Topic: Football
2024FBWCSC
Woodford County vs. Scott County
Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY
October 18, 2024
© 2024 by Ron Harrison
Logan Ford kicked a 35 yard field goal with two seconds left on the clock to give Woodford County a 38-35 victory over Scott County in an offensive shootout. The two teams combined for 73 points, 46 first downs, and 930 yards of total offense. Woodford County recorded 27 first downs and 510 yards of total offense. The Yellowjackets were penalized six times for 48 yards and had one pass intercepted. Scott County recorded 19 first downs and 420 yards of total offense. The Cardinals were penalized 12 times for 89 yards.
Wyatt Crowe led Woodford County’s ground game with 50 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Justus Wertzler carried the ball nine times for 41 yards. Justus Wertzler completed 32 of 51 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Mekhi Smith caught eight passes for 83 yards and a touchdown. Jalen Johnson added seven receptions for 111 yards. Omari Jointer recorded six receptions for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Leland Taylor chipped in with six receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. Wyatt Crowe caught four passes for 41 yards. Leland Taylor returned two kickoffs for 56 yards with a long return of 32 yards. Wyatt Peters returned two kickoffs for 26 yards with a long return of 16 yards. David Jones returned one kickoff for 10 yards. Reese Allen led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles. D. Jones added five solo tackles. Chris Reed recorded four solo tackles.
Ali Hamdiyah led Scott County’s ground game with 133 yards on 14 carries. Kayne Garrett added 101 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. Jackson Damron recorded 73 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Andrew Hickey completed four of five passes for 101 yards. Eli Lilly caught two passes for 27 yards. Timmy Emongo added one reception for 46 yards. Issac York recorded one catch for 28 yards. Timmy Emongo returned two kickoffs for 111 yards including a 95 yard return for a touchdown. Bryson Sanford led the defense with six solo tackles. Asher Brewer added five solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 22 yards. Elijah Farris recorded four solo tackles. Jackson Damron chipped in with three solo and two assisted tackles with 1,5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards. Josh Greene added three solo and one assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards.
Scoring Summary
School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Woodford County | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 38 |
Scott County | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
SCOTTCO | - | Timmy Emongo 95 yard kickoff return (C. Rodriguez kick) |
WOODCO | - | Mekhi Smith 8 yard pass from Justus Wertzler (Logan Ford kick) |
SCOTTCO | - | Kayne Garrett 18 yard run (C. Rodriguez kick) |
WOODCO | - | Omari Jointer 22 yard pass from Justus Wertzler (Logan Ford kick) |
SCOTTCO | - | Jackson Damron 28 yard run (Logan Ford kick) |
WOODCO | - | Leland Taylor 46 yard pass from Justus Wertzler (Logan Ford kick) |
SCOTTCO | - | Kayne Garrett 1 yard run (C. Rodriguez kick) |
WOODCO | - | Omari Jointer 3 yard pass from Justus Wertzler (Logan Ford kick) |
SCOTTCO | - | Kayne Garrett 28 yard run (Logan Ford kick) |
WOODCO | - | Wyatt Crowe 4 yard run (Logan Ford kick) |
WOODCO | - | Logan Ford kicks a 35 yard field goal) |
Selected Statistics
Woodford County | ||||
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Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
Wyatt Crowe | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 17 |
Justus Wertzler | 9 | 41 | 4.6 | 33 |
Jaiden Shegog | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 13 |
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Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
Justus Wertzler | 51-32-1 | 404 | 4 | 46 |
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Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
Mekhi Smith | 8 | 83 | 1 | 37 |
Jalen Johnson | 7 | 111 | 0 | 38 |
Omari Jointer | 6 | 87 | 2 | 41 |
Leland Taylor | 6 | 85 | 1 | 46 |
Wyatt Crowe | 4 | 41 | 0 | 17 |
Jaiden Shegog | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
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Scott County | ||||
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Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
Ali Hamdiyah | 14 | 133 | 9.5 | 53 |
Kayne Garrett | 17 | 101 | 5.9 | 28 |
Jackson Damron | 10 | 73 | 7.3 | 28 |
Timmy Emongo | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 15 |
Andrew Hickey | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 |
Team | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
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Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
Andrew Hickey | 5-4-0 | 101 | 0 | 46 |
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Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
Eli Lilly | 2 | 27 | 0 | 17 |
Timmy Emongo | 1 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
Issac York | 1 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.
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.