PCHS Homecoming Queen Jasmine Beard and PCHS Homecoming King Jacaurian Washington.
BY JASON CHAIN, Sports Correspondent
The Pickens County Tornadoes hosted the Hubbertville Lions Friday night in a 1A, Region 6 showdown. Up for grabs was the runner-up spot in Region 6 and an all important home game to kickoff the 1A playoffs. Pickens County got off to an early lead and never looked back and claimed a 40-6 Homecoming victory for the Tornadoes.
Pickens County got on the board early in the first quarter scoring on their opening drive. The drive was capped by a 15-yard touchdown toss from Junior quarterback Aljaron Edwards to senior wide receiver Jadavian Johnson. A failed extra point left the Tornado lead at 6-0 with 7:47 to play in the opening quarter of action.
Pickens County added to their lead late in the first quarter with another touchdown connection from Edwards to Johnson that covered 20 yards. Senior Jaccaurian Washington crossed the goal line to complete the two-point conversion and up the Tornado lead to 14-0 with 2:49 to play in the first quarter.
The second quarter saw another touchdown toss from Edwards. This time it was junior Ta’Darien McIntosh reeling in the score for 20 yards. A successful extra point upped the Tornado lead to 21-0 with 10:35 remaining in the first half of play.
Pickens County tacked on one more score before the midway point of the contest. This time it was Edwards running it in from 15 yards out for a touchdown. Jermaine Hill added the extra point to give the Tornadoes a 28-0 halftime lead.
Pickens County added to their lead early in the third quarter with another scoring drive. The drive was capped by a 13-yard touchdown pass from Edwards to McIntosh. Edwards finished the night with four touchdowns though the air and adding a fifth score on the ground. A failed extra point left the Tornado lead at 34-0 with 9:26 to play in the third quarter of action.
See complete story in the Pickens County Herald.
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