Blue Hose Football

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Durant’s Touchdown Garners PC 21-14 Overtime Win Over Mars Hill

MARS HILL, N.C. Presbyterian’s Kevin Molony picked off Mars Hill quarterback Brandon Sims in overtime to secure a 21-14 victory for the Blue Hose before 2,109 at Meares Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The score 14-14 entering the extra session, Presbyterian obtained the first possession of overtime and took full advantage as Justin Durant caught a 13-yard pass from Mullins to net the game-winner and go on top for good at 21-14 after Carl Stevenson’s successful extra point.

The Blue Hose improve to 5-3 and 3-1 in South Atlantic Conference with the victory, while Mars Hill falls to 4-4 overall and 1-3 in league play with the loss.

Grayson Mullins completed 50% of his passes in the victory, finishing the day 14-for-28 for 138 yards and one touchdown. Chetyuane Reeder concluded the contest with two rushing touchdowns and 57 yards, while S.J. Worrell once again led the Blue Hose on the ground with a career-high 72 yards rushing.

Derrell Doe finished the contest with nine total stops to lead the Blue Hose defense, while Molony had four stops, two pass breakups and one pivotal interception. Mars Hill’s Nathaniel Smith had one of the better days of his career in the loss, ending the afternoon with 16 total tackles, including 10 of the solo variety.

The Blue Hose looked as if they would claim the victory in regulation.

The game 7-7 entering the final minutes of the second half, Presbyterian foiled a Mars Hill fake punt to acquire great field position at the Mars Hill 38-yard line. Seven plays later Chetyuane Reeder scored his second touchdown of the game with just over a minute left on the game clock to give PC a 14-7 lead.

Mars Hill would not relent and tied the game by marching 70 yards in 30 seconds when Sims found Tyrea Allen for a 37-yard touchdown to make the game 14-14. Presbyterian on the very next possession opted conservatively and Mullins kneeled down to send the game to overtime.

The Lions on top 7-0 in the opening minutes of the third quarter, Presbyterian quickly answered Mars Hill to tie the game at 7-7 when Clinton native Chetyuane Reeder scored his team-leading third touchdown of the year on a five-yard run.

The score came one play after Brett Wilhoit, who finished the day with a team-high 41 receiving yards, placed the Blue Hose inside the red zone when he caught a 25-yard pass from Grayson Mullins at the five-yard line.

Mars Hill scored the first points of the game on its first series of the second half and it took some trickery to obtain the six points.

Presbyterian forced the Lions into a fourth-and-five situation from their own 37-yard line, but preseason All-SAC punter Chris Cromer caught PC sleeping on a fake punt and rumbled to the Presbyterian five-yard line for a 58-yard gain.

Upstate native Trandon Dendy (Laurens, S.C.) scored one play later on a five-yard run to the right side to place the Lions ahead 7-0 after Chase Harris’ converted extra point. The touchdown was Dendy’s third of the year.

The two teams went into halftime with neither team being able to procure the first points of the contest, marking the second time in the 2006 campaign that PC had gone into half scoreless with an opponent.

Presbyterian commenced the season by entering halftime with West Georgia in the season opener at 0-0.

Despite the scarcity of points, both teams moved the ball in the first two quarters, with the teams combining for 240 yards of offense. PC led the way in the department, as the Blue Hose concluded the first half with 137 yards of total offense. Nevertheless, there was only one real scoring chance for either team in the first half as Mars Hill threatened to score the first points in the inaugural minutes of the second quarter when they drove to the Presbyterian 6-yard line.

The Blue Hose negated their aspirations of scoring six when they sacked quarterback Brandon Sims to move the Lions back to the PC 13-yard line on the first play from the six-yard line. Presbyterian held strong and forced the Lions into a field goal attempt.

Harris’ 30-yard kick fell just short of the uprights and the game remained 0-0.

Presbyterian returns to Bailey Memorial Stadium next Saturday for the first time in three weeks to take on Carson-Newman in week five of the South Atlantic Conference season. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.







