By SCOTT MIMS | Special to the Reporter
SYLACAUGA – Four turnovers doomed Montevallo’s chances at a second straight win to open the season, as the Bulldogs fell at the Sylacauga Aggies, 15-7, on Friday, Aug. 30 in the first-ever meeting between the teams.
The game was scoreless at halftime despite Montevallo controlling the action. Though MHS drove inside the hosts’ 25-yard line on three occasions, they were unable to convert the opportunities into points, including a missed field goal late in the first half.
The Aggies (2-0) took a 6-0 lead in the third quarter, but the visiting Bulldogs (1-1) responded with a long drive and looked to at least tie the game—until a fumble on Sylacauga’s 1-yard line gave the ball back to the Aggies.
Sylacauga converted the turnover into a field goal and a 9-0 lead.
Montevallo got on the board when quarterback Jordan Ward scampered about 50 yards for a touchdown to make it 9-7 with about seven minutes remaining in the game.
The MHS defense held and got the ball back to the offense with about five minutes left to play, but a late interception sealed the deal as Sylacauga drove down and put the game away with a touchdown to make it 15-7.