JV Football

The JV football Warriors ended the season with a 32-0 loss to Harrell’s Christian Academy Wednesday night at John A. Murray Field. “I’m proud of the way we competed tonight and throughout the season,” said coach Hunter Wentworth. “Every player has improved since the beginning and they’ve been a great group to coach.” St. David’s finished 2-5. 

The JV football Warriors erupted for 22 points in the final three and a half minutes for a 40-20 comeback victory over Grace Christian Thursday at John A. Murray field. St. David’s took a 24-20 lead when quarterback Caleb Henson hit Nolan Homeister for a 55-yard touchdown with 3:30 to play. Ollie Koon intercepted a Grace pass that set up Henson’s 10 yard scoring run. On the next possession, J.T. Coley stripped the ball from the Eagles runner and scored from 30 yards out. “I was impressed with our demeanor when we trailed,” said coach Hunter Wentworth, whose team is 2-3. “We stayed calm and confident and it paid off. I also liked the way we bounced back from a poor first half. We stopped ourselves too many times, but stayed positive and it paid off.”

The JV football Warriors earned their first victory, 46-6, at Rocky Mount Academy Thursday night. “We had a more energetic start and kept it going,” said coach Hunter Whitworth, whose team is 1-2. “Will Nicolson made opponents miss when he  carried the ball. He blew past some tacklers and ran through others. (QB) Caleb Henson was efficient passing and running. The offensive line protected him well and the defense gave up one big play, then settled down.” St. David’s travels to Kinston to meet Parrott Academy Thursday. 

The JV football team opened the season with an 8-6 loss to Faith Christian of Rocky Mount Thursday at John A. Murray Field. The Warriors scored on their first possession as Caleb Henson hit Nolan Homeister with a 38-yard touchdown pass. St. David’s held the lead until the final two minutes when Faith marched 55 yards for the tying touchdown and eventual winning two point conversion. St. David’s couldn’t answer on the final possession. “We have a lot to be proud of and a lot to work on,” said coach Hunter Wentworth. “Our defense played great until the last drive, but you should win when you only give up eight points.”