Kelly vs Westbury Christian Recap

[Coach Schrapps]

The Kelly Bulldogs prevailed against Westbury Christian 34-17 tonight to win their season opener. The Bulldogs started the game slow, allowing westbury to drive down the field but having to settle for a field goal. Kelly would fumble on its first possession giving Westbury possession in a great spot. Westbury would respond by scoring to go up 10-0.
From this point on though the game swung in Kelly's favor. On it's next possession Kelly quarterback Dakota Eddins found Nick Schrapps on a 41 yard touchdown pass. The defense responded on the next series forcing a 3 and out. Eddins went right back to work throwing a 52 yard strike to Ben Payton. With the ball on the 10 yard line Eddins threw a perfect endzone fade to Schrapps for another touchdown.
Next was the defense's time to shine as Daniel Messina intercepted a pass and returned it 42 yards. Brandtley Wilson would follow that later in the game forcing a fumble which was recovered by Messina on the 1 yard line. Hunter Ewing would respond with the touchdown run to extend Kelly's lead. Ewing would also add another 30 yard touchdown run later in the game. Kelly controlled the game after the early setbacks outscoring Westbury 34-7 after the opening couple of possessions.
The trio of Ewing, Almond, and Kenebrew would pace the Bulldogs ground game. The passing game was really clicking tonight with Eddins distributing the ball all over the field. The Star tonight was definitely Eddins.
Stats (Only what I was able to Keep on phone)
Eddins
14-27 242 yards and 2 touchdowns. (His numbers arent even close to indicative of how well he played. Had a 62 yard touchdown called back and several drops by receivers. Really took care of the ball and made great decisions all night.)
Schrapps
4 catches 101 yards and 2 touchdowns
Payton
1 catch for 52 yards
(Payton and Schrapps paced the receiving core with Kenebrew and Graham Klein making some nice grabs.)
Messina
1 Interception, 42 yard return, 1 fumble recovery
Cook
1 Interception, about a 25 yard return
Wilson
Forced Fumble, 4/5 on extra points, (Don't have defensive stats but really paced the defense along with Klein.)

The Bulldogs next game will be Friday against East Chambers at Kelly 7:30 PM.