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By Steve Franklin
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - After an outbreak of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) closed Rappahannock County Schools and postponed last Saturday’s scheduled football game, the Panthers were forced to play their own version of Monday Night Football.
And it was game they’d soon like to forget.
The effects of having only one day to prepare for their BullRun District opener was on display early as the Panthers struggled for the better part of Monday’s game with Clarke County, falling behind 26-0, before rallying for two late touchdowns in a 26-14 loss.
“The long layoff really killed us,” RCHS Coach Mike Williams said. “But I’m proud of our kids. We fell behind, but we kept on fighting. These kids just don’t give up.”
The Panthers played outstanding defense in the first half, limiting the Eagles to 95 yards of total offense. While the defense was brilliant, the offense was lackluster. The Panthers were held to 32 yards of total offense and didn’t get a first down until the final play of the half as Jonathan Butler hit Tyler Williams on an 18-yard hitch pattern.
“Our defense played real well all night,” Coach Williams said. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t get our offense going. We weren’t moving the ball at all.”
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