East Wilkes played the best game they have played so far. From the outset they were in control of this game. They cut out turnovers and played physical football. The defense was once again flying all over the field.
The score could have been much worse. The official on Forbush's sideline took it easy on two calls. I know this because I heard him. With the score 48 - 6 Forbush had the ball on 3rd and 5 from the 6. They had an offensive lineman lift out of his stance after being set. The official held his flag and Forbush scored. The official admitted that in a close game that is a penalty, but he would not call it in a blowout.
Then a freshman for East in mop up time had a great run. He reversed field and out ran everyone for a touchdown. This same official threw a flag for holding. He was asked by Forbush's coach, did you help me out on that one and the official said yes. This one bothered me because that freshman made a great play and deserved to know he had put the ball in the endzone. On the same drive East took several knees inside the 10 to not run the score up any more than it was.
I learned tonight that East should be in every game. The tough part of the schedule is at the end of the season. Starmount, WC and Ashe will all be tough games. West is playing much better and could pose an issue. East should handle North, Alleghany and Elkin, however in today's high school football teams cannot afford to overlook anyone.
I am still concerned with East being unwilling to punt, but last night that offensive line just dominated the game.
The score could have been much worse. The official on Forbush's sideline took it easy on two calls. I know this because I heard him. With the score 48 - 6 Forbush had the ball on 3rd and 5 from the 6. They had an offensive lineman lift out of his stance after being set. The official held his flag and Forbush scored. The official admitted that in a close game that is a penalty, but he would not call it in a blowout.
Then a freshman for East in mop up time had a great run. He reversed field and out ran everyone for a touchdown. This same official threw a flag for holding. He was asked by Forbush's coach, did you help me out on that one and the official said yes. This one bothered me because that freshman made a great play and deserved to know he had put the ball in the endzone. On the same drive East took several knees inside the 10 to not run the score up any more than it was.
I learned tonight that East should be in every game. The tough part of the schedule is at the end of the season. Starmount, WC and Ashe will all be tough games. West is playing much better and could pose an issue. East should handle North, Alleghany and Elkin, however in today's high school football teams cannot afford to overlook anyone.
I am still concerned with East being unwilling to punt, but last night that offensive line just dominated the game.