(Photo by Kristy Gallagher)

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

SUSAN MOORE, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams fell in regional play against the Susan Moore Bulldogs, 28-21 on Friday night.

Susan Moore took the early advantage after blocking a punt near the goaline.  The Bulldogs dashed into the endzone with 9:35 remaining in the first quarter.  With 8:58 left in the first quarter, Sylvania had an injured player on the field. Kennan Wilbanks was taken off the field with broken tibia and fibula. With 1:58 remaining in the first, Drake Casey brought it in for the Rams.  The kick was good and the score was tied 7-7.  With :42 remaining in the first, Susan Moore answered back with a long run down the field for the score.  The Bulldogs went up, 14-7 to start the second quarter.

With 7:31 remaining in the first half, Sylvania scored on another touchdown run by Casey.  The PAT is good and the game is tied 14-14.  After a Ram fumble, the Bulldogs scored on a 14-yard touchdown with :11 remaining in the first half.  The Bulldogs went into the half with the 21-14 advantage.

After a 30-minute lightning delay, the Rams had a 54-yard touchdown by Gareth Anderson called back due to a block in the backfield.  With 4:19 remaining in the third, Anderson once again crossed the goal line from 2-yards out to tie the game 21-21. Susan Moore answered back with a 10-yard touchdown to make the final score 28-21.

Sylvania will travel to face Gaston in a non-region game on Friday.