2023FBPLDHC

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Henry Clay

Robert Bell Stadium

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
October 13, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar earns their second victory of the season with a 32-0 victory over winless Henry Clay. This was a frustrating game for Henry Clay summed up by the first two possessions with Henry Clay getting the ball first and moving to the Dunbar one aided by a 51 yard pass play from Rohan Taylor to Walden Cole. Henry Clay was stopped on downs at the 1 but had Dunbar pinned deep in their own territory. However on the Bulldogs first play from scrimmage Noe Kayembe ran 94 yards to the Henry Clay five yard line and three plays later the Bulldogs scored on a three yard touchdown pass from Ethan Teall to Harrison Simpson. Paul Laurence Dunbar recorded 12 first downs and 289 yards of total yardage. The Bulldogs were penalized five times for 50 yards and had one pass intercepted. Henry Clay recorded six first downs and 147 yards of total offense. The Blue Devils were penalized five times for 40 yards and lost a fumble.

Noe Kayembe led Dunbar’s ground game with 125 yards on 10 carries. Ethan Teall completed 18 of 25 passes for 166 yards and five touchdowns with one interception. Trae Berry caught five passes for 53 yards and two touchdowns. Mason VanDyke added four receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown. Harrison Simpson recorded three catches for 32 yards and two touchdowns. Conner Norsworthy returned one kickoff for 25 yards. Colton Turlington led the defense with seven solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 23 yards. Trenton Berry added five solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss. Aiden Berry recorded four solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Kyan Hall recorded a fumble recovery,

Henry Mackey led Henry Clay’s ground game with 61 yards on 12 carries. Walden Cole carried the ball nine times for 40 yards. Rohan Taylor completed his only pass for 51 yards. Walden Cole caught one pass for 51 yards. Antoine Webb returned two kickoffs for 47 yards with a long return of 24 yards. Luke Bailey returned two kickoffs for 43 yards with a long return of 27 yards. Henry Mackey led the defense with six solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss. Walden Cole added three solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss. William Ballard recorded four solo tackles. Luke DiNardo chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles. Luke Bailey intercepted a pass he returned 15 yards.

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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