Sheridan put together a solid performance on both ends of the ball at Tri-Central Friday night, and that sent the Blackhawks to a 40-6 Hoosier Heartland Conference victory.
“I thought we played our best ball game of the year,” said Sheridan coach Bud Wright. “We’re getting better as we go.”
The young Blackhawks scored in every quarter, and only gave up one touchdown to the Trojans in the first period. Aiden Garrison got Sheridan’s first score on an 11-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Mason Robinson.
In the second quarter, Gavin Reners and Peyton Cross both rushed in for touchdowns, and that was enough to give the ‘Hawks an 18-6 halftime lead. The second half followed the same pattern, as it began with Garrison catching a 19-yard touchdown throw from Robinson. Cross then caught a two-point conversion pass, and Sheridan led 26-6 after three.
The Blackhawks opened the fourth quarter with another pass play touchdown. Cole Webel hauled in an eight-yard pass from Robinson to score. Camden Spencer completed Sheridan’s scoring by making a short run to the end zone with 16 seconds left in the game. Freshman Owen Bell kicked both extra points in the quarter.
“We were missing several kids with injury,” said Wright. “I hope we get them before long. We had kids stepping and doing a heck of a job for us.”
Reners led the ‘Hawks offense with 137 yards rushing, while Cross gained 82 yards. It all added up to a big win, and one that gave Sheridan a 2-0 record in conference play.
“Last year we got off to that bad start in the conference,” said Wright. “This year we’re getting off to a lot better start.”
The Blackhawks are 2-1 overall and continue HHC play next week by hosting Delphi.
SHERIDAN 40, TRI-CENTRAL 6
Score by Quarters
Sheridan 6 12 8 14 – 40
Tri-Central 6 0 0 0 – 6
Team Stats SHS TC
First Downs 20 4
By Rush 18 1
By Pass 2 2
By Penalty 0 1
Rushes-Yards 59-346 21-15
Yards Passing 43 61
Comp-Att-Int-TD 4-5-1-3 2-5-2-1
Fumbles-Lost 3-2 1-1
Penalties-Yards 4-40 1-10
Punts-Average 1-39.0 5-31.8
Sheridan Scoring
First Quarter
5:23 – Aiden Garrison 11-yard pass from Mason Robinson (kick failed)
Second Quarter
9:56 – Gavin Reners 4-yard run (kick failed)
5:01 – Peyton Cross 10-yard run (kick failed)
Third Quarter
9:51 – Garrison 19-yard pass from Robinson (Cross pass from Robinson)
Fourth Quarter
11:53 – Cole Webel 8-yard pass from Robinson (Owen Bell kick)
0:16 – Camden Spencer 3-yard run (Bell kick)
Sheridan individual stats
Rushing: Reners 29-137, Cross 15-82, Noah Ehrie 2-51, Christian Clausen 5-45, Spencer 5-24, Robinson 3-7.
Passing: Robinson 4-4-43, Jake Jones 0-1-0.
Receiving: Garrison 2-30, Webel 1-8, Cross 1-5.