Courtesy of Cullman Times
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy
Good Hope leaned on its defense to hang around in the second half but ultimately fell to Etowah in overtime, 28-21, in Class 4A, Region 6 action on Sept. 22.
The Blue Devils (2-3, 2-1) completed a third-down pass for a touchdown in the extra period, while the Raiders (1-4, 0-2) failed to score on the ensuing possession as a pass on fourth down fell incomplete.
All the points in regulation were scored before halftime.
Good Hope would not have made it into overtime if not for Parker Johnson’s 30-yard touchdown pass to Weston Hancock as the first half ended. Earlier in the half, Johnson’s 9-yard scoring dash gave the Raiders a 7-0 lead.
After two touchdowns by Etowah, Landon Bagwell returned a fumble 40 yards for a score in the second period.
Etowah has an open date this week before hosting region rival Oneonta on Oct. 6.
