RINGGOLD, Ga. – There was enough drama and heartbreak in last year’s Region 5-AAA battle with Adairsville for the Riggold Tigers to make sure there was neither in 2013.
Slade Dale passed for three touchdowns and tailback D.L. Goins scored three as the host Tigers put up four consecutive scores to send the A-Tigers reeling, 38-20, Friday night at Don Patterson Stadium.
The multitalented Dale, who also rushed for 79 yards, hit Kile Sholl for two scores and Christian Plott for a third as Ringgold avenged last year’s last-minute, 39-37 defeat in Adairsville. The victory puts Ringgold, which has avenged two 2012 losses in the last two weeks, in prime playoff position at 4-1 overall, 2-0 in 5-AAA.
“We won the game upfront,” said Dale, who due to injuries had to play the entire game on defense as well. “This was not going to be the same as last year.”
“We have something to prove,” added the quarterback, who was 10-of-14 for the game. “We want to host a playoff game, win a playoff game, and we needed this one. The seniors on this team have something to prove. We have to keep working hard and not let up.”