The Gordonsville High School Football season started off on the wrong foot with a 14-7 loss to the Watertown Purple Tigers in an exciting defensive battle.
Gordonsville went down early with Watertown scoring on their second offensive drive, but missed the field goal. Gordonsville was able to bounce back and score a touchdown on the following drive, scoring on a four yard rush by Tyler Gregory. The converted PAT put the Tigers ahead 7-6 in the first quarter.
The rest of the first half saw both teams make some big plays, but each teams defense was able to step up and keep each other out of the end zone.
The defensive play for both teams stayed consistent through the third quarter as well, with Gordonsville maintaining their 7-6 lead through three, but Watertown’s running game picked up in the fourth quarter and Watertown scored a touchdown and a two point conversion to take a 14-7 lead early in the fourth.
Watertown made a stop against Gordonsville, and drove down to the five yard line on the following drive, but Gordonsville was able to make a stop and force a turnover on downs with just under four minutes left in the game.
Watertown was able to get the ball back on the next play in the red zone, but the Tigers defense was able to stop them to get one more opportunity on offense with two minutes left in the game.
Gordonsville drove past midfield, but they were unable to to keep their momentum and score to tie the game, falling to Watertown 14-7.
What’s next?
The Gordonsville Tigers will take on the Smith County Owls in their annual rivalry game on August 28th.
