The DeKalb County High School football team improved to 7-1 with a 31-25 victory against Macon County on Friday night. Spoiling the Macon County Tigers' Homecoming, DeKalb County won on a last possession drive that will be remembered for years to come.With only 1:22 remaining in the contest, Macon County took the lead after a successful 2-point conversion attempt, by making the score 25-24.After the extremely loud and ruckus celebration by the home team, DeKalb junior quarterback Lucas Phillips calmly led his team on a 5-play 64 yard scoring drive that left the Macon County fans stunned.DeKalb County Tigers' wide receivers Will Molander and Zach Taylor made big times catches during the drive. After a 3-yard run by running back Dylan Freeney that took the football to the Macon County 22-yard line, DeKalb was content to try a field goal to win the game.So, QB Lucas Phillips took the snap and ran to the left side, putting the ball in the center of the field.
Tigers celebrate wild victory