By Amy Thrash

Fort Payne 21, Arab 14

Fort Payne pounced on Arab early with a 14-0 led. Desmon Turner scored with a 8-yard run and in the second, Quarterback Tyler Ellis added more points on the board with a 13-yard run.  Both of Evan McPherson’s kicks were good.

Arab answered back with two touchdowns.  At the half, the score was tied 14-14.

The third quarter was deadlocked but in the fourth, the Wildcats gained control with a 6-yard touchdown from Desmon Turner. The kick from Evan McPherson was good. The Wildcats won their first region game.

Fort Payne will travel to Brewer where they will play another regional game.