The inaugural Clash for Compassion brought differing styles of game to William B. Greene Jr. Stadium, as the opener was in hand early, while the nightcap was a night’s long battle.
The night got started in strong fashion, as HV dominated its way past the Rangers, 46-0. “Our kids were super excited to come over here and play in a college atmosphere,” Warriors head coach Jason Jarrett said. “ETSU has been so hospitable to us, it’s just been a blessing to be here and to make this game up.
” Happy Valley (6-1), and specifically Jamie Esterline, wasted no time finding their way in the new environment. On the first play from scrimmage, Esterline took a carry 65 yards for a touchdown. He followed that up by nabbing an interception on Unaka’s (1-8) first play of the game, returning it 34 yards for a pick-6.
Less than 30 seconds in, the Warriors held a commanding 13-0 lead. “(Esterline)’s a playmaker, he’s always been a playmaker,” Jarrett said. “Anytime he touches the ball, he’s got the chance to take it the distance.
He’s a senior, one of the six that we have. To see him come out, have a great start like that, really happy for him.” The Warriors defense remained active, as they scored again early in the first.
Mason Norman picked up a backwards pass off of the turf and took it the distance. Happy Valley continued the bludgeoning on the ground throughout the half, rushing for 232 yards in the first 24 minutes, as well as four scores. Tyler Berry scored a .