Wolfson HS- In a Monday Night Football affair, the Fernandina Pirates defeated the Wolfson Wolfpack 32-0 in front of the Wolpack faithful on Jacksonville’s southside. Fernandina was led by running back #7 Jordan Parker who scored twice in the game. Parker’s first score came on the Pirate’s first drive, an 80 yard march which ended with Parker taking the flanker pitch around the right side for the touchdown. Parker showed great ability to turn it up and hit the open hole for the game’s first score. He would duplicate the feat in the second quarter, this time taking the pitch 16 yards to pay dirt, for the game’s second touchdown. Parker is a playmaker to watch for Fernadina who used his minimal touches to his maximum performance in the game.
#7 Jordan Parker scores on the 6yd end around! Fernandina leads Wolfson 7-0 pic.twitter.com/9j19es5dHU
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) September 18, 2017
Before Parker’s second score, Fernandina caught a big break when Wolfson snapped the ball over the head of their punter into the endzone . The ball was recovered by Wolfson resulting in a sefety for the Pirates. It would be a play indicative of the evening, as Fernadina capitalized on several Wolfson miscues and mistakes to get the victory. In the thrid quarter, Fernandina would gain another advantage in special teams, this time blocking a punt by Wolfon into the back of the endzone for another safety. It would be the second one of the game to make the score 18-0 Fernandina. In the fourth quarter Coach John Pate switched things up to ice the game by switching his starting quarterback Joe Lupone to wide reciever and inserting senior QB Tommy Clark. Clark would toss a 10 yard touchdown pass to Lupone in the fourth quarter, zipping the ball between two defenders as Lupone secured the reception to balloon the lead to 25.
WHATCHA KNOW JOE! QB Joe Lupone moves to WR and catches the 10yd TD pass from QB Tommy Clark 25-0 Pirates over Wolfpack 4th pic.twitter.com/EOVfgUsF6j
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) September 19, 2017
Fernandina’s scoring would end on a play that showcased the starch individual efforts of players in the this game. Defensive End Walker Bean would get great penetration in the back field and force a Wolfpack fumble in the fourth quarter. Bean then showed tremendous awareness to scoop up the bouncing pigskin, to race 27 yards for the touchdown. Bean was another player for the Pirates that seemed to be all over the field making plays. The six foot four inch defender reeked havoc on the defensive side of the ball for Fernandina, while his counterpart Joe Lupone showcased his talent on every side. Lupone played quarterback, wide receiver, and even special teams returning kicks. #23 Clay Buchanan also moved the chains in the power run game for Fernandina.
Wolfson had a “Mr. Everything” of their own in #10 Clyde Holland. In the first half, Holland secured 10 tackles and a sack, flying all over the field making plays. In the second half Coach Rodney Gnat moved him to running back where he provided a much needed spark in the running game. Not to end there for his effort, Holland also served as the teams punter on special teams. His efforts displayed the talent that Wolfson has on their roster. Players like defensive tackle #57 Maddison Robinson who looked good against the run, #8 Omari Jackson who covered lots of area in the secondary, and #23 Daquarius Fulton who looked explosive on kickoff returns.
Wolfson’s indivudal efforts is a small piece to the puzzle of rebuilding a program to prominence. For Fernandina’s head man John Pate, his player’s individual efforts has his program achieving a promising start. The Pirates move to 3 and 1 on the season going into a big matchup with Stanton (3-0). Wolfson falls to 1-3 and will face winless Jackson this Friday.
