News & Notes

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Game #1 Home Carroll County

Result: Called due to weather

The Junior Varsity Football team began the season against the Carroll County Cavaliers at the Smith River Sports Complex. The young squad had some early mistakes that led to two scores for the Cavaliers. The JV Bengals then rallied with two scores; one coming from Brandon Carter and another from Luke Ashworth. Carter and Ashworth also provided two points each on the PAT conversions. Just before the half Carroll scored for the third time, but failed the two point try, leaving the board at halftime 16 to 20 with the advantage to Carroll. The game was called a draw on account of lightning and thunder just as the half ended. Although it was not a complete game the JV team had shown strong poise and effort for the half.

The Bengals play again on Thurs. 9/2/2010 at Patrick Henry.

RECORD: 0 – 0

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Game #2 Away Patrick Henry

Result: Lost 49 - 6

The Junior Varsity Bengals traveled to Roanoke to meet the Patriots of Patrick Henry High. The Bengals struggled the entire night as Patrick Henry put up 42 unanswered points before the first half expired. Late in the fourth quarter, Brandon Carter connected with Takim Hopkins on a long pass to give Bassett their only score of the evening. Final result was 49-6. The JV will host Jefferson Forest for their home-opener next week.

RECORD: 0 – 1

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Game #3 Home Jefferson Forest

Result: Lost 28 - 0

The Junior Varisty Bengals hosted Jefferson Forest Thursday night in their home-opener of the season. The Cavaliers got an early touchdown and converted the PAT to make the score 8-0 at halftime. Midway through the third quarter the Cavaliers poured on two more scores and another late in the fourth, holding the Bassett JV squad scoreless throughout the contest. Final 28-0. The Junior Varsity will face a very tough schedule as the next five games are all played at away sites. This week, they are at Christiansburg on Thursday.

RECORD: 0 – 2

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Game #4 Away Christiansburg

Result: Lost 34 - 7

The Bassett JV team traveled to Christiansburg to meet the Demons. The opposition scored on its first and second offensive series. The Bassett Bengals got in one score throughout the contest, but a multitude of mistakes and penalties kept them out of the end zone for the rest of the game. The Demons came out on top with a final score of 34 to 7. Next week the JV team heads to Franklin County for their last non-district game.

RECORD: 0 – 3

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Game #5 Away Franklin County

Result: Won 30 – 28 OT

The JV team traveled to Franklin County Thursday night with much to prove in their last non-district game. The Bengals capitalized on a Franklin fumble and drove the ball 95 yards being the first to light up the scoreboard as Brandon Carter ran into the end zone from 5 yards out. The PAT was no good. The Eagles of Franklin then went on to score 22 unanswered points. With the score of 6 to 22 and 8:30 left in the fourth quarter, the JV managed a spectacular comeback. Carter hit Chris Martin down field on a pass of 55 yards. Mackenzie Clark caught a Carter pass to convert the PAT. Mark Forbes provided a textbook onside kick recovered by Martin. Carter scrambled for a TD and Martin added two on the PAT to even the score as regulation ended. The Eagles won the toss in overtime and elected to defend. The Bengal offense used all four downs to get six and converted the PAT. Franklin County answered on their first play from scrimmage but failed to convert the PAT as Ryan Wilkerson made first contact stuffing the run in the backfield. Fantastic game and great effort by this young team. The JV will have a long break until they face Martinsville on the 14th of October.

RECORD: 1 – 3

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Game #6 Away Martinsville

Result: Won 28 – 24

The JV Bengals managed to win for the second straight week after visiting Martinsville on Thursday night. The offense was clicking very well in the first half setting up three straight drives resulting in touchdowns, while the defense only allowed one score in the first 20 minutes of play. To begin the second half Chris Martin returned the opening kick to the endzone, giving the Bengals a 28 to 6 margin. The Bulldogs would not lay down easy, posting two scores and a safety. The Bassett defense fought hard late in the fourth quarter to seal the win 28 to 24. The JV Bengals travel to Tunstall this week in an attempt to keep their winning streak alive.

RECORD: 2 – 3

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Game #7 Away Tunstall

Result: Lost 19 - 8

After two straight wins the JV Team travelled to Tunstall Thursday night. After giving up 8 points on Tunstall's opening drive, Chris Martin and the Bengal offense found the endzone and the two point conversion evening the score to 8 all at halftime. Tunstall battled throughout the second half to hold Bassett scoreless and adding another 11 points to the board. Final score was 19 to 8. The JV has their final road game on Thursday at Patrick County.

RECORD: 2 – 4

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Game #8 Away Patrick County

Result: Won 57 - 0

Last night the JV Bengals traveled to Patrick County for their final road game of the season. The scoring started early as Brandon Carter ran for a 15 yard TD on Bassett's first play from scrimmage. From then on the Cougars struggled to stop a number of big plays that led to Bassett touchdowns. Carter added three more scores and a two point conversion. Also contributing to the scoreboard were runs from Luke Ashworth, Lamar Witcher, and Chris Martin. In addition to all of the offensive success the Bengal defense posted its first shutout of the season. Great job by all members of the JV squad. Final score 57 to 0.

RECORD: 3 – 4

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Game #9 Home Magna Vista

Result: Lost 41 – 7

After being postponed from Thursday, the JV Bengals competed in their final game of the season Monday at home versus county rival Magna Vista. Early mistakes led to early scores for the Warriors as they went up 21 to zero. Brandon Carter hit Takim Hopkins on a long pass to the end zone giving Bassett their only score of the evening. Magna Vista did not let up as they put another 20 points on the scoreboard, ending the contest at 41 to 7. It has been a tough year for the young squad, but they have made their parents, school and coaches very proud for their hard work and effort shown this season.

RECORD: 3 – 5

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