No. 7 New London unbeaten no more

NORTH ENGLISH — No. 7 (8-Player) New London took its first loss on the gridiron on Friday night. The previously unbeaten Tigers were upended by district rival English Valleys, falling 39-34.

The game was tied 7-7 after one quarter. New London held 20-14 lead at halftime, but English Valleys scored twice in the third to take a 27-20 advantage into the final period.

Boden Pickle carried the ball for 81 rushing yards and one touchdown in the loss. Blaise Porter ran for 73 yards and a score.

New London quarterbacks Dom Lopez and Ethan Streeter each through for one touchdown and two interceptions. Pickle and Bowen Glaha each had a touchdown reception.

New London’s defense came away with one take-away, a pick by Porter.

The Tigers are now 2-1 on the year, and they’ve got a big game next week. New London hosts undefeated WACO in a Henry County showdown.