By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Plainview 35-Pisgah 24

“I was very proud of the effort of my kids”

—Coach Dustin Goodwin

There was several that might have sold Plainview short.  The Bears started the season out slow but they have picked up the pace and now are a force to be reckoned with.

Fans came out on a rainy night to see a good ballgame between Plainview and Pisgah and they were not disappointed. It was a scary night for most of the night but in the end, there was just Too Much Blue for the Eagles.

Pisgah struck first with a 5-yard dash by Jacob Gamble.  The point after attempt was unsuccessful. Kaleb Hughes caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Bailey Dukes. The PAT was good, giving the Bears the lead 7-6.

With 11:03 left in the second quarter, Audie Smothers connected with JT Jurcick for a 11-yard touchdown reception.  The PAT was not good but the Eagles did have the 12-7 lead. With 6:31 left before the half, Bailey Dukes scored on a quarterback keeper.  Pisgah Quarterback, Audie Smothers, answered back with a 15-yard touchdown pass to JT Jurcick.  Going into the half, the Eagles led the Bears 18-14.

In the third quarter, Smothers connected with Jacob Gamble in the end zone, giving the Eagles the 24-14 lead.  Dalton Bowman intercepted the Pisgah ball and Sam Muller scored on a 10-yard touchdown with 3:00 remaining.  Muller struck one last time for the win, with a 74-yard stampede into the endzone.  Final Plainview 35, Pisgah 24.  Coach Dustin Goodwin was “very proud of our kids and how they played, “Sam Mueller had a great game, our defense blocked well up front and Will Kirk had a great interception.”  The Bears were awarded the Southern Torch Team of the Week for their impressive game against Pisgah.

Plainview will host Sylvania this week.  When asked about his thoughts and preparations for the intense rivalry game, Coach Goodwin had this to say, “We will focus like every other game.  Sylvania will come to play a hard fought game.  We will just have to prepare.”