ARROWS UNDEFEATED. DEFENSE HOLDS BRANDON TO 0 POINTS

The CJHS 8th Grade Arrows held off a tough Brandon Bulldog squad on a cool Clinton evening, beating their cross-town rivals 6-0. Despite two dropped long passes on offense, the game was primarily a defensive struggle on both sides. The biggest defensive play for the Arrows came in the 3rd quarter, when they held the Bulldogs on a 4th down play from the 7 yard line.

With roughly 3:30 to go in the game, Clinton's Michael Brown (#26) intercepted a Brandon pass to set up the Arrow offense. They then mastered a long drive to pull out the win that started with a 4th down pass interference call against a Brandon cornerback covering Barrett Barham (#83). It was followed up by a first down run by Rachad Taylor (#3). Then, after three unsuccessful plays, the Arrows converted their 4th down with a 19 yard TD run by Taylor. The extra point was no good and 2:44 remained.

Brandon had their chances with a couple of long passes that were just out of reach or dropped. The Arrows stuffed their 4th down attempt and chalked it up for their first win of the season.

Afterwards, the 5th quarter was short in action. Despite some great passes by QB Kyle Singleton (#8) and tough runs by Matthew Landfair (#33) and Rico McDonald (#43), the game was called 0-0.

Be sure to follow the Arrows to our next game (at Terry) with kickoff set for 5pm. Check this website to get the times to follow the bus OR directions.