Trojans fall to undefeated Covington in region battle

 



Jason Peevyhouse

Editor, JP Productions Sports

Though the Trojans scored early against the Chargers on Friday night in Covington, the Chargers scored 24 unanswered points over the second and third quarters to aid them in taking a 31-14 win over Dyersburg in a Region 7-3A showdown.

After a three-and-out by the Chargers to open the game, Dyersburg was able to pick up a quartet of first downs on their drive including a pass from Logston Morgan to Necari Hall. All this set up a 13-yard touchdown run by Peyton Hill with 4:26 left in the opening quarter to cap off the 70-yard drive. Elian Gonzalez added the extra point to put the Trojans on top 7-0.

The Chargers were able to answer back in a big way as Covington scored 24 unanswered points over the second and third quarters to take a three-score lead into the fourth frame.

The Trojans cut into the lead in the fourth quarter when Dyersburg ended its two-quarter scoring drought with a two-yard run by Demand Dillard with 7:53 left in the game. Gonzalez added the extra point to trim the Covington lead to 24-14.

Covington was able to recover the onside kick but Dyersburg’s defense was able to force a three-and-out to get the ball back for the Trojan offense.

Early in the ensuing drive, a penalty backed the Trojans up but a pass from Morgan to Hall got the black and gold into a more manageable third-and-3. With 4:32 left in the game, a fourth-and-3 play resulted in a first down on a run by Quincy Terry to the 50-yard line. Morgan was able to pick up another first down – this one with his feet – with 2:19 seconds at the Charger 30-yard line. Later in the drive, a pass interference call on Covington gave Dyersburg a fresh set of downs at the Charger 15-yard line. But, on second down with about a minute left, a Trojan fumble was scooped up and returned 75 yards for the game-clinching touchdown.

Dyersburg returns to action this Friday night at home as the Trojans host another undefeated team, top-ranked Westview. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at J.C. Sawyers Stadium.

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