Hornets crush Bucs 35-0

By Ira Mikell, Free Press Reporter

October 15, 2008 05:04 pm

— A large crowd of Hornet fans watched their team hand Branford its first loss of its season at Buccaneer Stadium Friday. The Hornets (6-0) picked up their second district game win to advance another step closer towards the district championship.
Hornet head coach Joey Pearson was pleased with the way his players performed despite difficulties early on.
“We came out a little slow and Branford was ready to play,” Pearson said. “I was proud of our guys for keeping our composure and executing well in the second half.”
Pearson also praised the defense for shutting down the Bucs’ running game.
“Our defense did a great job of controlling the game and shutting out a Branford team that had been scoring close to 40 points per game,” Pearson said.
Nick Bracewell completed 16 of 23 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns. Shyler Morgan ran for 94 yards on 13 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns. Jamal Reid had 10 catches for 221 yards and two scores. Brooks Laminak had four catches for 32 yards.
On defense, Reid and Casey Brewer had interceptions. Morgan had nine tackles and two sacks. Thomas Byrd had 11 tackles.
Jon Levi Vann, who injured his ankle during the game, and J.D. Richardson, who has been dealing with non-sports related injuries for several weeks, are expected to be ready to play Friday, October 24, when The Hornets travel to Jefferson County. Lafayette is off this week.
- Photos: Ira Mikell