Topic: Football
Huntington High vs. Belfry
Pike County Bowl
Belfry High School
Belfry, KY
August 25, 2017
© 2017 by Ron Harrison
Belfry led 27-7 late in the second quarter but Huntington High rallied behind their potent offense and Belfry turnovers to earn a 45-34 victory. Huntington High recorded 11 first downs and 317 yards of total offense. The Highlanders were penalized nine times for 87 yards and had a pass intercepted. Belfry recorded 20 first downs and 433 yards (all on the ground) total offense. The Pirates were penalized nine times for 77 yards, lost three fumbles, and had one pass intercepted.
Jadon Hayes led Huntington High’s ground attack with 150 yards and five touchdowns on 22 carries. Luke Zban completed five of 14 passes for 127 yards with one interception. Mikel Dawson caught two passes for 53 yards. Brett Christian added two receptions for 47 yards. Brocton Blair recovered a fumble and intercepted a pass. Malik Grier recovered a fumble that he returned 36 yards for a touchdown.
Derek Wellman led Belfry’s ground attack with 147 yards and a touchdown. Taveon Hunter carried the ball five times for 92 yards and a touchdown. Avery Browning recorded 79 yards and two touchdowns on Devin Varney carried the ball 11 times for 62 yards and a touchdown. Belfry did not complete a pass tonight.
Scoring Summary
| School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Huntington High | 7 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 45 |
| Belfry | 20 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
| BELFRY | - | Avery Browning 6 yard run (Grayson Cook kick) |
| BELFRY | - | Devin Varney 8 yard run (Kick fails) |
| HUNTINGTON | - | Jadon Hayes 8 yard run (Isaiah Carpenter kick) |
| BELFRY | - | Taveon Hunter 70 yard run (Dylan Brown kick) |
| BELFRY | - | Avery Browning 1 yard run (Dylan Brown kick) |
| HUNTINGTON | - | Jadon Hayes 7 yard run (Isaiah Carpenter kick) |
| HUNTINGTON | - | Malik Grier 36 yard fumble recovery return (Isaiah Carpenter kick) |
| BELFRY | - | Derek Wellman 2 yard run (Dylan Brown kick) |
| HUNTINGTON | - | Jadon Hayes 1 yard run (Isaiah Carpenter kick) |
| HUNTINGTON | - | Jadon Hayes 1 yard run (Isaiah Carpenter kick) |
| HUNTINGTON | - | Jadon Hayes 34 yard run (Isaiah Carpenter kick) |
| HUNTINGTON | - | Isaiah Carpenter kicks a 26 yard field goal |
Selected Statistics
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Jadon Hayes | 22 | 150 | 6.8 | **** |
| Chris Rogers | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | **** |
| Luke Zban | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | **** |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Luke Zban | 14-5-1 | 127 | 0 | **** |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Mikel Dawson | 2 | 53 | 0 | **** |
| Brett Christian | 2 | 47 | 0 | **** |
| Jack Hiner | 1 | 27 | 0 | **** |
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Derek Wellman | 24 | 147 | 6.1 | **** |
| Taveon Hunter | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | **** |
| Avery Browning | 12 | 79 | 6.6 | **** |
| Devin Varney | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | **** |
| Peyton Hensley | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | **** |
| Justin Adkins | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | **** |
| Isaac Dixon | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | **** |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Avery Browning | 2-0-1 | 0 | 0 | **** |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
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Acknowledgements
A special thanks to everyone who sent and provided info on this football game.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.