By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com (Photo by Marla Jones)

ALEXANDRIA, Ala. – The Crossville Lions were knocked down last Friday night by Region 6 opponent Alexandria, 66-14.

With 6:40 remaining in the first quarter, the Valley Cubs took the lead at 7-0. Alexandria made another touchdown in the first, bringing the score to 14-0.

In the second quarter, the Valley Cubs scored two more touchdowns, but the extra point was not made on one. With one minute until halftime, Cameron Adkins scored for the Lions. The score at the half was 27-7.

By the time 3:45 rolled onto the play clock in the third quarter, both teams had almost doubled their scores, giving the Valley Cubs a 53-14 lead over the Crossville Lions.

The final score of the night was 66-14 with Alexandria taking the win.

Crossville quarterback Trent Bryant passed for 140 yards and one touchdown. He also lead with 32 rushing yards. Jay Luther ran four yards for the Lions' second touchdown of the night.

The Crossville Lions will travel to Springville this Friday night.