{"id":42851,"date":"2019-09-02T15:40:56","date_gmt":"2019-09-02T19:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=42851"},"modified":"2019-09-02T23:12:57","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T03:12:57","slug":"first-year-kicker-overcomes-weather-keeps-baldwin-undefeated-defeating-bradford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=42851","title":{"rendered":"First Year Kicker Overcomes Weather, Keeps Baldwin Undefeated Defeating Bradford"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Baldwin-<\/strong>  Baldwin\u2019s Coach Rob Shields knows the importance of kicking, if he didn\u2019t before, he surely knows now after his new kicker Zach Norris scored the only offensive points for the Baldwin Indians (2-0) against Bradford Tornadoes (1-1), in their 14-6 win to remain undefeated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">3 and out for Bradford with 11 minutes left in the quarter.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mKxf7DFCzQ\">pic.twitter.com\/mKxf7DFCzQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167580902920245249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 30, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baldwin won the toss and deferred to the second half, Bradford got the ball first and only gained  two yards on their first run of the night by junior running back Erric Smith. It was a sign to come as the offenses struggled to move the ball. To counter this, Bradford attempted to air out the ball behind senior quarterback Jackson Smith, both passes were dropped however, and it was a quick three and out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Juggle catch by Baldwin C. Sanderson, no gain. Still scoreless with 8 minutes remaining <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LiNzKwCddw\">pic.twitter.com\/LiNzKwCddw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167582440891781122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 30, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baldwin started off their first drive on the ground as well with senior Christian Sanderson doubling as a wide receiver and as a running back. Baldwin went for it early on fourth down in Bradford territory, a handoff to Sanderson went in their favor and gets them a first down. The ball went back and forth between both teams, neither team moving their offense down the field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Gain of 7 by Baldwin X. McGriff, the Indians are on their side of the field against Bradford with 4 minutes left in the 1st <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Gc8ilC5jRw\">pic.twitter.com\/Gc8ilC5jRw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167585758007517188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 30, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Baldwin defenses played a part in the Bradford offense looking stagnant, as excellent tackles by Baldwin\u2019s Gregory Washington put the pressure on Bradford&#8217;s ball carriers. Their efforts produced the only touchdown for the Indians. It came at the two minute mark of the first quarter, after a fumbled snap at the goal line by Bradford that rolled into the endzone and was recovered by Baldwin. The subsequent two-point conversion, a run by senior Xavier McGriff made the score 8-0. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After touchdown 2 point conversion good by Baldwin X. McGriff. Start of the 2nd quarter Baldwin up over Bradford 8-0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4g2UyaNU6U\">pic.twitter.com\/4g2UyaNU6U<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167590228942565377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford wasn&#8217;t able to respond on offense, and to spark life on offense, Baldwin rotated quarterbacks between McGriff and Sanderson. The combination didn&#8217;t work as Bradford&#8217;s defense stood strong on the wet field. Bradford\u2019s Tyric Oliver made several tackles for the team, and senior cornerback Aaron Sims intercepted Sanderson with just minutes remaining in the first quarter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the start of the second quarter, Baldwin started to move the ball down field, getting inside the 20-yard line. However,  penalties took them out of close range. Junior quarterback Bryce Tompkins threw an interception to senior defensive back Walker Crook of Bradford, which squandered a scoring opportunity. Baldwin kept rotating in Tompkins and McGriff  trying to generate some offensive production, but Bradford\u2019s defense held strong as  freshman Dayviontae Thompson got a sack, while Crook got his second interception of the night to end the half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Interview with Bradford Defensive Back Walker Crook following loss to Bradford <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z3wnh25fam\">pic.twitter.com\/z3wnh25fam<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167797748848111617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The second half kicked off, after a Bradford penalty gave Baldwin better field advantage. Tompkins started this drive and started working a hurry up offense for the Indians. After an amazing catch by Tayveon Sutton gave them new life and a first down, Tompkins threw an interception to Bradford\u2019s Nathaniel Davis where he returned it deep into Bradford territory. Davis got them in scoring position, and this time the Tornadoes were able to finish the job. Davis would catch a touchdown for the score to tie the game, however Bradford was no good on the two-point conversion to and trailed Baldwin 8-6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Last play of the 3rd quarter. Baldwin leads 8-6 over Bradford. Baldwin has good field position to start the 4th inside the 20 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4gVLxPgnet\">pic.twitter.com\/4gVLxPgnet<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167610256144392193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baldwin got the ball back and had an impressive return by Sanderson. Bradford\u2019s Thompson was able to get a big tackle and stop a first down for the Indians. Baldwin elected to punt.  Bradford coming off a big hit and stop was able to tip the punt and retrieve it at their 30-yard line. On offense, Smith had a huge run that put the Tornadoes at the goal line. A score was eminent for the Tornadoes until an over the head snap and a penalty took them out of range. The unsuccessful scoring opportunity sealed the fate for Bradford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Interview with Bradford Head Coach Brian Tomlinson after loss to Baldwin <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wRGnOuOJKV\">pic.twitter.com\/wRGnOuOJKV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167797434241748997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baldwin continued their no huddle offense, maximizing on dump and slant passes gaining a few yards each time.  They advanced the ball deep into Bradforsd territory but faced fourth down. Coach Shields had an opportunity to try a field goal earlier in the game and passed it up, but this time his assistant coaches told him to give \u201cthe boy a chance\u201d. The boy they were referring to was senior kicker Zach Norris. Shields said he found the young man in the hallway at school, \u201che didn\u2019t even know how to kick a ball, doesn\u2019t even know how to stand&#8221; but the young man tried out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Interview with Baldwin Head Coach Rob Shields following win over Bradford. Baldwin is now 2-0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bEO540phjD\">pic.twitter.com\/bEO540phjD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167798508709142535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Norris was good on his first field goal making the score 11-6  in the fourth quarter.  Bradford&#8217;s next offensive possession saw Smith overthrow his receiver, right into the hands of Baldwin\u2019s senior defensive back Jacoby Mealer.  Mealer nearly picked off two passes  prior in the game but wouldn\u2019t let this one slip through his hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The kick is good. Baldwin scores on a field goal putting them up 11-6 over Bradford with 11 minutes remaining in the game <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QXv5FVMidp\">pic.twitter.com\/QXv5FVMidp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167611465962012679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baldwin elected to try another field goal with their new kicker Norris as he converted on his second of the game with less than three minutes remaining. The Indians now lead 14-6.  Bradford knew they had to score quick and on the first throw of their drive, Smith threw it right into the hands of Mealer again which sealed the victory for the Indians. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Interview with Baldwin Defensive Back Jacoby Mealer after big win over Bradford <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bmsh_athletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bmsh_athletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indianbaldwinfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@indianbaldwinfb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BHSTornadoFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BHSTornadoFB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ob9FsSPOgj\">pic.twitter.com\/Ob9FsSPOgj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tashyra Feazell (@tfeazell1421) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tfeazell1421\/status\/1167797984916058113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baldwin and Bradford will both be on the road next week. Baldwin will travel and play Westside (2-0) and Bradford will go on to play Keystone Heights (2-0).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baldwin- Baldwin\u2019s Coach Rob Shields knows the importance of kicking, if he didn\u2019t before, he surely knows now after his new kicker Zach Norris scored the only offensive points for the Baldwin Indians (2-0) against Bradford Tornadoes (1-1), in their 14-6 win to remain undefeated. 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