed closely by Ezra Anderson with 8 Tackles. Next week Calhoun will travel to Wahama Middle school on Thursday evening looking to get into the Win column.

Offensive Stats:

Rushing-

Coby Staples- 11 carries, 71 yards, 2 TD’s (39 & 2 yards)

Gavin Hicks- 15 carries, 39 yards

Nic Butler- 1 carry, 3 yards

Preston Sauer- 1 carry, 2 yards

Passing-

Trevor Mayle- 3 completions, 24 yards

Receiving-

Gavin Hicks- 2 receptions, 23 yards

Nic Butler- 1 receptions, 1 yard

Defensive stats:

Tackles-

Nic Butler-9

Ezra Anderson – 8

Coby Staples, Gavin Hicks, Evan Burch- 4

Tucker Sampson, Hoyt Helmick- 3

Preston Sauer- 2

Cyrus Helmick, Duke Persinger and Evan Collins-1