Tharptown falls 41-6

Shoals Christian opened up a big lead in the second quarter and never looked back as the Flame beat Tharptown 41-6 for their second victory against the Wildcats this season.

Shoals Christian opened the scoring on a 1-yard run midway through the first quarter. The Flame then added three scores in the second quarter to pull ahead 27-0.

Tharptown scored its only touchdown of the game when Brandon Cothrum hit Nathan Gray with a 29-yard scoring strike with 2:20 remaining in the second quarter.

Shoals Christian added touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters to round out the scoring.

The Wildcats gained 93 yards on the ground and 85 yards through the air.

Trevor Hallmark led the Wildcats with 42 yards on nine carries. Gray had five carries for 15 yards and Jacob Parker carried the ball three times for 13 yards.

Jacob Parker completed 11-of-21 passes for 44 yards and Cothrum completed 2-of-3 passes for 41 yards and a touchdown.

Gray was the leading receiver – his touchdown was his only catch of the game. Cothrum and Kelby Hallmark each had 12 receiving yards.

Matt Austin had three catches for seven yards.

Kelby Hallmark returned three kickoffs for 66 yards.

Tharptown had eight first downs in the game and converted 2-of-9 third down plays. The Wildcats were 1-of-4 on fourth downs.

Tharptown travels to R.A. Hubbard next Friday for its final region game of the season. The game begins at 7 p.m.

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Wildcats step out of region

Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT

Scot Beard

sbeard@franklincountytimes.com

THARPTOWN – The Tharptown football team becomes a group of road warriors this week as it begins its season-ending, five-game road trip at Brilliant.

This is the first game against a non-region opponent for the Wildcats, and they have a good chance of picking up their first multi-win season since joining region play in 2008.

The Tigers have struggled on offense this season and have managed to score only 28 points in the first five games. Brilliant is allowing 40.4 points per game.

Tharptown, which has faced some high-scoring offenses in the first half of the season, will have a good opportunity to put some big points on the board.

Tharptown is averaging 14.8 points per game. The Wildcats’ season-high point total is 25 points against Waterloo.

The Tharptown defense could also have a season-best performance against Brilliant.

Brilliant’s season-high point total was 14 points against South Lamar. The Tigers have been shutout twice this year.

This will be a crucial game for the Wildcats as they still have a slim chance of earning a playoff spot if they can upset R.A. Hubbard in Week 8.

This game against Brilliant could help determine the tiebreaker if the Wildcats, Vina and Waterloo all end the season with the same number of region wins.

The game starts at 7 p.m.

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Flame too much for Wildcats

Published: Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:30 AM CDT

Tharptown - Shoals Christian jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as the Flame beat Tharptown 20-6 in the Wildcats’ home finale.

Shoals Christian’s Taylor Lindsey scored on the first play of the game when he broke loose for a 66-yard touchdown run.

The Flame (3-2, 3-1) extended their lead to 14-0 about four minutes later when they scored on a 6-yard pass.

The Wildcats (1-4, 1-3) drove to the Flame 15-yard line in the second quarter, but an interception ended the drive. Shoals Christian followed the interception by driving for another touchdown to take a 20-0 lead by halftime.

Tharptown avoided the shutout in the fourth quarter when Nathan Gray blocked a Shoals Christian punt at the Flames’ 24-yard line and Kent Allen returned it to the 1-yard line.

Jacob Parker hit Trevor Hallmark with a 2-yard pass for the Wildcats’ only score. The point-after kick sailed wide right.

Gray had 27 rushing yards and 39 receiving yards to lead Tharptown in both categories. Hallmark had 24 rushing yards and Brandon Cothrum pulled in four passes for 34 receiving yards.

Parker completed 9-of-25 for 78 yards and two interceptions.

Tharptown travels to Brilliant Friday. The game begins at 7 p.m.

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Varsity Girls to Meet Speake in the Area 15 Tournament

Belgreen – The THS Varsity girls will meet the Speake Varsity girls in the first round of the Area 15 Tournaments on Thursday night at 7:30 in Belgreen High School gym. The girls are 1-1 against the Bobcats, and are looking for a chance to advance to Hanceville. Come out and support them, and be prepared for an exciting game!

Tharptown Boys Down Vina 68 – 30

Trevor Hallmark shoots in Tuesday’s game against
Vina. Photo – Renita Flannagin

Bear Creek – The Tharptown Varsity Boys squad advanced to the Semifinal round of the Area 15 tournament on Tuesday night by beating Vina 68-30.  The THS squad looked at ease during the game as Coach Odom tried several different line-ups against the Red Devil team. Overall, it was a productive night with every player on the Wildcat team scoring. The shooting breakdown was:

Manny Ricardo – 6

Matt Austin – 8

Jacob Parker – 12

Trevor Hallmark – 10

Mackinley Flannagin – 6

Tyler Cagle – 8

Wade Berryman – 4

Brandon Cothrum – 4

Drew Ergle – 8

Wesley Borden – 2

Join the Boys as they meet Phillips (1) in the semifinal round on Friday Night at 6:30 in the Phillips High School Gym

Baseball & Softball Schedules Are Here!

I’ve posted the Baseball and Softball Schedules for 2009. Check them out and make plans to come out and cheer for the Wildcats!

Basketball Is Here!

I can hardly believe that Basketball is already upon us! The JV Boys and Girls will meet Vina at Home on Thursday October 23rd. Playing will be the JV-B Girls, the JV-B Boys, and the JV Girls beginning at 5:00pm. Come out and support the Wildcats! It’s gonna be good!