Scott City vs. Portageville football

Portageville defeats Scott City 38-30 Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott City's Braden Cox carries before he is brought down by Portageville's Will Crysler during the second quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

Portageville's Lamar Alexander carries against Scott City defender Caden Hillemann during the third quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott City coach Jim May discusses a call with the officials during the third quarter of the Portageville game Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Members of the Scott City Marching Rams perform at halftime of the Portageville game Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Scott City cheerleaders perform at halftime of the Portageville game Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott City alumni cheerleaders perform at halftime of the Portageville game Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

Craig Ancell, left, Billy Simmons, Susan Simmons and Angie Umfleet pose for a photo at the Scott City vs. Portageville football game Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott City's Dylan Keller stiff-arms Portageville's Hunter Gates on a carry during the second quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott City's Braden Cox struggles for yardage against Portageville defenders during the first quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott City quarterback Ty Wilthong looks to pass against Portageville during the third quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott City's Jaden Kaiser scores a touchdown against Portageville during the second quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

Portageville's Lamar Alexander carries through the Scott City defense during the second quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott City's Braden Cox carries for a two-point conversion as Portageville's Hunter Gates defends during the second quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Scott City's Nick Bickings tries to break free from Portageville defenders on a kickoff return during the third quarter Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 in Scott City.