Mustangs move to 2nd place in Region 7 with win over Sumiton

Staff Reports, Madison Record
(Updated: Friday, October 26, 2007 10:06 AM CDT)

Madison Academy took sole possession of second place in Region 7 after its 28-20 win over Sumiton Christian.

Wide receiver Justin Matthews had a dominating performance for Madison Academy (6-2, 5-1 in Class 3A, Region 7) with seven catches for 152 yards and three touchdowns. Tyler Parker finished with a total of 187 passing yards.

Sumiton Christian trailed 28-14 in the fourth quarter before scoring a touchdown to get close, but the Eagles missed the extra point with 4:10 left in the game. Sumiton Christian then attempted an onside kick and successfully recovered.

But Madison Academy's Will Hinson sacked Sumiton Christian quarterback Josh Rouse on third down to eliminate the Eagles' scoring threat and preserve the win for the Mustangs.

Matthews had two touchdowns in the first half and KK Horton had a touchdown run of his own as Madison Academy built up a 21-7 lead at halftime. Matthews scored in the third quarter but Sumiton Christian added a score of its own to make the game 28-14 heading into the final period of play.

The Mustangs travel to Holly Pond for the last game of region competition. A win would clinch a first-round home playoff game for Madison Academy.

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