Scott City vs. Portageville football

Scott City's Austin Atchley attempts to pull down a pass against Portageville's Dominique Walker during the second quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. The pass was incomplete. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Portageville's Hunter Ivie, center, gets a hand on Scott City's Travis Phillips as Portageville's Carlos McGee, left, closes in from behind during the second quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City's Travis Phillips, center, weaves his way up the field during the second quarter of a game against Portageville on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City's Austin Atchley completes a pass and is taken down by Portageville's Dominique Walker just outside the end-zone during the second quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City's Travis Phillips is pursued by Portageville's Fradreico Walton during the first quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City's Jake Frey, left, congratulates teammate Travis Phillips on scoring the team's first touchdown against Portageville during the second quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City's Zach Cotner maneuvers by Portageville's Jacob Cook, left, and Ben Story during the second quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

A host of Scott City defenders make a tackle during the first quarter of a game against Portageville on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City's Ryan Brock, left, and Kyler Gettings celebrate their team's second touchdown against Portageville during the second quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City's Travis Phillips runs the ball during the first quarter of a game against Portageville on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City head coach Jim May speaks with players during a timeout in the second quarter of a game against Portageville on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Portageville's Fred Moore pursues Scott City quarterback Jonathan McFall as he looks to pass during the first quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City's Brett Dirnberger, left, and Jake Frey, right, close in for the tackle on Portageville's Hunter Cook during the second quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City's Hunter Cox high fives Travis Phillips after an interception against Portageville's during the first quarter of a game on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)

Scott City fans try to catch beads thrown out by the cheerleaders during the second quarter of a game against Portageville on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Scott City. Scott City won 31-30. (Kristin Eberts)