Pirates Face Speedy Hemphill Unit

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Pirates facing speedy Hemphill unit

Van Wade

The Orange Leader

DEWEYVILLE — Looking to seek improvement after suffering a tough 41-14 loss to Evadale last week, the Deweyville Pirates hit the road to face a solid Hemphill (1-1) unit.

The Pirates (1-1) were hampered by penalties against Evadale last week, something Pirate head coach Russell McDaniel wants to see change this week.

“It wasn’t like we couldn’t move the ball against Evadale,†said McDaniel. “We had some nice plays, but the flags just really got us. I don’t thing we had a good solid drive without penalties until the fourth quarter. The effort is there. If we can improve on the little things, we’ll be alright.â€

The Pirates did suffer a blow against the Rebels with running back Keeton Addison, who has over 200 yards and four touchdowns, suffered an ankle injury and will sit out the Hemphill tilt.

“Keeton is such a tough kid and we want him healthy when district (23-2A) starts off in a couple weeks,†said McDaniel. “Some of the other kids will have to pick up the slack.â€

A Pirate defense, led by Jacob Burris, will try to slow down a speedy Hemphill squad.

The Hornets are led by quarterback Luke Hall and shifty running backs Robert Irving and Levi Cryer.

“Hemphill has very good speed,†said McDaniel. “We’re going to have to keep them in front of us and not let them get the corners on us. They also have nice size and they’re really confident after beating their rival West Sabine last week.â€

Hemphill dropped their season opener 47-14 to Garrison and then toppled West Sabine 31-24 last week.

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Deweyville 14

Hemphill  35