Daphne 26, Lee-Montgomery 19

Trojans tested early by Generals’ talented fast-strike force and stout defense

In all, six Baldwin teams took wins on the opening night of AHSAA football in 2020

Tony Whitehead, GCM Sports
Posted 8/22/20

In all, six Baldwin teams took wins on their opening night of AHSAA football in 2020. The Trojans broke from a 19-19 stalemate with the Lee-Montgomery Generals on a 70-yard touchdown by Veontai Williams with

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Daphne 26, Lee-Montgomery 19

Trojans tested early by Generals’ talented fast-strike force and stout defense

In all, six Baldwin teams took wins on the opening night of AHSAA football in 2020

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DAPHNE, Ala. – Face mask have long been essential equipment in American football. But face coverings are now required at all AHSAA contests.

At Jubilee Stadium in Daphne, the Trojans broke from a 19-19 stalemate with the Lee-Montgomery Generals on a 76-yard touchdown by Veontai Williams with three minutes, seven seconds left in the fourth quarter. DHS then held on for 26-19 home win.

Daphne head coach Kenny King said the Generals were a good test for his team who brought a versatile attacking offense and a tough, scrappy defensive.

“When we saw them get off the bus and how big they are, we knew it was going to be a physical game,” he said about the Lee players. “We expected them to be tough and have a lot of speed. I appreciate them coming so far to play us. Three hours on a bus, but they really challenged us in every phase of the game. Great speed, ball handling and their defense never let up.

“It was a test. And that’s why I’m so proud of our guys,” he added. “They never quit. Made the big plays. They were a great first test for us. We made some mistakes on our end, but never gave up and found a way to get the win. And of course we’re glad to have this victory and I’m just proud of the way we kept fighting. But it’s big step to go from week one to week to, so we need to work on  some things and get ready.”

Daphne scored first on a 16-yard, Trent Battle to Travis Crum pass on the first play of the second quarter. The score was tied 6-6 in the first quarter when Lee running back Reginald Davis scored on a 25-yard run. Both special teams missed their extra point tries.

The Trojans took the lead again on another Battle to Crum pass (37 yards) with nine minutes left in the half. The DHS score was set up by a long return by Kaden Blackwell and Cory Bonner’s extra point made it 13-6.  But Lee answered again with a 43-yard TD pass from Jakel Williams to Davis, but the point-after attempt missed and DHS led 13-12.

Daphne took a 19-12 lead at the half after capping a 70-yard drive with a Battle to Blackwell TD pass from the Lee 7-yard line. Lee threatened to score again, but Cameron Long’s interception with 44 seconds left before the half stopped the Generals’ advance.

The third quarter went scoreless. But early in the fourth Lee scored on a 16-yard TD run by Davis tied the Trojans 19-19 with the extra point. The teams traded possession until the big run by Williams. Lee made a final push, but another interception by Long helped seal the Daphne victory.

The Trojans travel to Davidson next for a Thursday night game and their first Class 7A Region 1 battle of the season with the Warriors.

In all, six Baldwin teams took wins on the opening night of AHSAA football in 2020. Robertsdale and Foley renewed their nearly 100-year rivalry with the Golden Bears defeating the Lions for the first time since 2004.

WEEK ONE

Baldwin Football Scoreboard

Bayside Academy 26, Escambia County 0

Daphne 26, Lee-Montgomery 19

Elberta 24, Gulf Shores 9

Fairhope 45, Spanish Fort 34

Orange Beach 35, J.F. Shields 20

Robertsdale 38, Foley 23

Cottage Hill Christian 42, St. Michael Catholic 7

Mary G. Montgomery 14, Baldwin County 13


Other AHSAA Games Statewide
Class 7A
Alma Bryant 13, B.C. Rain 0

Auburn 46, Park Crossing 28
Austin 31, Hartselle 7
Daphne 26, Lee-Montgomery 19
Gadsden City 34, Etowah 0
Hewitt-Trussville 44, Pinson Valley 19
Hoover 45, Central-Phenix City 35
Oak Mountain 38, Chelsea 2

Prattville 40, Wetumpka 10

Class 6A

Arab 13, Albertville 6
Briarwood Christian 28, Ft. Payne 20
Clay-Chalkville 38, Shades Valley 19
Eufaula 50, Carroll 7
Gardendale 22, Sparkman 7
Jackson-Olin 62, Woodlawn 7
Hazel Green 22, Mae Jemison 6
Helena 43, Dallas County 0
Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 49, Homewood 19
Huffman 44, Benjamin Russell 26
Minor 54, Hueytown 37
Northridge 45, Sipsey Valley 6
Opelika 20, Stanhope Elmore 17
Pelham 28, Mortimer Jordan 21
Saraland 35, Theodore 14
Southside-Gadsden 40, Lincoln 27
Valley 49, Beauregard 13

