By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com

CROSSVILLE, Ala. — The Southside Panthers  defeated the Crossville Lions, 6-3 on Thursday night.

To avoid the soaking rain that was predicted for Friday night, the Crossville Lions made the decision to move their game against the Southside Panthers to Thursday night.

The game was back and forth between two teams who refused to lose.  The first half was scoreless. 

Javier Juan scored the only points for the Lions on a 23-yard field goal in the third quarter.  With 1:03 remaining in the third, Southside tied the game on a 19-yard field goal.

WIth 2:06 remaining in the game, Southside kicked a 25-yard field goal to win the game, 6-3. 

The Crossville Lions held the Southside Panthers to 196 total yards.

Alex Cliacon led the Lions with 63 yards on four carries.

Crossville will host the Plainview Bears on Friday.