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Defense carries Stewarts Creek in 42-7 win over Clarksville




Stewarts Creek's Gabe Walker rushes for a first down against Clarksville at home Friday night. JOSHUA HICKS

Stewarts Creek’s Gabe Walker rushes for a first down against Clarksville at home Friday night. JOSHUA HICKS

SMYRNA—The Stewarts Creek Red Hawks rebounded from an opening week lost to Mt. Juliet to defeat the Clarksville Wildcats 42-7.

Defense led the Red Hawks Friday night as they forced five turnovers, including two interceptions from junior defensive back Tyree Thomas. The two first-half interceptions helped Stewarts Creek to jump out to a 21-7 lead at the half.

Stewarts Creek coach Ben Caudill was obviously pleased with his team’s defensive performance.

“Being able to have some opportunities defensively to get the ball back with fumbles and interceptions, those are some of the things that we’re going to have to continue to do to be successful,” he said. “It puts our offense in a good spot as well.”

On offense, Stewarts Creek was balanced with the run and pass. Senior receiver Jaylen Moore scored three touchdowns (two receiving and one rushing) and junior back back Gabe Walker scored two rushing touchdowns as well.

It was Caudill’s first win as the head coach for the Red Hawks.

Stewarts Creek QB Alex Krenk throws a pass to Tayden Mounivong. JOSHUA HICKS

Stewarts Creek QB Alex Krenk throws a pass to Tayden Mounivong. JOSHUA HICKS

“Having the bye Week 2 was tough, but I think it was good to have the bye in this environment,” he said. “We just had a bad taste in our mouths for two weeks. We competed and played well. I was real excited about it.”

As for Clarksville, the Wildcats at one point tied the ball game at 7 in the first quarter with a rushing touchdown from junior Rayshawn Bowling, but sophomore 1uarterback Davin Garinger threw three interceptions and couldn’t get the offense back in the right direction.

“When you turn it over and turn it over especially to a good team like Stewarts Creek that’s what can happen,” Clarksville coach Isaac Shelby said. “We’re really young on offense. Ninety percent of the guys that are touching the ball are just sophomores with very little experience.

“It’s not a good combination. In a normal year, some of the mistakes that we made tonight would’ve been worked out in scrimmages and jamborees.”

Stewarts Creeks' Justin Garcia intercepts a pass from Clarksville QB Davin Garinger. JOSHUA HICKS

Stewarts Creeks’ Justin Garcia intercepts a pass from Clarksville QB Davin Garinger. JOSHUA HICKS

Nate Severance picking up a first down after catching a pass from QBAlex Krenk. JOSHUA HICKS

Nate Severance picking up a first down after catching a pass from QBAlex Krenk. JOSHUA HICKS

Stewarts Creek's Gabe Walker celebrates after running for a touchdown. JOSHUA HICKS

Stewarts Creek’s Gabe Walker celebrates after running for a touchdown. JOSHUA HICKS

Stewarts Creak's Gabe Walker rushed for a first down and picks up 25 yards. JOSHUA HICKS

Stewarts Creak’s Gabe Walker rushed for a first down and picks up 25 yards. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville QB Davin Garinger throws a pass to Chris Bagatini. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville QB Davin Garinger throws a pass to Chris Bagatini. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville's Chris Bagatini runs up field after catching a 10-yard pass for a first down. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville’s Chris Bagatini runs up field after catching a 10-yard pass for a first down. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville's Jaland Lafortune stretches out for extra yardage against Stewarts Creek. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville’s Jaland Lafortune stretches out for extra yardage against Stewarts Creek. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville's Jamar Carnell picks up five yards against Stewarts Creek. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville’s Jamar Carnell picks up five yards against Stewarts Creek. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville's Rayshawn Bowling fights off Stewarts Creek's Terrian Johnson. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville’s Rayshawn Bowling fights off Stewarts Creek’s Terrian Johnson. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville QB Davin Garinger hands off to Jamar Carnell on Friday night. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville QB Davin Garinger hands off to Jamar Carnell on Friday night. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville's Rayshawn Bowling fights hard to pick up a first down. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville’s Rayshawn Bowling fights hard to pick up a first down. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville'sRayshawn Bowling picks up some extra yards on a short pass fromDavin Garinger. JOSHUA HICKS

Clarksville’sRayshawn Bowling picks up some extra yards on a short pass fromDavin Garinger. JOSHUA HICKS

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