Not many defensive lineman can chase down Shaq Powell but Armwood's Allen Covington did here, illustrating the Hawks' victory.
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Film of his team's defeat confirmed what Tony Sanchez already thought: "That's the best defensive team I've ever seen in high school." Make no mistake, though Gorman could muster only 17 points and 290 yards, that was an onslaught compared to what most teams will muster. Plays that Gorman routinely turn into six were batted away, chased down and generally gobbled up. A play that typified that was a sure first-quarter touchdown pass from Jarrett Solomon to tight end Zach Hutchins was batted away by defensive back
Leon McQuay, a 6-1, 180-pound junior. "That wasn't a bad pass or execution or anything but six points," Sanchez said. "But that kid's closing speed was so remarkable he somehow got to the pass and tipped it away. They did that sort of thing all night."
Armwood's defense not only pursued fast and hard but they gang-tackled superbly.
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