The ELITE High football team won its second straight game on Friday night, defeating Delta 54-8 to get over the .500 mark.
The Eagles (3-2) were led by quarterback Emanual Daugherty III, who completed nine pases for 186 yards and two touchdowns.
One receiving touchdown went to Jamir Hicks, while the other went to Savion McCray. Both receivers finished with just over 50 yards. Meanwhile, Amir Goss led the team in receiving yards with two catches for 56 yards, while Amariano Sykes had two catches for 27 yards.
Malachi Elex had four carries for 60 yards and a touchdown to lead the rushing game, while Daugherty had six carries for 105 yards and another two touchdowns.
McCray also had two touchdowns on kickoff returns, while Goss had a punt returned for a touchdown.
On defense, Chmari Urrutia had an interception.
“We have been using our preseason in preparation for league play in regard to scheduling, personnel and scheme,” ELITE High head coach Emanual Daugherty II said. “We have been watching more film and have taken an objective approach that has been very beneficial to the players as well as coaches.”
The coach said that a shakeup and refocusing on coaching has led to six special teams touchdowns the last two weeks. He’s also proud of the offense, but more than anything he’s thrilled with the way the team is hitting the books as well as other team’s pads.
“We’ve have been practicing and perfecting a package that has bolstered our run game while still allowing us to throw the ball as we like to do as a spread-based team,” the coach said. “Going forward we are going to perfect all three phases of the game streamlining our scheme while still remaining unpredictable.
“The goal for this season is a championship banner as a unit and a family,” the coach continued. “Anything less is unacceptable. To achieve this, our student athletes must remain healthy and eligible.To achieve this we have been enforcing study hall. This has not only kept our entire team intact, it has been a galvanizing factor.”
