AUGUST 31, 2002
ODESSA,
TX -- The Odessa High Bronchos had
all the breaks Friday night, beating the Big Spring Steers 21-0 in
Ratliff Stadium.
Big Spring's Brandon Mendoza led the Steers in receiving with 73 yards
on eight catches.Steer's
quarterback Tye Butler was never able to get in a rhythm, as he went
13-for-26 for 121 yards, while throwing three interceptions.
Butler also was sacked four times by the Bronchos, with defensive end
Jason Carrillo getting two of them. The first half was a
turnover fest, as the Steers and Bronchos combined for five.
Broncho quarterback Justin Casas ran 49 yards off right tackle on the
first play from scrimmage. But Casas fumbled on the next play,
with Tim Overton recovering for the Steers. Casas’ second
turnover was an interception, as Eric Chavez intercepted a pass
intended for Brad Fox at the Steer 15-yard-line and returned it 21
yards. Ramone Ford added an interception in the second quarter
off Kale Kirkpatrick.
The defense led to OHS’ only score of
the half, as Carrillo sacked Butler at the Big Spring 18, forcing a
fumble that was recovered by Oscar Alvarez.
OHS capitalized three plays later, as Slack received an option pitch
from Casas at the right hashmark and dashed 14 yards into the end zone
to put OHS up 7-0 with 11:29 left in the half. The Steers were
happy with their bend-but-don’t break defense, as 275 OHS yards only
led to a 7-0 lead at halftime.
While Big Spring missed its opportunity
in the second half, OHS took advantage and put the game out of reach.
After seeing their first nine passes go incomplete, the Bronchos went
up top for their second touchdown, as Brad Fox pulled in a 55-yard
pass from Casas with 1:29 left in the third to give OHS a 14-0
advantage. OHS stayed on the ground for its third and final
touchdown drive, going 64 yards on six plays. Junior fullback Shawn
Simons busted a 39-yard run on the first play and Casas scampered 24
yards to the Big Spring 1-yard line to set up sophomore fullback Trent
Golden, who dove in the end zone with 3:40 left.
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
F |
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Big Spring |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Odessa High |
0 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
21 |
O - Justin Casas 14 run (Barron kick)
O - Brad Fox 55 pass from Gabe Slack (Barron kick)
O - Shawn Simmons 1 run (Barron kick)
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