In the team’s first Region 8-AAAAA matchup of the season, the Alcovy Tigers fell at home Thursday night to the Winder-Barrow Bulldoggs 42-7.Ultimately, it was the Bulldoggs’ defense that played the biggest part in Thursday’s game as Tigers were held scoreless until five minutes were left in the game.Going into the game, the Tigers were without running back Nick Slidell, who was the team’s leader in all-purpose yards.