Patriots thump Yellow Jackets, 34-6

The Linden Patriots completed an undefeated 9-0 season Friday night when they traveled to Aliceville and came home with a 34-6 win over the Yellow Jackets.

Zelly Aldridge led the Patriots with 121 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Tim Thurman tallied one touchdown with 109 yards on 10 carries. Stephon McIntosh had 89 yards and one touchdown on four carries.Savion McIntosh made his one carry count, cashing in with a 34-yard touchdown run.

Stephon McIntosh led the defense with nine tackles and was followed closely by Thurman with eight tackles. Tyrik Daniels had four tackles with two sacks. Daryl McIntosh had six tackles. Aldridge and Roderick Brown had five tackles and an interception each. Johnny Blackmon had five tackles and Antwarne Cosby added three tackles with a sack. Mekhel Miller, Jamarcus Williams and Kevonta Alston recorded three tackles each.

The Patriots will host the Marengo Panthers next Friday night in the first round of the AHSAA Class 1A playoffs.