Tigers suffer first loss, 21-24
BY SETH WEAVER Sports correspondent

The Troup Tigers went to Elysian Fields Friday night and left with their first loss in district play.

The Tigers led the game until late in the second quarter when the Yellow Jackets began their come-from-behind victory.

The game began as a defensive battle, with only one score recorded in the first quarter: a 1-yard run by QB Nick Harrison, who kicked the PAT, giving the Tigers a 7-0 lead with 2:32 remaining.

The Tiger defensive unit then went on a tear, forcing the Jackets to punt. The offense was quick to take advantage, with Chris Davis throwing the ball down field to Reginald Wade for an 80-yard touchdown, putting the Tigers up 14-0 with 11:49 left in the second quarter.

The Jackets answered back almost a minute later scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run with the point after no good, making the game 14-6 with 10:58 left in the second quarter.

Elysian Fields then stopped the Tigers on their drive and scored again right before the end of the half on a 10-yard pass. The Tigers held a slim 14-12 lead at the half.

The Jackets picked up where they left off, getting the first score of the third quarter on a 5-yard pass reception. Another two-point conversion failed, but the Jackets took the lead 14-18.

Late in the third, Harrison hit a wide open Jaron Hasley for a 20-yard reception and the Tigers last TD of the night. Harrison's kick was good, giving the Tigers a 21-18 lead with 3:17 left.

The Jackets posted the only score of the fourth quarter, and the final points of the game, with 9:02 left, ending the Tigers undefeated district streak, 21- 24.

The loss puts the Tigers at 4-1 in district. Troup will host Timpson tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

Individual Statistics:

Rushing - Davis 30-107, Harrison 5-29, Jeremy Jasper 1- 23, Thacher Riddle, 2-1.

Receiving - Hasley 1-29, Jason O'Steen 1-14, Riddle 1-24, Wade 1-80.