Massey and Lomax Lead Mauldin to Win Over Hanna, 49-31

Dre Massey and Reggie Lomax made sure there would be no T.L. Hanna comeback this time. Massey passed for three scores and ran for two more while the speedy Lomax exploded for three touchdowns—all of 50 yards plus—to key Mauldin’s 49-31 victory on Friday night. The win moved Mauldin to 3-0 and gave the Mavericks revenge for a heartbreaking loss last year to the Yellow Jackets.

Massey and Lomax were the stars of an attack which was virtually unstoppable. That, coupled with a defensive scheme that adjusted at halftime, stymied any hopes of a Hanna comeback.

That being said, the key play of the night might have been a tackle by a wide receiver. With Mauldin driving just before halftime and holding a 28-19 lead, a Massey pass was picked off by Hanna in the end zone and run back. But Jordan Hallums chased the Hanna player down—all 91 yards—just before he could score and swing the momentum in the Yellow Jackets’ favor.

“I was worried,” Mauldin Coach Doug Shaw said of the play. “The coaches were telling me in the headset that Jordan would run him down, but I wasn’t sure. But he did. That was an amazing play from him.”

Despite the interception, Mauldin kept turnovers to a minimum and were in command throughout the second half. Shaw said it was the most complete game the Mavericks have played this season.

The defense made some adjustments at halftime to show Hanna a different front, but they were also helped by the return of lineman C.J. Young. “Having C.J. back was a big key,” Shaw said. “He had a big sack and was a real leader out there for us.”

Massey’s three touchdown passes came to A.J. Brown (twice) and to Lomax. Roy Nash had the other score.

Mauldin returns home next week to host Westside on Friday. They will try to go 4-0 with kickoff at 7:30.

Below you can see all the scoring from the @MauldinPatch Twitter feed, where we were covering the action in real time. Let us know what you think and maybe we’ll try to do it next week also. Scroll all the way down to start from the opening kickoff.

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And we have a final. Mauldin now 3-0, beats Hanna 49-31.

Lomax completes a fantastic night. Runs it in from 26 yards out. 49-31 Mauldin.

Reggie Lomax runs for a first down and that ought to do it. Under a minute to play.

Mauldin ball at the Hanna 49 with 1:50 left.

Mauldin recovers the onside kick attempt and there won't be a repeat of last year.

Hanna drives for a touchdown but it could be too late. 42-31 with 1:53 to play.

Kick is good and Mauldin leads 42-25 with 4:07 remaining.

Reggie Lomax breaks a tackle and gets down the sideline for a 56-yard touchdown run.

Mauldin looking to work some clock but...

Mauldin will start on their own 35.

Hanna can't convert the two and it's Mauldin 35, TL Hanna 25 with 5:41 to play.

Hanna punches it in and will have to go for 2.

Hanna driving but doing so on the ground as the clock ticks. They have it on the Mauldin 15 with 6:45 left.

Mavs can't get a first down and will punt it away. Hanna takes over on their own 35.

Mauldin will take over on downs at the 34 after two straight sacks.

And 3 quarters are in the books, 35-19 Mauldin.

Turnover bug bites Mauldin. Fumble and Hanna recovers on the 48.

And Hanna can't advance either. Apparently the defenses adjusted at halftime. Mavs ball on their 33.

Mauldin can't advance it. 44 yard punt and Hanna takes over at their 32.

Mavs start from their 23.

Hanna goes 3 and out and will punt it away. Jordan Hallums runs it back for a TD but...flag on the play.

Hanna takes over on an interception off a deflected pass. Have it on their 19.

Bryant Biggs intercepts Hanna QB and Mavs in business.

Mavs can't get too comfortable...Hanna still only two scored behind as they take over on the 20.

5 plays 67 yards. Massey to Brown 10 yard touchdown. Time elapsed on drive: 2:09. 35-19 Mauldin.

Getting ready to start the second half. Can be pretty certain last year's game against Hanna was referenced in the Mauldin locker room.

Trivia: The 2003 movie Radio was based on a student and coach from T L Hanna High School.  

Dre Massey is intercepted and Hanna runs it back 91 yards...and tackled inside the 10 with no time on the clock. Wow. Halftime.

Mauldin timeout with 14 seconds left on the Hanna 24.

Mauldin has it now at the Hanna 29...probably in Evan Rogers range.

Mauldin stops Hanna and will get a crack at it with 46 seconds left at their own 33.

Mauldin can't capitalize and they punt it away. Hanna takes over on the 19 with 1:24 left.

Not only do they get the stop but Mauldin will take over at the Hanna 48 after a short punt.

With Mauldin getting the ball to start the second half a stop here would be big.

Hanna takes over at the 20 after another Rogers kickoff in the endzone.

Boom. Just like that Mauldin marches down the field. Roy Nash runs it in from 10 yards out. 28-19 MHS.

With 4:24 left in the half Mauldin takes over on their own 36 after the kickoff.

Mavs can't wrap Hanna's star RB Will Gay, he changes direction and is in the end zone. 21-19 Mauldin.

Mavs force a punt and they're looking to seize control after taking over at their 29.

Whoa. Dre Massey dodges tackles and 57 yards later Mauldin is on top 21-12

Mavs force the punt and will try to build on their lead from their own 44.

Ensuing Evan Rogers kickoff is halfway back to Mauldin and Hanna takes over at their 20.

How will Mauldin respond? Massey to Brown, 15 yards out. Rogers kick good, 14-12. Mavericks.

First quarter in the books with Mauldin on the move near midfield.

No offense to Hillcrest and Woodmont but tonight it's a step up in competition for Mauldin. Let's see how they respond after falling behind.

Gay being recruited heavy by Wofford but has FBS aspirations.

Hanna star RB Will Gay runs it in and they lead 12-7 after the failed 2-point conversion.

Hanna driving, inside the Mauldin 10.

Mavs forced to punt and after a good run back Hanna takes over in Mauldin territory at the 47.

After the kickoff Mauldin takes over on their own 22.

Hanna scores on a 32 yard catch and run. But the PAT is blocked and Mauldin still leads 7-6.

Mauldin tries an onside kick and recovers...but rules say receiving team must touch it first. So it's Hanna ball at their own 43.

Fashion Note: Mavs looking sharp in the white jerseys and orange pants.

Evan Rogers PAT makes it 7-0.

Reggie Lomax gets behind the secondary and Dre Massey finds him for a 66 yard TD.

Mavs force the punt and now take over on their own 33.

Mauldin will kick to start things off.

Here at TL Hanna...I guess we could have better weather for football, although I'm not sure how.