The Ayden-Grifton Chargers improved to 2-0 in Carolina 1-A Conference play as they routed the Spring Creek Gators 57-0 on Friday night. "This was the most complete game on both sides of the ball that I've seen since I took over this program," Ayden-Grifton coach Paul Cornwell said. The Chargers won the coin toss, elected to receive and never looked back. Jeremy Hardy took the opening kickoff at the Gator 18 and raced 47 yards to the A-G 35-yard line immediately putting the Chargers in business. The Chargers would score on their second play from scrimmage when Matt Dougherty hit Keith Jones with a 22-yard touchdown pass. After a Spring Creek fumble, the Chargers would score on a J.D. Strickland 3-yard run making the score 14-0 and that would end the scoring for the first quarter. The second quarter was no different as A-G continued to dominate, scoring on each of its two possessions, making the score 28-0 at halftime. The second half was much of the same as A-G continued to pound the ball, and score at will. The Chargers scored on every possession except one. The Ayden-Grifton defense recovered four fumbles and had one interception. The Charger offense took advantage of the turnovers, mounting scoring drives after each. Six different Chargers scored on the night. "We've had our ups and downs this season, and we're beginning to gel. I'm proud of our coaching staff because they made a plan and the kids executed," Cornwell said. The Chargers had 419 yards of total offense, and their defense held the Gators to just 114 yards in their shutout effort. Ayden-Grifton (6-2, 2-0 Carolina) will go on the road to face North Duplin next Friday night. Courtesy of the Daily Reflector
