Sept. 28, 2018 @ Rockwood

Game Summary By Ed Greif

The Oneida Indians scored two second-half touchdowns to defeat the Rockwood Tigers 14-7 in region action Friday night at Tom Pemberton Stadium.

The Indians took the opening kickoff at their 39-yard line after a nice kickoff return by dJohnny Manis. Two running plays by Bryson Buttram gave the Indians a first down at the Rockwood 22-yard line, but he fumbled when tackled by John Metcalfe, with Jai Worthy recovering for the Tigers. After an incomplete pass by Nate Bracket, Taj Bazel carried three times for 37 yards, including a 27-yard run for the go-ahead TD with 9:14 left in the first quarter. Bracket passed 41 yards to Dylan Williams for a big first down. Ben Woodall's PAT made it 7-0.

Rockwood had two more possessions in the first quarter, going three plays and out both times, to finish the frame with 31 yards rushing on 7 carrie and 2-of-4 passes for 48 yards. Oneida finished the first quarter with 67 yards on 11 carries and continued their offensive prowess in the second quarter, 32 yards on 8 carries for 97 yards on 19 carries for the half. Rockwood finished the half with 52 yards rushing on 15 carries and 73 yards passing on 3-of-6 passes with just three first downs.

Rockwood's first possession of the second half went three and out, giving the ball to the Indians at their 33-yard line.They drove the distance in 11 plays to score on a 30-yard pass from Elijah West to Trace Sexton, The PAT made it 7-7 with 3:24 left in the third quarter. Again, it was another three and out for the Tigers, giving the ball to the Indians at the Tigers' 43-yard line, but the Tigers' defense forced three plays and out. The defense was led by John Gann and Gavin Evans.

Rockwood picked up a first down on three plays, but two incomplete passes killed the drive. Oneida took over at the Rockwood 47-yard line, scoring three plays later on Kolby Morgan's 3-yard run with 8:37 left in the game. The PAT made it 14-7. The Tigers' ensuing possession moved the ball on the running of Williams, Bazel and Octavious Worthy, but the drive stalled on two incomplete passes and two tackles for minus yards. Oneida took over at their 22-yard line and ran out the clock on the running of Morgan and West.

Rockwood rushed for 106 yards on 29 carries and competed 5-of-12 passes for 78 yards, while Oneida rushed for 2017 yards on 42 carries and compled 2-of-5 passes for 33 yards, Williams led Rockwood with 64 yards on 11 carries and had 1 catch for 41 yards. Metcalfe was the leading tackler with four solos, while Evans, Bazel and Bracket each had three tackles.

Player of the week for the Oneida Game is: N/A

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