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Ward Cyclones dominate second half for 35-0 win at Turner
Bishop Ward junior running back Jayvion Braden scored a touchdown in the third quarter of Bishop Ward’s 35-0 win over Turner. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Bishop Ward Cyclones are off to a hot start in 2022, beginning the season with a 3-1 record, including their latest win Friday over the Turner Golden Bears at the Turner District Athletic Complex. The Cyclones turned a 9-0 halftime advantage into a 35-0 triumph with a strong second half.
Five different Cyclones found the end zone. Brice Johnson Jr. scored a rushing touchdown in the first half to get Bishop Ward on the board, and kicker Juan Delgado Medina converted a 33-yard field goal just before the half to extend the Cyclones’ lead to 9-0.
In the second half, Jayvion Braden, Roderick Strong and Jashaun Holliday scored on the ground, and Jalen Pickens caught a touchdown pass from Holliday.
The Golden Bears offense struggled to get going, but defense kept them in game in the early stages, forcing two fumbles in the first half.
Defensive back Erickson George made a third-quarter interception and stripped the quarterback for a fumble. Defensive end Xavier Ramirez had a first-quarter sack and a second-quarter fumble recovery.
The Cyclones and Golden Bears have a long history. This is the 35th meeting of the teams, dating back to 1956. Turner has dominated the series recently, winning nine of the previous 10 contests, but Bishop Ward leads overall, now with 19 wins against Turner.
Bishop Ward now heads into four straight 3A district matches that will determine its playoff destiny. The next game is at home against Wellsville next Friday, kicking off at 7 p.m.
Turner is 0-4 for the season. The Golden Bears will play at Piper High School next Friday.
Bishop Ward senior receiver Jalen Pickens snared a pass in the end zone. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Bishop Ward senior Brice Johnson Jr. leaped a couple of would-be tacklers. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)The Turner Goldenetts dance team performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)The Turner marching band performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Bishop Ward senior running back Brice Johnson Jr. dived into the end zone in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Bishop Ward junior quarterback Jashaun Holliday threw down field. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)The Bishop Ward defense closed on Turner sophomore running back Kaden Roebuck. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Participants in Turner Cheer’s Li’l Leaders clinic performed on the field during the game. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Bishop Ward junior quarterback Jashaun Holliday got loose for a long run. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Turner junior quarterback Xavier Wimer launched a throw down field. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Turner senior running back Donovan Moore slipped a tackle in the backfield. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Turner junior Diego Castillo returned a kickoff in the second half. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Nearly a reception and then an interception, as Bishop Ward junior Dinero Jones and Turner junior Diego Castillo dived for the ball. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)With the help of his friends, Juan was able to secure a homecoming date with Angie. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
