Eli Graf dominates in Alcoa’s win over Greeneville

ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — Greeneville is undefeated no more. The Greene Devils came to Alcoa sporting a perfect 3-0 record, but behind a four-touchdown performance from Alcoa quarterback Eli Graf, the Tornadoes took down Greeneville 31-13.

Alcoa got on the board first thanks to a touchdown run from Tornadoes’ quarterback Eli Graf to start the second quarter. However, Greeneville answered right back thanks to a 37-yard run from running back Carson Quillen. The Greene Devils missed the extra point to cut the deficit to 7-6.

Greeneville then took its first lead of the night on a rushing score from quarterback Caden Baugh to give the Greene Devils a 13-7 lead with under two minutes left in the first half.

The Tornadoes responded quickly to take a one-point advantage into the locker room at the break. Graf connected with Jamir Dean over the middle for the go-ahead touchdown with just seven seconds left in the opening half.

Alcoa continued that momentum out of the break as Graf ran one in from 24 yards out to give the Tornadoes a 21-13 lead. It marked Graf’s second rushing touchdown and third score of the night.

A 20-yard field goal from Kyrin Tyson gave the Tornadoes a 24-13 advantage late in the third quarter.

Graf’s third rushing touchdown of the night gave Alcoa a 31-13 lead with 4:29 left in the game.

Alcoa advances to 2-1 on the season while Greeneville falls to 3-1. The Tornadoes host Austin-East next Friday.

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