ROCKINGHAM — Following one of his most productive outings this season, sophomore football player Domonic Tillman has been named the Official Richmond County Male Student-Athlete of the Week presented by HWY 55.
Part of an offensive effort that resulted in the Richmond Raider football team’s third straight win, Tillman accounted for three of Richmond’s five total scores.
Continuing to develop in his role as a first-year starting quarterback, Tillman received his first career recognition.
Athletic Profile
Year: Sophomore
Fall Sport: Football
Position: Quarterback
Years on Varsity: 1 Year
“IN THE END ZONE” WITH DOMONIC TILLMAN
The Raiders defeated Lee County 24-13 on Friday and Tillman was helpful with two rushing touchdowns and one passing score. His contributions also helped secure a win on senior night.
His first score came at the end of a five-play, 15-yard drive on a designed quarterback run from four yards. That score made it 13-0 early in the second quarter.
To begin the second half, Tillman connected with senior wide receiver Javian Drake for a 16-yard passing touchdown. That capped a 75-yard scoring drive and grew Richmond’s lead to 20-7.
Once more late in the game, Tillman used his legs to rush into the end zone, this time from one yard. Following Billy West’s point-after attempt, it was the final score of the game.
Against the Yellow Jackets, Tillman was 16-of-24 passing for 150 yards and connected with six different receivers. His completions (16) were the second most in a game this year and his passing yards (150) were his third most in a game.
Tillman’s three total touchdowns matched his career-high for a single outing. He also had three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) against Hoke County High School earlier this month.
On the season, Tillman has completed 77-of-133 pass attempts (57.9 completion percentage) for 800 yards and five touchdown throws.
A dual-threat quarterback, Tillman has added 200 rushing yards on 63 carries and added six touchdowns on the ground.
The Raiders (4-5, 4-1 SAC) will close their regular season after a bye week at Scotland High School (7-1, 3-1 SAC) on Friday, Oct. 27. Kickoff will begin at 7:30 p.m.
RAPID RESPONSE VIDEO WITH DOMONIC TILLMAN
Tillman joins the Richmond Observer to discuss his three-touchdown performance against Lee County, shares which areas of the game he’s improved most in and talks about his favorite classes this semester.
The Richmond Observer will publish two more Official Richmond County Student-Athletes of the Week next week.
