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August 21, 2010

Double-A Monticello uses depth to grind out GMC Prep

JV plays well in scrimmage, Ray Mosley hits Joseph McAllister for scoring strike in the first

Brent Martin CNHI

MILLEDGEVILLE — A very important and final scrimmage, which originally began Aug. 13, resumed Thursday at Davenport Field.

The final pre-season scrimmage for GMC Prep versus AA Monticello revealed that the Bulldogs will have to continue to work on conditioning, and also get into position to make better tackles.

Thursday night’s scrimmage picked up with five minutes left in the first quarter.

“Monticello scored first and got the extra point. We then had a scoring pass from Ray Mosley to Joseph McAllister to tie it up,” said an obviously disgusted head coach Brad Owens Friday afternoon.

Owens should have some solace in knowing that veteran quarterback Mosley is at the helm. Mosley, without the benefit of a truly hefty line, has quick-strike ability with his arm, and can also break teams by scampering and weaving to the outside.

GMC Prep kicker John Grant punched in the extra point after McAllister’s score, and McAllister himself did a fine job of pinning Monticello deep on kicks, including a kick deep out of the end-zone on his only kickoff. McAllister is expected to be an All-State contender at punter after his remarkable All-State junior campaign last season.

Despite the positives, GMC Prep will have to work on wrapping up opposing runners, and not let the more bruising backs grind their way for an extra yardage.

“Monticello broke a long run and their guy broke seven or eight tackles down to our five yard line,” said Owens. “That set up their second score and it was 13-7 with a minute and 30 seconds left in the half. Monticello scored with 13 seconds in the half and turned it into a 21-7 game at the half.”

Owens added that GMC Prep workhorse tailback Taylor Payne had some good runs, including a long run to set up their first touchdown of the game.

“Our JV played the third quarter and the defense looked great. In the fourth quarter we couldn’t get anything going offensively,” said Owens.

GMC Prep generated 180 yards of offense in the first half but could only muster 20 in the fourth quarter. The final score ended up Monticello 24, GMC Prep 7.

“I was disappointed in the first half and in the fourth quarter,” said Owens. “They hurt us with the option early on. They had a really tough running back and he just kept breaking tackles. On the first score he broke about four tackles and took it 65 yards.”

The scrimmage loss won’t effect the Bulldog’s record and could serve as a valuable “learning tool” and “reminder” for the upcoming regular season, which begins on the road at Strong Rock Christian Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Owens also made mention that Monticello was a large and physical team, and felt that the level of competition and strain it put on his players will be a wakeup call.

“It was a pretty good level of competition. Monticello is double-A, well-coach and have a solid team, about 60 kids. They are certainly going to have a solid season.”

Until their season opener, the Bulldogs will continue to work hard in the weight room, work on their conditioning and watch plenty of film.

“We are going to take it as what it was — a learning experience. We are going to figure out what is wrong and we are going to fix it,” said Owens. “We came out good injury wise, the only thing that got hurt was our feelings. We played poorly in the fourth quarter, and that comes down to conditioning. We are going to work on that.”

Outside of the play of McAllister and Payne, Owens also mentioned that Drew Reese looked good in the scrimmage from his cornerback position, and Skyler Walker did a terrific job at linebacker.

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