Fourth-ranked Carlisle defeated Alba-Golden 48-7 Thursday night in Price. Carlisle led 28-0 at halftime. Alba-Golden's only score came on a 50-yard touchdown pass from Brett Sutton to sophomore tight end Cole Redmond. Carlisle running back Elvis Hernandez rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback Antonio Ibarra completed 12 of 13 passes with two touchdowns. The loss left Alba-Golden at 1-7 overall and 0-4 in District 10-2A Division II.
Alba-Golden coach Drew Webster said his players battled every play and reached Carlisle's 50-yard line, but could not score. He said the Indians are ranked fourth in the state.
Alba-Golden hosts Hawkins on Friday. Webster said stopping Hawkins quarterback Eli Smith will be a challenge. Hawkins coach Bill Cowley said his team expects a tough game. Smith completed 16 of 19 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns in Hawkins' 35-12 win over Como-Pickton. A Hawkins win would clinch a playoff spot. Friday is also senior night for Alba-Golden's 12 seniors.