By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Winfield 34-Geraldine 7

The Geraldine Bulldogs traveled to Winfield Thursday night for the first round of the 3A State Playoffs. The game was moved a day ahead due to the possibility of bad weather.

The Winfield Pirates struck early scoring on an 1-yard run in the first quarter.  The point after attempt was good.  The Geraldine Bulldogs answered back with 2:23 remaining in the first with  a 3-yard dash into the endzone by Steven Hood.  The extra point attempt by Illair Garcia tied the game.  With only 3 seconds left in the first, Winfield scored on a 10-yard run and never looked back.

In the second quarter, Winfield scored twice.  Once on a 65-yard stampede into the endzone.  The second time on a 3-yard dash to score.  Going into the half, Winfield led Geraldine, 28-7.

In the second half, Winfield scored once more on a 28-yard pass.  Making the final of the game, Winfield Pirates 34, Geraldine Bulldogs 7.

Steven Hood was the Southern Torch standout for the night.  He led the Bulldogs with 16 carries for 90 yards and one touchdown.

Coach Brad Waldrop finished his first season as Head Coach for Geraldine with a 6-5 record.  We look forward to what next year’s season holds for the Bulldogs.