Westbrook tops West End in region tilt
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Following a few first-half hiccups, Westbrook Christian put together a strong performance over final two quarters to post a 34-7 victory over Class 2A, Area 7 rival West End on Friday in Rainbow City. After turning the ball over twice during the game’s first 24 minutes, the Warriors (2-2, 1-0) scored touchdowns […]
Gadsden City dispatches Aggies
By Lionel Green/Sand Mountain Reporter
Albertville did not back down from eighth-ranked Gadsden City last Friday (Sept. 21), and for nearly three quarters the Aggies flirted with a major upset.
But two turnovers in the last 1:18 of the third quarter snuffed out their hopes for the upset as the Titans won 35-7 in Class 6A, Region 7 varsity
Lions rally past Douglas
By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter
Sardis kept pace in the battle for Class 4A, Region 6 supremacy by rallying for a 42-28 victory over Douglas last Friday night at Douglas.
The Lions improved to 3-1 overall and 3-0 in the Region 6 standings as they posted their third consecutive win.
Sardis, No. 1 Oneonta and St. Clair County
Thundering Herd stampedes Gaston
By Tommy Shields/Sports Correspondent
North Sand Mountain gave Gaston all it could handle and more last Friday, as the 10th ranked Bison scored on virtually every drive in a 65-38 Class 2A, Region 7 victory at GHS.
The loss dropped the Bulldogs to 0-3 in the region and 0-4 overall.
The Thundering Herd got off to a quick start,
Fort Payne stymies Southside
By Lew Gilliland/Fort Payne Times-Journal
The Fort Payne “D” was back it again last Friday (Sept. 21), holding a strong Southside ground game to 54 yards in the first half as the No. 8-ranked Wildcats built 24-0 lead en route to a 45-20 victory in Class 5A, Region 7 high school football at FPHS.
The previously unbeaten Panthers (3-1, 2-1) finished
Garden springs past Conquerors
By Deunte Marshall/Sports Correspondent
Spring Garden was on a mission last Friday (Sept. 21) to become the first 4-0 football team in school history.
Mission accomplished.
The Panthers (4-0, 3-0) defeated Coosa Christian, 35-0, in a Class 1A, Region 7 game in Gadsden.
“This is something the kids wanted,” said Spring Garden head coach Jason Howard. “I was
Yellow Jackets, Blue Devils win; Eagles come up short
Glencoe posted a 21-0 shutout over White Plains in Class 3A, Region 5 action last Friday (Sept. 21) at GHS.
The Yellow Jackets (2-2, 2-1) visit Etowah County neighbor Hokes Bluff in Friday in a non-region game.
Etowah rolled past Columbia, 48-6, in a Class 5A, Region 7 game last Friday (Sept. 21) in Attalla.
The Blue Devils (3-1,
Glencoe posted a 21-0 shutout over White Plains in Class 3A, Region 5 action last Friday (Sept. 21) at GHS.
The Yellow Jackets (2-2, 2-1) visit Etowah County neighbor Hokes Bluff in Friday in a non-region game.
Etowah rolled past Columbia, 48-6, in a Class 5A, Region 7 game last Friday (Sept. 21) in Attalla.
The Blue Devils (3-1,
In and around the SEC: Week 4
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent
Alabama Week 3 recap
The Crimson Tide (3-0, 1-0) traveled to Fayetteville and dismantled Arkansas, 52-0, on Saturday. The Hogs were without senior quarterback Tyler Wilson, and his replacements Brandon Mitchell and Brandon Allen failed to move the ball against the stifling Alabama defense. Arkansas committed five turnovers, including two interceptions by Allen. Alabama running