We are live at Orr Field tonight as the 'Landers host Tri-Cities Christian for Homecoming 2008. We will have updates as time permits.
8:00: The end of the first quarter is already among us, and it finds the 'Landers leading 14-0. Randall Johnson and Matthew Tipton have scores for the 'Landers.
Quick Notes: This is the first 11-man football game in Tri-Cities Christian. The 'Landers are 1-1 at home this season. They are 2-2 overall after defeating Chuckey-Doak last week.
8:15: Johnson finds Seth Houtsma from 12 yards out for the 'Lander touchdown. The extra point was short as the 'Landers lead 20-0 with 5:53 remaining in the second.
8:45: We are at the half in Roan Mountain. The 'Landers lead 20-0. The 'Landers have two turnovers on fumbled punts, but Morgan has an interception for the Big Blue. Cloudland has also had two touchdowns negated by flags.
Homecoming festivities are complete. This year's homecoming queen ia Holly Hughes. 7th grade princess was Jessica Miller, 8th grade was Hunter McKinney, 9th grade princess was Summer Hughes, 10th grade princess was Rebekah Greer, and the 11th grade princess was Megan Burleson.
9:05: The second half is started and the Cloudland defense rose to the occasion and held the Eagles to a 3 and out. On the first offensive possession, Morgan took a direct snap 20 yards for the score as the 'Landers lead 27-0.
9:12: 'Landers get back on the board to push the lead to 34-0 after Matthew Tipton rushes for a 40 yard touchdown.
9:30: It is the end of third quarter and the 'Landers are cruising after having some key mistakes in the first half. The 'Landers are up 34-0.
9:45: With five minutes remaining, the 'Landers are in full of control of this contest as they lead 34-0. For more details on this game including quotes and stats, remember to check the Avery Journal-Times and the Avery Journal-Times Sports Blog. Thanks for reading!
