The Hoppers started a little flat… lack luster at best, just going through the motions. At the end of the first quarter, Lenoir City “B” was ahead six to nothing. Now this was an unacceptable situation, the next three stanzas all belonged to the Loudon Hoppers as they rectified the deficit. #20 Brandon Tallent lit up the scoreboard with two touchdowns in the second period. #36 Jake “The Snake” Mourfield added two 2-point conversions. The half time score was 16 to six, Loudon hoppers. On to the fourth quarter (the third period was scoreless). #3 Justin Franklin snuck in from the three yard line for the final points of the game. Top defenders were: #14 Cody Morris with four tackles and #36 Jake “The Monster Man” Mourfield added three tackles and a fumble recovery. Your Hoppers posted 39 rushes for 197 yards, three touchdowns, and two 2-pt. conversions. Quarterback, #3 Justin Franklin passed five yards to #36 Mourfield. For the Panthers, #75 Lucas Hamilton was a terror, he was all over the field making tackles; #2 Davey Hudson stood out as well.
Stats:
#36 Jake “The Snake” Mourfield: (19) carries for 60 yds,
(2) 2-pt. convs, (4) tackles,
and a fumble recovery
