By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Geraldine 9-Sand Rock 7

It was raining Cats and Dogs, literally, Friday as the Sand Rock Wildcats took on the Geraldine Bulldogs.  The rainy weather made it hard for either team to add important points to the board for the ever important region game. The first quarter was scoreless.

Sand Rock scored first, in the second quarter, with a 54-yard touchdown.  The point-after attempt was good.  Going into the half, the Wildcats led 7-0.

Despite the wet, slippery fields, Geraldine got their first score in the third with a one-yard dash into the endzone by Bryan Jimenez.  The extra point was not good.

In the fourth, with five minutes remaining, Illiar Garcia, used his magic foot to kick a 35-yard field goal,  sealing the deal for the Bulldog win.  Try as they might, the Wildcats could not catch up as time ran out.   Final Geraldine 9, Sand Rock 7.

The Southern Torch Standouts for the game were Steven Hood, Bryan Jimenez. Steven Hood finished the night with 16 carries for 110 yards.  Bryan Jimenez scored a touchdown and had 16 carries for 64 yards.

Geraldine will travel to Sylvania, Friday night.