Page 12A THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD Spetember 29, 2010 Towns County Sports Towns County’s Leader In Sports www.townscountyherald.net • E-mail: [email protected] T Indians run out of time against GMC

Billy Meier scrambles for yardage Friday night versus GMC By James Reese Towns County Herald [email protected] Noah Calhoun breaks loose on a long gainer on Friday night in Milledgeville as the Indians seek the upset victory Friday night the Towns County Indians headed South looking for their first win of the season. They almost suc- ceeded. The Indians faced off against the 2-1 Georgia Mili- tary Bulldogs. The Towns County faithful making the trip witnessed an instant Indian Classic. The Tribe dropped a 22- Zach Stroud hauls in one of the 15 thriller that went down to many passes thrown his way on the wire and the final ticks of Friday night aginst GMC the clock. short lived as the Georgia Mil- Zach Stroud once again itary defense forced a fourth took the opening series of snaps and 10. Coach Langford decid- at after the Geor- ed to go for it deep in Bulldog Taylor Denton sacks Bulldogs quarterback Randy Moseley during Fri- Jackson Noblet breaks loose on a 30-yard long gainer against GMC on gia Military Bulldogs deferred territory. GMC senior Joseph day night action against GMC in Milledgeville Friday the opening coin toss, electing McAllister picked off a Noblet than 20 seconds remaining in drive. The first Indian posses- The extra point was good, ty- 24 yard line with 20 ticks to go to kick off to the Indians. pass deep in Bulldog territory the half. sions lead to the same results. ing the score at 15 with 7:37 bringing up a 4th and 20 situa- Unable to move the ball and returned it to the 33-yard When Noah Calhoun Quarterback Mosley was inter- remaining in regulation. tion with 11 seconds to go. No- early on, the Indians punted to line. A Bulldog penalty pushed lined up for the go ahead cepted by Indians’ defensive After forcing an Indian blet then lofted a pass to John midfield where the Bulldogs the starting line of scrimmage field goal, there was -an ap back Alan Turpin and returned , junior Andreus Warthen Henry Hobbs who had a grasp offense took over. The Indians back to the 28-yard line. parent overanxious Bulldog 30 yards for an Indian touch- took an end around reverse 35- but the Bulldog defender made forced a fourth down situation Due to bad center to player that the referees failed down. The Indians converted yard into Towns territory. a nice play and swatted the ball in which the Bulldogs convert- quarterback exchanges and an to acknowledge. When holder a two point conversion giving The Indians defense away. The Bulldogs took over ed, keeping their drive alive. aggressive surge from senior Stroud controlled a bad snap them an 8-7 lead at the 6:48 stood strong forcing a 3rd and on downs and took a knee, run- Later on in the Dogs’ drive, defensive tackle Taylor Den- the kick was partially blocked. mark in the third quarter. 20. Junior Blake Brown stepped ning out the clock. the Indian defense tightened as ton, Moseley was sacked back A moment of silence came The Indians would in and hit McAllister for a 46- The Indians didn’t lose they forced another fourth and at his own 7-yard line. over the stadium and McAl- maintain the lead, driving to yard scoring strike giving the this one; they just ran out of short yardage situation. The Each team would flex its lister scooped the ball for the the Bulldogs’ 20-yard line to Bulldogs a 22-15 lead with time. Indians denied junior quarter- defensive muscle forcing each Dogs with 7 seconds left and close the third quarter. Noblet 2:11 remaining in the game. Friday’s matchup with back Ray Mosley and the Dogs other to punt until 3:10 left in motored 95 yards for a game extended the lead, hitting Billy The Indians still had opportu- North Cobb Christian in Kenne- on an . the first half Mosley threw one changing for GMC. Meier in stride for an 18-yard nities to tie or win the game. saw is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Towns County Head of the Bulldogs’ three intercep- McAllister received a dead ball touchdown with 11:17 remain- They successfully moved the The daylight game is necessary Coach Kyle Langford went tions. foul, for an excessive celebra- ing, giving the Indians a 15-7 ball and had the Georgia Mili- because North Cobb Christian back to freshman quarterback With great field position tion penalty that was assessed advantage late in the game. tary defense on the ropes. Nob- doesn’t have any lights at its Jackson Noblet the next series. at midfield, the Indians offense in the beginning of the second The Bulldogs answered let drove the Indians inside the football field. Don’t forget the He successfully moved the In- came to life. They managed half. the call on a fourth and goal Red Zone to the 16-yard line daytime start. dian offense, capping the drive and maintained a ball control The Towns County de- from the Indians 6-yard line. with 39 seconds left. An inten- to the 30-yard line on a 30-yard possession but were faced with fense picked up where it left Sophomore Tay- tional spike intended to stop quarterback keeper. a fourth and short from the off in the first half stopping the lor Payne crossed the goal line the clock was mishandled and The momentum was Dogs’ 15-yard line with less Bulldogs’ second half opening making the score 15-14 Towns. drove the Indians back to the TCMS duel North Georgia Falcons to a 14-14 tie quarter, the Falcon quarter- back swept in for a score after a long punt return to the Indi- ans’ 2-yard line. The two point conversion attempt appeared to have been stopped short of the goal line and fumbled, but the Line Judge decided other- wise giving the North Georgia Falcons an 8-6 lead with 1:39 remaining in the first half. Towns County’s Joey Mitchell intercepted an errant Falcons’ pass 46 seconds be- fore the half at the 22 yard line. S.A.F.E. 9th annual Poker Run However, the Indians failed to Join us this year for our Young Harris for a great meal punch it into the end zone be- 9th annual Charity Poker Run, that is included in your entry fore the half came to a close. October 2, 2010, in honor of fee. All proceeds will benefit the The Falcons began the all the survivors of domestic programs and services provided second half with the football violence and in memory of all by S.A.F.E. This event kicks off Ryan Green breaks loose on a a decisivie touchdown run By James Reese but also were unable to man- the deaths caused from do- events during October, which is Towns County Herald age anything from the open- mestic violence in 2009-2010. Domestic Violence Awareness [email protected] ing second half drive. A stingy This charitable event supports Month. To pre-register, contact Kathie Hollis at S.A.F.E. 706- The North Georgia Fal- Indians’ defense forced the the programs and services of S.A.F.E. 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