June 14, 2014

East ‘Gounds’ and pounds past West

 

Ray Schaefer

The Independent

MOREHEAD — Zach Gound had never played running back before Friday.

 

Johnson Central's former quarterback nonetheless largely turned the ninth annual Northeastern Kentucky East-West Senior Bowl into a one-player Golden Eagle scrimmage. His 157 rushing yards and four touchdowns helped the East stars overwhelm the West, 28-7, at Morehead State University's Jayne Stadium.

 

Gound was a three-year starter over center, but he harbored a dream.

 

“I always wanted to be a running back,” he said. “I loved having the ball in my hands. I knew my ability.”

 

He showed everyone else, too, scoring on runs of 3, 1, 8 and 25 yards.

 

When West coach John Hodge of Bourbon County was told Gound had never been a running back, he said, “It doesn't make me feel any better. He ran the ball hard.”

 

Like any smart running back, Gound praised his offensive line: Raceland's Nevan Johnson, Mac Boggs and Austin Manis, Fairview's Anthony Roark, and Johnson Central's Chris Niece. Which is why he saw …

 

“Green grass and big old guys' butts,” Gound said.

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Johnson Central's Zach Ground eases into the endzone Friday during the East West All-Star game in Morehead. Photo by John Flavell/For The Independent​

Rowan County's Isaac Lee cuts on a defender Friday during the East West All-Star game in Morehead. Photo by John Flavell/For The Independent​

Ram and Little Ram:

Absolutely one of the funnest games I have ever played in. Glad to be back in pads and getting to represent Raceland one more time! I encourage anyone who wasn't there this year, to make it next year. Great game and great atmosphere!

East Awards:

 

Offensive Player of the Game: 8 Zach Gound (Johnson Central)

Defensive Player of the Game: 2 Brad Auxier (Johnson Central)

Scholarship Winner: 65 Nevan Johnson (Raceland)

Absolutely one of the funnest games I have ever played in. Glad to be back in pads and getting to represent Raceland one more time! I encourage anyone who wasn't there this year, to make it next year. Great game and great atmosphere!

Pancake + Touchdown = Fun. Noted.

Pancake + Touchdown = Fun. Noted.

 

Right on the money!

Way to go East, was great to see some Raceland players on the squad.

East Awards:

 

Offensive Player of the Game: 8 Zach Gound (Johnson Central)

Defensive Player of the Game: 2 Brad Auxier (Johnson Central)

Scholarship Winner: 65 Nevan Johnson (Raceland)

 

Congrats to all and a special congrats to Raceland's Nevan Johnson, a big ol' attaboy from the Old Fart they call Rambler (or at least that's one name I have been called that I can print on bgp. )

Congrats to all and a special congrats to Raceland's Nevan Johnson' date=' a big ol' attaboy from the Old Fart they call Rambler (or at least that's one name I have been called that I can print on bgp. )[/quote']

 

I appreciate it sir! It was a great game! Along with a great presentation of the awards! Lol. JK!

East Awards:

 

Offensive Player of the Game: 8 Zach Gound (Johnson Central)

Defensive Player of the Game: 2 Brad Auxier (Johnson Central)

Scholarship Winner: 65 Nevan Johnson (Raceland)

 

What does the scholarship award consist of?

What does the scholarship award consist of?

An award of $300-$500. A winner on each side, West and East. Amount varies upon how much money was made from gates, confession, etc.

Ram and Little Ram:

Which one is little ram?

Which one is little ram?

 

Easy. The better-looking one.