The Big Reds ran more effectively in the second half while shutting down East Liverpools’ own running attack, the Potters rushing for 123 yards in the first half and four in the second.īellaire also intercepted East twice in the second half, Heatherington and Raekwon Pettigrew each coming down with picks. “We have good runners, our offensive line is really good, people are going to have to stop our running game all game.”īellaire went into the half ahead 12-7 after Pettigrew’s long touchdown catch, but outscored the Potters 19-7 in the second half. “We’re always going to run the ball,” Bellaire head coach Mark Bonar said. Heatherington also finished with 46 yards rushing, picking up gains of 12, 13 and 25 yards on designed QB runs where Heatherington rolled out after faking a handoff, while his offensive line broke downfield as if blocking for a screen pass.
The senior churned out 119 yards and three touchdowns on 28 totes for Bellaire. Pettigrew was the gas tank for the Big Reds offense, and running back Drew White was the engine.