![]() These coaches, these guys, they are all special. Jexton Johnson: “I moved here two years ago and I have never experienced a brotherhood like this. The Redskins are 2021 4A state runner up. But I’m not disappointed in the kids or their effort. That team didn’t allow us to do what we have to do to control the game. They were physically superior, but we’ve played some of those teams this season. “I’m disappointed Vigor didn’t get our best. “My message to my team was ‘I’m disappointed, but I’m not disappointed in them,’” Oneonta coach Phil Phillips said following the game. Luke Hodge finished with 10 tackles Beck had six tackles (one TFL), one sack, and one forced fumble Taylor had five tackles (two TFL) and a fumble recovery and Robertson, Bothwell, Marquez, and Kobe Harper (one TFL) finished with four tackles each. Johnson’s one catch went for 50 yards and a touchdown, while Robertson’s one catch went for 17 yards and a touchdown.Ĭameron Dailey led the defense with 14 tackles (two TFL). Collin Moon gained 60 yards on 16 carries plus 47 yards on three kickoff returns. Moore wrapped up his senior season passing for 74 yards and two touchdowns on three completions and running for another 51 yards on 11 carries. After Marquez’s kick, the Redskins were up 14-12 with 2:35 left in the half. A couple of plays later, Moore found an open Jexton Johnson for 50 yards and another Redskin touchdown. Moore’s pass to Colin Swindle fell incomplete to bring up fourth-and-2, but the Wolves jumped offsides giving the Redskins a first-and-10 at their own 48. Damarian Bothwell gained 8 yards on a couple of runs to set up third-and-short. Oneonta started their next drive at their own 35. With 4:47 left in the second quarter, Vigor was up 12-7. Three plays later, the Wolves reached the end zone, but failed to convert the two-point play. A missed extra point left the Redskins with a slim 7-6 advantage.Īfter another quick three-and-out, Vigor returned the ensuing punt 36 yards giving their offense excellent field position at the Oneonta 13. After a 5-yard pass put them at the 20, Vigor kept it on the ground, eventually scoring on a 17-yard run. They stayed with the ground attack to open the second quarter, rushing for 11 more yards to the Redskin 25. The Wolves opened their next drive with four straight runs netting 23 yards to close out the first quarter. Angel Marquez’s kick gave the Redskins a 7-0 lead with 2:04 left in the opening quarter.Ĭoach Phil Phillips questions a call during the championship game against Vigor. Three plays later, Moore found WR Wil Robertson for 17 yards and a Redskin touchdown. A couple of plays later, Moore ran it again, this time for 21 yards to the Vigor 25. On first-and-10, Braden Moore took off for 15 yards to the Vigor 44 for a Redskin first down. He stripped the ball, forcing the fumble, which was recovered by Braden Taylor at the Oneonta 49. ![]() three yards behind the line of scrimmage on third-and-15. ![]() After going three-and-out on their opening drive, Andrew Beck got to Vigor QB Anthony Mix Jr. Also 13-1, the Wolves made it to the Super 7 with wins over West Blockton, Cherokee County, American Christian, and Jackson. Their last chance came in 2018 when they lost in the 5A championship game. Vigor was looking for its fourth state title. Their playoff run started with wins at home over Rogers (40-14) and Gordo (32-36) before two hard fought road wins over Brooks (56-28) and Madison Academy (28-24). They came into the game 13-1, winning 11 straight after an early-season loss to region rival Etowah. The Redskins hit the field at Protective Stadium Friday looking for their fifth state title. Andrew Beck strips the ball from Vigor’s quarterback.
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