Season Opener

Manicurists in Clover & Lake Wylie are gonna be busy today, honey, 'cuz there was some serious NAIL biting going on at the Clover Memorial Stadium last night. The Blue Eagles kept us on the edges of our seats as they finally triumphed over Belmont's Red Raiders 48-42. Ninety points! That's thirteen total touchdowns, twelve extra points! That's a whole mess of excitement, folks.

Despite the threat of rain, the stadium was absolutely packed. The visitor side ran out of general admission tickets, the home side ran out of programs. The concession stands didn't run out of anything, because not many fans left their seats!

Clover's Blue Eagles had a strong first half, leaving us cozy and comfy with a score of 28-14. But South Point's coach must've lit a FIRE under them boys in the locker rooom, because they came out and scored two touchdowns to tie the score. Clover turned up the juice and drove the ball almost to the goal line, only to fumble inside the 5 and turn the ball back over to the Raiders, who then made short work of scoring their THIRD unanswered touchdown.

The end of the third quarter was upon us, 28-35 with South Point in the lead. Clover got the ball and tied the score, then scored again to take the lead 42-35. There was a trick play in there somewhere; I was in a tizzy so it's all a blur now. South Point tied the score at 42-42 with about five minutes left to play. Those precious Clover boys took it slow and steady, finally scoring with about 30 seconds left on the clock. They missed the extra point, leaving the door open for more tension.

It's not over 'til it's over, though, and South Point kept us on the edge with about 4 plays within the 28 seconds they had to play. It was a LONG 28 seconds, but ended as Clover protected the lead and won their first game, 48-42. The announcer said it best when he quipped, "Folks, we're gonna set up a collection plate. You all are going to have to PAY to leave this stadium, 'cuz we have seen a FOOTBALL game tonight!" Hallelujah!

Congratulations, Clover Blue Eagles!


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