Roughrider Posted November 16, 2008 Report Posted November 16, 2008 5 INTs lead Magnolia past Hays By Tyler Mayforth Updated: 11.15.08 BUDA — Usually it’s the wishbone attack that defines Magnolia High. Against Hays in the first round of the Class 4A District I playoffs, the Bulldogs unveiled a new trick – their defense. Magnolia picked the Rebels’ quarterbacks five times, including three by Dai’Jon Chaney and tormented the home team. The Bulldogs bullied Hays on their way to a 26-14 win at Bob Shelton Stadium. Magnolia will take on Nederland next Saturday at 1 p.m. at Buddy Moorhead Memorial Stadium in Conroe in an area playoff game. Coming into the game, Magnolia knew it could run the ball on the Rebels. The Bulldogs had success all season with the run and in seeing tape, found how they could exploit Hays. “I had no doubts that we could run the ball against them,†Magnolia head coach Andy Sexton said. “I knew if we made our blocks and made our reads, we’d be fine.†The Bulldogs tallied three touchdowns on the ground, including two by Sean McKeown. The senior fullback tied the game in the second quarter on his 2-yard run and then broke it open with a 36-yard jaunt in the fourth quarter. Magnolia only got stronger as the game wore on against the Rebels. As the wind began to blow harder, and as Hays dropped further behind, the home team became restless. Rebel quarterback Sam Breyfogle completed his first three passes for a total of 95 yards, but it was with the wind. Once Hays got turned around, the ball was knocked down, right into the awaiting arms of Chaney. The senior defensive back picked off three passes, including a 70-yard return for a touchdown at the end of the first half. Chaney never was touched on his way to the end zone, giving the Bulldogs a 20-14 advantage. “Just run,†Chaney said when asked about what he thought during the return. “Just get to the end zone. I knew I was gone.†Magnolia rushed for 318 yards against the Rebels, 169 of which came in the first half. Arnold Nevarez accounted for 118 of those yards. The Bulldogs also forced six turnovers.
NDNWarrior Posted November 17, 2008 Report Posted November 17, 2008 "Magnolia only got stronger as the game wore on against the Rebels. As the wind began to blow harder, and as Hays dropped further behind, the home team became restless." Magnolia seems like a FORCE to be reckoned with! I still think Nederland can take them! Go Dogs!
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