Preps

Dunedin 53, Clearwater 0

The Falcons have little trouble taking care of the Tornadoes.

By BRANDON WRIGHT, Times Staff Writer
Published October 6, 2007

CLEARWATER - Dunedin coach Mark Everett knew planning throughout the week for Clearwater's spread offense would be difficult.

So the veteran coach enlisted the help of starting quarterback A'Darrius Anderson - who transferred from Clearwater before the season - to run the scout team during practice.

The measurements were a bit off: Clearwater quarterback Luke Loucks is 6 feet 5, 205 pounds, and Anderson is 6 feet 1, 165.

The results, however, couldn't have been any more on point.

Dunedin's defense forced seven turnovers and returned three of those for scores as the Falcons remained perfect in the district with a 53-0 win against host Clearwater on a soggy Friday night.

"Anderson doesn't throw the ball as well as (Loucks), but he could simulate him with the rollout and throwing on the run," Everett said. "Coach (Mike) Anderson should get all the credit in the world for preparing this defense to play tonight."

It was Dunedin's (4-2, 2-0) second shutout of the season and largest margin of victory. After Bryan Morris' second interception return for a touchdown - the junior linebacker finished with three picks - a running clock was used.

A driving rain in the first half didn't help Clearwater's (3-3, 0-2) offense. Loucks was 6-of-18 for 43 yards during that stretch, including a pair of picks, one that was returned by Mike Kumbat 75 yards for a score.

"That rain gave us the advantage because of their throwing style," Morris said. "But it wouldn't have mattered. We were looking forward to this all week."

Brandon Wright can be reached at bwright@sptimes.com or (727) 892-2216.

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