The teamwork of Logan Anderson and Owen Blackwell keeps the ball away from the Yellowjackets. 

Cheryl Boydston| Southern Torch

Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala- The Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Winston County Yellowjackets, 35-6 in the second round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Playoffs. 

Logan Anderson galloped in from 37 years out, with 9:26 remaining in the first quarter, putting the first points on the board for the Red Devils.  The kick by Yahir Balcazar was good, making the score 7-0.  With 3:16 remaining in the first, Brodie Hicks sailed in from 8 yards out.  The kick by Balcazar gave the Red Devils the 14-0 lead, closing out the first quarter. 

Anderson brought another touchdown in from 4-yards out, to start the second quarter.  The kick by Balcazar gave the Red Devils the 21-0 lead over the Yellowjackets.  Hunter Machen stampeded down the field for 41 yards to score for the Red Devils.  The kick by Balcazar made the score 28-0.   Winston County put their only points on the board, on a 2-yard sneak into the endzone, with :14 remaining in the second quarter.   The Yellowjackets went for two but were squashed by the Red Devils.  Fyffe carried the 28-6 lead into the half. 

Machen scored the final touchdown of the night for Fyffe, with 4:10 remaining in the third quarter.  The kick by Balcazar made the final score, 35-6. 

Logan Anderson led the Fyffe Red Devils with 173 yards.  Hunter Machen had 84 yards on two attempts.  Hunter Machen finished the night with 54 yards. 

Yahir Balcazar went 5-for-5 on field goal attempts. 

On defense, Tucker Wilks led the team with 7 tackles and 5 assists.  Will Arnold had 6 tackles, 6 assists, and one sack. Brodie Hicks had 5 tackles and 3 assists. 

The Fyffe Red Devils(12-0)  will host the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights (10-2) on Friday night.