Story & Photo by Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com

SYLVANIA, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams fell to Susan Moore in their Class 3A, Region 7 opener.

The Bulldogs scored first with 5:50 remaining in the first quarter.  The extra point was good, giving the Bulldogs the early 7-0 lead. 

With 4:25 remaining in the first half, the Bulldogs bulldozed down the field on an 88-yard touchdown run. The PAT was good and the Bulldogs carried the 14-0 advantage into the half.

To start the second half, the Bulldogs scored on a 25-yard pass connection with 8:07 remaining in the third quarter.  The kick was good, giving Susan Moore the 21-0 lead.  At the end of the third, Junior Gareth Anderson intercepted a Bulldog pass at the 25-yard line.  Senior, Mason Sanders brought it in to score the final touchdown of the night.  A fumble that was recovered by Susan Moore sealed the region victory for the Bulldogs. 

Sylvania will try to rebound as they host Gaston on Friday.