Wildcats Fall to Braxton in Season Opener
By: Adam Freeman
The Tucker Valley Wildcats opened their season this past week, at home, versus the visiting Braxton County Eagles. Tucker fell in the contest 30 -14 in what was a physical battle. Braxton got out to an early 14 to nothing lead in the first quarter. However, the Wildcats would answer with a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback, Branson Hyre. Tucker Valley would hold the Eagles on their next possession and then answer it with another 1-yard touchdown run by Hyre, knotting the score at 14 all. Braxton, would then score on a long touchdown pass on the final possession of the half to make the score 22-14 going into the break. The second half would only produce one touchdown in favor of the Eagles making the final score 30 -14. The Wildcats were led in rushing by quarterback, Branson Hyre, who had 19 carries, 158 yards, and two touchdowns. The Wildcats offensive line, Wade Boyles, Joel “Money” Jones, Isaiah Boyles, Asher Kisamore, Isaiah Lipscomb and Johnathan Tuttle, dominated throughout the game, owning the line of scrimmage, totaling over 200 yards rushing. Running back, Sawyer Fansler, added 10 carries for 70 yards. Tucker Valley will travel to Pocahontas County next week on Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 6:30pm.
