Patriots Flag Team is Super Bowl Runner Up

CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Patriots Flag team played a tough game Saturday but were defeated by the Nottoway Gators to end the season as the James River Southside Youth Football League Super Bowl Runner-up.

The first quarter saw excellent Patriot defense with especially strong performances from Aiden Friend and Mikhail Fuller who prevented Nottoway from scoring the PAT on their first touchdown.  Hyde Hamlett had a long run up the middle to score the Patriots only touchdown.  Cameron Clark kicked for two and Charlotte led 8-6.  Despite continued pressure from the Patriot defense, Nottoway scored two touchdowns in the 2nd quarter.  An impressive last minute drive by the Patriots, including a 20-yard pass from C.J. Craighead to Da’Vionne Thompson, was unable to put points on the board before half-time.

In the second half, the Patriots played fiercely.  Strong blocking by Brody Jones, Brayson Duncan, and the entire offensive line allowed Damari Ridley a long run for a first down.  Nottoway’s defense remained strong and the Patriots did not score. Nottoway scored their fourth touchdown in the third quarter.  The final score was Nottoway 25 – Charlotte 8.

The flag team finished the season 10-2 and are the regular season champions, the playoff champions, and the Super Bowl runner-up.

The flag team players are:  Alex Abbott, Sean Barton, Koop Boyd, Cameron Clark, Carter Clowdis, Ariyan Craighead, C.J. Craighead, Joe Davis, Brayson Duncan, Caleb Eason, Aiden Friend, Mikhail Fuller, Ayden Gallimore, Hyde Hamlett, Rutherfoord Hamlett, Will Hendrick, Brody Jones, Isreal Marable, Jackson Mathews, Grant McCarty, Lee McCarty, Bradley Moorefield, Lonnie Morton, Damari Ridley, Emmitt Rowley-Clark, Lincoln Rowley-Clark, Cale Schrekengost, Dannion Smith, Zion Thomas, Da’Vione Thompson, Jasiah Whitehead, Jack Williams, Jayce Woody.  The flag coaches are: Adam Eason, Ashley Gallimore, Amanda Hendrick, and Ben Rowley.

Football would not be complete without the cheerleaders to support the team.  In addition to the flag squad we had cheerleaders from minors and JV adding their voices and enthusiasm to cheer on little brothers.  The flag cheerleaders are:  Emma Barton, Mallory Barton, Vivian Clark, Natalie Dunn, Brileah Endres, Scarlett Hatcher, Ta’Miyah Houchens, Marissa Lee, Adilyn Mason, Ada Reynolds, Aubrie Scruggs, Sydney Scruggs, Sarah-Beth Sheppard, Reece Toombs, Kinsley Waddell.  The flag coaches are:  Kristin Barton, Adele Lyle, and Gayle Mason. Thank you to everyone who helped make this season great for the children!