Posted on October 15, 2015.
By Thomas Sellers Jr.
MEMPHIS — The Millington Trojans learned firsthand why the Memphis East Mustangs are one of the best team in Class 4A Football in Tennessee.
Thursday night in Melrose Stadium, the Mustangs used big plays early and often to post a 54-12 victory. East running back Devante Turner scored twice in the first quarter on runs of 32 and 33 yards to put the Mustangs ahead 14-0.
The Trojans (2-7) got on the scoreboard in the second quarter when Eldon Tyms hit Marcus Winston for a 13-yard touchdown to make the score 14-6.
The Millington defense finally got a hand on Turner and stopped him on a couple of carries. The Trojans were keeping the Mustangs under control until Turner broke loose for a 75-yard touchdown run with 3 minutes and 32 seconds left in the first half to make the score 22-6.
Millington tried to answer the East score driving to midfield. The Trojans were able to manage a few drives in the first half coming up empty. The final series for Millington in the first half would result in six points — for the Mustangs.
East (6-1) got pressure in the backfield sacking Tyms. The ball came loose with Timmarious Jefferson scooping up the pigskin and returning it for a touchdown to make the tally 28-6 at the break.
In the second half, Turner went back to work breaking loose for another big run to the house. His 56-yard touchdown made the score 34-6 in the third quarter.
East went ahead 40-6 late in the period when quarterback Eric Banks hooked up with Teddrick McGhee for a tip-toe touchdown in the back of the end zone.
Less than 2 minutes later East’s defense got back into the scoring act when Darrian Anthony picked up a Trojan pass and returned for a touchdown. The Mustangs were ahead 46-6 at the end of the third quarter.
Both teams scored in the final quarter with Millington receiving a touchdown from the returning Kip Fleming. The senior speedster snatched a slant pass from Tyms for a 16-yard score to make the scoreboard read 46-12.
East had the final touchdown of the night to make the score 54-12. The Mustangs move on to play Martin Luther King Prep next Thursday.
Meanwhile the Trojans return to action on the road at Covington Oct. 23 for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
