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After many years of anticipation over the course of several administrations, the Chavies Bridge project is finally completed. The Rainsville City Council, alongside Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, State and County elected officials City employees, and Rainsville citizens, joined in the ribbon cutting held on Wednesday, September 18. Lingerfelt stated the bridge was a major concern in case of Highway 35 closure for traffic from Rainsville to Fort Payne. He stressed the importance of the project for the safety of Rainsville citizens and all involved.
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By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday. After a recent illness, Councilman Gerald “Red� Traylor was welcomed back
by the Council and audience. The Council held the second reading of Ordnance 2019-03, which pertains to the annexation of property off Roden Drive in the Fischer Community and owned by Marlin and
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RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on September 16, 2019. During the workshop, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt announced that the Council had been “slack� regarding the conduct of the council meetings. He stressed that items had been thrown on to “at the last second� or brought up without being on the agenda. Lingerfelt stated that from this point forward, items not on the meeting’s agenda will not
be discussed. Lingerfelt also said the hiring procedures going forward will go through him. Councilmember Derek Rosson agreed with the agenda changes, but objected to the new hiring procedure. Lingerfelt cited two recent hires, who were approved by the Council without him ever meeting them, as the reason for the changes. “We’re need to clean that up,� said Lingerfelt. “We’re going to start today, and that’s the way it’s going to be.� Councilmember Bejan Taheri brought forth a measure to reinstate funds
situation. Taheri replied that those members had been replaced.
to the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce, in order to hire an Assistant Director. The Chamber hired Ruth Hill Dukes to fill the position. Councilmember Marshall Stiefel stated he was happy the money was reinstated, despite the fact that so many young business leaders left the Chamber regarding the
After much discussion regarding Councilmember absences, Stiefel made a motion to hold the City’s budget meeting on Monday, September 30 at 5pm. The Council approved the following: • Replaced motor/ digester at the Wastewater Treatment Plant/ Albertville Electric Motor Service • Remodel of the drive-thru at City Hall by
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RAINSVILLE DOLLAR TREE TO OPEN ON OCTOBER 24 By Zach Hester Reporter zach@southerntorch.com
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Last month, it was reported that work had begun on a new Dollar Tree in Rainsville. This week, the company confirmed the store's opening on October 24,
2019. The store, which will occupy the space formerly used by Kilgore Drugs and Rite Aid Pharmacy, is a chain of discount variety stores who specialize in items that are sold for $1 or less. It is a Fortune 500 company based in Chesapeake, Va. with
over 14,000 locations across North America. "Dollar Tree continues to grow and we are proud to be part of the Rainsville community," stated Kayleigh M. Painter, Dollar Tree's Investor and Media Relations Manager. According to a
statement released by Dollar Tree, a store of this size will employ anywhere from 12 to 20 associates. Interested applicants can apply online at www. dollartree.com/careers or in person at the store location closer to the opening date.
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COMMUNITY UPCOMING EVENTS FP FROM PAGE 1 Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry - The By His Hands Outreach Ministry will host a soup kitchen beginning on Mondays at 6pm. The Clothes Closet will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Both are at 2494 Church Avenue in Rainsville. Donations are greatly appreciated! Every Monday, Sons of Confederate Veterans - The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Burnt Church at 6pm in Sylvania.
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Every Monday, Sons of the American Revolution - The Sons of the American Revolution meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Western Sizzlin' in Fort Payne at 6pm. 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. Every Third Thursday, Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - The Alzheimer's Association will begin hosting a caregivers support group solely devoted to those
who provide care for people with Alzheimer's on the third Thursday of every month from 11am to 12pm at the Rainbow City First United Methodist Church. For more information, please call Olivia Kendrick at (256) 454-4375. September 21, Boom Days Heritage Celebration - This annual art and musical event displays citizens of Fort Payne taking a second look at their past and the heritage passed down to them through the arts and crafts of our area. The Boom Days Heritage Celebration will feature many of these facets in the presentation of musical performances as well as art displays in City Park. The event begins at 10am and is free to the public.
