Pirate defense plays
tough, lose 7-6
HERALD PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP
Port Charlotte High School’s Chris McNabb strips the ball from the Braden River High School runner and takes it 42 yards for the only Pirate score. Port Charlotte lost the battle of the Pirates with a score of 7-6.
HERALD PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP
The Port Charlotte defensive unit played an excellent game while being on the field nearly the entire second half.
HERALD PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP
Kevin Desautels, Port Charlotte High School’s wide receiver, picks up 23 yards on a pass from Corey Allen late in the second quarter. The drive died on the 9 yard line with a fourth-and-goal pass falling incomplete.
By STEVE KNAPP
Sports Writer
When the 2-2 Port Charlotte High School’s junior varsity football team hosted winless Braden River High School on Sept. 27, the Pirates recovered its own onside kick to begin the game on the Braden River’s 48-yard line. Unfortunately that was the highlight of the quarter.
Port Charlotte’s first play lost 6 yards. Then there was a 9-yard loss followed by the Pirates losing the ball on a fumble on the 35 yard line.
