Dragons score at will

Purcell chewed up huge chunks of yardage and scored at will in a 55-20 romp at Crooked Oak last Thursday.

Kody Kroth tossed four touchdown passes in a 13-15 night for 296 yards and no interceptions.

Purcell was equally successful on the ground grinding out 358 yards rushing.

Titus Mason turned two of his three receptions into touchdowns hauling in  passes off the arm of Kroth. Mason scored on touchdown catches of 48 and 91 yards. His other grab went for 22 yards giving him 162 yards receiving. He rushed for another 63 yards for 225 total yards on the night.

Payson Purcell rushed for a score from nine yards out. Creed Smith slashed in from three yards out. Ryker Fink tallied on an 11 yard run. Mojo Browning cruised into the end zone snagging an 11 yard pass from Kroth. Hayden Harp hauled in a 34 yard touchdown strike from Kroth and Jose Ochoa stepped in front of an errant Ruf-Nex pass and zipped  39 yards to pay dirt.

Head coach Tracy Scott said that every one played well in the contest.

“I thought Titus played well coming off a two week layoff after being injured,” Scott said.

Scott said Browning shut down the only individual threat Crooked Oak had in the game that had a running clock the entire second half.

Browning led the individual receiving chart with five catches for 74 yards.

Smith caught four balls for a total of 25 yards.

Payson Purcell rushed four times for 25 yards followed by Fink with 19 yards rushing and Sam Wofford with four carries for 16 yards.

Scott said this Thursday’s game with CCS is a crucial week for the Dragons. Kick off for the game is set for 7 p.m. 

The game is being played on Thursday since it is Fall Break for CCS, coach Scott explained.

The Royals operate out of a 3-4 on defense and a blitz-happy.

CCS will have numerous offensive formations anywhere from an empty backfield look to double trips.

“Their quarterback has a good arm but he is probably more dangerous with his feet,” Scott said scouting the Royals.

Scott said the key to the game for Purcell is stopping the CCS quarterback,” the coach said. “We’ll have to mix it up on defense. And, our offense has got to be able to move the ball, maintain possessions and put points on the board.”

Dragon notes:

Purcell Head Coach  Tracy Scott nominated Titus Mason as the Offensive Player of the Week. Mason caught three passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another 63 yards for 225 yards of total offense.

Jose Ochoa was nominated as the Defensive Player of the Week. Ochoa registered seven tackles and had a 39 yard pick six in the game.

Johnny Marquez got the nod in the Defensive Line. He made six tackles against Crooked Oak.

Two Dragons were nominated as co-Offensive Linemen of the Week. Both Jaysen Shea and Marquez graded out at 89 percent against the Ruf-Nex.