Publication: THE CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Published: 09/07/1996
Page: P4C

FROM STAFF REPORTS

- NITRO 24, HURRICANE 9 - Sophomore quarterback J.R. House threw for
three touchdowns and 342 yards to lift the Wildcats to victory.

Nitro took an early lead at Hurricane when House threw a 4-yard pass
to David Kessler for a touchdown with 3:56 left in the first quarter.

The Wildcats (2-0) got other touchdowns on a 23-yard pass from House
to Zach Collins and a 14-yard pass from House to Collins.

Barry Dickerson kicked a 22-yard field goal in the second quarter for
Nitro, which held a 10-3 lead at halftime. Nitro finished the game
with 354 yards of offense, including just 12 yards rushing.

Hurricane (1-1) got its only touchdown when Travis Carrier punched the
ball across from 8 yards out in the third quarter.

Leif Walroth kicked a 21-yard field goal for the Redskins' other
score.