Fort Payne can't be touched

Fort Payne can't be touched

By Amy Thrash

Sports Reporter

Fort Payne 48-Brewer 0

Fort Payne made the trip to Brewer and scored their first shutout of the 2015 season.

Starting with the first defensive play, Daurice Maddox captured the interception for a Wildcat touchdown.  Evan McPherson added the extra point.

With less that 3:00 left in the first quarter, Desmon Turner worked his magic for another touchdown with his 21-yard run.  Kick by McPherson was good.

With 9:00 remaining in the second, McPherson kicked two field goals. One for 35-yards and the other from 38 yards, adding six more points on the Wildcat lead.  With less than 2:30 remaining, Lineman Sam Young captured a interception and scored a touchdown. Going into the half, the Wildcats had a 27-0 lead.

During the third quarter, Quarterback Tyler Ellis was on fire.  Throwing the ball for a 80-yard pass to Wanya King for a Wildcat score.  Ellis also connected with Nick Ridgeway for 53 yards for a touchdown.  McPherson made both extra points.

With less than 6:10 remaining in the fourth, Logan Hulsey added more points on the board with his 9-yard dash.  Making the score, Fort Payne 48, Brewer 0.  Desmon Turner had 154 yards rushing.  Fort Payne is 3-0 and 2-0 in Class 6A Region 7.  They will travel to Albertville, Friday.