By Justin Fedich | The Selma Times-Journal

A week after giving up 50 points, the Pee Wee Bobcats’ defense shut out its opponent.

Keishawn Rowser led all players with two touchdowns as the Bobcats (1-1) defeated the Pee Wee Seahawks (0-3) 22-0 Monday in a 7-8 year-old game. Rowser made plenty of tackles on defense and broke through for a couple big runs to make the game a one-sided affair.

Rowser scored a 65-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter to give the Bobcats a 6-0 lead. He then made a tackle on defense to force a turnover on downs. In the final play of the half, Rowser broke through for a 55-yard touchdown run.

The Bobcats’ Laderius Walker ran in the final touchdown of the game on a 32-yarder with two minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Bobcats’ defense made a stop late in the game to force another turnover on downs and put the game away.

“I was thinking if we scored 25 or 30 points we would win, but it doesn’t work like that. Defense wins championships,” said Bobcats’ head coach Fredrick Owens.

The coaches for the Seahawks said this is the first time many players on their team are playing football and they expect their team to improve as the season goes along. Co-head coach Charles Lumpkin said he wasn’t expecting this strong of a defensive effort from a team that let up 50 points a week prior.

“We saw a defense that we normally haven’t seen, but we’ll make the adjustment tomorrow and we’ll be successful against the future opponents,” Lumpkin said.

While the Bobcats’ defense was able to stifle its opponent, the Seahawks’ JaDarious Jones, Tyler Muse and William Jackson all had rushes of five or more yards.

“They did good,” said Seahawks’ co-head coach H.L. Blackburn. “This is their first year and they’re going to be okay.”

The Bobcats face the Packers Monday. The Seahawks have a week off and their next game is against the Bengals on Oct. 19.

 

Other Youth Scores

EDITOR’S NOTE: Below are recaps from the Selma Recreation Department’s youth football league. These are provided by the recreation department and published as often as possible. Age groups are listed in parenthesis.

 

Sept. 28

Jr. Bears 14, Jr. Raiders 12 (5-6)

The Jr. Bears scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to defeat the Jr. Raiders 14-12. It was the first win of the season for the Jr. Bears (1-1-1), who tied against the Jr. Cowboys in their opener. Jamarion Jones scored both touchdowns for the Jr. Raiders (1-2) in the game.

 

Packers 24, Panthers 6 (7-8)

The Packers (1-1) rolled past the Panthers 24-6 behind two fourth quarter touchdowns. Kemyron Pritchett also scored on a 1-yard run in the second quarter for the Packers and late added a two-point conversion. It was the second straight loss for the Panthers (1-2).

 

Vikings 8, Falcons 0 (11-12)

Kenterrious Posey scored on a 30-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to lead the Vikings (2-1) past the Falcons (1-1) 8-0.

 

Sept. 30

Jr. Dolphins 24, Jr. Cowboys 0 (5-6)

Quamarion Pernell scored three rushing touchdowns to lead the Jr. Dolphins (3-0) past the Jr. Cowboys (0-2-1) 24-6. Pernell scored on rushes of 14, 6 and 35 yards.

 

Dolphins 6, Colts 0 (9-10)

Geequail Garner scored on a 43-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Dolphins (2-0) defeated the Colts (0-2) 6-0.

 

Jets 22, Bobcats 6 (11-12)

Jataveon Spears and Rodrick Myles scored touchdowns for the Jets in a 22-6 win over the Bobcats. Spears scored on a 48-yard run while Myles ran for a 55-yard touchdown. Hunter Sheehan also added a two-point conversion for the Jets.

 

Oct. 1

Bears 8, Dolphins 0 (9-10)

Marquarius Reese ran for a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Bears (3-0) defeated the Dolphins (2-1) 8-0. Keon Hope added the two-point conversion for the Bears.

 

Seahawks 12, Falcons 0 (11-12)

Da’Carlos Moore and Demtris Raglad scored on touchdown runs in the second quarter to lead the Seahawks (2-1) to a 12-0 win over the Falcons (0-3). Moore scored from 15 yards out and Ragland’s touchdown was from 29 yards out.

 

Lions 8, Bengals 6 (OT) (7-8)

Erick Smith scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion in overtime and the Lions (3-0) defeated the Bengals 8-6 in overtime. O’Darious Walker scored the lone touchdown of the game for the Bengals (1-2), which also came in overtime.

 

Oct. 5

Jr. Cowboys 14, Jr. Bears 6 (5-6)

Venetris Eaton scored two touchdowns and a two-point conversion as the Jr. Cowboys (1-2-1) defeated the Jr. Bears (1-2-1) 14-6. Eaton scored on a 30-yard touchdown run and a 35-yard touchdown run. Jr. Bears’ Jaylen Bennett scored the first touchdown of the game with a 35-yard rush. final play of the first half.