The Collierville Dragon freshman football team extended their record to 4-0 Wednesday night with a 21-0 drubbing of the Bolton Wildcats.

The dragons struck early. In the first quarter a 37 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brian Hall to flanker Thomas Carmichael was nullified by a clipping penalty. Two plays later Jordan Pedron carried the ball for 13 yards and a touchdown to put the dragons ahead 6-0. Nathan Murphy's kick was good for a 7-0 lead.

In the second quarter a Brian Hall's pass to Cody Mcmeans put the ball at the 5 yard line. Pedron carried the remaining 5 yards behind the blocking of Scott Eller, K.C.McDonel, and Alex Newton. On defense, Brandon Gafford recovered a Bolton fumble at the 22 yard line to stop a drive before halftime. Nash Jackson made several tackles behind the line as well.

The third quarter opened with Andrew White ripping off two big runs to set the dragons up at the 29 yard line. Jordan Pedron carried for 27 yards and a first down to the 2 yard line. Pedron then scored from the 2 yard line for his third touchdown of the night.

The dragon defense was led by Jordan Whitten, Nash,Eller, Ben Huff, Steven Blakenship, Paul Vinsonhaler, and Kendric Watkins. Vinsonhaler's interception in the end zone preserved the shut out.

Come and support our undefeated Dragon Freshmans as they host Houston on October 4th at 6:30.

The Freshman Dragons traveled to Kirby field Wednesday night and defeated the Cougars 34-12. Kirby took the opening kickoff and was stopped by a ferocious defense. The first two plays resulted in negative yardage. Safety Brian Hall intercepted Kirby's first pass of the game at the 40 yard line.

Jordan Pedron converted the turnover to a touchdown on a slashing run up the middle behind Scott Eller, Nash Jackson and Alex Newton. Nathan Murphy's kick was good for a 7-0 lead.

Quarterback Brian Hall ran 16 yards for the dragons second touchdown and Murphy's kick was good for a 14-0 lead.

Kendrick Watkins added a touchdown on a 2 yard run for a 20-0 score as the kick was no good.

Carmichael Thomas intercepted a Kirby pass and returned it 60 yards for a TD but a clipping penalty brought the ball back to the 40 yard line. Watkins ran for 28 yards and Cody Mcmeans for 10 yards for a 1st and goal from the 2. Brock Merryman then carried the ball in for the dragons fourth TD. Murphy's kick was good for a 27-0 lead.

Watkins scored from the 4 yard line in the fourth quarter and Murphy's kick was good for the 34th dragon point. Kirby scored 2 late touchdowns to make the final score 34-12.

The Dragons travel to Covington Oct.18 for their next game before ending their season at home against Bartlett Oct 25.

Collierville traveled to Covington and shut out the Chargers 29-0. Brandon Gafford, Jordan Whitten, and Kendrick Watkins combined to stop the Chargers on their first possession. Jordan Pedron led the offensive charge on the first drive with runs of 30 and 10 yards. Cody McMeans had a 5 yard run before the Chargers stopped the Dragons on 4th down. A great tackle by Andrew White stopped the Chargers and gave the ball back to the dragons. A Brian Hall pass to Carmichael Thomas good for 21 yards put the ball on the 9 yard line. Jordan Pedron got the Td from 2 yards out. Nathan Murphy passed to Steven Blankenship for the 2 point conversion. Collierville led at half time 8-0.

The Dragon's second touchdown was a 78 yard reverse by Carmichael Thomas. Murphy's kick was good for a 15-0 lead. In the third quarter Jason Ware led the defense and Jordan Pedron ran 15 yards for a touchdown. Murphy's kick was good for a 22-0 lead. Swarming defense by Brian Cofer, Nash Jackson, Anthony Lynch, Alex Newton, Taylor Walker, and Paul Vinsonhaler preserved the shut out. Quarterback Hall threw 40 yards to Alex Newton then ran 25 yards to set up a first down at the 14 yard line. Kendrick Watkins scored from 5 yards out. Murphy's kick was good for a 29-0 score.

Collierville closes out its season Thursday, October 25 against Bartlett at home.

The Collierville Dagons Freshman team hoped to end their season at home with a win Thursday night. Until 2 minutes left in the game it looked like they would do just that.

Collierville took the opening kick off and marched the length of the field. Quarterback Brian Hall's 26 yard run started the Dragons march to the goal line. Hall's pass to Carmichael Thomas gave the Dragons a first and goal at the 3 yard line. Jordan Pedron scored the touchdown on a one yard run. Nathan Murphy's kick was good.

Bartlett answered with a 64 yard touchdown pass and the extra point was good for a 7-7 tie after one quarter. Brock Merryman boomed a punt 43 yards that rolled dead at the one yard line to pin the panthers deep in their own territory. Andrew White tackled the Bartlett tailback in the endzone for a safety to give the Dragons the lead at 9-7.

With 7:42 left before halftime the Dragons were marching again. Carmichael Thomas took a reverse 14 yards behind the blocking of Matt Fields and Ben Huff. Brian Hall then scored from nine yards out. Murphy's kick was good for a 16-7 lead. Alex Newton sacked the Panthers quarterback for a big loss to end the half.

Bartlett moved the ball to open the second half. Despite big defensive plays by Andrew White and James Lindow the Panthers were able to score to cut the Dragon lead to 16-14.

Kendrick Watkins came out running hard for the Dragons from the tailback position. The Dragons were stopped and a Brock Merryman punt rolled dead at the 38 yard line. Bartlett broke loose on a 60 yard touchdown run to take the lead with 2:10 remaining in the game.

The Dragons came roaring back but came up short on 4th down at midfield. The game ended 22-16 Panthers.

Thanks to coach Reed, Sluder, and Hawthorne for a great season.