Ann Blalock was read. Resolution 2019-39, granting tax abatements to G2 Supply LLC was accepted. An activity permit was granted to Elica Stevens, to hold a Holiday Shopping Expo in conjunction with the St. Judes Hero run to be held at the Alabama Walking Park, Saturday November 2, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. A street light request was granted to Steve O’Neal of 392 Wilks Drive, Fort Payne. A public hearing to receive comments for the proposed rezoning of approximately 37 acres off Gault Avenue across from Heil. The next meeting of the Fort Payne Council will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at 12pm on the second floor of the City Hall.
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LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS In the Matter of the Estate of Hazel Ruth Baugh, deceased Letters of Administration of the estate of Hazel Ruth Baugh, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of August, 2019 by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. To be published: September 6, September 13, and September 20
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PICTURED (L to R): Councilmembers Derek Rosson, Ricky Byrum, Bejan Taheri, former Zoning Board member Pete Long, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, Councilmembers Marshall Stiefel and Brandon Freeman. • Approved the placement of a street light at the intersection of FROM PAGE 1 Parker and Vaughn Jimmy Traylor The Council voted Construction down a measure to bid out • Accepted Pete Long’s a 2020 Front Loader resignation from the Garbage Truck (Peterbilt or Zoning Board Mack). The trucks • Proclaimed currently service the September 30, 2019 as communities of Fyffe, Family Day in the City of Sylvania, Rainsville and Rainsville Ider, but one truck is • Set up website for currently having Rainsville Freedom Fest in mechanical issues. Stiefel the amount of $1,054.98 to and Freeman voted in favor Anything Creative with Taheri, Rosson and • Authorized the City Byrum voting no. Clerk to open two accounts In the workshop, the at First Southern State Council honored Pete Long, Bank to handle the who retired from the Alabama Gas/Diesel Tax Zoning Board after over 20 • Approved the Court years of service. Clerk/City Clerk to attend a The next meeting of Court Conference the Rainsville City Council • Purchased (10) roll will be held on Monday, off dumpsters from Toter October 7 at 5pm with a in the amount of $38,950 work session at 4:15pm.
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DEATH NOTICES at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial in Mountain View Memory Gardens.
BURT Riley Ray Edwards, Sr. - 79 of Fort Payne, passed away on Monday, September 16 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. A memorial service was announced at a later date.
CORNER STONE Phillip Evans - 57 of Flat Rock, passed away on Thursday, September 12 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 12pm on Sunday, September September 15 with burial in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. Leo Dobbins - 76 of Flat Rock, passed away on Monday, September 16 at his residence. No public services are planned at this time, as per his request.
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William Richard Poss - 72 of Horton, passed away on Sunday, September 15. Funeral services were held at 5pm on Thursday, September 19 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. JL Thomas Knight - 73 of Albertville, passed away on Tuesday, September 17. A graveside service was held at 1pm on Wednesday, September 18 at White Oak Cemetery in Albertville.
CROSSVILLE Roger England - 69 of Albertville, passed away on Wednesday, September 11 at Marshall Medical Center South. Funeral services were held at 11am on Saturday, September 14 at Victory Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Ruth Roden - 72 of Crossville, passed away on Sunday, September 15 at Marshall Medical Center North. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Wednesday, September 18 at Crossville Memorial Chapel with interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
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September 13 at Antioch Baptist Church. Lida Jep Harper Wilson - 79 of Sylvania, passed away on Friday, September 13 at Erlanger Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, September 17 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Macedonia Cemetery. Brenda Jo Cushen - 69 of Henagar, passed away on Saturday, September 14 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 12pm on Tuesday, September 17 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Destiny’s Garden.
WILSON Ronda Jean Bruckno - 69 of Mentone, passed away on Tuesday, September 10 at her home. Funeral services were held at 3pm at the Mentone Church of God of Prophecy. Ikie Strong Henderson - 81 of Adamsburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 11 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Saturday, September 14 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Adamsburg Cemetery. Donna Jo Clark Hairel - 68 of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday, September 13. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Sunday, September 15 at Wilson Funeral Home with burial in Allen Memorial Cemetery. Kenneth Rea Berry - 74 of Fort Payne, passed away on Saturday, September 14 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Wednesday, September 18 at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with military honors.
