Tigers Maul Big Red 50-21

It was about time this game did not live up to the hype; it was Ensworth's from the first series.

On MBA's opening drive they were forced to punt on 4th down, and from that point, it just got worse for the Big Red.

The Tigers drove the ball down the field with ease. Orleans Darkwa scored from 10 yards out and Jacob Carter ran in the 2 pt conversion because of a bad snap on the PAT attempt.

MBA was stopped once more and Darkwa took one to the house from 54 yards out. This became the theme for the night. Orleans finished the game with 5 touchdowns and 341 rushing yards on 29 carries.

Before the half the Tigers took advantage of Quinn Hamilton's first interception of the year. With just over 40 seconds left, Cody Tollison found a wide open Daniel McFadden who ran it all the way to the MBA 4 yard line. With just seconds remaining, Tollison threw a jump ball in the end zone, and Carter came down with a remarkable catch even though pass interference was called on MBA. Ensworth missed the 2 point conversion. The score at halftime was 28-7.

Colbert's Season

MBA lost a lot more than just a rivalry game Friday night: they lost their quarterback, Luke Colbert.

Colbert scored MBA's only touchdown of the first half, but he took a hit to the head when he was crossing the goal line.

MBA and Ensworth students both ask to keep Luke and his family in your prayers.

Colbert was replaced by backup quarterback Van East. MBA might try senior wide receiver Holden Mobley at quarterback next week against Independence.

2nd Half

Ensworth scored on their opening drive after a 13 yard touchdown run by Orleans. Soon after, MBA running back Tyler Franks scored from 66 yards out.
Rodney Anderson responded with a touchdown run off of an option pitch from Cody Tollison.

From then on, the Tigers put in the 2nd team and the celebration began in the EHS student section.

The Tigers have an off week since the Tuscola game was canceled, but they will face McCallie on the road the following week.