Statesmen fall short, 16-14
Published 9:23 am Wednesday, September 12, 2018
- Randolph-Henry High School’s varsity football team, left, faces off against visiting Bluestone High School on Friday night. The Statesmen created highlights for the crowd in their home opener but ultimately could not surpass the Barons, falling 16-14.
Randolph-Henry High School’s varsity football team is still looking for its first win in 2018, but the Statesmen came closer than ever Friday in their home opener, narrowly falling 16-14 against their first James River District opponent of the season, Bluestone High School.
The Statesmen continued to struggle moving the ball on offense, finishing with a net total of 130 yards.
On the positive side of things, that 130 yards was the product of a perfect balance — 65 passing yards and 65 rushing yards.
However, Randolph-Henry would have benefited greatly from better execution through the air and, particularly, on the ground.
Sophomore quarterback Peter Jones went 5-for-8 passing for 42 yards and one interception, while senior wide receiver Layton Payne went 1-for-1 passing for 23 yards.
Seven Statesmen were involved in the run game, carrying the ball 43 times for 65 yards and a touchdown, averaging 1.5 yards per carry. The score came via a run by Jones.
Sophomore defensive back Tyshaundre Walton hauled in two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
Randolph-Henry (0-3) has a bye this week and returns to action Friday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at Prince Edward County High School.