Panthers remain in postseason picture with thrilling win over Etowah
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Don’t count out Southside just yet for the Class 5A state playoffs. Facing a win-or-no postseason situation last Friday (Oct. 19) against Class 5A, Region 7 rival Etowah, the Panthers scored the go-ahead touchdown in the final minute to emerge with a 27-26 victory in Attalla. The win moved the Panthers (5-3, […]
Titans remain in playoff hunt with win over Grissom
By Matthew Martin/Sports Correspondent
After struggling through a three-game losing streak, Gadsden City limped home to face Grissom last Friday (Oct. 10).
Homecoming is just what the local team needed.
The Titans, shorthanded following several key injuries, played inspired football as they blasted Grissom, 47-23, last Friday night in Class 6A, Region 7 action.
Gadsden City (5-3, 4-2) stayed
Warriors blank Section, clinch playoff berth
By Jason Bowen/Daily Sentinel Visiting Westbrook Christian stormed in front 28-0 at halftime and went on for a 35-0 victory over Section in a matchup of teams that were tied for the third spot in the Class 2A Region 7 standings. The win assures the Warriors (6-2, 4-2) a playoff spot. Section’s postseason hopes are […]
Coosa Christian silences Thunder
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Coosa Christian used the potent 1-2 rushing punch of Ben Mills and Austin Mills – along with a late touchdown reception by Jonah Mills – to subdue Class 1A, Area 7 rival Jacksonville Christian Academy, 28-21, last Friday in Gadsden.
“I’m proud of our kids,” said Coosa Christian head coach Van Owens. “These games between
Yellow Jackets fall short against Susan Moore
By Deunte Marshall/Sports Correspondent
The Glencoe Yellow Jackets fell to the visiting Susan Moore Bulldogs, 20-14, last Friday in Class 3A, Region 5 action at GHS.
The Glencoe offense was driving to tie the game in the final minute, but the Yellow Jackets were halted on a fourth down and 6 on the Susan Moore 21-yard line.
Lions’ winning streak ends against Fairview
By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter
Last Friday’s matchup between two of the elite players in Class 4A, Region 6 saw Fairview senior quarterback Luke Bailey lead his team to a 55-44 triumph over the Toby Pee-powered Sardis Lions.
Fairview’s high-scoring triumph broke the Lions’ six-game winning streak and spoiled their 2012 homecoming game. More importantly, it denied Sardis
Anniston edges Eagles
By Tommy Shields/Sports Correspondent
Hokes Bluff dropped its seventh game of the season last Friday (Oct. 19), losing 19-15 to Class 4A, Region 5 rival Anniston by a score of 19-15.
“I think our kids played well,” said Hokes Bluff head coach Mike Robertson. “Our line played well, our running back played well and our quarterback played well. We
Patriots, Bulldogs come up short
Courtesy of Cherokee County Herald West End lost to Sand Rock, 28-13, last Friday in a Class 2A, Region 7 contest in Walnut Grove. Trailing 21-0, the Patriots (0-8, 0-6) got on the scoreboard in the second half by way of Levi Weems’ touchdown pass and a touchdown run by Chase Blanton. Weems completed 7-of-20 […]