Warriors’ defense leads way in victory
WILLIAMSBURG — It seemed like nothing could go right for Everett to start the season, but it is finding a way to end it on a high note.
The Warrior defense forced four turnovers Friday night as they beat Williamsburg, 14-6, on senior night at Veterans Memorial Field.
Both Everett touchdowns came from turnovers, including a fumble recovery by Luis Saldivar which he took 43 yards for the first score of the game.
Play of the game: Saldivar’s fumble return off of a strip sack.
Player of the game: Luke Decker registered two interceptions.
Unsung hero(es): The Everett defense forced four turnovers, and all of its points came from turnovers.
Most vital statistic(s): Everett got all of its points following Blue Pirate turnovers.
Everett coach Dave Lightner: “Each week – with having a losing a record and having only one, now two victories — it’s vital to keep these kids in the game and not go around playing the blame game with each other, just build on positives, keep their heads up, keep trying to win each game.”
Williamsburg coach Ryan Hileman: “We’re a young team. We’re only losing two starters next year. Everything we gain is positive momentum for next year. It’s tough, the kids don’t want to think that way, but at the same time, the younger kids are getting a lot of experience, and it’s only going to benefit us in the future.”
Notable: The Warriors registered just 77 yards passing and held four Blue Pirate rushers to 15 yards or less on the ground. … Everett had seven penalties for 85 yards and the Blue Pirates had 5-for-30. … Four Williamsburg penalties were a result of delay of game. … The Blue Pirates had 19 first downs to the Warriors 10.
Records: Everett is 2-7 and Williamsburg is 0-9.
Next week: Everett will wrap up the season against at home against Claysburg-Kimmel, while Williamsburg will close out 2019 at Mount Union.
SCORE BY QUARTERS
Everett 7 7 0 0 — 14
Williamsburg 0 0 0 6 — 6
First Quarter
E–Saldivar 43 fumble return (Fierro kick), 3:37.
Second Quarter
E–Mellott 1 run (Fierro kick), 7:29.
Fourth Quarter
W–Price 3 run (run failed), 1:27.
TEAM STATISTICS E W
First downs 10 19
Total yards 243 245
Rushes-yards 30-166 39-120
Yards passing 77 125
Passing (comp.-att.-int.) 4-9-0 13-24-3
Punts-avg. 3-27 4-14
Fumbles-lost 2-2 1-1
Penalties-yards 7-85 5-30
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING–Everett, Mellott 14-82, Akers 7-50, Iseminger 4-43, Zinn 2-1, Jay 1-(-2), TEAM 2-(-8). Williamsburg, Clark 12-55, McCall 16-54, Palmer 6-(-4), Hileman 1-8, Price 2-12, Uplinger 2-(-5).
PASSING–Everett, Akers 4-9-0-77. Williamsburg, Palmer 6-12-1-38, McCall 2-2-0-46, Uplinger 5-10-2-41.
RECEIVING–Everett, Iseminger 2-35, Mills 1-8, Decker 1-34. Williamsburg, McCall 4-35, Palmer 3-25, Hileman 3-16, Price 2-49.