McLouth 29, Valley Falls 18

McLouth 29, Valley Falls 18

McLouth — The Bulldogs responded to their first loss of 2004 just the way their coach had hoped.

McLouth’s defense forced a key turnover with four minutes remaining, and Kevin Stewart sealed the victory with a 50-yard touchdown run, his third of the game.

Stewart had 275 yards on 35 carries.

“People wanted to see how we were going to respond,” McLouth coach Harry Hester said. “I really think that tonight’s game shows that we’ve turned the tide here in McLouth.”

Valley Falls 6 6 0 6 — 18

McLouth 15 7 0 7 — 29

McLouth — Kevin Stewart 8 run (Ripp Harrison kick)

VF — Jordan Sloop 62 run (conversion failed)

McLouth — Stewart 62 run (conversion successful)

McLouth — Ryan Perry 1 run (Harrison kick)

VF — Doug Self 8 pass from Jeremy Lloyd (conversion failed)

VF — Doug Self 90 INT return (conversion failed)

McLouth — Stewart 50 run (Harrison kick)