Looking for the win

By Heath Thrash

Sports Reporter

Hokes Bluff 27-Crossville 13

Crossville played Hokes Bluff for a Class 4A, Region 6 showdown. Crossville was looking for their first win of the season.

With 5 minutes remaining in the first quarter, Bradley Pruett scored the first points for the Hokes Bluff Eagles with a one-yard dash.  The point after attempt failed.

The second quarter was back and forth between the Lions and Eagles.  Bradley Pruett scored again for Hokes Bluff with a 12-yard touchdown and the PAT was good.  Crossville answered back when Blanton Jones scored on a touchdown pass. The point after attempt was no good.  Going into the half,  Hokes Bluff led 13-6.

Crossville tied the game in the third with a touchdown by Joshua Dismukes,  The point after attempt by Renaldo Jimenez was good.

Hokes Bluff cashed in on a Lion fumble and scored a Eagle touchdown with less than eight minutes left in the game.  Tyler Hutchins, and the Hokes Bluff Eagles took away all hope for the Lions with a 45-yard touchdown with less than three minutes left in the ballgame.  The PAT was good.  Final score Hokes Bluff 27, Crossville 13.  Crossville will host Cleburne Co, Friday night.