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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Live Video on our Facebook) The Fort Payne held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 18. During the work session, City Attorney Rocky Watson addressed the Council on road construction requirements for subdivisions. The Council also discussed the changing of dates for Christmas in the Park to the first Friday in December. It was later approved in the regular meeting. It will begin at 3pm and last until 7pm in Fort Payne City Park. In the regular meeting, the Council passed its 2019 Fiscal Year Budget, which is $24.7 million in revenues and includes an employee raise and a 5% insurance cover for Blue Cross and Blue
Shield. The Council also presented two retirement plaques to former Parks and Recreation Director Greg Conkle and Sanitation worker Robert Metallo. Conkle worked with the City for 29 ½ years. The Council passed two resolutions during the meeting. The first established rules for overtime, vacation payout, and Police Department shifts. The second accepted the low bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant forklift. The Council presented a check to Fort Payne City Schools Superintendent Jim Cunningham for $50,000 for teaching materials. The Council announced that they would renew next year for the teachers. They also appropriated $150,000 for school supplies, so that no
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RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Live Video on our Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on September 17, 2018. The Council approved the $4.3 million proposed budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Councilmember Ricky Byrum said he had studied the budget and felt comfortable with its passage. Councilmember Marshall Stiefel stated that he would be voting in favor of the budget, but felt that the outside audit from 2016-17 should have been completed by now because it would have been helpful to compare figures. The Council unanimously passed the budget. Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt addressed the Council on several items including the needed repair of a tractor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The estimates to repair it were from $3,000 to $5,000. Lingerfelt also discussed the need for wording changes in the contract between the DeKalb County Commission and City of Rainsville concerning the funding of the Boozer Bridge. The City would give a parcel of land in exchange for backfill and approach work for the bridge. The City is seeking funding due to ATRIP funds no longer being available. The Mayor also reported that public safety radios would be cheaper to repair than to purchase new ones. Councilmember Brandon Freeman read a proclamation regarding the 231st anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and made September 17-23, 2018 as Constitution Week in the City of Rainsville.
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RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on September 13, 2018. During the workshop session, Anthony Cooper presented the final budget summary and gave the audience the opportunity
to ask questions and concerns. The Board also discussed concerns regarding Dress Code for teachers and support personnel. No changes were made and clarification was made that the code was the interpretation of the Principal of each school. In the regular session of the meeting, the Board approved the presented
2018-2019 budget. The Board also approved a bid by Stewart Signs for a LED sign for DeKalb County Career Technology Center in the amount of $18,028. For a full list of recommendations and approvals that the Board of Education made during their meeting, please visit our website at southerntorch.com.
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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — All seven high school marching bands in DeKalb County set upon Fort Payne’s Wildcat Stadium on Sunday afternoon to take the field in exhibition. The exhibition, where bands are encouraged to show off their halftime show instead of competing for trophies, included Sylvania, Geraldine, Fyffe, Crossville, Ider, Plainview and Fort Payne. Each performance ranged from 10 to 15 minutes. The exhibition not only allows the bands to show their show, but also gets them more prepared for upcoming competitions like Gadsden’s MidSouth
Marching Festival. “First and foremost, our band exhibition is a fantastic way to unify and show support for all band programs in DeKalb County,� said Plainview Band Director Chris Davis. “Our band exhibition is a great way to ‘test run’ our halftime show and receive helpful feedback from experienced judges in preparation for marching competition season.� “Although our bands don’t receive official scores, the recorded comments are a tremendous benefit to both band directors and students,� he concluded. For a full color display of photos from this great day of music in DeKalb County, please see our backpage.
