Summertown scored 28 unanswered points in the second quarter Friday night to take control against Richland, earning a 49-19 home victory and improving to 7-1 on the season.

After Richland returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, the Eagles answered with a big second quarter. McKaleb Powell broke loose for a 61-yard touchdown run to get Summertown on the board. Max Dillard followed with touchdown runs of 5 and 16 yards, with Colton Pugh adding a two-point conversion after Dillard’s first score.

Evan Goodyear capped the quarter by returning an interception 44 yards for a touchdown, sending the Eagles into halftime with a 28-7 lead.

Summertown continued to produce big plays in the second half. Austin Reed scored on a 2-yard run, Powell returned a kickoff 67 yards for his second touchdown of the night, and Pugh added a 54-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Dillard led the Eagles with 103 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. Powell added 77 yards on five carries, while Pugh finished with 64 yards on five attempts. Powell also recorded an interception, joining Goodyear in giving Summertown two picks on the night. Peyton Kimbrough connected on five extra points.

The Eagles travel to Decatur County Riverside next Friday, October 23, with a chance to secure a home playoff game. A win would guarantee Summertown the opportunity to open the postseason in front of its home crowd.