Southside ranked in state volleyball poll
Southside High was ranked in the Birmingham News state volleyball poll released Sept. 5. The Lady Panthers were the No. 3 team in Class 5A. The complete poll is listed below.
Class 6A
1. McGill-Toolen
2. Oak Mountain
3. Mountain Brook
4. Hoover
5. Huntsville
6. Grissom
7. Bob Jones
8. Vestavia Hills
9. Buckhorn
10. Robertsdale
Class 5A
1. Hartselle
2. St. Paul’s
3. Southside
4. John Carroll Catholic
5. Lawrence County
6.
Big second half propels Titans to region victory
By Mike Easterling/Huntsville Times
A flurry of turnovers and big plays allowed Lee-Huntsville to take a two-touchdown lead at halftime over favored Gadsden City in the Class 6A, Region 7 opener for both football teams last Thursday (Sept. 6) in Huntsville.
But reality hit the Generals in the final two quarters.
The Titans (2-0, 1-0) quickly erased its halftime deficit and defeated the
Sardis doesn’t intend to be stung by Hornets
Sardis (0-1) at Locust Fork (0-1) Last week: Sylvania 35, Sardis 28; New Hope 45, Locust Fork 26 Last meeting: Have never met By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent There are some big obstacles in front of Sardis in Class 4A, Region 6. But this week shouldn’t be too much of a problem for the Lions. Sardis opens region […]
Patriots need to cut down on mistakes against Ider
West End (0-1) at Ider (1-0)
Last week: Susan Moore 41, West End 12; Ider 27, Addison 7
Last meeting: 2009 – Ider 33, West End 7
Series record: West End 3, Ider 1
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
Turnovers plagued West End last week in a rivalry loss to Susan Moore.
The Patriots gave the ball away seven times, including three turnovers
All-Eagle matchup tonight in Jacksonville
Hokes Bluff (0-1) at Jacksonville (1-0)
Last week: Southside 22, Hokes Bluff 15; Jacksonville 37, Pleasant Valley 12
Last meeting: 2009 – Jacksonville 33, Hokes Bluff 30
Series record: Hokes Bluff 12, Jacksonville 11
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
From game reports, it would seem that Hokes Bluff’s first priority this week should be slowing Jacksonville running back Dominique Thomas, who had 299 yards
Dawgs ready for Rockers
Gaston (0-1) at Sand Rock (1-0)
Last week: Randolph County 35, Gaston 0; Sand Rock 31, Pisgah 19
Last meeting: 2009 – Sand Rock 42, Gaston 7
Series record: Gaston 18, Sand Rock 14
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
Gaston High football coach Josh Averett had one simple message for his team this week. Do what you’re supposed to do.
Breaking that rule
Warriors face Fyffe for early region test
Westbrook Christian (1-0) at Fyffe (1-0)
Last week: Westbrook 12, Glencoe 7; Fyffe 14, Geraldine 10
Last meeting: 2011 – Fyffe 34, Westbrook 7
Series record: Fyffe 4, Westbrook 2
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
In this year’s Region 7 of Class 2A, every week is going to be important, because of the balance – on paper, at least – among the teams.
Yellow Jackets host region rival Weaver
Weaver (1-0) at Glencoe (0-1)
Last week: Westbrook 12, Glencoe 7; Weaver 13, Cleburne Co.
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Last meeting: 2011 – Glencoe 14, Weaver 7
Series record: Glencoe 15, Weaver 11
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
Despite holding a potent Westbrook offense
Conquerors look to halt Donoho
Donoho (1-0) at Coosa Christian (0-1)
Last week: Collinsville 38, Coosa Chr. 13; Donoho 30, Valley Head 28
Last meeting: 2011 – Donoho 46, Coosa Chr. 6
Series record: Donoho 8, Coosa Chr. 2
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
Without the benefit of a full scrimmage or a jamboree, Coosa Christian went into last week’s game against Collinsville having not really participated in