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

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Clay County Christian Academy clipped the wings of the Cornerstone Christian Academy Eagles last Friday at the first homecoming game for the Eagles, 59-13.

With 6:00 minutes left in the first quarter, Clay County scored, but missed their extra point, giving them the early 6-0 lead. Cornerstone answered back with a touchdown run and a successful extra point conversion.

At the end of the first quarter, Clay County led 19-7. Cornerstone made another score, but it was called back for holding.

In the second, Clay County put 20 more points on the board, bringing the score to 39-13 due to Cornerstone’s Bryce Dupree stopping one of Clay County’s extra points.

In the third and fourth quarters, Clay County went on to score 20 more points, bringing the final score to 59-13, despite a good effort by Cornerstone at their first homecoming game.

Cornerstone Christian Academy will face Victory Christian Academy in Millbrook, Ala. away this Friday night.