A dominant performance from Cameron Hovey and the Sheridan running crew helped the Class 1A No. 9 Blackhawks to roll past Benton Central 48-6 Friday at Bud Wright Stadium.
It was a significant victory for a few reasons. First, it came over a team that Sheridan didn’t know it was playing until last Sunday. The Bison replaced Clinton Central, which suspended athletics this past weekend.
But the Blackhawks still won, and improved their record to 2-0. It’s the first time Sheridan has won its first two games of the regular season since 2008.
“It’s been awhile since we’ve been 2-0, so it feels pretty good,” said ‘Hawks coach Bud Wright.
Sheridan was in control from the start, as quarterback Silas DeVaney rushed 57 yards for a touchdown in the very first play of the game. That was the start of a 28-point first quarter for the Blackhawks.
Cameron Hovey added two touchdowns, including an 86-yard streak into the end zone that was the last play of the period. DeVaney also threw a 27-yard pass to Keenan Warren for a score.
Hovey made another big touchdown run, 52 yards, in the second quarter. That put Sheridan up 34-0 at halftime. In the third quarter, Hovey took another long run into the end zone for a touchdown, then Peyton Cross added a 12-yard score. Hovey also made all five of his extra-point kick attempts, with Connor Harwood making another one.
“I thought we played pretty good,” said Wright, who was able to give many of his Blackhawks playing time.
“Everybody that was eligible played,” said Wright.
Hovey finished the game with 301 yards on 13 carries. DeVaney totaled 93 yards passing, with Cayden Hunter making two catches for 66 yards.
Sheridan plays its third home game in a row next Friday, taking on Tri-Central to begin Hoosier Heartland Conference play.
SHERIDAN 48, BENTON CENTRAL 6
Score by Quarters
Benton Central 0 0 6 0 – 6
Sheridan 28 6 14 0 – 48
Team Stats BC SHER
First Downs 12 19
By Rush 4 16
By Pass 7 3
By Penalty 1 0
Rushes-Yards 20-49 42-493
Yards Passing 147 93
Comp-Att-Int-TD 13-39-1-0 3-7-0-1
Fumbles-Lost 3-1 2-2
Penalties-Yards 3-15 7-55
Punts-Average 3-41.0 0-0.0
Sheridan Scoring
First Quarter
11:45 – Silas DeVaney 57-yard run
(Cameron Hovey kick)
8:28 – Hovey 36-yard run (Hovey kick)
2:18 – Keenan Warren 27-yard pass from DeVaney (Hovey kick)
0:00 – Hovey 86-yard run (Connor Harwood kick)
Second Quarter
Hovey 52-yard run (kick failed)
Third Quarter
8:47 – Hovey 55-yard run (Hovey kick)
1:10 – Peyton Cross 12-yard run (Hovey kick)
Sheridan individual stats
Rushing: Hovey 13-301, Cross 6-69, DeVaney 3-65, Eli Kolb 10-24, Warren 4-12, Jacob Jones 2-12, Cole Mackintosh 3-9, Zach Bales 1-1.
Passing: DeVaney 3-7-93.
Receiving: Cayden Hunter 2-66, Warren 1-27.