Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Geraldine hosted the season opener against the returning State Champions, Fyffe Red Devils.  The stadium was full of electricity as the players ran onto the field and fans gathered.

Fyffe struck early with a 18-yard run from Dilan Kilpatrick, taking the Fyffe lead to 7-0.

Geraldine answered back with a 97-yard touchdown by Steven Hood and PAT from Illar Garcia. With only minutes left in the first quarter, Will Mashburn scored with a 3-yard TD for Fyffe. The PAT was no good.

In the second quarter, the Devils racked up 20 more unanswered points including a 46 yard TD from Kilpatrick and a 8 yard pass from Mashburn to Cyle Collins.

Geraldine must of had a pep talk from new head coach, Brad Waldrop, during the half.  They came charging back with a 72 yard touchdown from Steven Hood.  The PAT from Garcia was good.  No one scored in the fourth and Fyffe remained on top with the final being 33-14.

Fyffe’s top rusher was Dilan Kilpatrick with 8 attempts and 225 yards rushing.