Middle school football teams open with 3 wins

Michael Lindsay, Crossville Chronicle, Tenn.
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Aug. 15—Middle school football in Cumberland County is off to a strong start as both the Panthers and Jets opened with wins last week.

Stone Memorial's middle school program opened with a 28-6 victory over Bledsoe County, followed by an overtime win at Algood, 28-22, on Thursday.

In the Algood victory, AJ Vandever racked up three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime.

Dylan Phillips scored the Panthers' first touchdown of the contest followed by a Vandever two-point conversion.

Following two Vandever second-half touchdowns, the teams entered overtime tied at 22 before Vandever walked the game off with an overtime touchdown.

Ethan Looper recorded a second-quarter interception while Zayiden Gossett recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter in the victory.

SMMS currently sits at 2-0 and takes the field again Thursday at home vs. Fentress County.

Cumberland County's middle school program won their home opener against Overton County on Thursday, 8-0.

After four touchdowns were called back due to penalties, the Jets finally broke through with less than two minutes to go as Kadyn Page scored the game-deciding touchdown.

The Jets are currently 1-0 and take the field next on Saturday, Aug. 20 against Avery Trace at 6:30 p.m.