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The Kings Mountain Herald September 25, 2003 . GARY STEWART / HERALD Fred T. Foard receiver makes catch between KM defenders Aaron Bolton (22)-and Chris Patrick (31). GOODE From 1B than three minutes gone in the game. With Shreitah hitting some key passes and also picking up good yardage on keepers around end, the Tigers were able to drive downfield to cut the KM lead to 7-3 on a 26- yard field goal by Alan Saine with 3:37 left in the first period. Kings Mountain adjusted its defense and began using corners Aaron Bolton and Chris Patrick on blitzes, and Shreitah’s passing effectiveness wasn’t nearly as great after that. The score gradually got wider in KM's favor. After Foard’s kickoff, the Mounties quickly drove 74 yards, with Goode cover- ing the final 69, to take a 14-3 lead with 2:35 showing on the first period clock. Foard was able to get another 26-yard Saine field goal in the second quarter to make the score 14-3, but two quick KM scores late in the first half broke the game open. Banks faked a hand off to McClain and rolled around left end for a 70-yard ‘touchdown run to make the score 21-6 with 5:55 left in the half, and Goode returned a Foard punt from his own one yard line to the Foard 36 to set up his own three-yard touchdown run to make the score 28-6 with 51 seconds remaining. Foard recovered a KM fumble at the Mountaineer 31 early in the second half and got an eight-yard touchdown run from Brandon Carson to cut the margin to 28-12. Kings Mountain bounced back with a 36- yard field goal from Will Franks, an 18-yard touchdown run by Goode and a one-yard scoring plunge by reserve fullback John Gwinn. Farquharson was pleased with the contin- ued improvement in his team’s running attack and defense. “Defensively, we didn’t give up any big plays,” he noted. “We had worked real hard on our pass defense and I thought our defensive backs Tyson Byers, Montrell Banks and Martice Love, did a great job in the secondary keeping them off of what they like to do best.” The blitzing defense played a big role in the win, he added. “We were a little bit more aggressive up front,” he said. “I felt like we had to be able to do that. We're small as far as the defen- sive line but we've got some speed and felt like if we were going to be able to put the quarterback on his heels with some pressure that we were going to have to do that. We did that with Bolton several times and Chris Patrick. They did a great job coming in and containing him.” As for the backfield play, Farquharson said his youngsters have to do a better job of reading blocks but, overall, he was well pleased. “Sidney and J.J. do a good job,” he said. “They're both unselfish. They work hard and play hard.” Farquharson hinted that finally getting a win may be a sign of better things to come. “Our kids have worked hard,” he said. “They took their lumps in the off-season. They've committed to getting better every week. They're giving up a lot of time to learn and to get better and they put it together to win and I think if they continue to do that they're going to find themselv~- in that situation again.” GARY STEWART / HERALD Offensive line coach Michael Wilbanks goes over play with co-captain Sam McGinnis . DOGS From 1B season, KM has shown steady improvement in the running game and defense. A strong ground attack will be needed to keep Burns’ high-powered passing offense off the field. “I think anytime you play a team that likes to throw as much as they do, and spread it out, if they can hit you quick and get up then they can play defense,” Farquharson said. “We're going to have to not let that happen, and come back and challenge them with our offense. So, I like our chances. I think if we run the ball well we're all on the same page, and that can make for a long football game.” Kings Mountain's running attack centers around a pair of talented sophomores, tail- back Sidney Goode and fullback J.J. McClain, but senior Montrell Banks, in his first year starting at quarterback, has also been more impressive and effective as each week goes by. As far as their offensive and defensive schemes, Farquharson said Burns is very similar to Fred T. Foard. “They kind of run the same defense,” he said. “Their game plan is to throw the ball. They have an excellent receiver in (Josh) Briscoe which is going to challenge us again to get them out of their game plan.” Briscoe, a junior who has been starting since his freshman season, is probably the st versatile athlete in the SWFH. He is not only an outstanding pass receiver who runs well after the catch, but he also excels in the defensive secondary. Sophomore quarterback Travis Withrow has taken up right where last year’s NC 3A Mr. Football, Troy Goss, left off, leading a passing attack that is second to none. Fullback Brandon Jackson and a big, experi- enced offensive line give the Bulldogs a powerful inside running game. “They're big and strong kids,” says Farquharson, “and they're going to give us a great football game. They're a good foot- ball team. They're coached well. We're going to have to come in and keep our defense off the field. We have to control the ball and control the clock and put some points on the board.” Kings Mountain's game plan may have to be similar to Forestview’s, which was to put a strong running attack on the field and cap- italize on turnovers. “Forestview, I think, had a bend but don’t break type attitude,” Farquharson said after watching film of the game. “They were down three touchdowns at halftime and were able to come back and capitalize on turnovers. We all know if you turn the ball over that’s going to make it difficult. “They (Forestview) had a back that rushed the ball for 154 yards, so they were able to hold the ball and capitalize on some turnovers. 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