<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3HCf8B_1FK0cpiv00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3HCf8B_1FK0cpiv00" width="1672" height="941" ></figure>AMERICUS — Veterans survived a dramatic second-half swing and answered with two late touchdowns to defeat Sumter County 21–15 Friday night at Finklea-Robinson Stadium.The Warhawks carried a 7–0 lead into halftime, but the game changed rapidly after the break.Sumter County opened the third quarter with a three-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Although the Panthers missed the extra point, they quickly created another opportunity when a Veterans punt snap sailed over the punter’s head. The ball was kicked through the end zone for a safety, giving Sumter County an 8–7 lead and possession of the football.A strong return and a personal-foul penalty then gave the Panthers excellent field position. Three plays later, Sumter County was back in the end zone and had turned a seven-point halftime deficit into a 15–7 advantage.Veterans responded by leaning on its running game.Facing fourth-and-three near the goal line, the Warhawks used Tylan Glover in the Wildcat formation. Glover took the direct snap and fought his way across the goal line for the touchdown. Deric Ingram Jr. followed with the two-point conversion, pulling Veterans even at 15.The Warhawks’ defense kept the game tied and gave the offense an opportunity to complete the comeback.With just over three minutes remaining, Davareon Lightning broke loose for approximately 55 yards. Lightning was ruled out of bounds near the goal line before losing the football, preserving possession for Veterans. On the following play, he powered into the end zone to give the Warhawks a 21–15 lead.The extra-point attempt was unsuccessful, leaving Sumter County within one touchdown and an extra point of retaking the lead.The Panthers moved the football on their final possession, but the Veterans defense delivered when it mattered most. Quinton Eichelberger made the decisive stop on fourth down with less than a minute remaining, allowing the Warhawks to take possession and run out the clock.Lightning led the Veterans offense with more than 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His performance earned him The Butcher Shop Offensive Player of the Game honors.Eichelberger was selected as the Flint Energies Defensive Player of the Game after repeatedly finding the football and making the game-sealing fourth-down tackle.The victory improved Veterans to 3–1 and completed a difficult stretch of three consecutive road games. The Warhawks return home next Friday to face Northside in their Region 2-6A opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.</div></body>

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AMERICUS — Veterans survived a dramatic second-half swing and answered with two late touchdowns to defeat Sumter County 21–15 Friday night at Finklea-Robinson Stadium. The Warhawks carried a 7–0 lead into halftime, but the game changed rapidly after the break. Sumter County opened the third quarter with...

Warhawks Rally Past Sumter County

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AMERICUS — Veterans survived a dramatic second-half swing and answered with two late touchdowns to defeat Sumter County 21–15 Friday night at Finklea-Robin

Warhawks Rally Past Sumter County

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