OAKLAND, MD – Tucker County traveled to Southern Garrett, MD last Friday September 29th. The Mt. Lions trailed 7-0 after one quarter of play, but the Rams scored 34 more points the rest of contest to pick up the win over the Mt. Lions 41-0.
Southern won the coin toss and deferred their option until the second half. This gave Tucker County the ball to start the game. The Mt. Lions tried a double pass on the first play, but the Tucker County player Luke Poling threw an interception to give the ball to Southern. The Rams could not move the ball on offense and were forced to punt after 3 plays. The Mt. Lions had trouble on offense again as they committed 3 false start penalties which forced a Tucker County punt. The Rams then got on the score board with a 29 yard touchdown run. The PAT kick was good to make the score 7-0 Southern with 6:18 left in the first quarter.
Tucker County was forced to punt again early in the second quarter. Southern then got a partial block on the punt. This gave the Colts great field position at the Mt. Lions 40. Southern then capped off the drive with a 16 yard touchdown run with 5:29 left in the second quarter. The PAT kick was good to put the score to 14-0 Southern. Tucker County would punt again on their next possession. The Rams would score again with 20 seconds left in the first half on a 19 yard touchdown run. The Rams kicker made the PAT to up the Southern lead to 21-0. The Rams would hold the lead at halftime with the score of 21-0.
Southern received the kick to start the third quarter, but the Mt. Lions defense could not get off the field as Southern scored on a 12 yard touchdown pass. The PAT kick was good again to make the score 28-0 with 8:14 left in the third quarter. On the next Mt. Lions possession the Rams intercepted a Poling pass to give the ball back to the Rams. Southern would drive the ball down to the Tucker County 14, but a failed fourth down conversion gave Tucker County the ball back at their own 11 yard line. Southern would then get the ball after a Mt. Lions punt. The Rams then drive the ball 53 yards on 6 plays and with 1:00 minute left in the third quarter Southern found the end zone. A Rams 2 yard touchdown run and the missed 2 point conversion made the score 34-0 Southern. The Rams would add another score with 7 minutes left in the game to make the score 41-0. The Mt. Lions were unable to move the ball the rest of the contest and fell in the game 41-0 Final.
Luke Poling led Tucker County with 4 of 10 passing for 37 yards. Ben Cromer added 3 receptions for 39 yards receiving for the Mt. Lions in the loss. Southern was led by Davis with 114 yards rushing.
Tucker County(2-4) will travel to East Hardy on Friday October 6th, kickoff is set for 7:30pm. Audio Broadcast Coverage will be provided online on TuckerCountySports.Com with pregame starting at 7pm. For more Tucker County Sports info visit TuckerCountySports.Com
