By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

Crossville 21-White Plains 13

“Winning isn’t everything, but wanting the win is.”

—Vince Lombardi

It seemed that victory was something that Crossville just could not achieve. That had not felt the victorious feeling in a long time, nineteen games to be exact. They had not won since October 18, 2013.  It seemed at the start of the game, it was not going to happen for them again this week.

White Plains struck early against the Crossville Lions.  Timothy Whiteside returned the kickoff for 90 yards and a touchdown.  They scored once again, making the score 13-0.  After a 85-yard drive, the Crossville Lions scored on a touchdown by Addison Dismuke.  Going into the half, the White Plains Wildcats led the Crossville Lions 13-7.

The third quarter started off with a failed on-side kick for White Plains.  Crossville used it to their advantage when Gannon Pointer connected with Addison Dismuke for a 31-yard touchdown pass.

A interception late in the fourth quarter set up the Lions winning score.  With 2:15 left in the fourth, Blake Owens ran up the middle for the Lions touchdown.

Final Crossville 21, White Plains 13

Crossville was named the Southern Torch Team of the Week for their impressive win.  The Southern Torch Standout of the night was Addison Dismuke.