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I was at the game. You may be able to call the Crest RB's the stable over the next few years. Man they have them on the way. Burns was much improved on the defensive side of the ball. Once the get these kids on defense with the offense they had last year...Burns could be pretty good at the varsity level.

 

From the Shelby Star

One of the reasons people around sports say that competition makes you better is because it does.

When a player on a team knows he’s got to battle everyday in practice to keep a job, the level of proficiency usually goes up.

That’s part of the reason for Shelby Middle School’s 2-0 start to the 2007 football season. An abundance of running backs sharing the load is a key element for the Blue Devils and it was evident in a 26-0 win against the Kings Mountain Patriot Wednesday afternoon at Pearley Allen Field.

Records: Shelby 2-0, Kings Mountain 0-1

Next: The Patriots play another county rival next Wednesday when they host Crest. Shelby travels to R-S Middle.

On the ground: Shelby’s relentless ground game produced four touchdowns.

Kipton Kee had a pair of short scoring runs with Wesley Norris and Delonte Leach also finding the end zone. Carlos Wray also turned in a solid rushing effort.

From the coach: “We’re rotating three fullbacks and five halfbacks,” Blue Devil coach Tommy Wease said, “trying to keep them fresh. Our backs have been running hard every day. I thought our line played well too.”

Swift kick: In a rarity for a middle school contest, Manning Burton came on and kicked both extra points he attempted through the uprights for the Blue Devils.

Defensive: Shelby had its second straight shutout as it successfully halted Kings Mountain’s constant attempts to get to the outside with sweeps. Wray, Michael Knight and Calvin Card led the Devil defenders.

The Patriots’ biggest scoring chance came just before the half in Shelby territory. Kings Mountain receiver Justus Watkins was open deep but Cameron Pittman’s pass was slightly overthrown.

From the coach II: “We were swarming to the ball,” Wease said of his defense. “We’re not where we want to be yet but we came out and played hard.”

 

Scores from Thursday 9/20

Northwest 28

Mount Pleasant 0 7th grade game

Northwest 27

Mount Pleasant 0 8th grade game

 

Hibriten Dist. 42
Granite Falls 0

 

North Middle Loses a Tough One at Palmer Field

South Davie Tigers 22
North Davidson Black Knights 16

 

Updates from Cleveland County...Thanks to the Shelby Star

KINGS MOUNTAIN — Crest Middle School ran its winning streak to 18 straight games as the Dragons claimed a 32-8 win over Kings Mountain Wednesday.

Rhaheim Ledbetter rushed for two touchdowns and two, two-point conversions, while Quortez Wright added one touchdown and two, two-point conversions.

Jemall Morris rushed in for one score, while Weston Bradley added a conversion pass.
Michael Crosby, Brandon Wiley and Dane Rogers were defensive standouts for Crest (2-0), which hosts East Rutherford Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Eagles blank North Lincoln
LAWNDALE — Darius Ramsey rushed in for two scores as Burns rolled to a 38-0 triumph over North Lincoln.

Caleb Gillis added a touchdown run for the Eagles as Daniel Allen found Brandon Littlejohn for a touchdown pass. Tykee Russ had two conversion runs, while Travon Russ posted one conversion run.

Daron Wright had a strong defensive effort for Burns (1-1).

The Eagles host West Lincoln Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Shelby drills R-S Central
RUTHERFORDTON — Shelby’s Kipton Key and Wesley Norris rushed for two touchdowns each in the Blue Devils’ 41-13 win against R-S Central.

Bryan Moss, Carlos Wray and Delonte Leach added one rushing touchdown each for Shelby (2-0), while Devante Griffin scored on a 35-yard interception return. Manning Burton, Matthew McMurray and Tim Blackley combined to help Shelby go six-of-seven on extra point attempts.

Key led the defense for the Blue Devils, who travel to East Lincoln, Wednesday, Oct. 3.

 

Hudson 12
East Alexander 8

Hudson now 2-1 on the season and 1-0 in the conference.

 

North Davidson Wins!!!

North Davidson Middle School Black Knights pick up the win on Wednesday against the Cadets of Central Davidson Middle.

NDMS 28
CDMS 6

Congrats guys!

 

Cleveland County Update...From the Shelby Star

The Crest Middle School football team stormed past East Rutherford Wednesday, 34-0, to remain undefeated.
The Dragons (3-0) will play at Chase next Wednesday.
Cortez Wright and Jemall Morris scored two touchdowns apiece for the victors. Raheem Ledbetter also crossed the goal line for the Dragons.
On defense, Brandon Wiley, Michael Crosby and Diquan Morris paced the shutout effort.

Eagles soar to victory
The Burns Middle School football team whipped West Lincoln Wednesday, 30-6.
The Eagles (2-1) got a 65-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Allen to Brandon Littlejohn.
Darius Ramsey had a 53-yard scoring run, Tykee Ruff ran for a 25-yard touchdown, Darius Lowe scored on a 12-yard and had a pair of two-point conversions, and Travond Ross also added a two-pointer.
Keon Hunt and Franklin Eskridge recovered fumbles for the Eagles and Dontray Cumberlander turned in a strong effort on the defensive line.

Shelby goes to 3-0
The Shelby Middle Blue Devils rode a strong rushing attack to defeat East Lincoln Wednesday, 30-6.
Delonte Leach racked up 104 yards rushing and had three touchdowns, scoring on runs of 11, 6 and 6 yards. Brian Moss added 78 yards on the ground, including a 46-yard touchdown sprint.
Manning Burton, Matthew McMurray and Shem Blackley combined to go four-for-four on conversion attempts.
The Shelby defense was led by Wesley Norris and Cecil Wray.
The Blue Devils travel to East Rutherford next Wednesday.

 

Cleveland County Update from the Shelby Star

FOREST CITY — Shelby Middle’s Delonte Leach rushed for 131 yards with two touchdowns and a two-point conversion as the Blue Devils blanked East Rutherford, 33-0.

Leach also recovered a fumble and ran 55 yards for a score, while Devante Griffin, Wesley Norris and Kipton Key also turned in strong defensive efforts.

Bryan Moss ran for a pair of scores for Shelby (4-0, 2-0 Tri-County West). Shem Blackley kicked an extra point.

The Blue Devils host Chase, Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Dragons defeat Chase
HENRIETTA — Crest Middle’s Rhaheim Ledbetter finished with four touchdowns — one by rush, one by catch, one by punt return and one by interception — as the Dragons dropped Chase, 33-7.

Jemall Morris added one rushing touchdowns for Crest (4-0, 2-0 Tri-County West).

Brandon Wiley, Jonathan Bullard, Michael Crosby and Quortez Wright led the Dragons’ defense.
Crest hosts R-S Central, Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Burns falls on road
LINCOLNTON — Brandon Littlejohn scored Burns Middle’s lone touchdown on a 65-yard interception return as the Eagles suffered a 12-6 setback in overtime to Lincolnton.

Franklin Eskridge, Elijah Brown and Daniel Allen paced Burns’ defense.

The Eagles (2-2, 2-1 Tri-County East) travel to East Lincoln, Wednesday, Oct. 17.