ALEXANDRIA — Last Friday, Nov. 6, the Hamilton Aggies traveled to Alexandria to play the Valley Cubs for the first round of the playoffs. Alexandria ended the first quarter 21-0. While Hamilton outplayed Alexandria the rest of the game, the first quarter deficit was a hill too steep to climb, and Hamilton went back home with a 47-35 loss on their hands. The Valley Cubs will continue their playoff run by playing the undefeated Scottsboro Wildcats in Alexandria, whereas Hamilton’s season has officially come to a close.
Hamilton received the opening kickoff. On just the second play of the drive, Alexandria came down with a jump-ball and took over from Hamilton’s 37-yard-line. Just moments into their drive, Alexandria connected a pass attempt for a gain of 23 yards. Hamilton formed a wall afterward though and pinned the Valley Cubs with a 4-3. Alexandria kept their offense on the field, and a handoff carried the ball 21 yards into the end zone for a touchdown. The Valley Cubs led 7-0 after the successful PAT.
Hamilton was only able to get one first down before having to punt the ball. Alexandria took over pinned deep in their own territory after a good punt, but a series of good plays gave them more breathing room soon into the drive. Hamilton was staying strong and allowing minimal yards every play, but Alexandria found a gap in the defense not long after and connected a pass for a 71-yard touchdown. After another good PAT, the Valley Cubs led the Aggies 14-0.
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