Gordonsville Tigers win nail-biter against Monterey Wildcats

September 28, 2018

The Gordonsville Tigers won a tightly contested matchup on their trip to Monterey, winning 29-27 over the Wildcats.

Gordonsville struck early with a 17 yard touchdown to Bill Washer on 4th and 6 to give the Tigers an early 7-0 lead. Monterey scored to tie the game up, but the Tigers bounced right back with a Braxton Givens 30 yard touchdown to give the Tigers a 7 point lead.

The Tigers looked like they were going to extend their lead on a long drive in the second quarter, but fumbled inside the 10 yard line to put an end to the drive.

Neither team was able to score again before the half in a defensive battle, but the Tigers looked like they were in great position to score when they went on a long drive in the second quarter. A fumble inside the 10 put an end to their drive.

Gordonsville couldn’t get anything going to start the second half, and Monterey tied it up at 14 on their first drive of the second half. The Tigers were able to get a field goal on the following drive to take a 17-14 lead.

Monterey came right back with a touchdown to take a 21-17 lead.

The Tigers were able to take a lead with just under 5 minutes left in the game off of a 6 yard Braxton Givens touchdown, but were unable to score the PAT to put the Tigers up 23-21.

On Monterey’s next drive, they were able to break off a 61 yard touchdown run, but failed their two point conversion attempt to put the Wildcats up 27-23 with just 2:30 left in the game.

Braxton Givens was able to return the kickoff to the Monterey 43 yard line, setting the Tigers up in good field condition. The Tigers were able to score following a couple of penalties on both sides on a 9 yard touchdown pass to Washer with 49 second left, to put the Tigers up 29-27. The Tigers went for 2, but we’re unable to convert.

The Tigers shut down Monterey’s attempts to throw the ball downfield for a last second touchdown and advance to 3-0 in the region.

What’s Next?

The Tigers will return home next week to host region opponent Pickett County.