The Darlington Tigers secured a region title with their 35-23 victory over North Cobb Christian.
The Tigers used a big second quarter to overcome an early deficit and never trailed again after that as they earned a victory on the road to clinch the Region 7-A Private title.
Darlington (7-1, 3-0 in Region 7-A Private) trailed 10-7 midway through the second quarter but got two touchdowns down the stretch in the first half to turn the momentum around and take a 21-10 halftime lead.
In the second half, Darlington was able to respond each time North Cobb Christian cut the deficit to one possession and put the game away in the fourth.
The Tigers were led by a huge night on the ground from Caleb Thompson, who finished with 214 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns. Patrick Shelley added 93 yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns and also threw for a touchdown on a six-yard scoring connection to Will Bagby.
Joel Lowenberg led the Darlington defense with six tackles, Caleb Thompson and Eli Thompson each had interceptions, Shelley added five tackles, including a tackle-for-loss and Gus Gammage contributed a sack. Ryland Scott was also 5-for-5 on extra points.
Joel Lowenberg led the Darlington defense with six tackles, Caleb Thompson and Eli Thompson each had interceptions, Shelley added five tackles, including a tackle-for-loss and Gus Gammage contributed a sack. Ryland Scott was also 5-for-5 on extra points.
Excerpt from 10/23/21 Rome News-Tribune Football Roundup
