Tigers pound Bears, 41-8

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 Michael Clements AHSAA, Alabama, Demopolis, demopolis high school, DHS, football, prep sports, Sipsey Valley Bears, Sports, Tigers

It took the Demopolis Tigers half of the first quarter to get into the end zone against the visiting Sipsey Valley Bears, but that score started a fire. The Tigers scored two more touchdowns before the quarter was over. And another two scores before the half resulted in 10 minute quarters and a running clock in the second half. When the quick second half was over, the Tigers claimed a 41-8 win over the Bears.

9-11-2020 — Demopolis, Ala. — Demopolis’ Dexter Boston takes down a Sipsey Valley ball carrier during the Tigers’ win over the Bears.

Craig Nichols started the scoring when he crossed the goal line from three yards out with 6:00 to go in the first quarter. Cole Wilson’s PAT gave the Tigers a 7-0 lead over the Bears.

Nichols notched his second touchdown run of the night on a 7-yard run, a little over two minutes later. Wilson’s PAT increased the Tiger lead to 14-0 with 3:47 to go in the first quarter.

9-11-2020 — Demopolis, Ala. — Demopolis’ Criag Nichols scores his second touchdown of the night during the Tigers’ win over the Sipsey Valley Bears.

After a negative yardage punt by the Bears, Tyler Drake hit Jaqualon Smith for a 27-yard touchdown pass with 47 seconds to go in the opening quarter. Wilson’s PAT was good and the Tigers took a 21-0 lead over the Bears.

Jim Lawler returned a Sipsey Valley punt to the Bears’ 20-yard line, Kelvin Rowser scampered in on the next play. The PAT gave the Tigers a 28-0 lead with 11:25 to go in the second quarter.

The Tigers’ final score of the first half came on a swing pass from Drake to Will Cork. The 4-yard score gave the Tigers a 34-0 lead. The PAT was blocked by the Bears.

9-11-2020 — Demopolis, Ala. — Demopolis’ Kelvin Rowser breaks a tackle on his way to a touchdown during the Tigers’ win over the Sipsey Valley Bears.

With some clean jerseys entering the game in the first half, the Bears took advantage and cashed in with a 62-yard run with 56 seconds to go in the first half. The Bears’ 2-point conversion was successful, reducing the Tigers’ lead to 34-8 which held until the half.

The decision was made to shorten the second half quarters to 10 minutes and let the clock run.

After the Tigers received the opening second half kickoff, Drake hit Peyton Stevenson for a 51-yard touchdown pass. Wilson tacked on the PAT and the Tigers took a 41-8 lead with 6:52 to go in the second quarter.

Plenty of clean jerseys entered the game after that score and the Tigers reserves made it all the way to the 2-yard line before the final horn sounded, giving the Tigers a 41-8 victory over the Bears.

9-11-2020 — Demopolis, Ala. — Demopolis’ Will Cork heads to the goal line for a touchdown during the Tigers’ win over the Sipsey Valley Bears.

“I’m proud of our guys. It’s a big region win. We came out and got an early lead that gave us the opportunity to get a lot of our young guys some playing time,” said head coach Brian Seymore. “And that’s well deserved because they’ve been practicing hard.”

“We’ve got to keep working. We’ve got some guys getting well (from injuries), so that’s giving us a little help. We’re looking forward to a challenge next week. We know they’re big, we know they’re physical. Up front, we’ve got to do a good job on the defensive front. On offense, we’ve got to put points on the board and play with a little tempo. It’s another region game and they’re all huge.”

The Tigers outgained the Bears 404-48 in total yards for the game. Hayes Atkins led the Tigers with 58 yards on four carries. Craig Nichols had two touchdown runs and Kelvin Rowser had one. Drake completed 9 of 16 passes for 194 yards and Peyton Stevenson had three catches for 90 yards, including the 51-yard touchdown pass. Jaqualon Smith and Will Cork also had touchdown catches.

The Tigers (4-0, 2-0) will host the Shelby County Wildcats next week.

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