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SCOREBOARD • WEEK three •
Fyffe 24, Collinsville 3 Clay Co. 58, Cornerstone 31 Crossville 24, Douglas 7
Fort Payne 31, Mae Jemison 30 Geraldine 64, Brindlee Mtn. 6 Susan Moore 38, Plainview 14
Section 12, Ider 0 Sylvania 52, Gaston 0 Valley Head 32, Falkville 7
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FYFFE, Ala.– The Class 2A, No.1 ranked, Fyffe Red Devils defeated the No. 6 ranked Collinsville Panthers, 24-3 on Friday night. With 6:10 remaining in the first quarter, Ike
Rowell stampeded his way into the endzone from 45-yards out. The kick by Brody Dalton was good, giving the Red Devils the early 7-0 advantage. The Fyffe Red Devils fumbled on first-andgoal with 3:04 remaining in the second quarter. Jason Perez made the
recovery. The Panthers settled with a field goal with :26 remaining in the first half, making the score 7-6. In the third, Fyffe added three points to their lead with a 20-yard field goal by Brody Dalton. With 9:45 remaining in the fourth, Rowell
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scurried in from 1-yard out for the Red Devil score. The point after attempt failed. Three minutes later, Quarterback Zach Pryon connected with a 34-yard pass to William Gillian for their final touchdown on the night, making the final score 24-3.
Collinsville Kaleb Jones had 16 rushes for 56 yards. Malachi Orr had 3 receptions for 72 yards and 6 rushes for 16 yards. Jason Perez stopped a Fyffe drive on the 3 with a fumble recovery. Fyffe was led by Ike Rowell with 22 rushes for 163 yards and two
touchdowns. “Collinsville is a great team. In fact, those were two really good football teams” said Fyffe Head Football Coach, Paul Benefield. On Friday, Fyffe will travel to take on Asbury. Collinsville will host Ider.
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GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — The Geraldine Bulldogs defeated the Brindlee Mountain Lions, 64-6 on Friday night. The Bulldogs went on attack early in the game and scored 35 unanswered points in the first quarter. With 8:30 remaining in the first quarter, the Bulldogs scored on a 40-yard touchdown run by Caleb Hall. The point after attempt was good, giving the Bulldogs the 7-0 advantage. Anthony Balwdin brought it in from 5-yards out with 6:24 remaining in the first. The point after attempt by Jose Garcia. After forcing Brindlee Mountain to punt, Kyle Tackerson sailed into the endzone, untouched. The Bulldogs were 21-0 with 3:56 remaining in the quarter. The Bulldogs scored on a pick 6 with 3:37 remaining in the first. After a booming kickoff by Jose Garcia, the coverage team forces
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a fumble. The Dogs took possession on the Brindlee Mountain 11. One play later, the Bulldogs charged into the endzone, to make the score at the end of one, 35-0. With 11:06 remaining in the second quarter, the Bulldogs add seven more points to the scoreboard. With 5:23 before the half, the Bulldogs score. The kick by Carlos Diaz was good, broadening the Bulldog lead to 49-0. The Bulldogs scored once more and went into the
half with the 56-0 lead. After the half, the clock ran on 8 minute quarters. The Bulldogs scored once more in the second half to take the 64-0 advantage. As time was running out in regulation play the Bulldogs allowed the Brindlee Mountain Lions to score. The point after attempt failed, making the final score of the night, 64-6. The Geraldine Bulldogs will host the New Hope Indians on Friday night.
