By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com

ARAB, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats defeated the Arab Knights, 28-7 on Friday night. 

Hunter Love punched it in from the 1-yard line to give the Wildcats the 7-0 lead with 3:55 remaining in the first quarter.

In the second quarter with 9:58 left, Love scored his second touchdown of the night making the score 14-0.  J.D. Blalock ran the ball in for another Wildcat touchdown to give Fort Payne the 21-0 advantage over the Arab Knights with 3:49 remaining in the first half.

With 6:19 left in the third quarter, Arab scored their only touchdown of the night, making the score 12-7.  

In the fourth quarter, Cam Thomas galloped down the field for a 76-yard touchdown making the final score, 28-7. 

“I thought our players played very physical and tough. This is what we asked of them this week and they delivered” stated Fort Payne Head Coach Chris Elmore. “After getting ahead 21-0 at the half, we did not play as well in the third quarter, but we responded by having a very productive fourth quarter to secure the win.” 

Hunter Love ran for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Cam Thomas had 88 yards and one touchdown. J.D Blalock had 59 passing yards and one touchdown. 

The Fort Payne wildcats will host the Springville Tigers on Friday.