By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
ECI pounds Portal
Bulldogs' ground game too much for Panthers
W 091214 PORTAL FOOTBALL 03 bw
Portal's Malik Williams, left, slips a tackle attempt by ECI's David Durden on the way to a touchdown run in the second quarter Friday.
PORTAL — The Portal Panthers suffered their first setback of the season, falling 42-14 to Emanuel County Institute Friday night in the 36th meeting between the rival schools. ECI senior running back Michael Sutton continued his blazing start to the season, rushing for 164 yards and three touchdowns to help his Bulldogs improve to 3-0 on the season. Portal (2-1) showed plenty of fight early on, but key miscues and a bit of fatigue allowed ECI to pull away in the second half.