Milestone win for Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS 56, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS 0

Even the rain couldn't put out the fire the Hot Springs varsity football team had this past weekend in their lightning quick 56-0 win against the White Sulphur Springs Hornets.

Not only was this a marvelous win by Hot Springs keeping them undefeated, but coach Jim Lawson had another reason to smile. This was his 100th win as head Savage Heat coach. Hoisted up by his team he smiled as he was carried to the locker room while the community celebrated this momentous achievement.

Lawson has an overall record of 100 wins, 17 losses since he started coaching in 2010. His high school coaching career includes eight conference championships and two state championships.

"Getting these wins is really about the kids winning and being successful. This was probably the best game we have had all season, being sharp and on point with both offensive and defensive. Now it's back to business as usual getting ready for the next few big conference games," Lawson said after the game.

The Savage Heat offense came out strong last Friday, earning them a touchdown within the first minute of the game, and the defense was able to quickly shut down White Sulphur Springs getting the ball back. Hot Springs kept their helmets up, earning yet another touchdown by Johnny Waterbury from a pass by Nick McAllister. With less than two minutes left the Savage Heat were able to earn another touchdown ending the first quarter 18-0.

Coming into the second quarter Hot Springs' offense was able once again to break free for another ravishing touchdown. A minute later an interception landed Waterbury in the end zone again. The Savage Heat were able to break free from White Sulphurs' defense two more times for touchdowns. The on-fire Savage Heat defense was able to keep the Hornets scoreless in the first half going to half time with a stunning score of 44–0.

After halftime Hot Springs was able to find themselves back in the end zone minutes in, while the Hornets still could not get past the Savage Heats tight knit defense to get on the scoreboard. They were able to keep Hot Springs to one touchdown. Going into the fourth quarter the Savage Heat once again found Waterbury in the end zone for the final touchdown of the game.

Hot Springs is back on their home field this Friday to face off the Lima Bears, kicking off at 7 p.m.

NOXON 12,

LINCOLN 30

The Noxon Red Devils took on the Lincoln Lynx at home falling 12-30.

In the first quarter Noxon put their defense to work, only letting the Lynx score one touchdown. The Red Devils were able to bust through Lincoln's defense putting them on the board. In the second quarter Noxon's defense put their best effort into keeping Lincoln at bay, only letting the Lynx get two touchdowns. Once again the Red Devils were able to answer back and put another touchdown on the board.

Coming back from halftime, Noxon put forth their best but were not able to keep Lincoln out of the end zone, causing two more touchdowns in final quarters.

Noxon will have their chance to go helmet to helmet on the road with White Sulphur Springs this Friday, October 7.

THOMPSON FALLS 0, EUREKA 40

The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks traveled to go head to head with the Eureka Lions, sinking 0-40.

While the Blue Hawks tried to keep the Lions caged they came out roaring in the first quarter, getting a 21-yard touchdown. Thompson held them until the second quarter. The Lions were able to break down the Hawk defense and score the bulk of their touchdowns in the second quarter. Thompson was not able to get past the strong defense of Eureka, keeping them scoreless in the first half.

Coming back after the half the Blue Hawks were able to keep the Lions at bay only giving up one touchdown in the third quarter. Both teams put in the work in the fourth quarter to keep both teams scoreless.

Bryson LeCoure passed for 118 yards, and rushed for 16 yards. Max Hannum was able to receive 85 yards, with Nick Tessier behind him with 29. Carson Cataldo got three tackles with Kaiden Robins getting two for the Blue Hawks.

Thompson travels again this Friday to take on the Loyola Rams.