Powhatan HS (Va.) Football

Powhatan young, but adept


POWHATAN 44, MONTICELLO 20

By WELDON BRADSHAW | SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
Published: September 18, 2010

POWHATAN - Late in the fourth period of Powhatan's 44-20 romp over Monticello last night, the Indians' Kurt Taylor launched a spiraling punt high into the glow of the stadium lights.

The ball hit the turf just inside the Mustangs' sideline as the coverage sprinted downfield and the return team scurried from danger, then rolled to the 10 where the officials blew it dead 49 yards from the line of scrimmage.

It was another stellar moment in a stellar evening for Coach Jim Woodson's young, inexperienced crew.

In another sense, it was symbolic of the fact that for much of this early-season contest, the Indians could do little wrong, and their visitors from Charlottesville could do little right.

"Did I expect this?" said Woodson. "Not at this magnitude.

"We have a good football team, but we were riddled with injuries early and had a lot of people who stepped in.

"In the heat of the battle, I was pleasantly surprised by how well we executed. We rose to the occasion."

Powhatan (2-0) jumped to a 23-0 lead at halftime thanks to two touchdown passes by Taylor (42 yards to Josh Ingram and 12 yards to Philip Schoeffel), who plays quarterback in addition to punting, an 8-yard run by Ray Brown and a 35-yard field goal by Johnathan Malcolm.

In the first two quarters, the Indians amassed 244 yards (104 rushing, 140 passing) and 11 first downs while holding the Mustangs (2-1) to 17 yards on the ground and 62 yards in the air and 3 first downs.

"All week, we worked on a select few plays," Taylor said. "We used all those plays tonight and executed and got plus yards off of them.

"We did 22 gut, a counter play, toss, and stretches. We're familiar with our pass routes. I can drop back and know where everyone will be. The offensive linemen stepped up, and I felt really comfortable."

The Indians scored twice more in the third period.

Robert Oglesby recovered a Mustangs fumble that set up a 5-play, 22-yard drive that ended with a 2-yard run by Brown.

Zachary Mahone ended the next Monticello drive with another fumble recovery, and on the second play, Kyle Miller took a lateral from Taylor six yards into the end zone.

Through three quarters, the Indians limited Monticello to 20 yards rushing, 62 passing and 3 first downs.

In the fourth, with Woodson subbing liberally, the Mustangs' Jesse Ayers scored three touchdowns on runs of 81, 1, and 3 yards.

"We have a rookie team," said Darius Nash, middle linebacker in the Indians' defense, "but we pursue the ball, and we come up and hit people."

Monticello ------------------------- 0 0 0 20 - 20
Powhatan ------------------------- 10 13 14 7 - 44

P - Ingram 42 pass from K. Taylor (Malcolm kick)

P - FG Malcolm 35

P - Brown 8 run (kick failed)

P - Schoeffel 12 pass from K. Taylor (Malcolm kick)

P - Brown 2 run (Malcolm kick)

P - Miller 6 run (Malcolm kick)

M - Ayers 81 run (Kalinsky kick)

M - Ayers 1 run (kick failed)

P - T. Taylor 1 run (Malcolm kick)

M - Ayers 3 run (Kalinsky kick)


RUSHING

Monticello - Ayers 20 carries, 128 yards, Mosley 7-59, I. Robinson 2-4, Moneymaker 4-minus 24. Powhatan - Brown 12-53, Berry 10-47, Kingery 4-28, Higuchi 3-26, T. Taylor 3-9, Miller 1-6, Mitchell 4-6

PASSING

Monticello - Mosley 7 completions, 14 attempts, 1 interception, 67 yards. Moneymaker 4-8-1-45. Powhatan - K.Taylor 11-14-0-146. Mitchell 0-1-0-0

RECEIVING

Monticello - Moneymaker 4 receptions, 46 yards, I. Robinson 1-20, D. Robinson 3-19, DiGregorio 1-12, Wood 2-9. Powhatan - Ingram 6-101, Manion 3-20, Kingery 1-13, Schoeffel 1-12

Powhatan 44, Caroline 0
By Staff Reports | Times-Dispatch
Published: September 24, 2010


Dion Berry and Ray Brown led a powerful rushing effort as Powhatan (3-0) ran over Caroline (0-3). Berry ran 12 times for 140 yards and Brown went 19 times for 128 yards and two TDs.

Powhatan ran 43 times for 356 yards in the game. QB Kurt Taylor completed 6 of 11 passes for 106 yards and two TDs.

Darius Nash led the defense with eight tackles.

Powhatan ------------------------- 13 17 0 14 -- 44
Caroline ------------------------- 0 0 0 0 -- 0

P -- Brown 3 run (kick failed)

P -- Schoeffel 14 pass from Taylor (Malcolm kick)

P -- Kingery 59 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Ingram 36 pass from Taylor (Malcolm kick)

P -- Malcolm 35 FG

P -- Brown 1 run (Malcolm kick)
P -- Berry 78 run (Malcolm kick)

#51:

Powhatan 41, Greensville 12
By Staff Reports | Times-Dispatch
Published: October 08, 2010

Dustin Kingery set a Powhatan record when he rushed 97 yards for a touchdown as Powhatan (2-0 Southside, 5-0) stomped Greensville (0-2, 1-4). Kingery finished with 103 yards on four carries.

