Lyman Ward puts up 36 on No. 3 team in loss

(This article reprinted with permission from Alexander City Outlook)

CAMP HILL - The Lyman Ward Rangers ended their 2008 campaign on a losing note, as they fell to third-ranked Patrician Academy 64-36.

"The score didn't tell how close the game was," LWMA head coach Sheldon Ward said. "It was 10 times closer."

Justin Minor finished the year like he played for the majority of the season. He threw for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns, and the senior ran another in for a score.

Kyle Johnson caught two of those TD tosses, and Michael Searese caught the other for Lyman Ward.

Justin Quinn finished his solid freshman season by rushing for over 100 yards and a score for the Rangers.

Ward said two interceptions, including one that went for a score the other way, were very costly for his team.

"We opened in the I-formation and ran down their throat on the first drive and an interception killed us," Ward said. "We hurt ourselves a lot. We have got to be more consistent next season. We had an up and down year, but I'm happy with how our kids worked.

"Hopefully, we'll get a good stock of freshman, our returners will improve and we can build on this next year," Ward said.

The loss gave the Rangers a final record of 2-8.

By Dusty Harper
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