That was especially true in the opening quarter - when Polk County recovered two fumbles, scored three touchdowns and threatened to run away and hide. Bottom line, we’ve got to take better care of the football.” “These kids played hard for me all year,” said Pearson. The guests picked up three first downs on their final drive as time evaporated. “It was a very catchable ball,” McArthur noted.
Sims completed 16 of 25 attempts, but his final pass was intercepted near the end zone by Polk cornerback Shane Parris with 2:44 remaining. They’re a very good football team, but in the end there wasn’t enough time on the clock.” “We wanted to come out with the W, but we started slow and that hurt us. “It’s sad and disappointing,” said Sims, a warm smile masking his broken heart. Teammate Orion Harris, a junior receiver, caught four passes for 79 yards and two scores - all in the second period. He also rushed for 101 yards and a pair of TDs. Sims pitched his second consecutive complete game, dissecting PC’s defense for 269 yards and two touchdowns.
McArthur had a sensational game, making 11 receptions for 170 yards.
“When I ran the route, I thought I was in the end zone,” McArthur reported. On first down from the Polk 30-yard line with just 1.3 seconds dangling on the clock, quarterback Kyree Sims went deep down the right side to sophomore wideout Amari McArthur - who made a spectacular, hang-gliding catch at the one, only to be wrestled to the turf by freshman Keaundrae Green just inches short of the end zone. Then a two-handed interception by charging defensive lineman Ke’Shon Dollard gave North a golden opportunity to bury the Wolverines (6-1) before the break. The Cavs crawled out of that early, three-touchdown crater and took a 21-20 lead with less than a minute remaining in the first half. “That was the play of the game,” said winning coach Bruce Ollis.
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