Dragons Take 20-14 Homecoming Win Over Eagles

Friday, September 24, 2021 at Shelbyville Dragons Stadium –

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The Shelbyville Dragons jumped out to a 6-0 point lead over the visiting Trinity Christian Academy Eagles, when Zay Cartwright busted loose for a 53-yard rushing touchdown, with 8:36 minutes left in the first quarter. The Dragons extra point attempt failed.

The Eagles answered back when Ty Miller scored on a 30-yard rushing touchdown with 5:23 left in the period. Micah Harles’ extra point kick sailed through giving them a 7-6 lead with 5:23 left in the first quarter.

Each team exchanged fumbles on their drives to start the second period. Then Kennan Dowling broke free on a 27-yard scoring run which gave Trinity Christian a 14-6 lead with two minutes left in the first half.

The Eagles tried an on-side kick to begin the second half and this gave SHS good field position near midfield. Nine plays later, the Dragons scored on a 6-yard run and Brayden Hand pulled down a 2-point conversion reception to tie the game up at 14-14 with 7:47 left in the third quarter of play.

With 8 minutes remaining in the game the Dragons headed downfield on a 14-play scoring drive which took nearly 6 ½ minutes off the clock. The drive covered 90 yards and was capped off with a Jackory Standley keeper run for a touchdown from the Eagles 2-yard line with just 1:34 left in the contest.

The Dragons defense held to hold the 20-14 lead until games end.

Shelbyville is now 3-2 this season and will head to Marshall on Thursday, September 30, 2021 for a game which kicks off with the Detroit Eagles at 7:00 p.m. This game will be Shelbyville’s final non-conference game before district competition begins. The Eagle season mark stands at 1-2.