MOOREFIELD – Tucker County traveled to Moorefield last Friday September 15th. The Mt. Lions led 20-3 at the half and held off a late charge from Moorefield to get the victory on the road 20-10.
Moorefield won the coin toss and deferred their option until the second half, which gave the Mt. Lions the ball to start the game. The offense for Tucker County could not move the ball and they were forced to punt the ball after 3 plays. The Yellowjackets also could not move the ball on their first drive and also was forced to punt the ball back to Tucker County. The Mt. Lions then put together an 11 play drive that included a 60 yard pass play from Luke Poling to Ben Callaway. The drive was capped off on an 8 yard touchdown pass from Poling to Ben Cromer with 3:45 left in the first quarter. The PAT kick by Callaway was good to make the score 7-0 Tucker County. Moorefield then answered with a 47 yard field goal to make the score 7-3 Tucker County with 22 seconds left in the first quarter. On the ensuing kickoff the Mt. Lions got a 78 yard kick return for a touchdown by Ben Callaway. The PAT kick was no good to put the score to 13-3 Tucker County with 9 seconds left in the first quarter.
In the second quarter neither offense could sustain drives. Then late in the second quarter the Mt. Lions get the ball in Moorefield territory after a bad Yellowjackets punt. Tucker County then would put together a 9 play drive that was finished off with a Brett Reall 4 yard touchdown run. The PAT kick was good to make the score 20-3 Tucker County with 3:32 left in the second. The Mt. Lions would then get an interception before the half, but Tucker County could not sustain the drive. Tucker County would hold the lead at halftime 20-3.
Moorefield received the kick to start the third quarter, but a lost fumble is recovered by Tucker County at the Yellowjackets 40. The Mt. Lions could not capitalize on the turnover as they failed to convert a fourth down play at the Moorefield 20. The home team then responded as they put together an 80 yard 11 play drive that was capped off on a 9 yard touchdown pass. The PAT kick was good to make the score 20-10 Tucker County with 1:02 left in the third quarter.
Tucker County continues with the ball in the fourth quarter, but they could only pick up one first down so the Mt. Lions were forced to punt. Moorefield then fumbles on the first play of their drive and Tucker County recovers at the Yellowjackets 39 yard line with 10:08 left in the game. The Mt. Lions would then drive the ball down to the Moorefield 10 yard line, but Tucker County’s Luke Poling would throw an interception on fourth down. The Yellowjackets take over at their own 11 yard line with under 6 minutes left to play. Moorefield was unable to sustain their drive as Tucker County would hold after a 4th and 7 play with 3:58 left in the contest. The Mt. Lions drive would stall again and Moorefield takes over at their own 37. Moorefield drives the ball deep into Tucker County territory, but a 35 yard field goal attempt fails to keep the score at 20-10 Tucker County. The Mt. Lions then would run out the clock to pick up the road win 20-10 final.
Brett Reall led Tucker County in rushing with 15 carries for 73 yards on the ground. Luke Poling added 3 of 12 passing for 78 yards and Ben Callaway had 1 catch for 60 yards receiving. Moorefield was led by Javen Fawley with 78 yards rushing. Total yards: TC 193, MO 203.
Tucker County(2-2) will travel to Philip-Barbour on Friday September 22nd, kickoff is set for 7pm. Audio Broadcast Coverage will be provided by online at TuckerCountySports.Com with pregame starting at 6:45pm. For more Tucker County Sports info visit TuckerCountySports.Com
