By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

North Sand Mtn 20-Geraldine 17

Geraldine traveled to Higdon Friday night to battle with the North Sand Mountain Bisons.  What a battle it was.  It was a back- and- forth game until the bitter end.

To start things rolling, North Sand Mountain connected with a 7-yard run by Eric George with 6:14 left in the first.  The extra point attempt was unsuccessful.

In the second quarter, Austin Hood put points on the board for the Geraldine Bulldogs with a 7-yard run.  Illair Garcia was spot on with his point after attempt, giving the Bulldogs the lead 7-6.

Cody Schrader scored on a 11-yard run and added more points for NSM with a two-point conversion, making the score 14-7.

Austin Hood tied the game with his 14-yard touchdown.  The PAT was good by Illair Garcia was good.  Jake Yarbrough gave NSM the 20-14 lead with his 1-yard dart into the endzone.

Illair Garcia made the score, 20-17 with his 27-yard field goal but time just ran out for the Geraldine Bulldogs.   Final North Sand Mountain 20, Geraldine 17.

Steven Hood was a Southern Torch Standout with 13 carries for 103 yards and two touchdowns.

Geraldine will host Sand Rock this week.