Class 5A

Boaz 41, Hayden 34, lightning delay
Central-Clay County 35, Chilton County 0
Central-Tuscaloosa 50, Holt 6
Center Point 37, Wenonah 19
Demopolis 14, Calera 12
Douglas 48, Weaver 18
Elberta 24, Gulf Shores 9
Elmore County 27, Moody 7, lightning delay
Faith Academy 10, Andalusia 9
Greenville 15, Hillcrest-Evergreen 0
Holtville 1, Goshen 0, forfeit
John Carroll Catholic 28, Fultondale 10
Lee-Huntsville 38, Columbia 6
Marbury 1, Montevallo 0, forfeit
Ramsay 35, Bessemer City 0
Rehobeth 18, Providence Christian 0
Sardis 7, Glencoe 0
St. Paul’s Episcopal 31, McAdory 7
Sylacauga 33, Leeds 27
UMS-Wright 24, Baker 6

 

Class 4A
American Christian 47, Parker 21
Ashville 14, Oak Grove 13
Central-Florence 34, Colbert Heights 14

Cherokee County 41, Carver-Birmingham 0
Dora 21, Cordova 6
Gordo 48, Oakman 19
Greensboro at Bibb County, CANCELLED
Haleyville 28, Addison 6
Handley 41, Randolph County 0
Jackson 24, T.R. Miller 22
Jacksonville 48, St. John Paul II 0
Madison County 20, Buckhorn 19
Munford 21, Talladega 13
Randolph 62, Elkmont 0
Straughn 36, Pleasant Home 0
Vigor 1, Blount 0, forfeit
West Blocton 28, Brookwood 7
White Plains 37, Ranburne 21
Wilson 19, Clements 13
W.S. Neal 38, Excel 14
Class 3A
Bayside Academy 26, Escambia County 0
Collinsville 7, Section 0
Danville 33, Brewer 19
East Lawrence 41, Sulligent 12
Flomaton 1, Choctaw County 0, forfeit
Fyffe 48, Isabella 0
Hale County 27, Midfield 2
Holly Pond 1, Brindlee Mountain 0, forfeit
Houston Academy 16, Kinston 0
Montgomery Academy 14, Saint James 0
Northside Methodist 42, Houston County 21
Ohatchee 40, Cleburne County 13
Opp 67, Geneva 14
Phil Campbell 1, Phillips 0, forfeit
Piedmont 34, Geraldine 14
Saks 24, Sylvania 14
Southside-Selma 1, Francis Marion 0, forfeit
Walter Wellborn 12, Anniston 7
Wicksburg 14, Headland 0

Class 2A
Ariton 25, Dale County 13
Cleveland 1, Oneonta 0, forfeit

Cold Springs 43, Meek 40
Elba 50, Daleville 0
Gaston 38, Asbury 33
Horseshoe Bend 26, Wadley 15
Ider 24, Woodville 6
Lamar County 28, South Lamar 12
Lanett 47, Georgiana 0
Luverne 49, J.U. Blacksher 19
Orange Beach 35, J.F. Shields 20
Red Bay 1, Hamilton 0, forfeit
Sheffield 27, R.A. Hubbard 12
Washington County 1, Southern Choctaw 0, forfeit
West End-Walnut Grove 27, Susan Moore 21
Winston County 13, Lynn 7
Class 1A
Autaugaville 1, R.C. Hatch 0, forfeit
Billingsley 13, Prattville Christian 13, game delayed, to resume Aug. 27
Gaylesville 28, Whitesburg Christian 21
Hubbertville 33, Phil Campbell 12
Keith 1, Wilcox Central 0, forfeit
Linden 1, Sumter Central 0, forfeit
Loachapoka 1, Beulah 0, forfeit
Maplesville 28, Highland Home 0
Valley Head 27, Ragland 14
Victory Christian 20, Sumiton Christian 8
Woodland 20, Fayetteville 16


Jamborees
Brantley 7, GW Long 0
Cottage Hill Christian 42, St. Michael Catholic 7

Fairview 20, Falkville 0
Florala 46, Zion Chapel 0
Holtville 21, Southside-Selma 20
J.B. Pennington 35, Appalachian 14
Leroy 33, Millry 0
Marbury 20, Charles Henderson 13
McGill-Toolen Catholic 22, Davidson 0
Pleasant Grove 35, North Jackson 6
Sweet Water 20, Clarke County 6

 

Thursday’s results

Class 7A
Fairhope 45, Spanish Fort 34

Spain Park 52, Huntsville 21

Tuscaloosa County 35, Paul Bryant 0

Class 6A
Cullman 23, Grissom 0

Jasper 30, Mars Hill Bible 20

Class 5A

Ardmore 42, Tanner 18

Holtville 21, Southside-Selma 20
Jemison 35, Thorsby 8

Russellville 28, Decatur 0

Class 4A

Good Hope 47, West Morgan 19

Northside 27, Berry 7
Rogers 35, Richland (Tenn.) 19
Williamson 14, LeFlore 12

Class 3A

Carbon Hill 48, Curry 28

Lauderdale County 20, Lexington 7

Reeltown 27, Tallassee 21 (OT)

Trinity Presbyterian 24, Alabama Christian 7
Vinemont 31, Hanceville 30

Winfield 26, Fayette County 6
Class 2A
Colbert County 21, Brooks 7

Class 1A
Sweet Water 20, Clarke County 6 (Jamboree)

AHSAA Kickoff Classic
Pike Road 63, Montgomery Catholic 34