Pirates defeat Bearden 42-22 to open 2022 Season
JEFF YOUNG, MONTICELLOARSPORTS
Monticello - The Drew Central Pirates opened the 2022 Football Season with a 42-22 victory over the Bearden Bears.
The Pirates racked up 571 total yards, scoring five offensive touchdowns and one defensive touchdown. On the offensive side of the ball, Kade Bodiford threw for 272 yards, completing 18 of 33 passes with two touchdowns and two interceptions for a 54.5%. The senior quarterback rushed for 90 yards and a score. Brayden Millett led the Pirates on the ground with 105 yards and a touchdown. Kalani Collins added 72 yards and a touchdown, Tramond Miller with 24, and Ja'Corrian Love with 16. Miller led the Pirates in receiving with 110 yards and two touchdowns, Love with 45, Luke Phillips with 43, Ashton Kelly with 36, Dayton England recording 29, and Millett with nine. Defensively, Miller recovered a fumble, returning the ball 66 yards for a score. Gabe Butcher and Uriah Rhodes each recorded interceptions. The Pirates will return to action on Friday, September 2, traveling to Mayflower to face the Eagles. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm. |