To whatever degree the Pembroke Dragons might have had a chance against the Oakfield-Alabama Hornets on Friday night, too many scoring opportunities were snuffed out by turnovers.
Most of the Dragon's possessions ended with a fumble or interception.
"We're always emphasizing creating turnovers," said O-A Head Coach Brian Palone after the Hornet's 33-6 win on their home field. "We work on it a lot. So I was happy to see that we were able to execute."
The Hornets are now 2-1 and Pembroke falls to 0-3.
On offense, the Hornets were pretty much able to have their way.
QB Alan Chatt was 16 for 19 passing and 199 yards. He tossed touchdown completions of 55, 17 and two yards. He also rushed for 85 yards and a TD on eight carries.
Ryan Emery rushed for 33 yards and a TD on eight carries and Jon Harris gained 47 yards on five carries.
Receiver Reice Woodward had a big night with two touchdowns on four receptions for 85 yards.
Defensively, Pat Caprio had six tackles, Harris, five, Jake Valletta and Tyler Hamm, four each, Chatt had two interceptions, Casey Arnold, two sacks, Trent Stack, an interception and Emery had a sack.
Collin Scheiber was one for three on point after attempts. His make was the first of his kicking career.
"I'm very proud of way we finished the game," Palone said. "We talked all week about finishing, especially after last week. We weren't able to finish and we let it get away from us, but tonight they were really focused for four quarters of football. They really finished. I'm proud of the way they executed at the end."
Next up for O-A, Elba/Byron-Bergen, who takes a 2-0 record into today's match up with Notre Dame (0-2).
Pembroke will host Notre Dame next week.
Top photo: Alan Chatt picks a Mitch Lewter pass in the first quarter. The pass was intended for Dakota Swimline.
Pembroke receiver Zack VonKramer with a reception in the first quarter.
Pembroke's Cal Neurohr was hard to bring down on a run play in the 4th quarter.
Mitch Lewter sacked in the 4th quarter.
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