Vina football remains undefeated
“I’m proud of the way our guys competed Friday night to earn another win,” said Vina coach Cody Renfrow. “It was an all-around team effort. We’re looking to carry this momentum into an important region matchup with a good Cherokee team this week.”
Vina got off to a fast start, scoring on their first two possessions. Cai Lawler scored on the first play of the game from 69-yards out with Christian McCarley adding the two-point conversion to give the Red Devils an 8-0 lead.
McCarley added a 14-yard run after a botched punt by the Flame. He also added the two-point run to give Vina a 16-0 lead.
Shoals Christian scored their only touchdown of the game, cutting Vina’s lead to 16-8.
Vina responded with a three-yard run by Lawler and two-point conversion to increase their lead to 24-8.
The Red Devils would add a final touchdown before the end of the half on a 40-yard halfback pass from Lawler to Branson Vick followed by a two-point run by Lawler to make the score 32-8.
Lawler ended the game with 132 yards rushing, two rushing touchdowns, one passing touchdown and 11 tackles on defense.
McCarley added 85 yards rushing and a touchdown.
In other county games, Phil Campbell lost at Oakman 28-0, and Red Bay lost to Winston County 51-8.