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Wharton 36, Riverview 17

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The Tampa Tribune

The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 1, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: In the second quarter, after Riverview ran off 13 straight plays, the Sharks attempted a 35-yard field goal to tie the game. The kick was partially blocked, and as players started walking off the field with the ball bouncing behind the defenders, Wharton's Terrence Hicks ran back, picked up the ball on the 14-yard line and ran untouched 86 yards for a touchdown. The score gave the Wildcats a 10-0 lead, and Riverview did not recover.

GAME NOTES: Wharton quarterback Andrew Clifford threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third, completing seven passes in 15 attempts for 185 yards. ... Brent Holloway was on the receiving side of four of Clifford's passes, for 103 yards, while running back Shane McEwen rushed for 102 yards on 10 carries. ... Terrance Carter rushed for 93 yards for Riverview. ... Riverview QB Alex O'Regan threw 21 times, completing eight for 116 yards.

STAT OF THE GAME: Wharton ran 33 plays, less than half of Riverview's 69 plays, but was outrushed by the Sharks, 236 yards to 111.

QUOTE OF THE GAME: "No. 9 Clifford threw the rock around and did a great job. He was a general out there, and McEwen had another great night. ... However, Gaither is coming to us next Friday night. We have to work on our defense and stop those guys." - Wharton coach David Mitchell

Barry Carroll

W-Hicks 86 blocked field goal return (Meinsen kick)

W-Holloway 27 pass from Clifford (kick failed)

R-FG O'Regan 32

R-Carter 7 run (O'Regan kick)

W-McEwen 65 run (kick failed)

W-Fisher 45 pass from Clifford (McEwen run)

R-Saunders 32 pass from O'Regan (O'Regan kick)

W-Clifford 2 run (kick failed)

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