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Ernest Ward Beats Excel 34-8 (With Photo Gallery)

The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles improved to 2-0 with a big 34-8 defeat of the Excel Panthers Tuesday evening.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.

Fueled by a 34-yard run by Hunter Sherouse, the Eagles were set to be the first on the scoreboard. Eighth grader Jaran Miles picked up the first touchdown for EWMS with 2:54 to go in the first quarter. Miles’ attempt at a two point conversion was stopped just inches short of the goal line by a host of Panthers’ defenders. 6-0, EWMS on top.

Less  than two minutes later, with 1:04 to go in the first, Miles repeated with another touchdown, this one from about 20 yards out. A two point conversion pass was caught by Jaylen Parker to expand the Ernest Ward lead to 14-0.

Late in the second quarter, Austin Whitehead plowed up the middle from a few yards out for another Ernest Ward touchdown.  Another two point pass caught by Parker, and the Eagles were up 22-0 with 3:59 to go in the first half.

In the third quarter, Miles struck again, with about a 60-yard touchdown run. A missed two-pointer, and the Eagles marched on 28-0 with 5:04 in the third quarter of play.

Excel picked up their only score of the night with a long run past midfield with 3:27 on the clock in the third. A good point after attempt, and the score was 28-8.

In the fourth quarter, the Eagles struck again, widening their lead to 34-8. The Panthers came close to one more touchdown from the one-yard line with 1.1 seconds on the clock, but the Eagles’ defense held strong for the win.

For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.

The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles — the only middle school team in Escambia County, Fla. — will be off next week. They will be on the road September 21 against Uriah.

Pictured top: Jaran Miles heads for an Ernest Ward touchdown Tuesday in Walnut Hill. Picture inset: An Excel Panther brought to stop by the EWMS defense. Pictured below: The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders lead the crowd. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.