Morehouse shuts out Clark Atlanta

Morehouse defensive back Careton Matthews (27) celebrates against Clark Atlanta during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis

Morehouse linebacker Lance White (56) celebrates after winning a college football game 40-0 against Clark Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Morehouse wide receiver Justin Browning (10) scores a touchdown against Clark Atlanta during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Morehouse's Christopher Amos (25) scores a touchdown during a college football game against Clark Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. Morehouse won 40-0. (John Amis)

Clark Atlanta's Jaquatin Victrum (15) can't make the catch as he crosses in front of Morehouse fullback Andre Thompson (31) during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. Morehouse won 40-0. (John Amis)

Clark Atlanta head coach Kevin Ramsey during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Morehouse linebacker James Woods (14) intercepts a ball intended for Clark Atlanta defensive back Deonte Eckwood (5) during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. Morehouse won 40-0. (John Amis)

Morehouse head coach Rich Freeman, center, looks on with players as they kick a field goal against Clark Atlanta during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

The Morehouse marching band marches through the campus to the stadium before a college football game against Clark Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Morehouse wide receiver Justin Browning (10) is brought down by Clark Atlanta linebacker William Kimmey, bottom, Breante Glover, and Montavious Taylor (6) during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Clark Atlanta quarterback Trenton Earl passes as Morehouse defensive back Raynard Ware (6) closes in on him during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Clark Atlanta head coach Kevin Ramsey pleas to an official for during a college football game against Morehouse on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Clark Atlanta wide receiver Darryl Minor (24) and Morehouse defensive back Joshua Thurston (4) vie for a catch during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Morehouse's Cameron Fields makes a touch down catch during a college football game against Clark Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Morehouse linebacker James Woods (14) intercepts a ball intended for Clark Atlanta defensive back Deonte Eckwood (5) during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. Morehouse won 40-0. (John Amis)

Clark Atlanta running back Antonio Ford (25) is forced out of bounds by Morehouse fullback Andre Thompson (31) during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Morehouse defensive back Christopher Amos (25) loses the ball as he is lifted up in a scrum and Clark Atlanta running back Montavious Taylor (6) reaches for the it during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

Clark Atlanta players watch from the sideline during the closing minutes of a college football game against Morehouse on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. Morehouse won 40-0. (John Amis)

Morehouse head coach Rich Freeman, left, greets Clark Atlanta head coach Kevin Ramsey on the field after a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. Morehouse won 40-0. (John Amis)

Morehouse defensive back Eric Robinson (2) runs as Clark Atlanta linebacker Brent Granger (53) gives chase during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis)

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Morehouse defensive back Careton Matthews (27) celebrates against Clark Atlanta during a college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Atlanta. (John Amis

By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Nov 5, 2017

Morehouse defeated Clark Atlanta 40-0 on Saturday at B.T. Harvey Stadium in the annual rivalry between the two southwest Atlanta neighbors.

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