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Sheriff candidate John Baker addressed the Council. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
Fort Payne Superintendent Jim Cunningham accepted a check from the City Council for teaching materials and school supplies. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
student would have to purchase their own supplies. “The Council wanted to help parents out financially because we know how expensive it is providing basic essentials for children starting back to school, so this is one way we can help and provide the basic school room supplies so parents don’t have to,” said Council President Brian Baine. “The students that are in the classroom today are our leaders for tomorrow.” In other business, the Council: • Authorized the real estate purchase
agreement between the City of Fort Payne and the owners of the “Carden” property located on Valley Head Road • Authorized the contracts for the cutting of hay at the airport • Authorized the agreement with ALDOT (Alabama Department of Transportation) for snow and ice removal • Authorized the repair of a City garbage truck The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on October 2 beginning at 12pm at City Hall with a work session beginning at 11am, if necessary.
In the workshop, John Baker, the Democratic nominee for DeKalb County Sheriff, addressed the Council regarding his positions on issues and his platform for Sheriff. In other business, the Council: • Appointed Marsha Hundley to the Library Board due to the retirement of Paul Tumlin • Appointed Teresa Darwin Phillips as City Public Defender • Approved the purchase of four yard and eight yard dumpsters from Wastequip in the amount of $9,399.00 • Accepted the George Wallace Bridge project. According to City Engineer, Sam Phillips, George Wallace is now open and that they are waiting on settling before completing the paving process
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• Hired Tara Wilkerson full-time at the City Hall at a rate of $12.50 beginning September 19, 2018 • Started the discussion pertaining to Subdivision ordinances • Approved the Dilbeck two year warranty and agreed to pay Wiregrass the remaining $101,511.83 • Approved City Attorney Nikki Scott to revise Ordinance 9-21-87 to allow prisoners to pay off legal fees by doing community work in the City such as garbage cleanup for the City for a proposed set amount • Hired Danny Rosson for the open spot on Sanitation due to Steven Pike’s resignation • Hired Stephen Shassverger to replace Anthony Austin in the Police Department • Promoted Justin Harper to Captain at the Rainsville Fire Department • Voted to take down the 3-way stop on Church Street and Rainbow, making Church a thru street and Commuters will only stop on Rainbow, beginning Monday. The City has several upcoming events over the next few months. Those include: • The Plainview Homecoming Parade on October 11 at 4pm • The last day of Farmer’s Market on October 27 (depending on participation, it may be extended) • The City of Rainsville Trunk ‘R Treat at the Park from 5pm to 7pm on October 31 • The Christmas Parade on December 1 The next meeting of the Rainsville City Council will be held on October 1 with a workshop beginning at 4:15pm and the meeting beginning at 5pm at City Hall.
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Contributed by The Town of Geraldine GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine Town Council met on Monday, September 10 for their regular council meeting. The Council voted to adopt their 2018-19 budget as presented after the Mayor and Council had worked on it in previous special called meetings. The Council also approved hiring another full-time Police Officer to begin on October 1. The Council agreed to purchase one new Tahoe police vehicle after receiving confirmation of some grant money through USDA. County Commission President Ricky Harcrow presented the Town with a check for $25,000 to be used for renovations of the Town Senior Center. Previously, the town accepted the resignation of Kim Cleveland as Town Clerk and hired Donna Johnson to fill the position. Johnson was already employed by the town as Court Magistrate. The Town hired Tammy Richey to fill that job. The Council also voted to promote Heath Albright to Police Chief and Jeff Buckles to Assistant Chief. The town announced that its annual Trunk-R-Treat would be held on Tuesday, October 30, so that it doesn't conflict with Wednesday night church activities. The next meeting of the Geraldine Town Council will be held on Tuesday, November 13 due to the observation of Veterans Day on Monday, November 12.
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Nettie Sue Sams Johnson - 87 of Albertville, passed away on Friday, September 14. Visitation was held from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, September 16. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Monday, September 17 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bros. Gene Lambert and Kerry Sims. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Wills Town Rats and Fort Payne Police Department will host a benefit motorcycle ride for Major Tommy Bradford this Saturday, September 22. Join them in helping support Major Bradford and his family. Donations can be turned into any Fort Payne officer, Captain Lee Traylor or Jeanie Waller. You can also call their office at 256-844-6055. They will also arrange for donations to be picked up.
