Tigers Turn Up the Heat

Tigers Turn Up the Heat

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com

VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Valley Head TIgers defeated the Falkville Blue Devils on Friday night, 32-7. 

Jordan Burt charged down the field nineteen yards to score the first touchdown of the night for the Valley Head Tigers. The point after attempt failed, making the score 6-0.  

With 5:42 remaining in the first half, Jordan Burt strikes again on a 8-yard run.  He also brought the extra 2-points, giving the Tigers the 14-0 advantage.  Falkville returned the kick-off and galloped down the field for 89 yards to score.  The extra point was good, narrowing the Tiger lead to 14-7 going into the half. 

With only :05 ticked off the fourth quarter clock, Marlon Trinidad scores from 1-yard out.  The point after attempt failed.  With 6:18 remaining in regulation play, Burt scores his third touchdown of the night on a 22-yard run.  The Tigers stretched their lead to, 26-7.  With 1:45 remaining in the game, Burt struck again from 3-yards out, giving the Tigers the 32-7 region win.  

Valley Head will face a familiar foe as they take on former Valley Head Coach, Brian Knapp and his Gaylesville Trojans, Friday night.