The DeKalb County Tigers defeated the Sycamore War Eagles 20-6 at Pleasantview Friday night to run their season record to 7-2 overall and 3-2 in Region 4-3A. With the win, the Tigers have earned a spot in the State Play-offs in two weeks.
The Tigers took the opening kick and marched 58 yards in six plays to score the first touchdown of the game. Quarterback Hunter Poteete threw an eight yard touchdown pass to Matthew Lawrence. Zach Taylor converted on the P.A.T. and DeKalb County led 7-0 with 9:59 left in the first period.
After a stalled Sycamore drive, the Tigers got the ball back and scored on their second offensive series. Nick Lester caught a three yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Poteete, capping a 48 yard drive and with 4:04 left in the first period, DeKalb County led 14-0 after Taylor converted on the P.A.T.
The score at the end of the first period was 14-0, DeKalb County.
After intercepting a DeKalb County pass, Sycamore moved 60 yards in 12 plays to get on the scoreboard late in the second period. The War Eagles capped the drive on a 9 yard touchdown run. The P.A.T. attempt was no good and DeKalb County’s lead was cut to 14-6 with 49 seconds left before half time.
The Tigers, facing 4th and 15 from the Sycamore 28 yard line, attempted a 45 yard field goal just before the end of the second quarter, but Zach Taylor’s kick fell short.
The halftime score was DeKalb County 14, Sycamore 6.
Neither team scored in the third quarter and the score remained DeKalb County 14, Sycamore 6 to start the fourth period.
DeKalb County stretched their lead with 8:36 left in the game. Facing fourth and goal from the one yard line, Matthew Lawrence took it in for the score. Taylor’s P.A.T. attempt was no good but the Tigers led 20-6.
The final score, DeKalb County 20, Sycamore 6.
The Tigers will conclude the regular season next Thursday night, October 30 at Macon County. The State Play-offs begin in two weeks.
In other region play this week, Whitehouse defeated Station Camp 21 to 20 and Greenbrier beat Macon County 14 to 6. Pearl Cohn had the week off.
The current standings in Region 4-3A are as follows:
Whitehouse: 8-1 overall (5-0 in region play)
Station Camp: 6-3 (4-1)
DeKalb County: 7-2 (3-2)
Sycamore: 5-4 (3-3)
Greenbrier: 5-4 (2-3)
Macon County: 1-8 (1-4)
Pearl Cohn: 1-8 (0-5)
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