For soccer fans in Fayette County, March is coming in like a lion. Fayette County, Sandy Creek and Newnan all participated in the Cougar Classic last week in Newnan. The Fayette County boys were the tournament champions. In game one, the Tigers led 3-0 before Gadsden's offense woke up. The Gadsden team used the final 37 minutes to pound the net, but only scoring two goals. Todd Edwards had two goals for the Tigers, while Brent Turner chipped in one. Trevor Bowman assisted all three Fayette County goals.

In game two, the Tigers faced Auburn, Ala. and dominated the entire way. Fayette County scored the first three goals, while going on to outshoot Auburn, 25-6. Auburn scored in the second half, but it was their only real opportunity during the entire game. Fayette County scored one more time to ice the game and progress to the championship. Both Todd Edwards and Brent Turner had two goals, while Trevor Bowman added two assists and Craig White added one.

Fayette County dominated yet again in their final game against Vestavia,Ala. From the opening whistle, the Tigers put enormous pressure on Vestavia. Fayette County outshot their opponents 20-6 and won by a score of 3-0. Andy Hannon scored twice for the Tigers and Trevor Bowman scored once. Brent Turner and Todd Edwards each had an assist. Fayette County faced Carver at home last night.

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