The Cannon County Lions entered last Friday’s contest against Upperman High School banged up with two starters out of the game due to suffering concussions a week prior. The team also had a couple of starters out due to disciplinary action. Despite the absences of those players, the Lions still had a legitimate shot of getting an important win on the road. The Lions had trouble staying on their side of the ball as the Bees put together a lengthy first possession drive including three defensive offsides penalties against the Lions. The first drive ended with ball going back to the Lions. In the second quarter first possession by Upperman, the Bees mixed up the plays and scored to go up 7-0. Next possession for the Lions on 2nd and 13 ball at their own 32 yard line, Upperman recovers a fumble and runs it back for a touchdown to lead 14-0. In the third quarter Cannon pulls within a touchdown as quarterback Josh Walkup found Qwentin McMackins on a 36 yard pass play to trail 14-7. Later in the third quarter the Bees score on a two play drive but missed the extra point. The Lions couldn’t muster anymore offense and Upperman went on to win 20-7. The Lions rushing game had 24 carries for a net total of only 36 yards. Walkup was 5-14 for 70 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Total yards of offense is 106 yards compared to 207 yards of total offense by Upperman. The Lions will look forward to homecoming this Friday when their opponent will be Smith County.