Dion Berry added 103 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries and Josh Ingram had four catches for 134 yards and a score.

On defense, James Jackson had 12 tackles and Darius Nash had 11. Corey Cabanis had 10 tackles and a sack.

Greensville ------------------------- 0 12 0 0 -- 12
Powhatan ------------------------- 21 0 13 7 -- 41

P -- Kingery 3 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Brown 1 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Ingram 56 pass from Taylor (Malcolm kick)

G -- Gillus 67 punt return (pass failed)

G -- Moody 1 run (pass failed)

P -- Berry 62 run (kick failed)

P -- Brown 53 INT return (Malcolm kick)

P -- Kingery 97 run (Malcolm kick)

53rd consecutive LEAGUE win tonight. This COULD end next week - by far the toughest opponent on the schedule:

Powhatan 69, Bluestone 0
By Staff Reports | Times-Dispatch
Published: October 22, 2010

POWHATAN -- Bion Berry and Ray Brown combined for five of Powhatan's nine scores and 179 of the team's 310 yards rushing (on 30 carries) as the Indians crushed Bluestone.

Berry carried the ball only five times but gained 124 yards and scored off of runs of 12 and 63 yards. Brown scored three times on 55 yards and Curt Taylor threw two touchdown passes for the Indians (4-0 Southside, 7-0).

The Indians held Bluestone (0-4, 0-7) to 113 total yards of offense.

Bluestone ------------------------- 0 0 0 0 -- 0
Powhatan ------------------------- 13 49 7 0 -- 69

P -- Brown 17 run (kick failed)

P -- Brown 7 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Berry 12 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Ingram 20 pass from K. Taylor (Malcolm kick)

P -- Kingery 35 pass from K. Taylor (Malcolm kick)

P -- Brown 16 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Berry 63 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Higuchi 1 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Higuchi 18 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- T. Taylor 33 run (Malcolm kick)

Powhatan streak

The Powhatan football team's winning streak against Southside District opponents has reached 54 games with Prince Edward and Park View remaining on the regular-season schedule.

The Indians (8-0) are ranked No. 2 in The Associated Press State Group AA poll.

"We haven't been physically or mentally tested," Powhatan coach Jim Woodson said. "It's a concern, but we can't do anything about it."

The Indians have sustained some injuries, including a season-ender to Andrew Christovich, the team's only returning offensive lineman.

"We're getting over the injuries, but we've developed some depth. It took four players to fill in for Dustin Kingery [for a game]," Woodson said.

Powhatan has a number of first-year starters, which was perceived earlier this season as an Achilles' heel. But "we've turned it into a plus," Woodson said. "They are controlling the line of scrimmage. "

Finished regular season 10-0 (with 56 consecutive league wins). Rushed for 397 yards tonight.

Powhatan 54, Park View 0

By Staff Reports | Times-Dispatch
Published: November 12, 2010


POWHATAN -- Ray Brown had three touchdowns, Alex Higuchi raced off a 95-yard sprint for another score and Powhatan scored 14 points in the final 1:25 of the first half to propel them over Park View (2-5 Southside, 4-6).

Brown finished with seven carries for 64 yards and scoring runs from 6 and 9 yards out and he also returned an interception for 55 yards for another score as the Indians finished with 397 yards total on the ground.

Higuchi finished with 112 yards rushing and Dustin Kingery added 160 yards on the ground Powhatan (7-0, 10-0).

Park View ------------------------- 0 0 0 0 -- 0
Powhatan ------------------------- 7 14 20 13 -- 54

P -- Berry 38 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Brown 6 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Ingram 22 pass from K. Taylor (Malcolm kick)

P -- Brown 9 run (Malcolm kick)

P -- Brown 55 interception return (Malcolm kick)

P -- Kingery 2 run (kick blocked)

P -- T. Taylor 1 run (kick failed)

P -- Higuchi 95 run (Malcolm kick)

Dave - thanks!

Another team (Holy Spirit) running the "East Coast" (Oneback offense) that Powhatan HS uses:

What: New Jersey State Non-Public III championship

Who: Holy Spirit (11-0) vs. St. Joseph Montvale (8-3)

Where/when: 8 p.m. Friday (Dec. 3) at Rutgers University in Piscataway

Radio: 97.3 FM

Tickets: Cost $9 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.

Did you know: St. Joseph Hammonton will play St. Mary's of Rutherford for the state Non-Public II Friday at 5 p.m. at Rutgers. The cost of a ticket covers admission to both the St. Joe and Spirit games.

About St. Joseph Montvale: The Green Knights are one of the state's top programs. They are the defending champion and beat Holy Spirit 45-19 in last year's semifinals. Spirit beat St. Joe 12-3 in the 2007 semifinals.