Morristown-Hamblen West (Morristown, Tenn.) had a comfortable lead entering the fourth quarter, but used 21 fourth quarter points to seal the 27-0 victory over
Morristown-Hamblen East (Morristown, Tenn.).
The Trojans were up 3-0 at the half after taking the lead on a field goal by
Zippy Capps in the second quarter.
Morristown-Hamblen West expanded its lead to six points entering the fourth quarter. MHW's lone score in the quarter came on a field goal by Capps.
A 21-point fourth quarter helped the Trojans secure the big victory. Morristown-Hamblen West scored three touchdowns on passing plays during the quarter, boosted by one reception by
Johnathan Shockley.
MHW's most effective player was
Will Gardner. The junior quarterback threw three touchdowns.
The Trojans came in allowing an average of 27.8 points per game this season.
When the two teams played each other last season, Morristown-Hamblen West came away with a 19-17 victory.
The victory was a step in the right direction for MHW, which was coming off a 20-14 defeat at the hands of South-Doyle in its previous game.
Morristown-Hamblen East (0-6) will play a AAA District 2 game against Seymour next week, while Morristown-Hamblen West (4-2) will take on Sevier County also in a AAA District 2 game.
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