By Amy Thrash

Sports Reporter

Saks 42-Crossville 7

“Playing young guys that need to continue to get better, and they will.”

—Coach Brian Clowdis

It seems that Crossville can not get a break this football season. During the  first quarter of the game against Saks, Crossville had the chance to strike first but just could not get the ball into the endzone. Saks scored and went for two.  They led 8-0 going into the second quarter.

The second quarter did not get easier for the Lions.  Saks scored two more touchdowns. Going into the half, Saks led Crossville, 24-0.

Saks racked up another touchdown in the third.

In the fourth, Saks struck again with a field goal plus another touchdown.  All hope seemed to be lost for Crossville when Blake Owens had a 8-yard touchdown run with less than 5:00 remaining in the game.  Final Saks 42, Crossville 7.  Crossville Head Coach Brian Clowdis felt like “ the guys played very well. Quite simply, we are playing young guys that need to continue to get better, and they will”  Crossville will be on the road this week, as they take on Cherokee County for a region game.