Yellow Jackets Knock Cold Springs Out Cold

By Brian Hamilton, Sports Correspondent

Cold Springs entered the Region 5 matchup with Aliceville at 4-0 with wins over Meek, Berry, Southeastern, and Sumiton Christian, but their stiffest test thus far would come at Aliceville Friday night. The Yellow Jackets scored early and scored often as they handed the Eagles their first loss of the season.

“We have to still polish up things, but the good news is that we’re going in the right direction,” Aliceville head coach Melvin Pete said.

Aliceville took the opening kick and drove right down the field for a score to take an 8-0 lead when quarterback Kavon McGraw scored on a 10-yard touchdown run. Cold Springs turned the ball over on downs and the Yellow Jackets took over in their own territory. It wouldn’t be long before Aliceville swarmed the Eagles’ nest, as running back Zavien Wilkins took off for a 93-yard touchdown run to put the Jackets up 16-0. The Yellow Jackets led 24-0 after one quarter of play.

Aliceville tacked on another score to give the Yellow Jackets a 32-0 lead at intermission. Aliceville was 4-for-4 on two-point conversions in the first half and didn’t fail to convert a two-point attempt until the final touchdown of the game.