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FULLBACK REWARDED FOR CHANGING POSITIONS

Pirates' Purter gains 211 yards against Fenwick

WEST CARROLLTON - West Carrollton fullback Dewayne Purter already felt he had received enough reward for changing positions this season, but his recent offensive explosion against Middletown Fenwick was a welcome bonus.

Purter finished last season as the team's leading rusher when his combination of strength and speed was featured in a split backfield.

Early this season, Pirates coach Jason Brodehl gave Purter a new role as a fullback in an option attack. The new alignment often has meant more blocking duties and fewer carries.

But the Neighbors Athlete of the Week showed Fenwick he still knows what to do with the ball. He carried 19 times for ...

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