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Waylon Allen Lyons - 83 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, September 15. Visitation was held from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, September 19 and from 8am to service time on Thursday, September 20. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Thursday, September 20 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Entombment will follow in Mountain View Mausoleum.
RAINSVILLE Kelly Hicks - 91 of Rainsville, passed away on Friday, September 14 at Collinsville Health and Rehab. Visitation was held on Sunday, September 16 from 2pm to 8pm and Monday, September 17 from 12pm to 2pm. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Monday, September 17 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in
Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Betty Lee Smith - 73 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, September 16 at her residence. Visitation was held on Monday, September 17 from 5pm to 8pm and Tuesday, September 18 from 9am to 11am. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 18 at 11am at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. CL Wilborn and Michael Thomas officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery.
CORNER STONE Betty Jean Ellis Beaty - 87 of Valley Head, passed away on Monday, September 17 at her residence. Visitation was held from 10am to service time on Thursday, September 20. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Thursday, September 20 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Elders Jim McGill, Ricky Deal, and Aaron Beaty officiating. Burial followed in Mountain Home Cemetery.
WILSON Thomas Lamar Abernathy - 71 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, September 11 at his residence. Visitation was held from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, September 13. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Friday, September 14 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Union Hill Cemetery. DeWayne Baker - 76 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, September 11. Visitation was held from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, September 13. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 14 at 11am at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fischer Cemetery.
Saturday, September 15 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Sunday, September 16 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. David Cofield and Jerry Dudley officiating. Burial followed in Adamsburg Cemetery.
KERBY Buddy Moore - 60 of Pisgah, passed away on Wednesday, September 12 at his residence. Visitation was held from 10am to 2pm on Friday, September 14. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Friday, September 14 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Earnest Corbitt officiating. Burial followed in Henagar Methodist Church Cemetery.
Anita Greeson Moss - 55 of Fort Payne, passed away on Thursday, September 13 at her residence. Visitation was held on Friday, September 14 from 4pm to 7pm and
BURT Mary Emily Gilbreath - 83 of Valley Head, passed away on Friday, September 14 at Crossville Health & Rehab. Her arrangements are to be announced.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Every Wednesday, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones - A new support group for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones is starting in Fort Payne at Word of Life Ministry, located at 3610 Gault Avenue North. The meeting will be held every Tuesday from 6pm to 7:30pm. Any adult family member over 18 is welcome to attend these PAL meetings, however, for insurance reasons, no one under the age of 18 may attend and child care will not be provided. For more information, visit palgroup.org. Every Wednesday, Breakthrough Church free meal - Come and enjoy a free meal and hear the Word of God on
Wednesday nights starting January 3 at 5:30pm. If you need a ride, please contact: Lynn Haas at (256) 605-7854 or Connie Holdem at (256) 605-1776. The Month of September, DeKalb Library Yard Sale - The Rainsville Public Library will be holding a yard sale beginning on September 1 and lasting through the month of September. All proceeds will go towards children’s programs. September 22, Festival at the Falls Appreciation Day - Gates will open at 10am for this year’s “Festival at the Falls” Appreciation Day. Admission is free, bring a lawn chair and enjoy the day!
September 22, Cornerstone 5K & Fun Run - Cornerstone Christian Academy will be hosting their “Soarin’ with the Eagles” 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 22 beginning at 8am at DeKalb Public Lake in Sylvania. The cost is $25 for 5K, $15 for Fun Run in advance, the prices increase by $5 on the day of the event. Come run or walk to support Cornerstone Christian Academy Athletics. September 29, Cruisin’ for the Kids Motorcycle Ride - The first annual Cruisin’ for the Kids will begin on September 29 with registration at 10am and kickstands up at 11am. Come join for a great time
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October 6, Second Annual Patsy Pull - Join The Zone Fitness and Training for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in their second ever Patsy Pull in Collinsville! Teams of 8 will race to see who can pull a fully loaded firetruck a distance of 20 feet in the shortest amount of time! Teams of 8 — $200 per team (all male and co-ed which must have at least
October 13, Run for Rescue 5K - The Friends of DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center will host their annual Run for Rescue 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kid’s Run/Walk on Saturday, October 13 beginning at the Rotary Pavilion in Fort Payne. 5K will begin at 8am and the Kid’s Run/Walk will follow. Register at racesonline. com/events/run-forrescue5k. On-site
registration begins at 6:30am. For more information, email friendsofdcaac@gmail. com. October 13, Rainsville First Baptist Fall Festival - Rainsville First Baptist Church will host its fall festival on Saturday, October 13 from 10am to 2pm on the Upward Field located behind the church. There will be a car show, live music, Hope Puppets performing, a BBQ competition, a corn hole tournament, inflatables, kids' games, arts and crafts and a 5K. For more info, visit rainsvillefirst.com.
