Eian Bain tries to escape a Marion County defender. 

Photo provided by Valerie Chappell

Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

GUIN, AL.--The Valley Head Tigers were defeated 27-6 by the Marion County Red Raiders on Friday night in the second round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Playoffs. 

The Valley Head Tigers scored first, on a 3-yard run by Hunter Robison, with 9:20 remaining in the second quarter.  The point-after attempt failed but gave the Tigers the 6-0 advantage going into the half.

Marion County scored on a 99-yard pass completion, with 5:32 remaining in the third quarter.   The point-after kick was good to give the Red Raiders the 7-6 lead.  Marion County scored with :47 remaining on a 25-yard pass completion. The Tigers blocked the field goal attempt, making the score 13-6, at the end of the third quarter. 

The Knights scored on a 39-yard pass completion and successfully went for two, to take the 21-6 advantage. After a Valley Head fumble, the Red Raiders recovered and scored the final touchdown of the night. The kick was no good, making the final 27-6. 

Eian Bain led the Valley Head Tigers with 185 yards.  Hunter Robinson finished the night with 60 yards and one touchdown. 

The Valley Head Tigers finish their remarkable season with a 10-2 overall record.  The team was 6-0 in Class 1A Region 7.