Earlier in the week, Cullman High football coach Mark Britton noted that usually the team that wins two-of-three facets of a game comes out the winner.

He was proven correct Friday night, as his Bearcats won on offense and defense, thus coming out on top of West Point 59-21 in a Class 5A, Region 6 game.

Exhibit A? The offense.

Playing only one half, Cullman (3-1, 2-1) quarterback Dylan Skipper completed 9-of-14 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown.

Also getting on the field for only one half was running back Ben Moore. The senior finished with 132 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries. At the half, the Bearcats owned a 38-14 cushion.

“The leadership (of Dylan Skipper) was definitely reflected in the final score,” Britton said. “And Moore had another great game.

“Our offensive line got out front and blocked downfield. That made it easier to get things done.”

Exhibit B? The defense.

Cullman’s starting defense wasn’t truly responsible for either of the Warriors’ (2-2, 1-2) first-half scores.

That responsibility falls more on the shoulders of Cullman’s special teams units.

West Point’s first touchdown was set up by a blocked punt. The second was a drive that was kept alive by a roughing-the-kicker penalty on a Warriors punt.

Cullman went up by two scores, only to see West Point cut it to 12-7 two plays after the blocked punt.

“Our guys played a lot harder this week,” said Warriors coach A.J. Lamar. “We didn’t help ourselves through a lot of the game but there were definitely some positives out there. Our effort was really good.

“Their numbers hurt us, as they were able to run players in and out while we didn’t have that luxury.”

The lopsided halftime score allowed Britton to substitute freely and sophomore quarterback Zach Crocker played a good portion of the second half, completing two touchdown passes. Ethan Arbet also threw a touchdown pass.

Arbet scored again late in the game.

Stan Veitch can be reached at 256-734-2131, ext. 258 or at stanv@cullmantimes.com.