The Manassas Tigers are hoping to eventually break out the old Queen song, “We are the Champions.” But in the mean time, they are living up to an old Doobie Brothers song, “Takin’ care of business.” And this past Thursday night they took care of business against Frayser. In a very methodical and dominating manner, the Tigers beat Frayser 41-6.
Fresh off being named Shelby County Offensive Player of the Week , Omar Williams didn’t take long to get things started for Manassas. On the first play from scrimmage for the Tigers, Omar took the handoff from Will Redmond and went 40 yards for a touchdown. Omar would score two more touchdowns in the first half and Antonio Parker would take one to the house from 33 yards out. At the half, the Tigers lead Frayser by a score of 27-0.
The defense played a solid game from start to finish. They held Frayser without a first down in the first half. For the entire game, Manassas yielded only 4 first downs and 90 yards of offense to Frayser.
In the second half, the Tigers would score two more touchdowns. The first one, a 4 yard run by quarterback Will Redmond was set up by a blocked punt by Dexter Alexander deep in Frayser territory. Following that score, it looked like Frayser would take the ensuing kick off 90 yards for a touchdown. But kicker Terrance Oliver would have none of that. As the last Tiger between the Frayser player and the Manassas goal line, TO made a beautiful open field tackle. The defense buckled down from there and held Frayser from scoring despite great field position.
In the fourth quarter, Will Redmond finished off the scoring on a nice 43 yard run. That would close out the score and send the Tigers to their sixth win against only one loss. The Tigers have only three regular season games left. All of those games will be played at Crump Stadium.
The Tigers next test will be this Thursday night, October 15. Manassas will take on Douglass High School in the Soul Bowl at Crump stadium. Game time is 7:00. Come on out and support the Tigers as they continue their march towards the postseason. Buy your tickets in advance at the school to benefit Manassas.