By Richard Harris
In a thriller that lived up to every bit of its high-stakes marquee billing, the No. 10 ranked Schley County Wildcats and No. 4 Taylor County Vikings traded blow after blow in front of a raucous crowd at Wildcat Stadium last Friday night. When the final whistle blew on a dramatic, back-and-forth Friday night showdown, the visiting Vikings emerged with a heart-pounding 35-34 victory, surviving a furious late push by Schley County.
The loss snapped a hard-fought streak for the Wildcats, but Coach Darren Alford remained proud of his team's relentless fight on the gridiron.
"Both teams knew what was on the line and played very hard," said Schley County head coach Darren Alford. "It was a back-and-forth game from start to finish. I'm thankful for the way our kids played...
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