Dawson Pell’s rushing and Titus Swen’s big-play receiving lead Eaton to victory over SGP

Senior running back Dawson Pell ran for 150 yards and one score, leading the way in Eaton’s 27-12 victory Friday night over South Grand Prairie, on a rain-delayed night at Northwest ISD Stadium.  The game was delayed for over an hour before kickoff.

South Grand Prairie got on the board first with quarterback Drake Logan’s 15-yard run, before Eaton’s Titus Swen tied the score late, on a 71-yard catch from Amari Blount.  Blount finished the night with 127 yards through the air and the one score, while Swen finished with 80 yards receiving.

With the score tied at 7-7, South Grand Prairie’s defense forced a safety as Junior linebacker Milton Phifer’s tackle gave them the 9-7 lead.  However, the lead would be the last one of the night, as shortly before halftime, kicker Dakota Lamb connected on a 32-yard field goal, giving Eaton the 10-9 lead.

Following a shortened halftime, Lamb again connected on a 32-yard field goal, increasing the Eaton [2-0] lead to 13-9, and on the ensuing defensive possession, Senior safety Kamron Robinson, returned an interception 40-yards, giving Eaton a 20-9 lead, following the Lamb extra point.

Still, in the third, South Grand Prairie [0-2] kicker Christian Vazquez brought the score closer, as he connected on a 31-yard field goal, putting the score at 20-12, but late in the third, Pell’s 60-yard score gave Eaton the 27-12 win.

In the victory, Eaton totaled over 300 yards, thanks in part to five different rushers finishing with 177 yards, led by Pell.  For South Grand Prairie, running back Javarius Crawford ended with 73 yards on the ground, while receiver Deamikkio Nathan caught five balls for 57 yards.

The game was over when: Eaton Senior safety Kamron Robinson returned an interception 40-yards, giving Eaton a 20-9 lead early in the third quarter.

Play of the game: Titus Swen took an Amari Blount pass 71-yards down the right sideline late in the first quarter, that tied the game for Eaton at 7-7.

Offensive player of the game: Eaton Senior running back Dawson Pell totaled 150 yards rushing and one score for an average of over six yards per run.

Defensive player of the game: Senior defensive end Jacob Wolfe finished with over five tackles, four for loss, including a sack early on in the game.

Unsung hero of the game: South Grand Prairie linebacker Milton Phifer, who early in the second quarter, had a tackle in the end zone, resulting in a safety that at the time gave them the 9-7 lead.

Moment of the game: Dakota Lamb’s 32-yard field shortly before halftime gave Eaton the lead for good at 10-9.

Stat of the game: Five rushers combined for over 175 yards on the ground for Haslet Eaton

Big picture outlook: Led by Dawson Pell, Eaton’s run game excelled despite the rain-soaked field.  With a dry game, their run game can lead the way on most certain nights.

What’s next? South Grand Prairie visits Lancaster, 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 14. Haslet Eaton hosts Carrollton R.L. Turner at Northwest ISD Stadium, 7 p.m. on Sept. 14