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Inside the Statehouse By Steve Flowers AL Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Since this is a gubernatorial election year, allow me to share an epic Governor’s Race with you. The 1986 Governor’s race will be remembered as one of Alabama’s most amazing political stories. In 1978 Fob James sent the Three B’s, Brewer, Beasley and Baxley packing. Brewer and Beasley had been permanently exiled to Buck’s Pocket, the mythical destination for defeated Alabama gubernatorial candidates. However, Bill Baxley resurrected his political career by bouncing back to be elected lieutenant governor in 1982, while George Wallace was winning his fifth and final term as governor. Another player arrived on the state political scene. Charlie Graddick was elected as a fiery tough lock ‘em up and throw away the key attorney general. Graddick had previously been a tough prosecuting district attorney in Mobile. When Wallace bowed
out from seeking reelection in 1986, it appeared the race was between Bill Baxley, the lieutenant governor, and Charlie Graddick, the attorney general. It also appeared there was a clear ideological divide. The moderates and liberals in Alabama were for Baxley and the archconservatives were for Graddick. Baxley had the solid support of black voters, labor, and progressives. Graddick had the hard-core conservatives, including most of the Republican voters in Alabama. The Republicans had gone to a primary by 1986 but very few Alabamians, even Republicans, participated. It was still assumed that the Democratic Primary was tantamount to election. The Democratic Primary would draw 800,000 Alabama voters while the GOP Primary might draw 40,000, so most Republican leaning voters felt that in order for their vote to count they had to vote in the Democratic Primary. Baxley and Graddick
went after each other with a vengeance in the primary. The race was close. Graddick came out on top by an eyelash. He encouraged Republicans to come vote for him in the Democratic Primary. They did and that is why he won. This was not something that had not been happening for decades. Brewer would have never led Wallace in 1970 without Republicans. Fob would have never won the Democratic Primary and thus become governor in 1978 without Republican voters. Basically, Alabama had been a no party state. We still have no party registration law. So how do you police people weaving in and out of primaries without a mechanism in place for saying you are a Democrat, Republican, or Independent? After Graddick defeated Baxley by less than 25,000 votes in the runoff primary, the Democratic Party did the unthinkable. They convened the hierarchy of the party, who clearly favored Baxley, and declared Baxley the Democratic nominee
because they guessed Graddick had won the primary with Republican crossover voters. They paraded experts in front of their committee to testify that Baxley should have won if just Democrats had voted. They boldly and brazenly chose Baxley as the nominee in spite of the fact that Graddick had clearly gotten the most votes. This move went against the grain of the vast majority of Alabama voters. They felt that Graddick, even if they had not voted for him, got the most votes and should be the nominee. The Democratic Party leadership sloughed it off. They assumed that the Democratic nominee would win regardless. After all, there had not been a Republican Governor of Alabama in 100 years. In addition, the Republicans had chosen an unknown former Cullman County Probate Judge named Guy Hunt. Hunt had no money and no name identification. The Democratic leaders guessed wrong. The backlash was enormous. The
bold handpicking of a nominee who had not received the most votes was a wrong that needed to be righted. Baxley did not help his case any by ignoring Hunt and dismissing him as a simpleton. He mocked Hunt saying he was unqualified because he only had a high school education. Baxley, as politically astute as he was, should have realized that he was insulting the majority of Alabama voters who themselves only possessed high school educations. This created a backlash of its own. When the votes were counted in the November general election, Guy Hunt was elected Governor of Alabama. This 1986 result gave new meaning and proof to the old George Wallace theory that more Alabama voters vote against someone than for someone. Alabama had its first Republican governor in 100 years. The 1986 Governor’s race will go down in history as a red-letter year in Governor’s races. It was truly historic and memorable.
