Charleston Daily Mail

UPDATE: Nitro routs unbeaten St. Albans

Derek Taylor
Daily Mail Sportswriter

Friday October 05, 2007

Nitro quarterback Michael Scott threw five touchdowns and the Wildcats outgained St. Albans 447-166 in the first half en route to a 58-14 win over the previously unbeaten Red Dragons (6-1). Ironically, Nitro Coach Scott Tinsley credited his defense. "I thought our defense really set the tone," said Tinsley, whose Wildcats improved to 4-2. "We came up with some stops there in the first half and forced a couple turnovers. That put them in a position where they had to play catch up." Nitro scored 30 points in the second period, scoring its final touchdown on a 4-yard pass from Scott to running back Mark Massey following an onside kick with 37 seconds remaining in the second. Nitro scored on its first six possessions. All-State wide receiver Marcos Valentine caught four touchdowns.