By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Geraldine 20-Pisgah 14

Geraldine racked up their first win of the season against the Pisgah Eagles, Friday night.

With less than 7:00 remaining in the first quarter, Steven Hood put points on the board for the Bulldogs, with a 23-yard touchdown.  The kick was good by Illair Garcia.

Pisgah answered back with 5:00 remaining in the second, with a 99-yard touchdown pass from Audy Smothers to Levi Ellis.  The PAT was not good.  Going into the half, Bulldogs led 7-6.

Audy Smothers, slipped into the end zone with a 3-yard quarterback keeper and with a two-point conversion.  Pisgah took the lead, 14-7.

Raul Arevalo blocked the Eagle kick and Thomas Willoughby battled into the end zone with a 10-yard Bulldog touchdown.  The kick was good by Garcia, to tie the ballgame.

Ray Hernandez recovered a Pisgah fumble.  Austin Willoughby punched thru to score from the one yard line.  The PAT failed.  Bulldogs pulled thru for the win, 20-14.

Steven Hood had 17 carries for 104 yards and one touchdown.  Austin Willoughby had 29 carries for 120 yards.

Coach Brad Waldrop was impressed by his Bulldogs.  “We did a better job executing as a team.  We tackled better and we won the turnover battle.” “The special teams made the big play that turned the game around.”

The Bulldogs will travel to Brindlee Mountain, Friday night.