For the first time since 2014 the Waynesville Varsity Football team defeated the Kickapoo Chiefs! The week 2 game for the Tigers marked the 2019 home opener, and the Tigers did not disappoint. A close first half saw both teams struggle to find a rhythm on the offensive side. The struck pay dirt on the their 3^rd offensive drive of the game, with a 10 yard TD run by SR RB Shen Butler-Lawson. SR Kicker Aaron Choi tacked on the extra point to make the score 7-0 in the 2^nd quarter. Kickapoo scored on a quick strike on their next possession, and the score remained tied at 7 going into half time.

The second half was where the Tigers found their groove and never backed off! The Tigers Defense shut down Kickapoo’s offense, holding them scoreless for the second half, while totaling up 6 three and out series, 6 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery, and holding Kickapoo to 285 total yards of offense. The Tigers Offense also made progress, scoring 23 points in the second half, sparked by A. Choi’s 30 yard field goal in the 3^rd quarter. A trio of TD runs in the 4^th quarter put the game out of reach. S. Butler-Lawson added a second TD run with a 5 yard scamper, Freshman RB Evander Bradford scored on a resilient 15 yard TD run, and Soph RB Eric Richardson sealed the deal with a 49 yard TD run with just over 3 minutes remaining in the game. The Tigers won in convincing fashion 30-7!

Week 3 will bring the 3-time defending district Champion Lebanon Yellow Jackets to Tiger Stadium for a showdown! We will be looking for the crowd to put on their Orange Tiger gear and help us paint the stadium orange as we hold our first ever “COLOR RUSH” game!

See you all Friday September 13, 7 pm kickoff.

Top performers for the Tigers:

SR DB Deron Anderson – 9 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 QB hit

SR LB Maurice Fiame – 14 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 QB hit

SR LB Ian Williams – 8 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 4 QB hits

SR DB Josh Ash – 9 total tackles, 1 Int

SR RB Shen Butler-Lawson – 16 carries, 33 yards rushing 2 rush TDs, 4 receptions 61 yards

FR RB Evander Bradford – 6 carries, 50 yards rushing 1 rush TD

SO RB Eric Richardson – 6 carries, 67 yards rushing 1 rush TD

SR WR Jaylen Andrews – 3 receptions 54 yards

SR Kick Aaron Choi – 3 extra points made, 1 field goal (30 yards), 4 touchback kickoffs