CLARKSDALE – Jones County Junior College used an overwhelming second half performance to defeat Coahoma Community College, 33-16 here Thursday evening at James E. Miller Stadium.
The Bobcats only led 12-10 at halftime and had an 88-87 yard advantage in total offense.
But Jones outscored the Tigers 21-6 and outgained the hosts, 265-138, in the second half.
Quarterback Detric Hawthorn (Collins) rushed 11 times for 97 yards and a touchdown while running back Scott Phillips (South Jones) had 24 carries for 84 yards and a score.
Defensively, linebacker Jordyn Bowlin (Starkville) recovered a fumbled kickoff in the end zone for a touchdown and linebacker Derric Hawthorn (Collins) also had a fumble recovery.
Punter Taylor Wallace (Jackson Prep) was sound all evening, averaging 40.0 yards per kick on five punts, including one being downed on the Tiger 4-yard line.
JCJC got off to a good start.
The Bobcats got a 32-yard kickoff return from Fred Peters (Columbia) out to his own 46.
Eight plays later, Mike Kroeze (Madison Central) kicked a 29-yard field goal to give Jones a 3-0 lead with 10:49 left in the first quarter.
Coahoma was forced to punt on its opening possession. Punter Mujahed Ibrihim fielded a low snap and tried to run for the first down, but was stopped at his own 14.
JCJC could not get a first down and Kroeze booted a 23-yard field goal to give Jones a 6-0 lead with 7:51 left in the first quarter.
Coahoma’s Eric Moore then fumbled the ensuing kickoff.
The ball was knocked loose in the end zone and Bowlin recovered it for a touchdown. The extra point was no good, but JCJC led 12-0 midway through the first quarter.
Early in the second quarter, the Tigers recovered a fumble at the Bobcat 23.
Five plays later, Ibrihim made a 28-yard field goal to make it 12-3 with 10:06 showing.
Another turnover led to Coahoma’s first touchdown, as the Tigers recovered a JCJC fumble at the Bobcat 38.
Nine plays later, quarterback Trey Mitchell scored on a quarterback sneak on fourth and goal at the 1. Ibrihim’s PAT made it 12-10 with 2:34 left in the first half.
On JCJC’s second possession of the second half, the Bobcats would drive 59 yards in nine plays.
DeShawn Smith (Brooksville, Florida) ended the drive with a determined 11-yard run where he broke several tackles and forced his way into the end zone. Kroeze’s extra point gave JCJC a 19-10 lead with 6:38 left in the third quarter.
Midway through the fourth quarter, Coahoma had moved into Bobcat territory.
However, JCJC forced a fumble and Derric Hawthorn recovered at the Bobcat 49.
Eight plays later, Phillips scored on a 3-yard run. Kroeze’s kick gave Jones a 26-10 lead with 4:13 left to play.
But the Tigers took the ensuing kickoff and went 66 yards in five plays – all on runs by Jaylin Jones. His fifth carry of the drive was a 20-yard touchdown run. Coahoma went for two points, but the pass attempt failed, leaving the Bobcats with a 26-16 lead with 2:07 to play.
Coahoma’s onside kick attempt went out of bounds and JCJC took over at the Tiger 40.
Five plays later, Detric Hawthorn scored on a 17-yard run. Kroeze’s PAT ended the scoring with just 14 seconds remaining to play.
September 14
Jones County 33, Coahoma 16
James E. Miller Stadium
Clarksdale
Jones County (2-1) 12 0 7 14 – 33
Coahoma (1-2) 0 10 0 6 – 16
Scoring summary
1st quarter – JCJC, Mike Kroeze 29-yard field goal, 10:49. JCJC, 3-0
1st quarter – JCJC, Kroeze 23-yard field goal, 7:51. JCJC, 6-0.
1st quarter – JCJC, Jordyn Bowlin fumble recovery in end zone, 7:41. PAT failed. JCJC, 12-0.
2nd quarter – Coahoma, Mujahed Ibrihim 28-yard field goal, 10:06. JCJC, 12-3.
2nd quarter – Coahoma, Trey Mitchell 1-yard run, 2:34. Ibrihim PAT. JCJC, 12-10.
3rd quarter – JCJC, DeShawn Smith 11-yard run, 6:38. Kroeze PAT. JCJC, 19-10.
4th quarter – JCJC, Scott Phillips 3-yard run, 4:13. Kroeze PAT. JCJC, 26-10.
4th quarter – Coahoma, Jaylin Jones 20-yard run, 2:07. Pass failed. JCJC, 26-16.
4th quarter – JCJC, Detric Hawthorn 17-yard run, :14. Kroeze PAT. JCJC, 33-16.
Jones County Coahoma
18 FD 16
51-234 Rushes-Yards 40-168
9-18-1 Comp-Att-Int 7-27-0
119 Passing Yards 58
353 Total Offense 226
9-68 Penalties-Yards 6-57
5-40.0 Punts-Ave. 8-37.1
2-2 Fumbles-Lost 2-2
JCJC statistics
Rushing
JCJC – Detric Hawthorn 11-97; Scott Phillips 24-84; DeShawn Smith 6-25; Chris Weaver 5-16; Rashaud Green 4-12; Kendall Parham 1-0.
Passing
JCJC – Detric Hawthorn 3-5-0 for 60; Chris Weaver 6-13-1 for 59.
Receiving
JCJC – Harry Ballard 2-31; Jeriko Morris 2-14; Chancie Tidwell 2-14; Kendall Parham 1-45; DeShawn Smith 1-9; Barrett Barham 1-6.
