Canes Put in Work for Scrimmage

The Monticello Hurricane football program welcomed Crawford County High to town for a scrimmage last week.

The format of the game included the first three quarters between the two varsity squads in regular game format, followed by a full quarter of junior varsity action.

The game started out with some strong defensive play on the part of the Canes. On the first play, Crawford threw a pass into the flats that was deflected by Tyrin Epps. The next play was a big defensive stop in the backfield by Cam Farley and Garyson Manning. After a completed pass gave the Eagles a first down, the next play senior Demonte Greene made a read on another pass, stepped between the ball and the receiver, and took it to the house for a score from 40-yards out.

On the Canes first offensive drive of the game, they ran a 12 play drive, moving 70-yards downfield to paydirt. The drive capper was a 34-yard catch and run pass from M.J. Maddox to Jamarkus Thomas. Jalen Stewart also had a big run on the drive, taking an option pitch and motoring 25 yards for a first down to move the Hurricanes into the red zone. The extra point after the touchdown by kicker Angel Martin-Garcia was good, and put the Hurricanes up 13-0. The final score of the varsity portion of the game on an 11-yard off tackle run by Stewart. The Eagles added one more score with time waning.

During the JV period, Crawford was able to push across a score. The Hurricane offense, although able to move the ball, was only able to run about ten plays.

The varsity Canes open their season Friday, August 16 at Taylor County. The Canes will host Hancock Central on August 23 for the first home game of the season.

The JV will host ACE at 5 p.m.on August 22. Come out and support the Canes!