While the first half was over, the Vikings weren’t through capitalizing on Yellow Jacket mistakes. On Thomas County Central’s first play of the half, it fumbled on its own 15-yard line, setting up another short-yardage situation.

Padgett rushed twice for a total of 7 yards, before Perry crossed the goal line on a 3-yard carry.

Perry finished the day with 55 yards on 10 carries, leading a Lowndes rushing attack that finished with 149 yards on 22 carries.

The offense found short field position, thanks to several miscues from the Yellow Jackets, who had 119 total yards of offense, with a majority coming on a touchdown-resulting drive.

Standout running back Debrale Smiley punched it in for Thomas County Central on a 2-yard rush with 1:26 left in the third.

The Yellow Jackets’ biggest drive of the game was an 88-yard affair sparked by Williams. The senior quarterback had 28 yards on seven carries, and 18 yards on two completions.

Both lines for the Vikings looked ready for action Friday, keeping the TCC offense off balance, and providing lanes for the Vikings’ running backs to run through. Both Vikings quarterbacks, Christian Glisson and Franklin, saw plenty of playing time, switching on and off, sometimes on every other play.

While the Vikings controlled just over two quarters of a scrimmage against Thomas County Central, McPherson still feels his team needs to work more before hosting Harrison in the season opener Friday.

“I was pleased,” McPherson said. “We aren’t where we need to be yet, but it’s a great start.”