From Staff Reports
The Bleckley County Royals picked up two wins on the gridiron Friday night, shutting out Southwest 38-0 before defeating Taylor County 17-7.
The Royals received contributions on both sides of the ball throughout the two scrimmages.
Brody Fleming, No. 10, threw four touchdown passes and had one interception. Jason McNulty Jr., No. 9, hauled in three touchdown receptions, while Octavious Tate, No. 4, had one touchdown reception.
Caleb Kilpatrick, No. 16, added a touchdown pass, connecting with Chrishaun McMurry, No. 13, for a touchdown.
The Royals also found success on the ground. Zyion Love, No. 5, scored a rushing touchdown. Although the rushing attack accounted for only one touchdown between the two games, the Royals’ ground game turned in a strong performance throughout the night.
Dylan Lamb, No. 61, connected on a 23-yard field goal and was good on five extra-point attempts.
Defensively, Kmarion McClinton, No. 50, recorded two sacks. Brayden Foskey, No. 60, had 1.5 sacks, including a sack for a safety against Taylor County. Max Burke, No. 45, added half a sack.
Jamir Thompson, No. 25, recorded an interception, while Tate forced a fumble. The Royals also returned a fumble for a touchdown. Willie Walters, No. 15, blocked a punt.
Taylor County’s lone score in the 17-7 contest came on a pick-six interception return.
The individual highlights and statistics are combined totals from both scrimmages.
Stats contributed by a loyal Royals fan.
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