PCHS falls to WCHS

Published 3:00 am Saturday, November 1, 2014

CHATOM — Pike County managed to end Washington County’s streak of six straight shutouts but the No. 2-ranked Bulldogs went on to a 47-6 blowout victory Friday night to complete their first undefeated regular season since 1969.

Pike County’s touchdown came on a 68-yard kickoff return by Corey Batie early in the fourth quarter to make it 34-6.

Pike County (6-3), which is heading to the 3A playoffs, was held to 74 yards of offense, 65 of that through the air.

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Washington County’s DeAnthony Holcombe ran for 160 yards on 24 carries and scored twice, Deandra Smith added 83 yards on just 9 carries, Corey Donaldson scored on a 46-yard run late in the game and Cameron Moss punched in a 2-yard TD run.

Quarterback Bailey Brown threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Braxton Kinsey and ran for two scores, including a 29-yard scamper on the Bulldogs’ opening drive.

WCHS (10-0) will host Vincent in the first round of the 2A playoffs on Nov. 7.