For the second week in a row, the Winston Patriots have been defeated in their opponent's homecoming games. Last Friday night in Waynesboro, Winston was defeated in a nailbiter in double overtime to the Wayne Jaguars by a score of 42-35. Wayne got on the board first on their opening drive to go up 6-0. Winston then took the lead 7-6 after Holder Tidwell passed to Luke Reynolds for a 58 yard score with Reed Yates kicking the PAT. They then added another score on a Tidwell 2 yard run with Yates converting to increase their lead to 14-6 with 32 seconds left in the first half. Wayne then came out in the second half and added 2 more scores to give them a 21-14 lead to start the final quarter. The Jaguars continued to add points as they scored again with 6:55 left in the game to increase their lead to 28-14. With time expiring, the Patriots quickly used their passing game by using several receivers to move the ball into Wayne territory. Then with 6:08 left, Tidwell found Reed Yates open in the endzone for a 28 yard scoring pass. Yates then converted the PAT to cut the Jaguar lead to 28-21. The aggressive Patriot defense then held and forced Wayne to punt with 4:05 remaining. The Patriots then put the tying drive together that ended with Tidwell again found Yates open down the sidelines for a 38 yard pass for the score, Yates then added the tying PAT to send the score to 28-28. Wayne would then move the ball down field to set up the winning field goal with 13 seconds left in regulation. The 47 yard field goal attempt was long enough but wide right to send the game into overtime.. Winston would score first on a Holder Tidwell 10 yard run with Reed Yates converting the PAT. Wayne then answered right back to tie the game at 35-35. The following possession saw the Jaguars score and add the PAT to take the lead 42-35. Then with Winston facing a 3rd down situation, they were intercepted in the endzone to end the game with Winston falling in a hard fought battle, 42- 35, With Winston holding Waye to 259 yards in total offense, the Patriots rolled up 426 yards in offense. In rushing, Holder TIdwell led the list with 72 yards and 2 scores. followed by Jonah Hood with 35 yards, Beau Boatner with 32 yards, and Ky Kirk with 10 yards. The passing game saw Tidwell complete 17 or 23 passes for 294 yards for 3 touchdowns, while suffering 2 interceptions. His leading receivers were Luke Reynolds with 88 yard and a touchdown reception, and Reed Yates with 64 yards and 2 scoring catches. Following were Jonah Hood with 43 yards, Jayson McMillin with 38 yards, Jackson Hudson with 34 yards, and Ky Kirk with 10 yards. The defensive chart had Jackson Hudson leading the charge with 13 tackes. He was followed by Judson Joiner with 7, Beau Boatner with 6 and Ky Kirk with 5. Beau Boatner and Ethan Bourland each recovered a fumble, while Wyatt Moody and Conner Curran each caused fumbles. So as the Patriots fall to 5-4 on the year, they will finish their regular schedule game this week at Patriot Field with they play St. Al from Vicksburg. This final game will recognize the senior players and cheerleaders for their contribution to Patriot football. The playoff picture is still uncertain so come out and support the Patriots. Game time is scheduled for 7 PM. Patriots fall to Wayne Academy, looks to bounce back for Senior Night By Robbie Faulk Winston County Journal It was a secondstraight loss for the Winston Academy Patriots last Friday night but this one stung just a bit more than the week before. After giving away opportunities early in the game and losing in a loss against Central Hinds, the Patriots battled against the Wayne Academy Jaguars. WA went on the road to a historically difficult place to play and sent the game to double overtime. In the end, the Jags got an interception to seal the 42- 35 win. ìStatistically we outgained them by 125- 150 yards. They made one more play than we did,î coach Pat Byrd said. ìWe woke up and started playing late in the game to send it to overtime. We should have scored in double overtime but missed one block. The kids played really hard, we just made mistakes at critical times.î At 5-4 this year, WA has left some opportunities on the table but the big goals are still ahead. The team comes home for Senior Night tonight as theyíre set to take on St. Aloysius in the final regular season game. Itís a chance to finish 2-2 in the division and itís also a chance to improve the standings in the playoffs for a team searching to play at home next week. ìWe win Friday night we could be the four and get a bye,î Byrd said. ìThe good thing is that youíre in the playoffs but you want to end it the right way. Itís Senior Night and you want your kids to have great memories. St. Aloysius is not the same St. Aloysius that weíve been playing. Weíre going to have to play well to win.î
