Javon Cowan runs behind the blocking of C.J. Herring.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Triton’s varsity football team improved to 2-0 in the Tri-County Six 3-A Conference with a 43-20 win at Western Harnett on Friday night.
“Very proud of this team for continuing to improve each week,” said Hawks coach Ben Penny. “After we lost Malik (McNeill) for the year during the South game, our kids have rallied together and are playing hard.”
Triton (2-2) had 429 yards rushing in its second straight win.
“It was a total team effort with the backs, linemen and coaches,” Penny said. “Kyle (Dunkins) has transitioned nicely to fullback.”
Dunkins, a senior, ran for over 100 yards. Freshman Javon Cowan had 127 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
“J.J. (Cowan) continues to amaze everyone,” Penny said.
Malachi Batts had three rushing touchdowns, an interception and a 25-yard scoring reception for the Hawks.
Penny credited quarterback J.P. Petoletti.
“J.P. is making great decisions,” Penny said.
A 22-yard field goal by Triton’s Carter Daughtry closed the scoring.
Western (0-5, 0-2) was led offensively by Tristin Ung, who completed 10 of 21 passes for 186 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Misha’el Vines had four catches for 140 yards with a score for the Eagles.
Western visits Lee County and the Hawks travel to Union Pines on Thursday night.
Tristin Ung scrambles as Amir Wynn (51) pursues for Triton.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Elijah Bass runs for the Eagles as Dylan Smith defends.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Malachi Batts is headed to the end zone for the Hawks.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Javon Cowan of Triton runs for a 15-yard touchdown at Western.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Western Harnett’s Trent Botts crosses the goal line.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Kyle Dunkins scores for Triton from two yards out in a 43-20 win.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
J.P. Petoletti looks to pass as Tanner Campbell (62) protects.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Malachi Batts runs on a 25-yard scoring pass on a fourth down.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Kyle Dunkins picks up a first down for Triton at Western.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Dylan Smith of Triton runs for a gain of 37 yards on Friday night.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Western’s Misha’el Vines got a first down via catch on this play.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Triton’s Julian Goodman (left) and Antoine Mosley get a sack
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Carter Daughtry kicks a field goal to close the scoring.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
Western Harnett Homecoming queen Lindsey Sorrell.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)
