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

CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The Crossville Lions defeated their 5A, Region 6 rival Douglas Eagles 31-7 for their first win of the season last Friday night. This marked their first victory under new Head Coach, Dusty Darnell.

After no scores in the first quarter, Crossville quarterback Trent Bryant was able to bring the heat in the second quarter by connecting with Cam Adkins for a 26-yard touchdown. The extra point was good, giving the Lions a 7-0 lead with 10:16 remaining the first half.

With 4:10 left in the half, Bryant nabbed a second score against the Eagles making the score 14-0. After an Eagle fumble, the Lions made another score bringing their lead to 20-0 at the half, after missing the extra point.

In the third with 4:54 left, the Lions sacked the Douglas quarterback for a safety to increase their lead to 22-0. Jay Luther then ran a 12-yard touchdown to up the score to 29-0 as the third came to a close.

The Lions’ defense forced another safety with 10:26 left in the game, allowing their lead to rise to 31-0.

With 1:18 remaining in the game, Douglas broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run to get the final score of 31-7.

Bryant finished 12 of 21 in passing for 136 yards and one touchdown, while rushing for 45 and two touchdowns.

The Lions will travel to face Alexandria this Friday night.