ELKMONT, Ala. – Hanceville trailed by 14 points at halftime Friday night before Elkmont pulled away after the break to defeat the Bulldogs 48-8 in their season finale.
The Bulldogs finished 0-10 overall after completing Class 3A, Region 6 play at 0-7. Elkmont closed at 2-8, earning its second victory of the season.
The Red Devils scored all seven of their touchdowns on the ground.
Elkmont opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown and successful extra point, then added another rushing score and kick to take a 14-0 lead into halftime.
The Red Devils extended the margin after the break with a 40-yard touchdown run and a successful 2-point run, making it 22-0.
Two more rushing touchdowns, each followed by a successful extra point, pushed Elkmont’s lead to 36-0. Another rushing score extended the advantage to 42-0 after the extra-point attempt failed.
Hanceville broke through in the fourth quarter with a rushing touchdown and successful 2-point run, cutting the deficit to 42-8.
Elkmont answered with a 30-yard touchdown run for the final points. The extra-point attempt was unsuccessful.
Both teams had been eliminated from playoff contention before Friday’s nonregion matchup, making it the season finale for each.
