The call that changed the game

by. Preston Bostain / D1 Intern

img_1065Northeast quarterback Quinton Cross takes the snap, finds no open receivers and runs to the right side of the field for a 10 yard gain. Cross gets tackled and fumbles the ball in Rossview territory. In a play that looked like Cross’s knee touched field, Rossview recovers and gains control of the ball, leading 17-14 with 5:07 remaining on the clock.

That play changed the game for both teams on this night in Clarksville at Rossview High. In a game that had little to no passing, Rossview prevails and beats the Eagles of Northeast 24-14. Rossview advances to the 2016 Class 5A State Playoffs. Rossview comes in as the #4 seed to take on the #1 seed Memphis Central this Friday(11/4/16).

Sophomore running back Fred Orr had 162 yards on the ground for Rossview, with a 68 yard touchdown two plays after the Northeast fumble to put the game out of reach. Orr also had a 10 yard run in the third quarter. Junior running back/quarterback Isiah Phillips didn’t make it easy on defenders as well, busting through the gaps with 135 on the ground and a TD.

Sophomore running back Tyrique Foreman pounded on the ground for Northeast picking up 58 yards and two TD’s to bring Northeast close. Ultimately, it was the Hawks defense making Cross scramble all over the field and picking up two interceptions. It was the interception by Rossview cornerback Jalen Baxter that solidified the Hawks win.

Scoring plays:

NE-Tyrique Foreman-36 yard TD with 3:44 left in the 1st quarter. NE leads 7-0.

RHS-Isiah Phillips-4 yard TD with 8:33 left in the 3rd quarter. RS ties NE 7-7.

RHS-Fred Orr-10 yard TD with 1:47 left in the 3rd quarter. RHS leads 14-7.

NE-Tyrique Foreman-6 yard TD with 9:56 left in the 4th quarter. NE tie RHS 14-14.

RHS-Blake Campbell-38 yard FG with 6:19 left in the 4th quarter. RHS leads NE 17-14.

RHS-Fred Orr-62 yard TD with 4:12 left in the 4th quarter. RHS leads NE 24-14.

LOCAL AREA PLAYOFF GAMES:

#4 Kenwood at #1 Pearl Cohn

#3 Macon Co. at #2 Clarksville Northwest

#4 Springfield at #1 Lipscomb Academy

#3 Henry Co. at #2 Brighton

#4 Rossview at #1 Memphis Central