Caldwell continues reign over Rockets 53-6

Rocket QB Nick Castiller hands off the ball deep
in Rocket territory.

MARION, Ky. – From the outset, it was clear that Caldwell County's reign of terror was to continue over the Rocket football team.

On a night when the Rockets paid a public salute to almost 100 local veterans, military personnel and first responders, it was Caldwell's show between the lines. 

While Class 3A's No. 7 Tigers were pouncing on the Rockets like a wounded dove in the first period, Crittenden's previously high-powered offense was crippled. Over its first nine snaps from scrimmage, Crittenden managed only one play for positive yards and Caldwell raced out to a 20-0 lead in the first period.

The Rockets entered the matchup undefeated after three games and ranked 13th in Class A.

Caldwell has won six straight matchups against the Rockets and 10 of the last 11.

Gavin Dickerson looks for running room while
returning a kickoff.

First-year sophomore quarterback Shane Burns threw for three touchdowns and junior running back Javonte Riley rushed for two. The Tigers led 33-0 at the break and didn't stop scoring until late in the fourth period.

Crittenden managed a touchdown the game's final play when backup QB Hunter Boone passed to freshman classmate Gavin Dickerson.

The Rockets finished with just five net yards rushing and 55 through the air. The came into the game as Class A's second best passing team. 

Crittenden will play at Webster County next week.

SCORE BY QUARTERS

Caldwell County 20 13 13 7

Crittenden County 0 0 0 6

SCORING PLAYS

Cald-Javonte Riley 7 run (Boyce Nichols kick) 9:13, 1st

Cald-ZachGaither 8 pass from Shane Burns (Nichols kick) 1:56, 1st

Cald-Cody Clift 45 interception return (kick failed) 1:31, 1st

Cald-Josh Young 90 pass from Burns (kick failed) 7:56, 2nd

Cald-Elijah Anderson 18 pass from Burns (Nichols kick) 5:55, 2nd

Cald-Riley 65 run (kick failed) 11:48, 3rd

Cald-Zavion Henderson 4 run (Mitchell Scott kick) 1:00, 3rd

Cald-Max Englebright 4 run (Scott kick) 6:15, 4th

Britt-Gavin Dickerson 23 pass from Hunter Boone (pass failed) :30, 4th

TEAM TOTALS

First Downs: Crittenden 5, Caldwell 6

Penalties: Crittenden 6-50, Caldwell 11-85

Rushing: Crittenden 25-5, Caldwell 19-125

Passing: Crittenden 11-26-2, 55 yds., Caldwell 14-21-0, 206 yds.

Total Yards: Crittenden 60, Caldwell 331

Fumbles/Lost: 3-2, Caldwell 1-0

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

Rushing

Crittenden: Nick Castiller 15-20, Gavin Dickerson 4-8, Devin Nesbitt 1-2, Dylan Hollis 2-(8), Maeson Myers 2-(-2), Charlie Johnson 2-(-2), Hunter Boone 2-(-13). Caldwell: Dee Cain 3-8, Javonte Riley 5-86, Zavion Henderson 4-14, Elijah Anderson 1-6, Max Englebright 4-8, Shane Burns 1-(-4), Joby Jaggers 1-7.

Passing

Crittenden: Castiller 8-18-2, 20 yds., Boone 3-8-0, 35 yds. Caldwell: Burns 13-20-0 198 yds., Jaggers 1-1-0, 8 yds.

Receiving

Crittenden: Tyler Coleman 2-2, Hollis 1-(-3), Ethan Hunt 1-12, Myers 3-2, Dickerson 2-32, Alex Cosby 1-7, Jesse Belt 1-3. Caldwell: Zach Gaither 1-8, Riley 1-21, Anderson 5-54, Josh Young 3-94, Cain 3-21, Noah Stallins 1-8.

Defense
A. Beavers: 1 Solo, 1 Asst.
S. Birdwell: 1 Solo, 3 Asst.
N. Castiller: 1 Asst.
T. Coleman: 1 Asst.
A. Cosby: 3 Asst.
G. Dickerson: 6 Solo, 4 Asst.
W. Dobyns: 1 Asst.
E. Dossett: 2 Solo, 1 Asst.
T. Fitzgerald: 4 Asst.
D. Hollis: 1 Asst.
D. Hopper: 1 Solo, 2 Asst.
E. Hunt: 2 Solo, 4 Asst.
B. Lamey: 1 Solo
T. McKinney: 3 Solo, 3 Asst., TFL, Sack
M. Myers: 1 Solo, 2 Asst.
S. O'Leary: 1 Solo
J. Russelburg: 1 Asst.
D. Smith: 4 Solo, 4 Asst.

Records: Crittenden 3-1, Caldwell 3-1