Anniston earns first victory
- Updated: September 19, 2015
Bulldogs rally from fourth-quarter deficit with 24 unanswered points; Heard goes for 174 yards
Anniston defenders Dominique Bell (9) and Jaylon Parker (12) move in to ensure Lincoln’s Kendarrius Truss doesn’t get any more yardage. On the cover, Anniston receiver Hakeem Ross (11) makes a move around Donte Rivers. (Photos by Prime Time Prepz/www.primetimeprepz.com)
By East Alabama Sports Today
It was a game someone was going to get its first victory and Anniston saved its best for last.
The Bulldogs erupted for 24 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and pulled away from a close game to beat Lincoln 37-14.
Edward Montgomery had two of the fourth-quarter touchdowns and L.J. Heard closed the scoring a 75-yard run, his second touchdown of the game.
Heard rushed for 174 yards on 19 carries. Montgomery rushed for 52 yards on six carries.
Hakeem Ross gave the Bulldogs a 13-7 lead in the first quarter when caught a 48-yard touchdown pass from Tae Miller. Ross finished with three catches for 62 yards.
Brashaud Harris led the Anniston defense with 15 tackles.
ANNISTON 37, LINCOLN 14
Lincoln 7 0 0 7 — 14
Anniston 13 0 0 24 — 37
A – L.J. Heard 8 run (PAT good)
L – L.J. Carmichael 1 run (PAT good)
A – Hakeem Ross 48 pass from Tae Miller (PAT failed)
L – Montrell Johnson 6 run (PAT good)
A – Edward Montgomery 1 run (Kirby PAT reception)
A – Montgomery 2 run (Kirby PAT reception)
A – Heard 75 run (Ross PAT reception)
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