THOMASVILLE — Thomasville has its own version of thunder and lightning.
The constant boom heard during the Bulldogs’ seven-game winning streak is Tyrone Williams making noise running with the ball.
Seeing the majority of his snaps on defense early in the season, Williams is now the Bulldogs’ full-time fullback and is producing extraordinary results.
His latest effort was a 147-yard performance in Thomasville’s 20-7 win in the first round of the Class AA playoffs against McIntosh County Academy. Williams is a key reason the Bulldogs will play at Dublin Friday in the second round.
“A perfect example in the difference in Tyrone is last year there would be situations with Tyrone playing both ways, he would get worn down,” Thomasville coach Richie Marsh said. “This year, he won’t let anybody come get him out of the game. That’s night and day.
“That’s one of the reasons we’re where we’re at.”
During the Bulldogs’ four-game losing streak to start the year, Williams had just 26 rushing attempts, only once carrying the ball more than six times. Against McIntosh, the Bulldogs fed their senior the pigskin 24 times.
“It’s something we saw earlier in the season. When Tyrone’s in there, he seemed to spark our offense because we’re so young behind him,” Marsh noted. “Trey’s (Bryant) done a really, really good job for us there. (Tyrone) was there last year when we were doing what we do. Tyrone helps us to play the type of football we want to play, control the ball and be physical.
“He’s doing that well.”
Williams’ recent surge in the ground attack has the senior atop Thomasville’s rushing leaders with 705 yards. With quarterback Charles Hayes and running back Jeffery Dyson, the Bulldogs have a versatile triple threat that is tough to stop.
“You can’t just key on one person,” added Williams, who has recorded 37 solo tackles while playing middle linebacker. “You key on one person, the others might get loose. It’s hard to figure out which guy you’re going to key on.”
Dublin coach Roger Holmes added, “Offensively, their power running game is where it all starts with their good, physical fullback and big offensive line. If you commit too many people to try to do anything about that, their quarterback and No. 2 kid, (Dyson) the running back, have such great speed on the perimeter that one mess-up and they’re in the end zone.”
Local Sports
Related Photos
-
Tyrone Williams leads Thomasville with 705 rushing yards. Clint Thompson
Difference maker
Williams adding punch to Bulldogs offense
- Local Sports
-
-
THS set to hold Bulldog Brawl
No rest for the weary.
-
English qualifies for British Open
Thomasville’s Harris English has qualified for his first major.
His chance at another major comes in a couple of weeks. -
Central's Henley honored again
Jodi Henley is a model of excellence and consistency. The Thomas County Central junior was recently named to the all-state golf team for the third time.
-
Spring showcase
Two weeks of spring practice culminated in an annual scrimmage for Thomas County Central on Tuesday.
-
Warriors honored with postseason awards
Whether it be all-state or all-region, the Brookwood Warriors were honored for their 27-6 season.
-
Warriors' season done
Youth and inexperience in the GISA playoffs came back to haunt the Brookwood Warriors on Monday.
With a chance to play for the Class AA championship on the line, the Warriors allowed three unearned runs in the first inning and left the bases loaded in the fourth, leading to Windsor Academy defeating Brookwood 5-3. -
Central set for annual scrimmage
Two weeks, 10 days of practice, culminates in today’s spring game for the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets.
-
Brookwood sports top scholars on football team
Brookwood athletic director and head football coach Robert East had a stunning revelation during the senior class Honors Assembly.
-
Semifinal split
Brookwood will have to wait until Monday to possibly claim its spot in the GISA Class AA championship game.
-
Heart for helping others
A heart to help others led Bryant Harden into the Peace Corps.
A love for baseball has the Thomas County Central graduate’s sights set on teaching America’s pastime to people in Mongolia. - More Local Sports Headlines
-
NYPD: Person Implicated in Etan Patz Death
Raw Video: Fire on Nuke-powered Sub in Maine
Illegal Burn Suspected in Nevada Fire
Obama: 'We've Got More Work to Do'
Astrologers Predict Outcome of Presidential Race
Gulf Fishermen Reel From Seafood Troubles
Stuntman Makes Skydive Without Parachute in UK
FAMU Bandmates: Victim Volunteered to Be Hazed
Raw Video: Bride Who Faked Cancer Released
Raw Video: Tornado Appears During Wedding
Raw Video: Passed Out Man Robbed
Inquiry Hears Wider Secret Service Misbehavior
HP to Cut 27,000 Jobs, Save Up to $3.5B
