Tailback duo leads Madison

Taylor Mickelberry, Sports Correspondent
Published: October 2, 2008

Madison County fans have seen their Mountaineer team soar to new heights as it sits at 4-0 heading into tonight’s game at Stonewall Jackson-Quicksburg. One big reason for the success has been the rushing duo of juniors Logan Terrell and Devon Boone.

In three of the four games this year, both backs have rushed for more than 75 yards and twice both have cracked the 100-yard mark. They have proved to be major playmakers at different points in games this season.

Terrell earned playing time as a sophomore and learned the Mountaineer offense last year. In the offseason he focused on conditioning and then came into this season more ready than ever to play his favorite position

“All I’ve ever played is running back,” Terrell said. “I really get a kick out of it. There’s nothing else like it.”

So far Terrell has been playing it well. Last week against Page he had his biggest rushing game of the season with 127 yards. He also rushed for 126 in a blowout victory against Luray and has eight touchdowns.

Boone played mostly at wide receiver last year, but heading into the 2008 season MCHS coach Stuart Deane decided to pair Boone and Terrell in the backfield.

Boone brings speed to the equation to balance the power game of Terrell, but neither is afraid to take the ball right into the middle. So far Boone has gained 426 yards on the ground, with his biggest game coming against Luray when he gained 135 yards.

Like Terrell, Boone is happy to play his favorite position.

“I’ve been playing it since youth ball,” Boone said. “There is no better feeling than being in the backfield knowing you’re about to get the ball.”

The two have worked up a chemistry this year that is unmatched by many teams in high school football.

“We have been playing with each other since youth football, so the chemistry kept going in high school,” Boone said.

“I wouldn’t want anyone else in the backfield except Devon,” added Terrell.

Dean has been able to see firsthand how both players have improved.

“Devon and Logan are a little more mature this year,” he said. “They understand that when one has the ball, the other is blocking or carrying out a fake and it is just as important as carrying the ball. They understand that this helps them when they do run the ball.”

But Devon and Logan credit others with their success.

“Our O-line starts it for us when they open holes. We just do the rest,” Terrell said.