Ethridge finds only puddle on field

The Clark Cougar sophomore JV team said night, Knights to Steele in this week’s lone football game at Clark.  A game fraught with fumbles (5 for Steele, 2 for Clark) contributed to the 18-6 victory for the undefeated Cougars.  The 1st quarter ended with neither team scoring, the result of each team committing their first fumbles.  In the second quarter, Clark capitalized on another Knight fumble with a 10 yd touchdown.  QB Nick Coons begin the play with a keeper up the middle.  As defenders wrapped him up, he was able to get the ball to Tri-Rice Van Buren who took the ball for 7 yds for the TD.  It was then Steele’s turn to get the ball which of course meant it was time for another fumble. On the kickoff, the returner for the Knight’s fumbled the ball which was picked up in mid-stride by Jeremy Sanchez who then sprinted to the end zone for Clark’s second TD.  The halftime score was Clark 12-Steele 0.

The third quarter began with a Steele fumble on the kickoff which they recovered. When the Cougars did get the ball back thanks to the defense,  Alex Ethridge would give the Cougars great field position with a 63 yd. run.  Three plays later, he would take it in from 14 yds. out for a Clark 18-0 lead.  The defense would also step up with back to back sacks.  Malcolm Heeder had his ending the 3rd qtr. and Mariano Rendon started the 4th qtr. with a 7 yd. loss for Steele.  Mitchell Rummel also contributed catching a Nick Coons pass for a 65 yd. gain before time ran out.

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