Phelps, Ky. — Tolsia ( 3-6 ) dropped their third consecutive contest after a 16-13 loss to Phelps ( 6-3 ) on Friday at Marty Casey Stadium.
#11 Bradyn Weaver causes the Phelps QB into an incomplete pass.
After Phelps forced a Tolsia punt Quarterback Ethan Fields connected with Andrew Caines for a 24-yard touchdown strike and Trey Gooslin added the two-point conversion run and the Hornets led 8-0 with 8:38 left in the first quarter.
Early in the second quarter Tolsia QB Caleb Thompson barreled his way in from a yard out but the two-point conversion failed and it was 8-6 Phelps.
On the ensuing kickoff Fields raced 70 yards for a touchdown and Caines added the two-point conversion and Phelps led 16-6.
#5 Robert Evans looks downfield before finding his receiver for a big gain right before half.
After a Peyton Rice interception with :41 seconds before half the Rebels drove down and Robert Evans capped it off with 1 yard QB sneak with 4 seconds left in the first half but the two-point conversion failed and it was 16-12 Phelps at halftime.
Rice and Evans both had interceptions for the Rebel defense who played well despite the loss.
Tolsia will close out the regular season on Senior Night Friday at Wilts Salmons Athletic Complex against 2-6 Wirt County.
The Rebels who are ranked #17 in the latest ranking will need to win and get some help to qualify for the playoffs that begin the weekend of November 13th.
