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

SYLVANIA, Ala. — The Sylvania Rams hosted the Plainview Bears in the annual Sand Mountain Showdown last Friday night.

Early in the game, both teams traded possession and went three-and-out. The first quarter saw no scores.

In the second quarter with 7:19 remaining on the clock, Christian Andrade kicked a 22-yard field goal for the Rams to take the lead of 3-0.

In the second half, the Plainview Bears put points on the board with 6:02 remaining in the game. On a 19-yard rushing touchdown by Drew Smith, the Bears took the lead. The extra point was by David Mejia to give the Bears the 7-3 lead.

Time ran out on the clock, giving the Plainview Bears their first win of the season.

The Plainview Bears had a total of 163 yards to Sylvania’s 115.

The Plainview Bears will face the Fyffe Red Devils at home on Friday night. The Sylvania Rams will travel and take on the North Sand Mountain Bisons.