Charleston wins in 2A

Southeast Missourian

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Charleston quarterback Dontay Clark rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns as the Bluejays ended Portageville's surprising season with a 27-6 victory in the Class 2A Sectional round Wednesday.

Clark had touchdown runs of 1, 61 and 71 yards for Charleston (9-2).

Clark's 61-yard romp came on the second play of the game and sent the Bluejays on their way to Monday's quarterfinals game at home against John Burroughs. Clark added a 1-yard run later in the opening quarter as Charleston led 14-0 at halftime.

Portageville, which rebounding from an 0-9 season, finished the year at 7-3. John

In other area playoff games, New Madrid defeated Ste. Genevieve 28-6 in Class 3A play. The Eagles will visit Clayton in the quarterfinals. Unbeaten Hayti romped to a 37-0 win over Cardinal Ritter in 1A action and will play at Tipton in the quarterfinals.