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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Rural Retreat Hands George Wythe Another Win

Friday, November 8th, Rural Retreat faced George Wythe @ George Wythe. It was George Wythe’s senior night, and also the last game of the season. George Wythe scored the first touchdown five minutes into the first quarter, and scored the extra point. Rural Retreat gained the ball, and on a long pass, George Wythe intercepted the ball at about midfield. George Wythe then had a long run that got another touchdown. They scored the extra point, and there were only six minutes left in the quarter. The Indians got the return at the 37-yard line. Unable to move the ball, the Indians lost possession with no change of score. One of the players on George Wythe’s team was hurt during a play, and had to leave the field in the ambulance. The quarter then ended with a score of 14 to 0, George Wythe in the lead.

In the second quarter, George Wythe ran down the field, coming close to the end zone. They then made a touchdown only two minutes into the quarter, and this time got a two-point conversion. Rural Retreat fumbled the ball on the return, and George Wythe was given yet another chance to score. They got another touchdown, and no extra point. Rural Retreat received the ball, and fought to reach midfield. They later reached the line of scrimmage. They called a time out, and afterwards scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion with only two minutes left in the quarter. With the Indians finally on the board, George Wythe pulled out a 50-yard touchdown. The quarter ended with the score 35 to 8, George Wythe in the lead.

Nolan Ryan received the ball in the beginning of the third quarter. The Indians were unable to push the ball further towards the first down, and George Wythe got the ball. The Maroons had yet another touchdown, and scored an extra point. Rural Retreat got the ball, and Jordan Corvin ran a long touchdown. The Indians tried to score a two-point conversion, but was held back by George Wythe. George Wythe got the ball again, and ran a 50-yard touchdown with the extra point. Only four minutes remained when Rural Retreat got the ball, and they had just reached midfield when the quarter ended. The score was 49 to 14, with the Indians left behind.

The final quarter was quiet, even for the Maroons, who practically scored a touchdown anytime they got possession of the ball. Both teams worked strenuously for any last attempts to change the score. The Indians scored their final touchdown and a two-point conversion, boosting their score up to 22. However, in the final seconds of the game, George Wythe scored the last touchdown with a good run down the field. The last quarter ended with a final score of 55 to 22, with George Wythe stealing a victory well-deserved by Rural Retreat.


-Dylan Crigger and Anna Brown

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