5 takeaways from Week 1: Milan's Dylan Mayberry scores 3 touchdowns 3 ways
The Teddy Pettigrew era got off to a wining start on Friday as Milan beat Humboldt 62-6.
The Bulldogs played deep into their bench, so no one player had big numbers offensively, but senior Dylan Mayberry was all over the field.
Mayberry scored three touchdowns, and the three touchdowns came three different ways.
He scored one on a blocked punt returned for a touchdown. And one on a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown.
His third touchdown was a rushing touchdown, as he had four carries for 58 yards. He also had one reception for 24 yards.
Milan takes a step up in competition in Week 2 as the Bulldogs host rival Peabody on Friday at 7 p.m.
TCA forces turnovers to win
On a wet field Thursday night, Trinity Christian Academy made the most of the sloppy conditions, forcing Jackson Christian into eight turnovers in the 17-6 victory.
TCA’s defense intercepted five Jackson Christian passes and recovered three of the Eagles’ four fumbles.
TCA had West Tennessee’s leader in takeaways last season as Addison Coleman had eight, and Coleman played a key role Thursday night disrupting the Jackson Christian offense.
Chester County, USJ to have nine-game seasons
Thursday night’s season opener between Chester County and University School of Jackson went into weather delay with over eight minutes remaining in the second quarter with the score tied 7-7.
At 9 p.m., the coaches decided to call the game and not return to finish the game. The result is that both teams will finish the season with only nine games on their record.
Chester County’s score came on a 51-yard run by Darren Crozier, and USJ’s scored as Cody Smith connected with Brendan Long for a 16-yard touchdown pass.
Two Week 2 games moved to Thursday
For the second week in a row, there will be Thursday night football in West Tennessee.
Trinity Christian Academy will travel to Fayette Academy a day early due to a shortage of officials. Both teams enter the game 1-0 after TCA beat Jackson Christian 17-6 and Fayette Academy beat Northpoint Christian 42-13.
Bolivar with travel to Memphis Academy of Health Sciences also on Thursday. This will be MAHS' first game of the season after a bye in Week 1, while Bolivar is 0-1 after a 19-9 loss to Adamsville.
Greenfield gets forfeit win
Greenfield started the season 1-0, but the Yellowjackets didn’t have to play a single down.
Fulton City (Ky.) forfeited last night’s game to Greenfield citing not enough players to start the season.
Greenfield will open the season Week 2 on the road at Bruceton.
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Reach Michael Odom at michodom@jacksonsun.com or 731-425-9754. Follow him on Twitter @JSWriterMichael.