By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Fort Payne 17-Albertville 14

There is only one word to describe the performance of the Fort Payne WIldcats against Albertville Aggies Friday night, awesome. If you were looking for a showdown, you were not disappointed.  Fans from over two counties piled into the Aggie stadium to see a great game.

Desom Turner set the pace of the game with his 21-yard gallop into the endzone on the third offensive play of the game.  The PAT by Evan McPherson was good.  With 5:13 left in the first, Aggie Tyler Collins darted into the endzone with a 3-yard run.  The extra point was successful.

Evan McPherson kicked a 39-yard field goal to give the Wildcats the lead but that was short lived.  WIth :11 seconds left in the half, Tyler Collins ran from 3-yards out.  The extra point was good, giving Albertville the lead going into the half, 14-10.

The third quarter was scoreless and tensions were high.  With 8:28 remaining in the fourth, Wanya King charged into the endzone with a 5-yard touchdown.  The extra point attempt by McPherson was good.  The Fort Payne defense left no doubt who wanted the victory more.  Michael Shaddix and Tyler Berry both sacked the quarterback and forced the punt.  Shaddix and Berry are the Southern Torch Standouts of the Week. This sealed the Wildcat win, keeping them 4-0.  The final score was Fort Payne Wildcats 17, Albertville Aggies 14.

Fort Payne will travel to Hazel Green Friday night.

Based on the awesome performance of the entire Fort Payne Wildcat team, they are awarded our Southern Torch Team of the Week.