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Pickens leads the way for the Eagles in their 29-26 home victory

Sam King
Last updated: August 26, 2023 4:10 pm
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Resurrection Eagles Daniel Pickens was on fire in tonights game against the Bay High Tigers. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports

GAUTIER — The Resurrection Eagles came back from an 11-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Bay High Tigers 29-26.

Running back Daniel Pickens led the way for the Eagles with 172 yards and a touchdown on the ground with 36 yards receiving and a touchdown grab.

Daniel Pickens of RCS Eagles takes a handoff for the first Eagles touchdown. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports
Daniel Pickens rushes through Bay High Tigers defensive line. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports
Iain Cumbest kicks a PAT to put the Eagles ahead of the Tigers 7-0 in the 1st qtr. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports

Jaylen Antoine shouldered the load for the Tigers’ offense with 112 rushing yards and two total touchdowns. RCS started their season with a 12-play touchdown drive to go up 7-0. Pickens led the way with 45 yards on the ground capped off with a two-yard touchdown run on the drive. The Eagles’ defense started hot too, forcing a fumble and recovering.

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RCS took advantage of the turnover, scoring on the following drive when quarterback Luke Schnoor connected with Brice Brown for an 11-yard touchdown pass. The Eagles lead extended to 15-0 after a successful two-point conversion throw to Pickens. Bay High answered with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Antoine on a fourth down, capping off an 11-play scoring drive that brought the Tigers to eight points. After a missed RCS field goal, Cameron Garcia, starting quarterback for Bay High, heaved a 45-yard touchdown pass with only 20 seconds remaining in the first half of the game. At the conclusion of the first half, RCS held a slim 15-13 lead.

RCS Brice Brown carries for an Eagle gain. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports
RCS and Bay High battled it out with RCS coming back from a 11-point deficit. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports

Bay High started the second half with a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown from Benny Williams to take the lead 15-19. The Tigers added to their lead in their next drive with a four-yard touchdown pass, going up 15-26.

A Pickens rushing touchdown brought the Eagles within four points in the third quarter. Harris Hinkel gave the Eagles’ offense the ball back with an interception. Resurrection capitalized, taking the lead on a 12-yard touchdown reception from Pickens with 7:45 left in the game.

Bay High’s Jaylen Antoine had a great rushing night to score against RCS. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports
Bay High QB Xander Ladner targets a receiver for a Bay High TD. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports
Bay High Tiger Kelvin Laneaux attempts a stop against RCS Eagle Daniel Pickens. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports
Coach Eric Denmark Rallies his team to come back from a 11-point deficit in the 4th quarter. Photo by Kerry Bass / 228 Sports

After a defensive stand, RCS was able to bleed out the rest of the clock and secure a 29-26 home win.

“These kids fought with class, character, heart, and they left it on the field… no matter what the score is, they are [always] winners in my eyes,” Eagles head coach Eric Denmark,  said after the win. “I am so proud of this group, we’ve got something special.”

“He’s been my boy since the seventh grade. He comes from a great family of character… he is a star student… and an unbelievable athlete,” Denmark said of running back Daniel Pickens.

Resurrection, now 1-0, hits the road for the first time this season next week as the Eagles travel to Hattiesburg for yet another first-time meeting with an opponent facing Presbyterian Christian School.

Next up for Bay High, 0-1, is its home opener next Friday against long-time neighborhood rival St. Stanislaus, as the Tigers and Rock-A-Chaws face off in the annual “Battle for the Crab Trap” at McCulloch Stadium in Bay St. Louis.

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By Sam King
Sam attended the University of South Alabama, receiving a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree. While attending USA I worked in the athletic department for media relations and fan experience. I was also a public speaking TA for the university. I am currently the Communications/Media Specialist for the City of Gautier. Sports are a huge part of my life, and something that I have been passionate about since I was a child. As a former high school and collegiate athlete, I enjoy writing for 228 Sports and shining a light on deserving local athletes.
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