1 of 5

Senior Night at Southside High School was a success as the Seahawks routed Jones Sr., 47-6. (Steve Barnes/Washington Daily News)

Freshman fullback Brian Salas broke off several big runs against the out-manned Trojans. (Steve Barnes/Washington Daily News)

Senior quarterback Walker Hill finds an open receiver against jones Sr. (Steve Barnes/Washington Daily News)

Senior Elijah Baldwin wraps up a Jones Sr. ball carrier as Jacob Taylor (45) closes quickly. (Steve Barnes/Washington Daily News)

Junior Tequon Moore scored Southside’s first two touchdowns against Jones Sr. (Steve Barnes/Washington Daily News)

Southside will have the final Friday night of the regular season off after a 47-6 Thursday night victory over Jones Sr. on Senior Night.

The flu decimated the Trojans 30-man roster, leaving only 15 players healthy enough to play.

The Seahawks managed just one touchdown in the first quarter, a 23-yard scoring pass from quarterback Walker Hill to Tequon (Tater) Moore at the eight minute mark, but exploded for touchdowns on all three second quarter possessions for a 28-6 halftime lead.

“We were better in the second quarter, but I told them at halftime that this wasn’t how we needed to play in the post-season,” coach Jeff Carrow said. “We had too many penalties and were lackadaisical. They responded well and picked it up in the second half.”

Freshman fullback Brian Salinas had long runs during all three third quarter scoring drives and finished with 130 yards on just eight carries, including runs of 20, 27 and 29 yards with an 8-yard touchdown run.

“I told him to run angry in the second half,” Carrow said. “He’s had some big runs called back because of penalties this year and it was good to see him get credit tonight.”

Southside (7-3, 4-1) racked up 312 rushing yards and finished with 416 total, while holding the Trojans (1-9, 1-5) to 193 total,

Hill was 5-8 for 98 yards and two touchdowns, while freshman Luke Bullock threw a six-yard scoring pass to Elgin Stilley in the third quarter.

Moore and senior Darren (DJ) Joyner each had a rushing and receiving touchdown.

Zion Corey capped the scoring with a 45-yard run late in the third quarter.

The playoff brackets will be released Saturday afternoon and the Seahawks have a shot at two home games.

“I’ll know we’ll have at least one (next week) and it would be great to get two,” Carrow said. “We’re excited to get started.”

More Sports

Harding prepares for state meet against college runners

World Series stays in Greenville

Smith earns All-State honors

Raiders post winning week