After a back and forth first half that saw both teams trade scores on 4 of 6 possessions, and a half that ended with an Eaton Rapids lead 12-14, the Hounds came out on fire in the second half. The Greyhounds found themselves in the end-zone on their first two possesions of the second half while holding Northwest to 0 points in the second half. At the end of the game after a strong defensive stand on the last Northwest drive, Eaton Rapids found themselves holding onto the ball as the clock hit 0:00. With a final score of 30-12, the JV Eaton Rapids Hounds will start the season (1-0) with a short week ahead before a home date with Clio(0-1), who lost a tight one against Yale (MI) 22-20, on Wednesday, August 31st at 6:30pm. 

The offense was lead by a 4 headed monsterous attack by Keegan Gochenour (Freshman QB), Hayden Hendrickson (Freshman RB), Carvontae Sheppard (Sophomore WR), and Jackson White (Freshman WR). Gochenour threw a marvelous 13/15 for 157 yards and 4 Touchdowns, along with racking up 24 yards on the ground. Hendrickson lead the backfield with 13 carries for 56 yards while also racking up 22 yards on 3 catches with a Touchdown to start the game, also accounted for 35 return yards on two kickoffs. Sheppard was responsible for 34 yards on the ground, 17 yards on punt returns, while also making the play of the game early in the 4th quarter, when he pulled down a tipped pass that he weaved in and out of defenders taking it for 44 yards to the house. White was responsible for 17 yards on his sole kick return along with 4 catches 42 yards and 2 touchdowns through the air. 

Defensively, the Hounds were lights out in the second half. Tristan Cataline (Sophmore LB) accounted for 10 total tackles and a Forced Fumble that was recovered by Jackson White. Keegan Gochenour (Freshman S) shined on defense as well  accounting for 6 total tackles, 3 PBUs, and an Interception to end the first half. We also saw Carvontae Sheppard (Freshman CB) shine on the defensive side of the ball as well partaking in 3 tackles while returning an early 2nd half Interception for 34 yards that likely took the wind out of Northwest's offense. 

Overall the JV Hounds enjoyed a hard fought victory that allowed them to take revenge on Northwest Jackson after last years 54-0 defeat at home. This one won't be forgotten for these young Hounds who pride themselves on going (1-0) after a massive effort throughout the offseason and preseason by focusing on going 1-0 and winning the day at every single practice, scrimmage, and gathering. The future is bright for the next generation on Hounds. 

Thank you to everyone that came out, and we hope to see you, your family, and friends next week as we welcome the Clio Mustangs to Alumni Stadium.