Fort Payne had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21 points) and they went ahead and made it seven on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 55-13 victory over the Lee Generals. Considering the Wildcats have won four contests by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Fort Payne had a senior duo take command as Brannon Oliver picked up 75 receiving yards and three touchdowns and Dax Varnadore threw for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Varnadore has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last four times he's played. Hunter Goza also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Fort Payne wouldn't let Lee keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Connor Kinsley was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Fort Payne's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for Lee, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats takes on Pelham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Payne is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.7 points per game this season. As for Lee, they are on the road again on Friday to play Huntsville at 7:00 p.m.
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