Bulldogs take the sting out of John Essex Hornets
By Charlie AndersonContributing Writer

Jeremy Landrum carries against John Essex Friday night. photo by johnny autrey

The Sweet Water Bulldogs made it a clean sweep in Region 4 competition blasting the John Essex Hornets 72-6 this past Friday, Oct. 27. In the game, which was played in Demopolis, the Bulldog juggernaut out gained the Hornets 410 yards to 39. Taking charge early, the Bulldogs scored on nine of the 16 plays they had the ball in the first half. "I was pleased. with the way we came out and took care of business Friday night," Bulldog Coach Stacy Luker said. "In a game like that it would have been easy to lose our focus, but we didn't. I think it showed our team has a lot of maturity."

It all got started with 10:30 to play in the first quarter when Anthony Landrum plowed in from five yards out for the first Sweet Water touchdown. Ty Glass missed the extra-point but the Bulldogs led 6-0.

The Bulldogs were back in the end zone at the 8:08 mark of the first quarter when Drew Luker hooked up with Travis Young on a five yard touchdown pass. Glass missed again but the Bulldogs led 12-0.

Anthony Landrum made it three touchdowns in four minutes scampering in from 11 yards out with 6:30 to play in the first quarter. Demaraquis Williams added the two point conversion and the Bulldog lead was 20-0.

The Bulldog's first quarter rampage wasn't over as Dominic Holt got in on the act next rumbling 22 yards to pay dirt with 2:23 left in the first. Glass was off the mark leaving the Sweet Water lead at 26-0.

If the Hornet's first quarter nightmare wasn't enough, things only got worse as the second quarter unfolded. With less than :30 gone off the second quarter clock, Dominic Holt picked up his second touchdown of the night plunging in from one yard out. Ty Glass found the range this time giving Sweet Water a 33-0 lead.

The track meet continued some :39 later when Anthony Landrum raised his touchdown total to three, rambling 35 yards for the score. Glass made it two in a row and the Bulldogs led 40-0.

Drew Luker and Travis Young were next connecting on an 18 yard scoring strike with 7:50 to play in the second period. The usually consistent Glass left no doubt he was struggling on this night, missing yet another extra-point and leaving the Sweet Water lead at 46-0.

Jacques Lockett, the senior who is known best for his defensive prowess got a rare offensive touch and became the next Bulldog to strike gold, racing 32 yards for a touchdown. Glass bounced back putting it through and the Sweet Water lead stood at 53-0 with 3:49 remaining in the second period.

The Bulldog's first half scoring spree finally came to an end with 1:04 remaining before intermission when Heath Hill scrambled in from 20 yards out. The on again off again Glass was off and the Bulldogs took a 59-0 lead to the locker room.

In the second half freshman Jeremy Landrum scored twice in the third quarter to rap up the Sweet Water scoring. His first came with 9:55 to play in the third stanza on a 2 yard run while his second came late in the period with 1:50 to play on a 50 yard dash. Glass connected on one of two giving the Bulldogs a 72-0 lead as the fourth quarter began.

The Hornets managed to score once in the fourth quarter getting in the end zone on a 10 yard run with 6:14 to play in the game. Their two point conversion was no good making the final 72 6.

The Bulldog offense picked up 315 yards on the ground with freshman Jeremy Landrum leading the way with 87 yards and two touchdowns on six carries. Dominic Holt was next with 59 yards and two touchdowns on four carries while Anthony Landrum had 53 yards and three touchdowns on four carries.

In the air Drew Luker was 4 for 4 for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Travis Young led the receivers with two catches for 23 yards and two touchdowns.

Over on defense Dominic Holt led the team with five tackles followed by freshman Delano Brewer with four. Nakia Dennis had five quarterback hurries from his down lineman position

On tap next for the 7 and 1 Bulldogs is a visit from the 2A American Christian Patriots who are 8-1 and Region 4 champions. The Patriots who suffered their first regular season loss in four years in their 2006 season opener will bring a winning tradition with them to Sweet Water. "The American Christian team that will be coming to Sweet Water this week is very much like those we have played in the past, full of confidence and accustomed to winning" Stacy Luker said. "They are well coached, disciplined and won't beat themselves. They play sound defense and on offense they will spread the field and give their outstanding quarterback the opportunity to work his magic with their talented receivers. We will need to be at our best."

The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff Friday, Nov. 3, at Nolan Atkins Stadium in Sweet Water.

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