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Yep, I changed it above. That freshman did a great job!

Alto annihilates Cayuga, 62-0, in bi-district By Jay Neal [email protected] As expected, Alto took Cayuga to the woodshed on Thursday night at the Historic Tomato Bowl in Jacksonville. The Yellowjackets (11-0) whipped the Wildcats, 62-0, in a Class 2A, Division I, Region III bi-district contest. Alto advances to play the winner of the Joaquin-Shelbyville game, which will take place on Friday evening, in the Area round late next week. Vi'Dareous High had a night to remember for the Mean Sting. High scored touchdowns on five of his eight carries and wound up as the game's leading rusher, carrying eight times for 209 yards. His night ended early following his final score, which came on the first play from scrimmage in the second half when he found a huge hole that was opened up by the Jacket offensive line and proceeded to run 67 yards, right through the heart of the Cayuga defense, for a touchdown, which made the score 40-0. Julio Serrano, who made good on six of seven point after touchdown tries on the cold and damp evening, delivered a successful kick, giving the Mean Sting a 41-0 advantage with practically a full half of football yet to be played. On Alto's opening possession in the game High ran around the right side for a 61-yard scoring trek that put the Mean Sting on the scoreboard with 9:41 to play in the first period. Aaron Skinner, who also had a big night for Alto, found the end zone for the first time on the Yellowjackets' first play from scrimmage in their second possession when he zoomed up the middle for a 63-yard touchdown. Alto increased its lead to 20-0 with 3:30 left in the first quarter after High ran in from 36 yards. Following the score, Jacket lineman Josh Castillo yelled out from along the sideline,”we built different,” in describing Alto's physical dominance over the Wildcats (4-7), who came in fourth place in District 9-2A-I. That assessment was spot on as the Mean Sting were far superior in speed and size to Cayuga. The Jackets needed just five plays to complete the 72-yard scoring march, which was fueled by a 21-yard pass from Harmon West to Todd Duplichain. Alto closed out the first half by scoring on two of its last three possession — the Mean Sting were driving when time ran out in the half on the Jackets' final possession. High raced to pay dirt from 14 and 2 yards out to account for the Alto scores. Skinner, who carried 14 times for 154 yards, chalked up his second touchdown with 5:49 to go in the third stanza when he displayed a good second effort to score from 22 yards out. Following the PAT, Alto stretched its lead to 48-0. With 8:55 left in the game, Skylar Atkins capped off a two-play mini march by breezing in for a 23-yard touchdown. On the first play of the drive quarterback Will Dixon connected with Taylor Bowman for a 57-yard reception. The final points of the evening were scored when freshman Carter Pursley traveled 6 yards for a touchdown with 2:25 left to play. Alto amassed 510 yards rushing and 149 through the air for a total of 659 yards. The Yellowjacket defense held the Wildcats to minus two yards rushing and five passing for a total of three yards. Jay Pope and Cayle Irvin had pass interceptions in the first half for Alto. The Wildcats' leading rusher was Casen Grasch, who totaled 34 yards in 13 carries. https://www.jacksonvilleprogress.com/sports/alto-annihilates-cayuga---in-bi-district/article_381e409c-0761-11ea-8e1e-fb13a09f3a08.html

Matt! The Tomato Bowl is amazing!! What a beautiful venue. I know y’all are very proud and I am, too, as a Cherokee County native born at Nan Travis! Lol I hope we get to play there again sometime. So glad they didn’t tear it all down and build new. And thanks about our band. They make us proud!

That’s awesome!! MY SENIOR TRUMPET was blowing hard at those big empty home stands!

Looks like we will be in LUFKIN at Abe Martin Friday night! Hope you can make it. Get some rest!

Congratulations Carlisle! Now time for BS and Hawkins to do their thang! Lol

GO INJUNS!!

What the???

Who is winning? I haven’t been paying attention!

Score?

Wow!

5:49 3Q 48-0

Yes sir, so far!

I’m not good at play by play! I have to watch the game....and yell a little. Lol

End of 1: Alto 20-0

Counting down to kickoff!

Getting close!!!

Bi-district playoff preview By Jay Neal [email protected] Alto Yellowjackets (10-0) vs. Cayuga Wildcats (4-6) Class 2A, Division I, Region III 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Jacksonville's Historic Tomato Bowl Analysis — Simply stated, Alto has been unstoppable this season. The Mean Sting is ranked No. 8 in the state and has won their games by an average score of 48-10 this year. The Wildcats are the fourth place team from District 9-2A-I. Cayuga has given up 236 points while scoring 220 points. Look for Alto to cruise to victory. The Jackets lead the all-time series 8-2. These teams last met in 2015 when Alto won, 55-14. The Alto-Cayuga winner will face off against either Joaquin or Shelbyville in the Area round late next week. https://www.jacksonvilleprogress.com/sports/bi-district-playoff-previews/article_b1dbbe54-064a-11ea-9bc3-2bb719cfeec4.html

Bi-district playoff preview By Jay Neal [email protected] Alto Yellowjackets (10-0) vs. Cayuga Wildcats (4-6) Class 2A, Division I, Region III 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Jacksonville's Historic Tomato Bowl Analysis — Simply stated, Alto has been unstoppable this season. The Mean Sting is ranked No. 8 in the state and has won their games by an average score of 48-10 this year. The Wildcats are the fourth place team from District 9-2A-I. Cayuga has given up 236 points while scoring 220 points. Look for Alto to cruise to victory. The Jackets lead the all-time series 8-2. These teams last met in 2015 when Alto won, 55-14. The Alto-Cayuga winner will face off against either Joaquin or Shelbyville in the Area round late next week. https://www.jacksonvilleprogress.com/sports/bi-district-playoff-previews/article_b1dbbe54-064a-11ea-9bc3-2bb719cfeec4.html

You can find ME. I’ll be sporting Alto everything and probably hanging with some friends (if they go) who have family at Joaquin. Are y’all home or visitors?

Will do!

Good luck to Joaquin. Planning to be there Friday night if we don’t violate Rule #9. If we do violate Rule #9 I may not come out of my house for months. Lol

We ARE visitors...and we follow rules, so it’s gonna all work out!

I do, too! Come on brother.

Lots of rules at the newly renovated, historic Mater Bowl. Alto is the visiting team. Be aware: 1. Admission: ADULTS $6 | CHILDREN $4 (no senior citizens passes) Gates open at 5:30 p.m.2. No re-entry of gates. If you leave out, you must repurchase a ticket.3. No food, gum, or sunflower seeds.4. No one will be allowed on the sidelines without a pass.5. No victory line (They're killing me with this one but we'll survive!)6. No air horn (Don't like this one either, but we'll abide! )7. Clear bag policy will be enforced (Ladies...and gentlemen, check it out...........see attachment ).8. Parking is along the city streets.AND FINALLY:9. Visiting team is required to win (No varsity home game has been won in the newly restored Tomato Bowl this year........100% MUST ABIDE! )