Parkview 43, Kell 24
The Panthers (1-0), ranked No. 7 in Class 7A, led 36-7 at halftime by scoring in all phases of the game. Quarterback Jaiden Jenkins threw a pair touchdown passes, and Khyair Spain and Brian Stokes each scored on short touchdown runs. The defense chipped in a safety, and Antonio White scored on a 69-yard kickoff return.
The Longhorns (0-1), No. 8 in 5A, opened the second half on a 17-0 run to pull within 36-24, and had the ball late in the fourth quarter with a chance to pull within single digits. However, with 4:54 remaining Parkview’s Zelus Hicks strip-sacked Kell quarterback Bryce Clavon, and defensive end Ira Singleton scooped the loose ball off a bounce and ran it 37 yards for a touchdown to bring the score to its final margin.
“Scoop and score is a drill we do every single day,” Sturdivant said. “Ball bounces, take a knee to the ball, scoop it up and score. That was awesome to see a drill that we do all the time work out like that.”
Jenkins finished 8-of-17 passing for 181 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Carson Wilson led the Panthers in receiving with 89 yards and a touchdown on three catches, and AJC Super 11 selection Mike Matthews had three catches for 70 yards. Rouse (8 rushes for 85 yards) and Spain (12-51) each had a pair of touchdowns.
Clavin led the Longhorns, completing 9 of his 12 passes for 151 yards, a touchdown and an interception, and 96 yards and a score on 14 carries. Kyle Vaka led all receivers with 92 yards and a touchdown on three catches.
Next week, Parkview hosts Shiloh and Kell travels to Allatoona.
Parkview 13 23 0 7 - 43
Kell 7 0 9 8 - 24
