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
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
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
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, […]