By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

New Hope 21-Plainview 16

Plainview Bears traveled to New Hope Friday night, with hopes of getting their first region win of the season.  New Hope had other plans.

With 7:28 remaining in the first quarter, New Hope struck first with a 13-yard run by Jonate Cotton.  The extra point by Seth Burke was good.

In the second quarter, the Bears had a series of good drives but the Indians held them.  Bears were forced to settle with 3 points by Luis Hernandez.  With 4:29 remaining in the second, Jonate Cotton broke loose with a 63-yard run for another Indian touchdown.  The PAT was good.  Going into the half, New Hope led 14-3.

With 4:50 left in the third, Jonate Cotton scored his third touchdown of the night with a 33-yard dash.  The PAT was good.

Plainview scored with 3:07 left in the third with a 30-yard run by Sam Mueller,  Luis Hernandez was good on the PAT.  Bears scored again in the fourth, with 3:41 remaining with a 2-yard run by Clay Cooper.  The two point conversion was unsuccessful and time ran out for the Bears.  New Hope won 21-6.

“We have just got to take it one day at a time. One game at a time.” “We have improved in certain areas, just have to keep getting better,” said Plainview Head Coach Dustin Goodwin. When asked who came to mind as standouts of the game, “Trent Brown played well on defense. Bailey Dukes did well as quarterback. Sam Muller had a good game as running back and Zack Stephens played well on both sides of the ball.”

Plainview will travel to Sand Rock Friday night looking for their first win of the season, in regional play.