Area Champions: Malakoff beats Pottsboro, 42-0
SULPHUR SPRINGS -- The Malakoff Tigers jumped out to a 21-0 first-quarter lead against Pottsboro Thursday night and never looked back on their way to a 42-0 shutout.
The Tigers improved their record to 9-3 for the year and earned their fourth consecutive Area Championship with the win.
What can you say about a 42-0 outcome? Malakoff dominated from start to finish in all phases of the game.
"The kids played great," said Coach Jamie Driskell. "It's a game you always worry about because (Pottsboro) just do a lot of stuff the right way. Our kids did more the right way, so just proud of them."
The Tiger defense led the way and has now played eight straight quarters of scoreless playoff football. They held Pottsboro to 106 yards of total offense and just four first downs for the game.
Malakoff's Austin Massingill picked off Pottsboro in the second quarter for the Tigers' one turnover.
"(The defense) couldn't be playing any better right now," Coach Driskell said. "They're flying around, they're getting after it."
Offensively, Malakoff scored on four out of its first five possessions. Those four touchdowns came out of four different formations showcasing both the speed and power of the Tigers. Malakoff recorded 446 yards of total offense for the night.
Duce Hart paced the Tigers with 140 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries. Jason Tennyson added 84 yards and a touchdown on five carries.
Quarterback Judson Driskell completed 10 passes to four different receivers for 129 yards and two touchdowns. His favorite target was Corey Phillips, who had five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown.
Next up for the Tigers is the winner of tonight's West-Mineola game.
SCORING SUMMARY
MALAKOFF (1Q 9:37): Jason Tennyson 33-yard run. Juan Gonzalez kick. 7-0
MALAKOFF (1Q 7:08): Judson Driskell 42-yard pass to Corey Phillips. Juan Gonzalez kick. 14-0
MALAKOFF (1Q 4:23): Duce Hart 2-yard run. Juan Gonzalez kick. 21-0
MALAKOFF (2Q 8:40): Duce Hart 7-yard TD run. Juan Gonzalez kick. 28-0
MALAKOFF (3Q 9:55): Duce Hart 7-yard TD run. Juan Gonzalez kick. 35-0
MALAKOFF (3Q 0:17): Judson Driskell 6-yard pass to Zack Studley. Juan Gonzalez kick. 42-0
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