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COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — In a game talked about all across DeKalb County, the Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Collinsville Panthers, 54-24. The Collinsville Panthers took the first lead of the night, scoring on a 1-yard dash into the endzone by Jarrod Barkley with 6:26 remaining in the first quarter. The extra point attempt by Jason Perez made the score 7-0. Collinsville added three more points to their lead with a 35-yard field goal by Perez. Fyffe answered back with a 99 yard kickoff return. The extra point was good, making the score 10-7 going into the second quarter. After blocking a Collinsville field goal attempt, Payton Anderson scored on a 40-yard run putting Fyffe up,14-10 with 4:50 remaining in the first
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half. After a Zach Pyron blocked punt, Payton Anderson scored again on a 1-yard run putting Fyffe up 21-10 with 2:41 to play in the half. With 1:26 to play in the half, Collinsville scored on a 35-yard pass by Kaleb Jones to Barkley. The kick was good, making the score 21-17 going into the half. With 9:17 remaining in the third, Anderson barreled into the endzone from 6-yards out to score. The extra point attempt failed, making the score 27-17. Kaleb Jones scored on a 15-yard quarterback keeper to make things 27-24 with 7:45 remaining in the third. With 5:40 remaining in the third, Anderson scored on a 4-yard run to put Fyffe up 34-24. Zach Pyron scored
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats defeated the Mae Jemison Jaguars 48-47 in region play last Friday night. The Wildcats are now 2-0 in Region Play. In the first quarter, Jordan Bain found Levee Hall for a 17-yard touchdown pass giving the Wildcats a 7-0 lead with 4:43 left in the first. The Jaguars struck back with a 71-yard run tying the game with 2:23 remaining in the first. The Wildcats answered back when Bain threw a 60-yard pass to Carter Pinholster to make the score 14-7 with 1:22 left in the first. In the second quarter with 9:43 remaining, Winchester made his first touchdown of the night
giving the Wildcats a 21-14 lead. With 5:24 remaining in the first half, the Jaguars touchdown run cut the score by 7, making the score 21-14. With 3:05 left in the second Winchester scored on a 3-yard touchdown run. The Wildcats went for 2 but failed making the score 27-14. Mae Jemison scored again,but their extra point was blocked by Levee Hall to make the score 27-20 at the half. To start the third quarter, the Jaguars scored to tie the game 27-27. Fort Payne’s Jordan Bain found Carter Pinholster with a 20-yard pass to make the score 34-27. Mae Jemison answered back with another touchdown run, but the extra point was blocked again by the Wildcats to make the score 34-33. With 4:21 remaining in the third, Pinholster
returned a 98-yard kickoff return making the score 41-33. With 5:52 left in the fourth, the Jaguars scored once again on a 15-yard touchdown run. The Jaguars went for two, but the Wildcats stood their ground to make the stop. The Wildcats still had the 41-39 lead. With 1:40 remaining in the game The Jaguars scored and went for two to make the score 47-41. In the final seconds of the game, Bain threw a 40-yard Hail Mary to Winchester to tie the game 47-47. Alex McPherson made the extra point to win the game 48-47. “I was proud of our players for not giving up and finding a way to win in the final seconds of the game,” said Head Coach Chris Elmore. “With 2 minutes left in the game, it didn’t look good for us, but
the players kept playing and found a way to make a play to win the game. Great job by our players and assistant coaches.” Coach Elmore’s Offensive Player of the Week is Jordan Bain. Bain was 17 for 18 for 291 yards and 5 touchdowns including the 40-yard game winning pass. The Defensive Player of the Week is Levee Hall. He lead the team in tackles and also blocked an extra point. Donald Winchester scored 3 touchdowns, including the game winning touchdown from Bain and Carter Pinholster scored 3 touchdowns including the 98-yard kickoff return touchdown. After a bye week, the Fort Payne Wildcats will host the Etowah Blue Devils on September 28 at 7pm.
