Conquerors fall to Donoho
Coosa Christian fell to Class 1A, Region 7 opponent Donoho on Friday (Sept. 7) in Gadsden.
Austin Mills threw for one touchdown and ran for another for the Conquerors (0-2, 0-1).
Coosa Christian visits Cedar Bluff on Friday.
Jacksonville grounds Eagles
Hokes Bluff dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 30-7 loss to Class 4A, Region 5 foe Jacksonville on Friday (Sept. 7).
The Eagles’ lone score came on Brad Robertson’s touchdown pass to Jacob Ingram.
Hokes Bluff hosts Alexandria on Friday in region action.
In and around the SEC: Week 2

By Cole Frederick/Messenger Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 1 recap For the Alabama Crimson Tide, the 2012 season could not have started any better. What was expected to be a primetime matchup between two of college football’s powers quickly turned into an embarrassing 41-14 defeat for 8th ranked Michigan. Despite losing three first-round NFL draft picks, […]
Etowah/Fort Payne has major region implications

Etowah (1-0) at Fort Payne (1-0)
Last week: Etowah 27, Alexandria 14; Fort Payne 27, North Jackson 10
Last meeting: 2011 – Etowah 21, Fort Payne 14
Series record: Etowah 15, Fort Payne 15
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
It may be only Week 2 of the high school football season, but the winner of tonight’s Etowah-Fort Payne game will have the inside
Southside seeks second straight win

Columbia (0-1) at Southside (1-0)
Last week: Southside 22, Hokes Bluff 15; Lee-Huntsville 36, Columbia 12
Last meeting: Have never met
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
Established in 2006, Columbia High has yet to have a winning football season. Yet the Eagles’ overall talent and speed can be hard to contain.
Due to overcrowding, students from Butler and J.O. Johnson high
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
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
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.
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