St. Aloysius freshman football team shutout their second team in a row

For the second week in a row the St. Aloysius freshman football team shutout their opponent, defeating Central Hinds Academy 19-0 on Thursday.

“They executed to perfection offensively and defensively and I’m proud of the way they responded to pressure,” said head coach Bubba Nettles.

St. Al Freshman football team (Photo by Keith Phillips)

Vaughn Hynum picked up 27 yards on the first play for St. Aloysius on a quick reverse shortly before the Flashes turned over the ball.

Vaughn Hynum (Photo by Keith Phillips)

The Flashes got on the board early with a pick six by Carson Smith and a extra point made by Dalton Windham, making the score 7-0.

Thompson Fortenberry had 17 carries for 83 yards and a rushing touchdown with Jaden Wheeldon blocking.

Left: Thompson Fortenberry. Right: Carson Smith. (Photo by Derrick Watson)

St. Aloysius’ defense allowed a -16 total yards for the Cougars. Ashton Gray, Taylor Zadrozny, Smith and Clark Hobson all stepped up to make big plays in the backfield.

Ashton Gray (Photo by Derrick Watson)

The Flashes came back from halftime leading 13-0. The final score came when Smith sent a 44 yard pass to Robert Lee for a touchdown.