Steven Davenport returns a fumble for a TDThe Hickory JV squad traveled to Cougar Flats last night in a quest to maintain a winning streak that began in 2002. The Young Tornadoes rolled to a 24-7 win over the Alexander Central, extending The Streak to 57 games. The Hickory JV has also won 76 of its last 77 ballgames.
The junior varsity squad did not have the opportunity to participate in any pre-season scrimmages. In years past they would have gotten some reps in at least one scrimmage prior to starting the regular season. This season the varsity participated only in the Border Bash and the Cleveland County Jamboree, neither of which includes JV action. Furthermore, this contest was the second of the season for the Alexander Central JV, who opened their season last week. In my estimation the only thing that kept the score relatively low was Hickory's inexperience. They will only get better and better and the season goes along.
The 2008 JV is as talented and athletic as any of the ones that came before it. This is not surprising since the freshmen were members of last year's outstanding middle school squads. Northview went 7-0 while Grandview finished 6-1 in 2007.
Scoring first for the Young Tornadoes last night was sophomore T.J. Wimbush on a 7-yard run. Fellow sophomore Steven Davenport pounced on a Cougar fumble and sprinted 42 yards for the next touchdown. Later it was the freshmen's turn, as the explosive Casey Stinson led Hickory downfield with some outstanding runs before capping it off with an 8-yard run. The final score of the night was on a 13-yard run by freshman Quai Linebarger.
Stinson was the game's leading rusher with 104 yards on 10 carries.
The Young Tornadoes will open CVAC play next Thursday night, 7:00 PM, at Frank Barger Stadium.
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