‘Like a playoff game’

Baker’s tip-to-himself interception and return help No. 5 Anniston clinch 20-18 victory over No. 9 Alexandria in key Class 4A, Region 6 game.

By Joe Medley
East Alabama Sports Today

ANNISTON — Dakyus Baker’s big moment arrived via airmail Friday, a lobbed pass spiraling to the receiver in front of him, in the corner of the end zone.

A tip, a catch, and Baker ran the other way with his prize.

The senior cornerback’s interception and run back took Anniston off the brink in a key Class 4A, Region 6 game, and the Bulldogs held on to edge Alexandria 20-18 at Lott-Mosby Stadium.

The fifth-ranked Bulldogs (3-0) upped to 2-0 in region play, and No. 9 Alexandria (2-1) fell to 1-1 in a game that could determine a region champion, if not which team plays at home in the first round of the playoffs.

“It’s a big region win, like a playoff game almost,” Baker said.

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