By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com
CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The Crossville Lions defeated the Plainview Bears 28-12 in the last regular season game of 2019.
The Lions got on the scoreboard early against the Bears, scoring with 11:41 remaining in the first on a 36-yard rushing touchdown by Kolby Lesley. The extra point attempt by Javier Juan was good, giving the Panthers the 7-0 advantage. The Lions attacked again with 7:33 remaining on a 32-yard touchdown reception from Noah Williams to Harley Hicks. The point after attempt gave the Lions the 14-0 lead.
WIth 8:57 remaining in the second quarter, the Crossville Lions scored on a 47-yard quarterback keeper by Williams to take the 21-0 lead. With 4:43 remaining in the first half, Plainview scored on a 1-yard touchdown run by Noah White. Going into the half, the score was 21-6.
With :28 remaining in the third, Crossville scored on a reverse pass from Alejandro Chacon to Hicks. The extra point gave the Lions in the 28-6 lead.
With 7:44 remaining in the game, Noah White scored the final touchdown of the night on a 68-yard punt return.
The Crossville Lions finish their season 2-8 (1-5) and the Plainview Bears wrapped up their season 3-7 (2-4).