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on a 1-yard run to put Fyffe up 41-24 with 1:24 to play in the third. In the first play of the 4th quarter, Payton Anderson goes 45 yards untouched to make things 48-24 with 11:38 to play in the the game. After a Malaci Mize interception, Jake Stone scored on a 5 yard to make things 54-24, where the score remained, to win the game. Payton Anderson led the Red Devils wit 193 yards on 22 carries and five touchdowns. Kaleb Jones led the Panthers with 59 rushing yards and a touchdown. Fyffe will host the Asbury Rams for their Homecoming this week. The Collinsville Panthers will travel to take on the Ider Hornets.
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By Marla Jones Sports Editor GASTON, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams cashed in on their first victory of the season with a 24-8 win over the Gaston Bulldogs. Days before surgery
to repair damage from last season, Kris Shavers stepped on the field and gave the Rams their first touchdown of the night on a 1-yard dash into the endzone. The kick by Christian Andrade was good. The Rams went up 7-0.
With 9:17 remaining in the second quarter, Nathan King took a fumble for 25 yards for the score. The PAT by Andrade was good, giving the Rams the 14-0 advantage. With :16 remaining in the first half, the Bulldogs scored their only touchdown for the
night, and went for two. Going into the half, the Rams held on to a 14-8 lead. The score did not change until the fourth quarter when Andrade made a 34-yard field goal, to make the Rams lead broaden to 17-8. Style
Hughes intercepted the ball, two plays later. This set up a 10-play drive, that was capped off by a another Shavers touchdown. The point after attempt was good, giving the Rams the 24-8 win. Kris Shavers walked
off the field for the final time with two touchdowns on five carries. Sylvania will host the Plainview Bears in Class 3A, Region 7 play in the Sand Mountain Showdown on Friday night.
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By Marla Jones Sports Editor
GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine Bulldogs shutout the Brindlee Mountain Lions, 49-0 on Friday night. Brindlee Mountain goes three and out. The Bulldogs score on the first play from scrimmage, on a 20-yard run, by Austin King with 9:26 remaining in the first. The Bulldogs
have one play and once score to go up 14-0. The Bulldogs score and go for two. Geraldine has 4 plays and four scores, going up 22-0/ Kyle Thackerson takes it to the house on a punt return for the Geraldine touchdown. The Bulldogs go up 29-0 with 4:39 remaining in the first quarter. With 2:41 remaining in the first, Jamison Rowell scores to give the Bulldogs the 36-0
lead. Geraldine scored on every play in the first. In the second quarter, the Bulldogs add two more touchdowns. The final of the night was a touchdown by PJ Watts with 2:24 remaining in the half. WIth a running clock, the score remained 49-0 for the rest of the game, giving the Bulldogs the win. Geraldine will travel to take on New Hope on Friday night.
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LIONS STOMP THE EAGLES
FAN OF THE WEEK
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By Marla Jones Sports Editor CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The Crossville Lions defeated their 5A, Region 6 rival Douglas Eagles 31-7 for their first win of the season last Friday night. This marked their first victory under new Head Coach, Dusty Darnell. After no scores in the first quarter, Crossville quarterback Trent Bryant was able to bring the heat in the second quarter by connecting with Cam Adkins for a 26-yard touchdown. The extra point was good, giving the Lions a 7-0 lead with 10:16 remaining the first half. With 4:10 left in the half, Bryant nabbed a second score against the Eagles making the score 14-0. After an
Eagle fumble, the Lions made another score bringing their lead to 20-0 at the half, after missing the extra point. In the third with 4:54 left, the Lions sacked the Douglas quarterback to increase their lead to 22-0. Jay Luther then ran a 12-yard touchdown to up the score to 29-0 as the third came to a close. The Lions’ defense forced another safety with 10:26 left in the game, allowing their lead to rise to 31-0. With 1:18 remaining in the game, Douglas broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run to get the final score of 31-7. Bryant finished 12 of 21 in passing for 136 yards and one touchdown, while rushing for 45 and two touchdowns. The Lions will travel to face Alexandria this Friday night.