		Saturday, October 21, 2006 Durant’s Touchdown Garners PC 21-14 Overtime Win Over Mars Hill MARS HILL, N.C. Presbyterian’s Kevin Molony picked off Mars Hill quarterback Brandon Sims in overtime to secure a 21-14 victory for the Blue Hose before 2,109 at Meares Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The score 14-14 entering the extra session, Presbyterian obtained the first possession of overtime and took full advantage as Justin Durant caught a 13-yard pass from Mullins to net the game-winner and go on top for good at 21-14 after Carl Stevenson’s successful extra point. The Blue Hose improve to 5-3 and 3-1 in South Atlantic Conference with the victory, while Mars Hill falls to 4-4 overall and 1-3 in league play with the loss. Grayson Mullins completed 50% of his passes in the victory, finishing the day 14-for-28 for 138 yards and one touchdown. Chetyuane Reeder concluded the contest with two rushing touchdowns and 57 yards, while S.J. Worrell once again led the Blue Hose on the ground with a career-high 72 yards rushing. Derrell Doe finished the contest with nine total stops to lead the Blue Hose defense, while Molony had four stops, two pass breakups and one pivotal interception. Mars Hill’s Nathaniel Smith had one of the better days of his career in the loss, ending the afternoon with 16 total tackles, including 10 of the solo variety. The Blue Hose looked as if they would claim the victory in regulation. The game 7-7 entering the final minutes of the second half, Presbyterian foiled a Mars Hill fake punt to acquire great field position at the Mars Hill 38-yard line. Seven plays later Chetyuane Reeder scored his second touchdown of the game with just over a minute left on the game clock to give PC a 14-7 lead. Mars Hill would not relent and tied the game by marching 70 yards in 30 seconds when Sims found Tyrea Allen for a 37-yard touchdown to make the game 14-14. Presbyterian on the very next possession opted conservatively and Mullins kneeled down to send the game to overtime. The Lions on top 7-0 in the opening minutes of the third quarter, Presbyterian quickly answered Mars Hill to tie the game at 7-7 when Clinton native Chetyuane Reeder scored his team-leading third touchdown of the year on a five-yard run. The score came one play after Brett Wilhoit, who finished the day with a team-high 41 receiving yards, placed the Blue Hose inside the red zone when he caught a 25-yard pass from Grayson Mullins at the five-yard line. Mars Hill scored the first points of the game on its first series of the second half and it took some trickery to obtain the six points. Presbyterian forced the Lions into a fourth-and-five situation from their own 37-yard line, but preseason All-SAC punter Chris Cromer caught PC sleeping on a fake punt and rumbled to the Presbyterian five-yard line for a 58-yard gain. Upstate native Trandon Dendy (Laurens, S.C.) scored one play later on a five-yard run to the right side to place the Lions ahead 7-0 after Chase Harris’ converted extra point. The touchdown was Dendy’s third of the year. The two teams went into halftime with neither team being able to procure the first points of the contest, marking the second time in the 2006 campaign that PC had gone into half scoreless with an opponent. Presbyterian commenced the season by entering halftime with West Georgia in the season opener at 0-0. Despite the scarcity of points, both teams moved the ball in the first two quarters, with the teams combining for 240 yards of offense. PC led the way in the department, as the Blue Hose concluded the first half with 137 yards of total offense. Nevertheless, there was only one real scoring chance for either team in the first half as Mars Hill threatened to score the first points in the inaugural minutes of the second quarter when they drove to the Presbyterian 6-yard line. The Blue Hose negated their aspirations of scoring six when they sacked quarterback Brandon Sims to move the Lions back to the PC 13-yard line on the first play from the six-yard line. Presbyterian held strong and forced the Lions into a field goal attempt. Harris’ 30-yard kick fell just short of the uprights and the game remained 0-0. Presbyterian returns to Bailey Memorial Stadium next Saturday for the first time in three weeks to take on Carson-Newman in week five of the South Atlantic Conference season. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. Box Score Back to Football