Concord kicked off the 2010 season Friday night at Marvin Rdige. The Mavericks capitalized on key Spider mistakes en route to a 26-6 non-conference victory.

The Spiders offense put together a long drive to start the 2nd quarter. The drive featured long pass plays from quarterback B.J. Beecher to receivers Terrence Highsmith, Marsalis Moore, and Desmond Shamsid-Dean. The drive was capped off by a 1 touchdown run by Jamil Bost. The Spider's point after attempt was blocked.

Concord held a 6-0 lead for most of the second quarter.

Just before halftime Marvin Ridge blocked a Spider punt and returned it for a touchdown. Marvin Ridge took a 7-6 lead into halftime.

After a solid first half Concord struggled in the second half.

On the 3rd play from scrimmage a B.J. Beecher pass was intercepted and returned to the Concord 5 yard line. Kolly Ogar punched it in to put the Mavericks up 14-6.

The Mavericks would pick off another Beecher pass later in the 3rd. However the Spider defense forced a punt three plays later.

Concord's offense would struggle the rest of the way. Marvin Ridge would add two scores in the 4th quarter.

B.J. Beecher finished 8-22 for 126 yards and two interceptions.The Spiders rushed for 52 yards with Denzel Phillips gaining 27 yards on 6 carries. Jamil Bost scored the lone Concord touchdown.

Jalen Brown and Darrin Posey led the Spider defense with 6 tackles each. Bradley Phillips and Sedergren each recovered fumbles. Varen Blake blocked 2 extra points.

Concord was missing several players including two way starter Dominique Posey.

Concord will return to action next week traveling to Lexington. Lexington, a 2A semi-finalist last season, defeated Eastern Randolph 20-15 Friday night.

Stats courtesy of Scott Dyer and Billy Lyerly.

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