John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor
PINSON-The Pinson Valley Indians survived a slugfest with the 7A Florence Falcons and emerged with an 18-3 victory. The game was a hard-hitting contest, with both teams battling after the whistle.
The Falcons sought to avenge last year’s loss to the Indians in Florence.
Gentrell Eatman’s squad scored first with a 26-yard field goal with 9:51 in the first quarter.
The Falcons were able to knott the game up at three apiece after Chandler Dixon kicked a 37-yard field goal with 11:55 remaining in the half.
The Indians punched it into the end zone with 8:39 remaining in the third quarter after Dylan Reese scored on a six-yard run. The snap was bobbled on the PAT, and Keywone Posey hit Rico Freeman for a two-point conversion. Pinson led 11-3.
A Dreshawn Thomas 7-yard run for a TD put the game away at 18-3 with 1:30 remaining.
Reese was 15 of 32 for 190 yards and one rushing score.
Posey led the Indians with six receptions for 64 yards, Freeman hauled in five catches for 44 yards, and Roland Riley added one reception for 41 yards.
Josh Woods was Pinson’s leading rusher, with nine carries for 46 yards.
Cam Benefield had 12 total tackles to lead the team, and Jeffery Fomby added six.
P. Edwards had three interceptions on the night.
The Indians travel to McAdory next Friday night.