FMQ: Bethany defense throws another shutout

Time for the Friday Morning Quarterback examination of Bethany’s 42-0 win over John Marshall. No need to wait around. Let’s get right too it:

Bethany breakdown: It was an impressive performance from the Bronchos in all facets of the game. They have a tough road ahead if they’re going to make a run at a home playoff berth in a district with Kingfisher, Heritage Hall and Newcastle. But there’s no doubting they’ve got some serious talent. And regardless of the opponent, three straight shutouts is impressive.

John Marshall isn’t a top 10 team right now, but they’re not a bad team, either. Bethany made them look like a bad football team Thursday night. The Bears had one rushing play that accounted for 42 yards by Kody Shields, and the rest of the night, they only gained 28 yards (including losses of 9 and 15 yards when shotgun snaps flew over QB Devion Smith’s head).

The Bethany defense has speed at every position, and the front four were disruptive all night, recording multiple tackles for loss. DE Brett Gilstrap made a great play snatching a screen pass out of the air and taking it back for a touchdown. The linebackers run to the ball well and the DBs aren’t afraid to come up and hit.

Offensively, Devin Campbell rushed 19 times for 164 yards and a touchdown, giving him 653 and nine TDs for the season. He’s a shifty runner with some power, too. And with Ryley Claborn throwing the ball around the way he did Thursday night, the Bronchos are dangerously balanced.