CHATSWORTH, Ga. – The Ringgold Tigers needed work on their passing game, coach Robert Akins knew, despite the Tigers’ gaudy 5-1 record starting the 2013 season.
With a vulnerable North Murray defense providing little opposition, the Tigers finally got the kinks out of their passing game while still rushing for 390 yards in a 49-27 victory Friday in beautiful Mountaineer Stadium.
Tigers quarterback Slade Dale did not complete a pass until the second quarter but wound up throwing for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 111 yards with a scoring run of 58.
The Ringgold offense was a four-headed monster Friday, as Kile Sholl rushed for 171 yards with an 85-yard score, D.L. Goins scored the first touchdown and had his first 100-yard game and wideout Christian Plott caught four Dale bombs for 139 yards and a touchdown.
“Hats off to the offensive line,” Akins said. “They all did their jobs, and we played very well offensively. We had to because they kept coming back.