Alto prevails over Frankston, 18-13

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September 19, 2009

Anonymous The Jacksonville Daily Progress Sat Sep 19, 2009, 05:30 PM CDT

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FRANKSTON — Alto got back on the winning track by taking an impressive 18-13 non-conference victory over Frankston (Class 2A) at Jeff and Opal Shaw Stadium in Frankston Friday night.

The Yellowjackets, ranked No. 9 in the current Class A poll, improve to 3-1 on the year while the Indians drop to 2-2.

Head coach Keith Gardner’s Mean Sting open District 20-A play on the road Friday when they are slated to face the Sandies of Grapeland in a 7:30 p.m. kick off.

Meanwhile, Frankston will conclude the non-league portion of their schedule by traveling to Hemphill Friday.

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