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.