The Collinsville Panthers tamed the Crossville Lions under the Saturday night lights.
Marla Jones|Southern Torch
COLLINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Collinsville Panthers defeated the Crossville Lions 33-7, on Saturday night.
With 9:49 remaining in the first quarter, Keaton DeBoard brought it in from 52-yards out for the Collinsville Panthers. The kick by Jesus Francisco gave the Panthers the early 7-0 lead. With 4:18 remaining in the first quarter, Hunter James sailed in from 16-yards for the touchdown. The kick by Francisco gave the Panthers the 14-0 lead going into the second quarter.
DeBoard scampered into the endzone, from 4-yards out to score with 3:49 remaining in the first half. The kick was blocked but gave the Panthers the 20-0 advantage going into the half.
Mason McAteer made the 19-yard pass connection to Kyler Beene for the Panther touchdown with 4:52 remaining in the third quarter. The extra point attempt failed but put the Panthers up 26-0. McAteer charged down the field for 22-yards on a quarterback keeper to add to the Panther's lead, 33-0.
The Crossville Lions' defense forced four turnovers with one of those leading to Crossville’s only touchdown. With 3:33 remaining in the game, Noah Causey dashed in from 2-yards out for Lion's touchdown. The kick by Christian Rodriquez was good, making the final score 33-7.
Collinsville outgained Crossville by 300 yards.
For Collinsville, Keaton DeBoard rushed 14 times for 144 yards and two touchdowns, making him the Southern Torch Standout of the Night.
Quarterback Mason McAteer passed for 42 yards and a touchdown and had a 27-yard run for a touchdown.
“It is always good to get that first win of the season and at home” stated Coach Ernie Willingham. “The Saturday night crowd was really good for both teams.”
“I thought that we came out at halftime and really played hard. We were able to force several turnovers” stated Crossville Head Coach Riley Edwards. “ Collinsville’s Coach Conde always does a great job on defense.”
The Collinsville Panthers will host the Section Lions on Friday night.
The Crossville Lions will be on the road as they face the Guntersville Wildcats.
