Cougars Fall to BCA
Piedmont Academy’s football team traveled to Bethlehem Christian Academy last week to face one of the top teams in the state.
In the end, the Cougars fell 35-0 to the undefeated Knights who have now held six of their nine opponents in 2024 scoreless. BCA (9-0) has not allowed a point in its last six games.
Hunter Thomason led Piedmont with 46 yards on the ground on 11 carries. Quarterback Hunter Cleveland connected with Ethan Barman four times for 17 yards.
Braxton Floyd helped lead the defense with four solo stops and one tackle for a loss. Tyler McVey finished the game with three solo stops and an assist while Kohen Burrell made three solo tackles.
Mason Tumlin recorded three solo tackles and an assist with Daniel Joseph making three solo stops with two assists and an interception.
Gabe Moore had two solo stops while Corbett Crews had two solo tackles and an assist.
Mason Carrol (one solo), Bryson Dudley (one solo, one assist), Camden Moss (one assist), Thomason (one assist) and Silas Cowan (one assist) also contributed defensively.
BCA led 14-0 after the first quarter and 35-0 at halftime. Zeke Clanton led the Knights with 90 rushing yards and a score. Carson Britt also scored two touchdowns for BCA.
Quarterback Coy Buckner passes for 129 yards on seven completions with a touchdown.
Piedmont (6-3 overall, 3-3 in region) will play its final regular season game this Friday when it hosts Athens Christian School.
The Cougars need a win to have a chance to qualify for the postseason. The top eight teams will qualify based on a computer-generated power ranking.
“This will be a big game for us on Senior Night,” Coach Clint Satterfield said. “We are on the outside looking in now but a big win could get us in the group of eight for the playoffs.”
Athens Christian enters this week’s game at 3-6 overall and 2-4 in region. The Eagles started the season well but have since dropped their last four games including a 38-11 loss to Lakeview last week.
Kickoff at Cougar Field is set for 7:30 p.m.