TIGERS GET BACK IN THE RACE
October 25, 2009 Scotland Co High School
The Scotland County Tigers defeated the Schuyler County Rams Friday night by the score of 35-14 to get back in the District 12 championship race. Scotland County turned 6 Ram turnovers (1 Int. & 5 fumbles) to their advantage in a conference and district win. Kyle Shelley scored three touchdowns on offense, while picking off a pass and recovering one fumble. Cody Taft rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns of his own. Taft eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark for the season with his performance.
The Tigers jumped out early, as Schuyler County fumbled the opening kickoff on their own 5 yard line. Shelley quickly made them pay by scoring on a one yard plunge. The Tigers took a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The first half ended at 21-0, Tigers. The Rams made a little noise in the second half by scoring two touchdowns of their own in the third period. The Tigers Taft quickly answered their scores with a 73 yard touchdown run around left end. Shelley sealed the victory in the fourth quarter with a six yard scamper, ending the scoring at 35-14.
The Tigers travel to North Shelby for a rare Thursday night contest to end the regular season. With a victory, the Tigers can secure a trip to the post season. "Our kids must be focused, and ready to play," states head coach Brent Bondurant. "This is a big game." |
