EAGLES RALLY LATE, DEFEAT LEWIS COUNTY 28-24

Eli Shaffere Touchdown Run

.

. | 10/1/2026

PHOTO CREDIT: Macy Pettus


Summertown delivered a dramatic finish on September 25, defeating Lewis County 28–24 behind a 30-yard touchdown pass from Max Dillard to Eli Shaffer with just 59 seconds remaining.


Dillard led the Eagles with three rushing touchdowns and 106 yards on the ground, while completing five of seven passes for 73 yards and the winning score. Colton Pugh added 104 rushing yards on 19 carries, helping Summertown finish with 284 yards rushing. Evan Goodyear contributed three receptions for 34 yards.


The Eagles built a 14–0 halftime lead and held a 21–7 advantage in the third quarter before Lewis County rallied to move ahead 24–21 with 4:23 remaining. Summertown answered with the decisive touchdown, and Peyton Kimbrough added the extra point to secure the final margin. The late response capped a resilient performance and a hard-fought victory for the Eagles.