Hardaway opens Michael Woolridge era on a good note
Hardaway opened the Michael Woolridge era with a 21-14 win over Troup on Friday night at Kinnett Stadium.
Jakobe Ellerbee scored a pair of touchdowns for the Hawks. Michael Gentry also scored by recovering a fumble in the end zone.
Key play: The Hawks’ Antonio Campbell’s second interception of the fourth quarter with 14 seconds left in the game at the 5-yard thwarted Troup’s comeback.
Key players: Campbell set up Hardaway’s third TD with his first interception. Michael Gentry recovered a fumble in the end zone for the Hawk’s to give them a 14-7 lead in the 4th.
Key individual stats: Hardaway—Jakobe Ellerbee ran for one touchdown and caught a pass for 38 yards for a second TD on offense. Troup- QB Montez Crowe threw for 271 yards and a touchdown.
Coach quote: “Our team overcame adversity tonight and our defense came through for us,” said Hardaway coach Michael Woolridge.
Player quote: “Coach told me to cover their best receiver and I read the quarterback’s eyes (both times) and the ball came into my hands,” said Hardaway’s Campbell.
Friday at Kinnett Stadium
Troup | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Hardaway | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
First Quarter
T-Jackson Davis 1 run (Carson Wreyford kick), 10:53.
Second Quarter
H-Jakobe Ellerbee 2 run (Freddy Zamudio kick) 0:33
Fourth Quarter
H- Michael Gentry recovered fumble in end zone (Zamudio kick) 11:52.
H-Ellerbee 38 pass from Dominque Ford (Zamudio kick) 10:19.
T-Kobe Hudson 24 pass from Montez Crowe (Wreyford kick), 7:05
Records: Troup 0-1. Hardaway 1-0. Next: Hardaway, at Harris County, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.
This story was originally published August 19, 2016 at 11:48 PM with the headline "Hardaway opens Michael Woolridge era on a good note."