FCHS Pilots fall to Ballard Memorial, 20-14

Mark Collier

The Fulton County High School Pilots dropped to 3-5 on the season after suffering a 20-14 loss to the Ballard Memorial Bombers on Fri., Oct. 16.

Despite a strong rushing performance, the Pilots came up short against the Bombers, who improved to 4-3 with the victory.

Charles Keys led Fulton County on the ground, carrying the ball 16 times for 125 yards and a touchdown. D.K. Kinney added 45 yards on 12 carries, while Zyian Frame rushed five times for 27 yards and a score. Prestyn Jones contributed 17 yards on four carries.

The Pilots finished with 214 rushing yards on 37 attempts, averaging 5.8 yards per carry. Fulton County also recorded 32 passing yards, giving the team 246 total yards of offense.

Kinney completed two of three passes for 24 yards, while Zayden Huff completed one of five attempts for eight yards. Rashaud Houston caught two passes for 24 yards, and Frame added an eight-yard reception.

Defensively, Brayden Eakes paced the Pilots with seven total tackles, including three solo stops and four assists. Hunter Stonecipher recorded six tackles, including a sack and two tackles for loss. Charlie Shempert also finished with six tackles, one sack and three tackles for loss.

Jykeilan Montgomery added two tackles, including a sack and a tackle for loss, and recovered a fumble. Fulton County finished with three sacks, six tackles for loss and one fumble recovery.

The Pilots will look to bounce back as they continue their season as they host the Russellville Panthers on Fri., Oct. 23. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.