‘The Black Swarm’ leads Alcovy football in defensive battle

JONESBORO, Ga— “The Black Swarm” protection led the cost for the Alcovy Tigers (3-5, 2-3 Area 3-AAAAAA) as they defeated the Forest Park Panthers 47-0 on Hines Ward Area at Tara Stadium. 

After getting an interception within the closing minute of the primary quarter, the Tigers’ protection acquired on the board on their subsequent drive with a security because the ball went over the punter’s head into the top zone. 

Each defenses managed the sport by means of the primary half.

Each offenses had been restricted and held scoreless.

The Tigers second half is what propelled them to their second area win of the season.

The Panthers began their opening drive inside their very own five-yard line, and “The Black Swarm” rose to the event as they compelled their second security of the sport two performs in.

After a second rating from Alcovy’s protection, the particular groups needed one in all their very own.

Senior extensive receiver BJ Johnson returned the following free kick by the Panthers to increase the result in 11-0.

“The Black Swarm” precipitated one other turnover on the next possession as they compelled a fumble that was recovered by sophomore Kaeden Booker.

The fumble restoration arrange Alcovy’s offense with their first scoring drive of the sport.

Junior quarterback Patrick Lucero discovered Johnson for the landing to make it a 18-0 lead for the Tigers

Lucero threw for his second landing later within the quarter when he discovered Bernard Lackey for a 13-yard landing reception.

After getting their third security of the night time, “The Black Swarm” needed another massive play.

Junior Jahmari Stephens scored the ultimate landing for Alcovy as he acquired a pick-six contained in the Panthers 10-yard line to seal the deal on the Tigers 47-0 win.

The Tigers’ protection compelled a complete of three turnovers within the contest to go along with their three safeties.

The Tigers will return to Homer Sharp Stadium as they tackle the Jonesboro Cardinals subsequent Friday at 7:30 p.m. Alcovy received final yr’s matchup 16-12. The Cardinals are coming off a loss to the Woodward Academy Struggle Eagles.