At the beginning of the 2020 football season, Hooten’s had the Cedarville Pirates picked as one of the top teams to beat in the 3A-1 conference. Not ones to disappoint, the Pirates sit tied with Greenland in the #2 spot with a 3-1 conference record while 4-0 Charleston holds #1. The Sr Pirates were able to upgrade their record after a close 48-41 win against West Fork last Friday night. This coming Friday though, the #2 seat will no longer be occupied by both Pirate teams as Cedarville will be taking on Greenland at Greenland.
The Cedarville Pirates are the true definition of a well-rounded team. Not only do they have a blazing offense but they also have a tough as nails defense to boot. The Pirates D-line consists of Landon Hopewell (who coach, Max Washausen described as “turning into an All-State caliber lineman”) Taylor Humble, Tyree Mongold, and William Henson. Linebackers are Max McGill, Hayden Partain, Bruce Turney, and Darryl Kattich. And the corners and safeties are Bradley Perkins, Lane Hightower, Tommy Metcalf, and Hayden Morton. Defensively, Hayden Morton earned 17 tackles and an interception. Max McGill made 16 tackles and a sack. Tommy Metcalf grabbed 13 tackles. And Hayden Partain slammed out 10 tackles. “Partain leads by example on and off the team,” expressed Washausen. “He’s the perfect teammate.”
“As a team, I like how these guys never quit even when the momentum swings to the other team. They’re winners and they find a way to win.” Offensively for the Pirates, Darryl Kattich made 25 carries for 198 yards and 4 TDs. Hayden Partain got 20 carries for 145 yards and 1 TD. QB, Cody Dickens made 3/5 passes for 107 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. Bruce Turney got 1 reception for an 80-yard TD. And Tommy Metcalf made 2 receptions totaling 27-yards.
The Cedarville Pirates are hoping to break their losing streak when it comes to facing Greenland. In the last two years, the Pirates have fallen short to Greenland so they know all cannons will need to be loaded for Friday’s battle. “I know playing at Greenland will be tough. It’s a big game for us and we will be ready for the challenge on and off the field!”
Photos courtesy of Rhonda Ridgway
