Alleghany put together an undefeated regular season in 2024. By the looks of it, the Cougars are well on their way once again.
Alleghany was on the goal line when a sly handoff to Carter bulldozed into the end zone to cap off a 17-play drive, making it 7-0 Cougars.
Staunton was knocking on the door next. Leon Woodard fumbled as he lowered his shoulder, and referees confirmed it was Alleghany ball. But the Cougars’ defense quickly made a play.
On the next snap, Des Jordan threw to Colten Jones, but the ball slipped off his hands and into the arms of Zyleke Shepard. Shepard returned it for a pick-six, tying the game at seven.
Just before halftime, Jordan went to the air again, finding Sarge Persinger, who scored like a kid in a candy shop. The Cougars held on to squeak out the 22-21 victory.
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