Middle School Devils Shutout W-W

Photos by Scott Swann

Warren County Middle School extended their perfect season record to 4-0 with a win over Washington-Wilkes Wednesday. The victory was also the second consecutive shut out for a Devil defense that has improved every game this season.

The Screaming Devils got off to a slow start in the first quarter. The Devils turned the ball over on downs after taking the opening kickoff to start the game. The defense then came in for Warren County and quickly set the tone for the rest of the game. While the offense got their feet under them throughout the first half, the defense steadily backed the Tigers into a hole.

Tony Wynn recovers a blocked punt for the Devils.

Warren County would finally put points on the scoreboard in the 2nd quarter when Justin Stanford broke through the line to block a punt by the Washington-Wilkes punter deep in Tiger territory. Tony Wynn recovered the ball for the Devils on the one yard line and two plays later, Lovasea Carroll walked into the end zone untouched. The two point conversion was good and Warren County led 8-0 to go in the 2nd quarter.

Lovasea Carroll breaks a long TD run.

The Devil defense went right back to work and held the Tigers in four straight plays for no gain, quickly giving the Warren County offense the ball once again in Tiger territory. With time running out in the 1st half, Carroll broke free for a 40 yard touchdown run. This time the two point conversion was no good and the Devils led 14-0 at the half.

Dylan Moss and Justin Stanford wrap up the Tiger QB.

The Devils would score again for the final time in the 3rd quarter. The two point conversion made the final score 22-0.

The coaching staff praised the team for their outstanding defensive play this season. The Devils have only given up a total of 16 points this season, two of which coming from a safety.

Warren County's defense will face its biggest test of the season next week when Thomson Middle School visits Albert J. Massey Field. While Thomson lost earlier in the season to Burke County, both teams are undefeated in league play. The winner of Wednesday's game will not only earn bragging rights between the two communities, but will also be granted home field advantage throughout the league playoffs.

Kick off is set for 5:00 September 23rd in Warrenton.

Brian Grant pulls in a pass from Ellijah Grier.