Rockwood Rolls Over Wartburg 56-6

By Terry Futrell

The Rockwood Tigers rolled over the Wartburg Bulldogs Friday evening 56-6 in a Region 2-2A matchup. The Tigers scored early and often as they took a 35-0 lead in the first quarter. The Bulldogs got on the board early in the second quarter to make the score 35-6. The Tigers expanded their lead to 49-6 at the half and added another score in the third quarter. With the mercy rule in effect and a running clock, the Bulldogs only had three possessions in the second half.

Rockwood’s running attack was unstoppable by the Bulldogs, and as a result, the Tigers attempted only two passes in the game. The Tigers had five touchdown runs greater than 25 yards, with the longest being 63 yards. Rockwood ran the ball 27 times for 361 yards and 7 touchdowns, while completing 1 of 2 passes for 8 yards.

The Bulldogs ran the ball 32 times for 71 yards and completed 2 of 9 passes for 85 yards and one touchdown. Wartburg’s highlight play came when quarterback Samuel McCarty connected with receiver Landon Quinney for a 51-yard touchdown early in the second quarter.

The Rockwood defense tackled Wartburg runners 12 times for loss in the game. The Tiger’s second score came when the defense blocked a Wartburg punt and recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown.

Wartburg remains winless in Region 2-2A, and the loss locks the Bulldogs out of a berth in postseason play. Rockwood moves to 2-1 in region play and a victory over York Institute next Friday will assure the Tigers of playing at home in the first round of the playoffs.