Season Starts with a Bang!
Fairley Football ‘08 started the year with a bang against Westwood. The opening kickoff was returned for a touch down by Derrick Murrell; but it was called back for an illegal block in the back. After receiving the ball on the 45, the Bulldogs slowed on offense but were assisted by Kendrick(Bronco) Gray’s fumble recovery on the Westwood 40. From there the Dogs drove it in for a touchdown on a 7 yard run by Murrell. The extra point was good by Roregis (Hot Rod) Garrett. Later in the 1st quarter the Bulldogs scored again on a 85 yard TD reception hookup between Devin Starks and Fred Garrett, and a 2 yard TD run by Justin Elliot. Defensive highlights in the 1st quarter included a fumble recovery by Wayne Lauderdale on the Fairley 38 and a 65 yard TD interception by Martavius (Tay) Neloms.
The 2nd quarter was highlighted by touchdown runs from Xavier Clay (7 yards) and Justin Elliot (20 yards). The first half ended with the Dogs up 42-0. From that point on, the mercy rule was instituted to help the struggling Longhorns from Westwood.
The 3rd and 4th quarters moved along rapidly and good plays were turned in by the Fairley defense. Carl Lewis and Jason Smith chalked up sacks and losses for the Longhorns.
The final highlight of the game was a 90 yard punt return by Jamarcus Hines that capped the Fairley victory. Final score Fairley 49 Westwood 0. Follow 2008 Photos – Flickr link for photos.
by Jeff Kinsley
FAIRLEY 49, WESTWOOD 0
Fairley 21 21 0 7 — 49
Westwood 0 0 0 0 — 0
F — Derrick Murrell 8 pass from Devin Stark (Roregis Garrett kick)
F — Fred Garrett 85 pass from Devin Stark (Roregis Garrett kick)
F — Justin Elliot 2 run (Roregis Garrett kick)
F — Xavier Clay 13 run (Roregis Garrett kick)
F — Justin Elliot 20 run (Roregis Garrett kick)
F — Martavious Neloms 68 interception return (Roregis Garrett kick)
F — Jamarcus Hine 89 punt return (Roregis Garrett kick)
F W
First downs 15 5
Net yards rushing 143 (-1)
Net yards passing 203 50
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Fairley, Justin Elliot 8-101.
PASSING — Fairley, Devin Stark 8-13-203-0, Cornell Morgan 0-2-0-0. Westwood, Brycen Edwards 6-19-50-1.