By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Marla Jones)

NEW HOPE, Ala. — The Plainview Bears defeated the New Hope Indians, 12-7 to keep their playoff dreams alive on Friday night.

The New Hope Indians took the lead, scoring on second play from scrimmage on a 63 yard run to give the the early 7-0 advantage in the first quarter.

Plainview answered back on a middle screen pass 21-yards out from Andrew McLaughlin to Brody McCurdy with 4:19 remaining in the second quarter.  The point-after attempt failed, making the score 7-6 going into the half.

The third quarter was an intense battle between both teams with neither scoring keeping fans on the edge of their seat.

The score remained 7-6 until late in the fourth quarter.  With :28 remaining on the timeclock, the Bears had the ball on the New Hope 17 yard line.  With :22 left in play, McLaughlin connected with Trey Greenwood on a 17-yard touchdown pass for the win.

The Bears are 3-2 in regional play and will host Pisgah on Friday night.