Altavista works the ground game in 65-6 Dogwood win over Chatham
“Our guys pursued the football on defense. They trusted their technique and played fast and physical football.” – Altavista head coach Matt Deloach
English Stadium Altavista, VA – Altavista pushed their record to 5-2 on the year as they beat visiting Dogwood foe Chatham. Altavista has averaged 55 points in their last four wins.
Colonels Coach Matt Deloach was pleased with his team’s efforts, “Our guys pursued the football on defense. They trusted their technique and played fast and physical football.” Altavista had a number of players rush the football led by Senior RB 6 Jacorian Davis with 10 carries for 90 yards and three scores.
“When we can run the football, it means we are getting to our spots and our backs our trusting the guys in front of them,” said Deloach. Others to get into the end zone for the Colonels were Christian Garvin, Cooper Brooks, Jontez Lee, and Amari Rhodes who scored twice on only three carries.
The third quarter was big for Altavista as they scored 22 points. That on top of a 28-6 lead in the first half. The Colonels defense was just as impressive. Coach Deloach commented about his leaders on that side of the ball.
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“Our defensive line is starting to come alive. Cortez Tucker and R.J. Slayton are to starting to compliment each other well. Amari Rhodes is starting to settle into that leadership role on the defense. And our DB’s, led by Jamari Slayton and Christian Garvin, are playing very well against the run and pass.” Altavista will travel to Appomattox next week in another Dogwood District battle. Chatham will entertain William Campbell at home. – Crunch Staff
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