The Southern Torch Fans of the Week are Susan Stoner and her grandson, Fletcher Keef. They were spotted at the Collinsville/Fyffe Ballgame supporting Payton Stoner. Submit your photos to be the next Southern Torch Fan of the Week.
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FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
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BEARS LOSE IN 2OT
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By Marla Jones Sports Editor RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Plainview Bears lost in double overtime, 20-14 to the Susan Moore Bulldogs in Class 3A,, Region 7 play on Friday
night. The first quarter was a intense battle with neither team putting points on the scoreboard. With 3:10 remaining in the second quarter, Drew Smith scored on a 54-yard rushing touchdown for the Bears. The extra point by
David Mejia made the score 7-0 going into the half. The third quarter was much like the first with a slugfest between the teams and neither team scoring. Susan Moore tied the game with :24 left in regulation play when the Bulldogs scored on a
49-yard touchdown reception. The extra point was good and the game went into overtime. In the first overtime, Susan Moore scurried into the endzone from 4 yards out. The PAT was good, giving the Bulldogs the lead. Plainview answered
back with a 9-yard rushing touchdown by Drew Smith. The extra point by Mejia was good tying the game 14-14 and forcing a second overtime. Plainview got the ball first in the second overtime but were forced to kick a field goal. The
kick went wide left and the Bulldogs took over on the 10. The Bulldogs bit the Bears with a 1-yard dash into the endzone to win 20-14. Plainview will travel to take on the Sylvania Rams, in a rivalry showdown on Friday night.
HORNETS SWARM THE LIONS DEVILS BURN THE TIGERS By Marla Jones, Sports Editor
PHOTO BY CHERYL BOYDSTON
SECTION, Ala. — The Ider Hornets scored their first win over the season with a 28-6 victory over the Section Lions. The Hornets attacked the Lions early scoring on a 5-yard quarterback keeper by Seth Hawkins. The point after attempt by Jason Krebs gave the Hornets the 7-0 advantage with 5:46 remaining in the first. Section scored on a 82-yard touchdown, with 5:42 remaining in the first. The kick was no good, making the score 7-6. With 1:37 remaining in the first, Ider scores on a 5 yard run. The extra point was good, giving the Hornets the 14-6 lead. With 6:00 remaining in the first half, Ider intercepts the ball and runs it back 39 yards to go into the half with the 21-6 advantage. Jacob Higdon scored the final touchdown of the night for the Hornets, on a 3-yard dash into the endzone, with 4:19 remaining in the fourth making the score 28-6. Ider will take on Collinsville Panthers, at home on Friday night.
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor
FALKVILLE, Ala. — The Valley Head Tigers fell to the Falkville Blue Devils, 55-6 on Friday night. This loss put the Tigers 0-2 in Class 1A, Region 7 play. With 7:51 remaining in the first quarter, the Blue Devils put the first points on the board with a 79-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion was unsuccessful, giving the Devils the 6-0 lead. The second quarter saw the Blue Devils score four times to go into the half with the 34-0 advantage. With 10:07 remaining in the third, the Blue Devils went up 41-0. Three minutes later, the Blue Devils score on a 10-yard gallop into the endzone to broaden their lead to 48-0. With 10:20 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Tigers scored on a Jordan Burt connection to Ian Blair to make the score 48-6. With 1:07 remaining in the game, the Blue Devils added their final points to the scoreboard. The Valley Head Tigers will travel to face Gaylesville Trojans on Friday.
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