By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle
EUFAULA — The Dale County Warriors overcame a second-half deficit Friday night, rallying to defeat the Eufaula Tigers 10-7 in a tightly contested matchup.
The game remained scoreless through the opening quarter as both defenses kept the opposing offenses out of the end zone.
Dale County broke through with 8:16 remaining in the second quarter, putting three points on the board to take a 3-0 lead. The Warriors carried that advantage into halftime.
Eufaula answered in the third quarter.
With 6:42 remaining in the period, the Tigers found the end zone and converted the extra point to take their first lead of the night, 7-3.
The Warriors responded with a touchdown of their own, reclaiming the lead at 10-7.
Dale County’s defense then held firm during the final minutes, keeping Eufaula off the scoreboard and preserving the three-point victory.
The Warriors entered Friday night’s game with a 3-1 record and continued their strong start to the 2026 season with the win.
Dale County will return to action next Friday when the Warriors travel to face Ariton.
