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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1982
Page
7
Partial game recap notes a solid rocket defense and a Memphis scoring setup via a 40 yard pass, reflecting a tense mid game moment. The fragment hints at ongoing momentum and defensive resilience as the drive continued.
Wellington 7th grade football lost at home to Memphis 22-0 on Thursday Sept 24 after winning their first home game. Michael Steptoe scored all three Memphis touchdowns on sweeps with two point conversions. Wellington defense held in the first quarter but Memphis crossed the line in the second. Wellington moved the ball into Memphis territory several times but could not sustain drives. Coach Tom Johnson praised Memphis as a strong contender and noted Wellington has upcoming home and away games against Panhandle Shamrock Quanah and Clarendon later in the season.
Wellington 8th grade offense built a 22-6 victory over Memphis with three first half touchdowns led by Mario Villanueva and James Patterson. The defense clamped down after halftime, allowing only a lone Memphis score on a third period pass as coach Gano Wilson praised the line play and ends Kenny Peeks and Frank Sanchez.
Nocona's offense stalls as Ricky Martinez blocks a punt leading to Wade Williams scoring. Dwayne Culpepper later throws and runs but Rockets answer with a 42-yard ground drive capped by Culpepper, then Otis Lewis sacks Aselton setting up Dewayne Curry's 45-yard TD. Final 34-6.
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