Posted 2:30 am Saturday, August 29, 2009
Winona Wildcats Defense Comes To Play In Shutout
By JIMMY HICKS
Staff Writer
WINONA -- The Winona defense pitched a shutout and the offense scored 10 points in 1:39 in the second quarter en route to an 18-0 win over Waskom on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
Staff Writer
WINONA -- The Winona defense pitched a shutout and the offense scored 10 points in 1:39 in the second quarter en route to an 18-0 win over Waskom on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
After a scoreless first quarter, Winona took a 2-0 lead when Ladarius Wheeler tackled Waskom running back Trey Cade in the end zone for a safety.
On the ensuing free kick, Jacob Wheeler returned the football 35 yards to the Waskom 20-yard line.
After a loss of 2 yards, Trent Hodge-Turner dashed 22 yards into the end zone for the TD.
Wheeler made it 10-0 when he ran the conversion into the end zone for two points.
Jacob Wheeler led the Wildcats in rushing with 10 carries for 101 yards and Hodge-Turner added 78 yards.
Cade led Waskom in rushing with 62 yards.
Hodge-Turner added an 8-yard touchdown with 1:25 left in the contest to seal the victory.
Hodge-Turner added an 8-yard touchdown with 1:25 left in the contest to seal the victory.
Ladarius Wheeler had a fumble recovery and Kendell Moore added an interception.
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Winona 18, Waskom 0
Waskom 0 0 0 0 -- 0
Winona 18, Waskom 0
Waskom 0 0 0 0 -- 0
Winona 0 10 0 8 -- 18
Second Quarter
WIN -- Ladarius Wheeler tackled Trey Cade in end zone, 11:39.
Second Quarter
WIN -- Ladarius Wheeler tackled Trey Cade in end zone, 11:39.
WIN -- Trent Hodge-Turner 22 run (Jacob Wheeler run), 10:00.
Fourth Quarter
WIN -- Hodge-Turner 8 run (Jacob Wheeler run), 1:25.
WIN -- Hodge-Turner 8 run (Jacob Wheeler run), 1:25.
