BLACK-HAWKS CUT TO THE CHASE GAME OF THE WEEKBROOKE POINT 31, mASSAPONAX 14
High school football: Brooke Point 31, Massaponax 14
Date published: 10/20/2007
BY TAFT COGHILL JR.
The Commonwealth District first-place showdown turned into the Chase Barnett show last night at Brooke Point High School.
The Brooke Point junior running back rushed for a career-high 379 yards and four touchdowns on 37 carries, as the Black-Hawks handed Massaponax its first loss of the season in an impressive 31-14 victory.
The Black-Hawks (6-1, 4-0 Commonwealth) now sit alone in first place, one game ahead of Massaponax (6-1, 3-1).
"It's a pretty big win but this doesn't do anything," Black-Hawks head coach Jeff Berry said. "You can't win the district championship in week seven. You've got to keep playing out the string."
Barnett finished just 26 yards short of former James Monroe star running back Trell Parker's Fredericksburg-area record of 405 rushing yards he set against Bruton in the 1996 Group AA, Division 3 playoffs.
Barnett had a 67-yard touchdown run called back in the third quarter because of a holding penalty.
"Jesus. I had no idea it was even close," Berry said of Barnett nearly breaking the record. "I'm just so proud of that kid. The last couple of weeks we had to pull him early and he didn't say a word. He doesn't care if he gets the ball once or 30 times, as long as we win."
Barnett's low-key attitude was on display last night.
After his fourth touchdowns, he calmly handed the ball back to the official.
And just as his personality would indicate, Barnett credited Brooke Point's coaching staff and offensive line with his big night.
"My line means everything to me," Barnett said. "I couldn't get those three hundred and something yards without my line."
The Black-Hawks line was able to control Massaponax's smaller defensive front.
It opened the holes and Barnett did the rest.
After three straight 2-yard carries on Brooke Point's first drive, Barnett broke a 71-yard run to set up a 25-yard Zach Hodgen field goal to give the Black-Hawks a 3-0 lead.
The Panthers answered when quarterback Shane Ludden found Freddie Richardson for a 43-yard touchdown pass down the left sideline for a 7-3 advantage.
The teams continued to trade leads throughout the first half, but the Black-Hawks had the final say when Barnett scored on a 70-yard touchdown run with 2:46 left.
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Date published: 10/20/2007
Most recent reader comments:
Sad But True
(posted by
PonaxMom
, Oct. 25, 2007 11:28 am)  
Not only is it true but I took the liberty of sending an email to the Superintendant of Spotsylvania Schools as well as a letter to the Superintendant of Stafford Schools. I did get a response in which the Stafford School and Local Sheriffs Dept are dealing with the situation (The Varsity Match Up was just as bad) Taughnting, Cursing etc. all pregame action. Makes you wonder how this could happen afterall this is High School not the NFL
ponmax mom?
(posted by
ael
, Oct. 24, 2007 5:06 pm)  
BP Coaching
(posted by
PonaxMom
, Oct. 24, 2007 12:48 pm)  
BP's Coach should maybe teach his JV Coach how not to come on another teams field and urinate on it. Wednesday 7BP players and their coach urinated on Massaponax Field during half time in the end zone during the JV game. Not only did Spotsy's Finest have to get involved but I believe now he is being brought up on charges. Maybe Coach B should encourage his program (players and coaches alike) to have some integrity and respect for the game and themselves. True Winners they are not
tiger
(posted by
ael
, Oct. 22, 2007 11:53 am)  
Wow I guess I should admire your blind devotion. Do your work for the Bush administration?
Great Job!
(posted by
robistaff
, Oct. 21, 2007 10:09 pm)  
With the exception of a few dropped passes and a blown coverage you guys looked great. If you continue to play better each game and tighten up on special teams, you look to be hard to beat! Light up Albermarle on your Homecoming. We'll be there for you. Good Luck!!!
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