Paintsville’s defense came up with a big interception late in the game and the Tigers held on to hand Union (Va.) its first loss this season in six games, winning 21-14 at Big Stone Gap, Va.
Jonah Porter had the game-winning pick at the three-yard run as the Tigers improved to 4-2. It was his second of the game.
Quarterback “AJ” Allen, making just his second start in place of injured Jake Hyden, tossed a pair of touchdowns and scored on a one-yard run in the final quarter to put Paintsville ahead for good 21-14.
Harris Phelps hauled in a 68-yard touchdown reception and Karsten Poe added a 20-yard TD pass play.
Paintsville will journey to Fairview (2-3) on Oct. 11. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
At Big Stone Gap, Va.
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
PV (4-2).…7 7 0 7 – 21
UN (5-1)…6 0 0 8 – 14
Scoring:
First Quarter
UN – Mason Polier, 16-yard run (kick failed)
PV – Harris Phelps, 68-yard pass from “AJ” Allen (Seth Trador kick)
Second Quarter
PV – Karsten Poe, 20-yard pass from “AJ”Allen (Seth Trador kick)
Third Quarter
No scoring
Fourth Quarter
UN – Mason Polier, 10-yard run (Zavier Lomax run)
PV – “AJ”Allen, 1-yard run (Seth Trador kick)
Next up: Paintsville (4-2) at Fairview (2-3), 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11.
PHOTO CREDIT: Angie Potter