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DEL.ICIO.USLovett Squeaks by the Bulldogs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Lions departed Thursday night toward Thomasville on a long, dreary bus ride. The emotions of Friday night’s game were the exact opposite. This thrilling gridiron battle ended in victory for the well-rested Lions.
In the early goings, Thomasville appeared to have the edge controlling time of possession, yardage, and red zone defense. Well into the 2nd quarter the Lions found themselves in a 13-0 hole. But, quickly that changed with the leadership of Andre Hicks. Flipping into the endzone late in the 2nd quarter, Andre Hicks started to swing momentum back toward Lovett’s side.
After a scoreless third quarter, it appeared that once again Thomasville had control, but once again Andre Hicks had the answer. Rushing for over 60 yards on the drive, including a 41 yard burst down the sideline, Lovett gained the lead for the first time with 9 minutes to go. When a Michael Steele punt pinned the Bulldogs inside their own ten with less than 2 minutes to go it seemed the game was over. But, avoiding multiple near-sacks, Kendrick Dixon eluded would-be tacklers and drove down the field to set-up the go ahead field goal.
With 23.7 seconds left on the clock Thomasville’s kick soared through the uprights. Bulldogs’ fans and players alike cheered jubilantly, confident they had the game well in hand. To waste time of the clock Thomasville opted for the squib kick on the subsequent kickoff. Kicked a little strong the ball popped over its intended target, Michael Steele, and dropped into the hands of Andre Hicks, who had already returned the opening kickoff 65 yards. With a godlike burst of speed Hicks raced for the juked the first defender and darted for the endzone. Miraculously, he reached the endzone, giving the Lions the lead for once and for all.
Once Stuart Coleman fell on the fumbled Thomasville lateral, it was official: Lovett was going to the Dome, again. Now, Lovett prepares to square up against Cook Co. in the semifinals this Saturday. The team looks to surpass last year’s run, which ended with a 65-7 loss to Dublin in the Dome.
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