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SUSAN MOORE, Ala. — The Plainview Bears were defeated by the Susan Moore q Bulldogs 38-14, Friday night. This loss places the Bears 0-2 in region play. r The Bulldogs scored with 1:59 remaining in the first quarter on an 8-yard L rushing touchdown. The extra point attempt was good, giving the Bulldogs the early e 7-0 lead. With 7:11 remaining in the second quarter, Noah White made the 21-yard pass W connection to Corey Blair for the score. Susan Moore quickly answered back with w 6:53 remaining in the half on a 55-yard touchdown reception. The Bulldogs kicked a t field goal and went into the half with the 17-6 advantage. W The Bulldogs scored with 5:28 remaining in the third, on a 40-yard reception. w The PAT was good. With :30 remaining in the third, Susan Moore brought another t one in from 2-yards out. The PAT was good and the Bulldogs ended the third with an w 31-6 lead. p To start the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs scored on a 16-yard rushing touchdown. The PAT was good, giving them the 38-6 advantage. Plainview answered y back on a 4-yard rushing touchdown by Brody McCurdy. Marcos Vegas brought in s the 8-yard, two-point conversion, making the final score of the night, 38-14. J Susan Moore had 263 total yards for the night. Plainview had 176 yards. b Plainview will host the Sylvania Rams for a region game on Friday. r
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SYLVANIA, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams shutout the Gaston Bulldogs, 52-0 on Friday night. Sylvania struck early and often, scoring 28 unanswered points in the first quarter. On the second play from scrimmage, Brody Smith connected with Keenan Wilbanks for the 71-yard score. After the Rams shut the Bulldogs down, Gaston turned over the ball on the 37-yard line. Gareth Anderson sailed
into the endzone, five plays later, on a 22-yard run with 6:00 remaining in the first quarter. Gaston could not catch a break as Jordan Johnson, intercepted the ball. Smith made a 38-yard pass connection with Grant Atchley for the score. On the next possession, , Gaston fumbled. Levi Anderson cashed in on the fumble, and scored from 8-yards out, making the score 28-0 at the end of one. In the second quarter, Jaxxon Andrade kicked a perfect 38-yard field goal to go into the half, with the 31-0
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advantage. Halfway through the third, Gareth Anderson scored on a 3-yard scamper into the endzone to broaden the Ram lead, 38-0. In the fourth,
Atchley connected with Johnson on a 24-touchdown pass to make the score 45-0. The Rams scored their last touchdown of the night, with 2:32 remaining in the game, on a 7-yard
run by Preston Darwin. Smith completed 8-of-9 passes for 201 yards. Wilbanks led the Ram with three receptions for 90 yards and one score. Gareth Anderson had 55 yards
on seven carries and two touchdowns. The Sylvania Rams will start back regional play as they travel to take on the Plainview Bears in the “Sand Mountain Showdown.”
HOMECOMING THRILLER TIGERS TURN
UP THE HEAT
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By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com
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By Amy Thrash Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com
FORT PAYNE,Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats celebrated their Homecoming with a thrilling 31-30 victory over the Mae Jemison Jaguars 31-30. At the end of the first quarter, the game was at a standstill with neither team scoring. In the second quarter with 11:16 remaining, Hunter Love dove in the endzone to put the Wildcats on the board, with a 7-0 lead over the Jaguars. The Wildcats scored again with 1:23 remaining in the second quarter when Darwin Camp punched it in from two yards out, bringing the score to 14-0. Mae Jemison answered back with :34 remaining in the first
half, with a 56-yard touchdown run. The kick was blocked by Fort Payne’s Cam Thomas. The WIldcats carried the 14-6 lead into halftime. A fake punt set up an 49-yard touchdown run by Mattew Shaddix and gave the Fort Payne Wildcats the 21-6 advantage, with 8:11 left in the third quarter. The Wildcats defense forced a 3-and-out and blocked the Jaguars punt. With 5:55 remaining in the third, Darrell Prater picked the ball for the WIldcats and charged into the endzone, giving the Wildcats the 28-6 lead. Jemison ran up the middle for a 80-yard touchdown run, with 5:43 remaining in the third. The Jaguars went for two to cut the lead to 28-14.
In the fourth quarter with 11:22 remaining in the game, Jemison raced down the middle scoring a 55-yard touchdown. The 2-point conversion was good to make the score 28-22. Alex McPherson drilled a 56-yard field goal to give the Wildcats a 31-22 lead with 8:14 remaining in the game. With 4:52 remaining in the fourth, the Jaguars cut the lead to one scoring the last touchdown of the night, 31-30. TIme ran out for the Jaguars as the Wildcats took a knee on their next possession. “We had way too many turnovers, but our defense rose to the occasion and stopped Jemison everytime we turned it over,” said Fort Payne Head Football Coach, Chris
Elmore. “ Alex McPherson had another outstanding game, including a 56-yard field goal, that ended up being the winning points. Our offense struggled at times but converted two key 3rd and long plays in the final drive to allow us to run the clock out.” Fort Payne will take this Friday off, and will travel to Etowah on Sept 27.
VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Valley Head TIgers defeated the Falkville Blue Devils on Friday night, 32-7. Jordan Burt charged down the field nineteen yards to score the first touchdown of the night for the Valley Head Tigers. The point after attempt failed, making the score 6-0. With 5:42 remaining in the first half, Jordan Burt strikes again on a 8-yard run. He also brought the extra 2-points, giving the Tigers the 14-0 advantage. Falkville returned the kick-off and galloped down the field for 89 yards to score. The extra point was good, narrowing the Tiger lead to 14-7 going into the half. With only :05 ticked off the fourth quarter clock, Marlon Trinidad scores from 1-yard out. The point after attempt failed. With 6:18 remaining in regulation play, Burt scores his third touchdown of the night on a 22-yard run. The Tigers stretched their lead to, 26-7. With 1:45 remaining in the game, Burt struck again from 3-yards out, giving the Tigers the 32-7 region win. Valley Head will face a familiar foe as they take on former Valley Head Coach, Brian Knapp and his Gaylesville Trojans, Friday night.
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By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles fell to the Clay County Eagles, 58-30. Clay County outscored the Cornerstone Christian Eagles, 25-6 in the first quarter. Cornerstone scored when Lucas Hale connected with Eli Carter on a 22-yard
touchdown pass, making the score 25-12. In the second quarter, Clay County scored three touchdowns. Tristian Johnson blocked the point-after attempt to make the score, 46-12 at the half. To start the second half, Clay County scored another touchdown. Layne Fortner scored on a 30-yard touchdown pass from Hale. In the fourth, Clay County returned the
kickoff for their final score of the evening. Cornerstone added two more scores, one from 38-yards by Fortner and the other by Tristian Johnson. Lucas Hale finished with 195 yards and two touchdowns. Layne Fortner had 79 yards ad two scores. Cornerstone will host Brooklane on Friday night.
Lions Shutout
the Hornets
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com
IDER, Ala. — The Ider Hornets fell to the Section Lions, 12-0 in a regional game on Friday night. Section Lions scored three points on a 33-yard field goal, with 3:00 remaining in the first quarter. With 7:28 remaining in the second quarter, Section scored on a 4-yard scamper into the endzone. The extra point was good, giving the Lions the 10-0 advantage going into the half. After a high snap rolled through the endzone, Section scored a safety in the third quarter and added two more points to their advantage. After both teams were shut down in the fourth, the Section Lions defeated the Ider Hornets, 12-0. Ider will travel to take on the Collinsville Panthers on Friday night.
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Pictured (L to R): Sidnee Burt, Madie Oliver, Emma Dalton, Gracie Hicks, Emma Jones, Ashley Meadows, Destiney Sisk, Kaitlyn Woodall
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The team from First State Bank recently finished in first place in the Northeast Alabama Community College Foundation's Mustang Scramble Golf Tourament, which was held at Dogwood Hills Golf Resort. First State Bank is a proud support of NACC. PICTURED (L to R): Shan Gilliam, Jon Henderson, Doris Slater (owner & operator of Dogwood Hills Golf Resort), Randy Moses and Roger Lee.
REGION WIN FOR THE LIONS
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com
DOUGLAS, Ala. — The Crossville Lions defeated the Douglas Eagles, 24-7 in Class 5A, Region 6 play on Friday night. With 2:33 remaining in the first quarter, Kolby Lesley sailed in from 8-yards out for the score. The extra point attempt failed, making the score 6-0. After a Crossville turnover, the Douglas Eagles scored their only points of the night with 6:22 remaining in the first quarter. The extra point attempt was good, giving the Eagles the short 7-6 lead. In the second quarter, the Lions scored after a 71-yard touchdown drive down the field. Hunter Haston connected with Lesley, on a 2-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion attempt failed. In the third, after an offensive fumble, Crossville recovered on the Douglas 21-yard line. Two plays later, Trace Allen found the end zone from 7 yards out , to make the score 18-7. With 7:10 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Eagles threw an interception. Lesley returned the ball from 80 yards to make the final score of the night, 24-7. Crossville improves to 1-3 (1-1 in the region). They will host Alexandria this Friday night.
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