By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The Cornerstone Christian Eagles’ was defeated by Conecuh Springs 33-31, in a nailbiter on  Friday.

To start the first quarter, Cornerstone fumbled the kickoff, and Conecuh recovered the ball for a 24-yard touchdown making the score 7-0. The Eagles answered back when Lucas Hale connected with Saxon Cloud on a 21-yard pass with 6:39 remaining in the first.The PAT was no good making the score 7-6. The next play Conecuh made their second touchdown of the night, giving them the 14-6 lead. With 4:53 left in the first, Israel Phillips dashed in the endzone from 5-yards out the PAT was no good, making the score 14-12.

In the second quarter with 8:57 remaining, Hale connected to Matt Johnson on a 28-yard pass giving the Eagles their first lead of the night 19-14.  Conecuh answered back quickly to put them back on top 21-19 with 4:50 remaining in the half.

In the third Cornerstones’ Phillips dove into the endzone from 1-yard out giving them the 25-21 lead. With 3:24 left in the third Conecuh scored again to take back the lead 27-25. 

To start the fourth quarter, Conecuh scored on a 40-yard touchdown run making the score 33-25. With 7:54 remaining in the game The Eagles score again when Hale completed a 31-yard pass to Matt Johnson making the score 33-31. Conecuh took a knee to win the game 33-31.

The Eagles with host Clay County tonight.