A missed field goal in the last minute of the game perhaps kept the DeKalb County Tigers from advancing in the Class 3A State Play-offs Friday night in Smithville.
The Tigers lost to the Chattanooga Christian Chargers 23-22. They conclude the season with an overall 7-4 record.
The Tigers scored first with 3:29 left in the opening period on a pass from Quarterback Steven Jennings to Isaiah Jones covering 48 yards for a score. Matthew Poss kicked the extra point and DeKalb County led 7-0.
The Chargers answered on a 13 yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Matthew Mercer to Justin Wheeler. Will Patton booted the extra point and the game was tied at 7-7 with 1:49 left in the first period.
Quarterback Steven Jennings scored on a 6 yard touchdown run with 11:02 left in the second period. Matthew Poss added the extra point and the Tigers regained the lead 14-7.
Will Patton kicked a 27 yard field goal with 10:15 left in the third period and the Chargers trailed 14-10.
Later in the third period on a 4th and 1 play, Will Patton raced 76 yards for a touchdown on a fake punt. The P.A.T. attempt was no good but the Chargers grabbed a 16-14 lead.
The Tigers re-took the lead on a 2 yard touchdown run by A.J. Mooneyham with 7:11 left in the fourth period. DeKalb County also converted a two point conversion and the score was 22-16.
With 5:15 left in the game, Kade Oglesby threw a half back pass to Wheeler for a touchdown. Will Patton converted the extra point and the Chargers led 23-22.
The Tigers had opportunities to win the game on their last drive including a 20 yard field goal attempt by Matthew Poss with 50 seconds left in the game but it sailed wide right and Chattanooga Christian went on to win 23-22.
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