Patriots take down Lions, 47-6, to claim Class 1A Region 3 Championship

The Linden Patriots traveled to Hayneville to take on the Central Lions for their final region game of the 2020 season. The Patriots departed Hayneville with the Class 1A Region 3 Championship and an undefeated area record after defeating the Lions 47-6.

Zelly Aldridge led the Patriots with 168 yards on six carries, including two touchdowns. Stephon McIntosh added 88 yards and two touchdowns on four carries. Tim Thurman had 75 yards on six carries and added a touchdown. Roderick Brown had 5 carries for 51 yards.

Defensively, Daryl McIntosh collected 16 tackles with two tackles for loss. Thurman had eight tackles and one interception and Aldridge tallied six tackles. Mekhel Miller recorded five tackles and also returned a fumble for a touchdown. Jamarcus Williams had four tackles, forced and recovered a fumble, and collected a sack and a half. Tyrik Daniels collected four tackles and a sack. Kevonte Alson and Antwarne Cosby tallied three tackles each.

The Patriots (8-0, 6-0) will travel to Aliceville to take on the Class 2A Yellow Jackets (6-3, 5-1) for their final regular season game of the 2020 season.