Patriots Win Another; 47-8

Winston Academy marched onto the field at a perfect 7-0 and 3-0 in district play. They were also looking to seal a playoff spot for the Fourth consecutive season. They would come out a little slow though defensively and give up a touchdown to Tri-County on their second drive of the game following a Winston Academy touchdown by Corey Vernon. The ball was marched down the field for 85 yards and a two point conversion was successful and the Rebels had a 8-7 lead early in the game. Unfortunately that would be all that Tri-County could do to compete with Winston. After that, Winston would score on every possession for the rest of the ballgame while Tri-County was either punting or turning the ball over. Tyler Dalton threw for a touchdown and ran for another on his way to another great game with 79 yards on the ground and Corey Vernon had a career game putting 3 touchdowns into the endzone and 137 yards. Caleb Kelly was the defensive star of the night as he produced 10 tackles and his first career interception and the rest of the defense had another fantastic show. Winston Academy now turns its attention to tonight as homecoming is on campus and Canton Academy the team tied with the Patriots for the division lead is visting for the District Championship and homefield advantage throughout. Winston has not clinched homefield advantage for the entire playoffs since 1999 which was, fittingly, Coach Rogers first season on campus. Gametime for tonights game is set for 7 o'clock with the parade of cars for the homecoming court starting at 6:30. Another note is that the school is calling for a "Red Out" for tonights game in which everyone should wear red. Hope to see you there! Go Pats