Indians Complete Non-Region 5-0 with Tankersley’s 100th Career Win
The Stephens County Indians wrapped up the non-region schedule with a perfect 5-0 record downing White County 56-26 Friday night in Cleveland.
The win was coach Wesley Tankersley’s career 100th win.
The Indians trailed in the first half by six points but took a 21-20 lead to the half. The Indians then scored the next 28 points in an explosive 3rd quarter to widen the lead to 49-20.
Stephens County quarterback Tripp Underwood threw three touchdown passes in the game with a pair of 56-yard touchdown passes to Jasec Smith and Brock Tankersley, and an 82-yard strike to Javin Gordon.
Smith and Tankersley also had interceptions for touchdowns, and Gordon had a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown and added two TD runs of 5 and 2 yards for a total of four touchdowns on the night.
The Indians lost three fumbles in the first half leading to two White County touchdowns and a Warrior field goal. Tankersley said there were good adjustments at the half by the players and coaches.
White County falls to 2-2 on the season.
Stephens County was the only team from region-8 AAA to get a win on Friday night and will take their 5-0 record into next week’s open date. The Indians will return home on September 29th when they open region play against Monroe Area.
Stephens Co. Farm Bureau Player of the Game-Brock Tankersley
First Baptist Spirit Award…Evan Lerma
Hwy 17 Sub of the game…Jeremiah Scott
Hart EMC Lineman of the game…Luke Sosebee