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 […]
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In and around the SEC: Week 8
SEC Midseason Report
At the midway point of the 2012 season, the Southeastern Conference is dominating the college football landscape. Alabama and Florida hold the top two spots in the first BCS standings, and the SEC has seven teams in the top 20. Alabama has been the best team so far, but the other championship contenders seemingly vary from week to
Lots on the line for Etowah, Southside
Series record: Etowah 26, Southside 7, one tie
Last meeting: 2011 Etowah 44, Southside 15
Last week: Etowah 30, Arab 13; Boaz 27, Southside 13
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
Simply put, Etowah is still playing for first-round home field advantage and Southside is fighting for its playoff life.
Tied for second in Region 7 with Boaz
Westbrook in thick of 2A, Region 7 playoff scramble
Series record: Westbrook 4, Section 2
Last meeting: 2011 Westbrook 17, Section 7
Last week: Westbrook 31, Sand Rock 20; Section 28, West End 6
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
Fyffe and North Sand Mountain have clinched playoff berths in Class 2A, Region 7, while Gaston and West End have been eliminated from consideration. But
Gadsden City hopes for happy homecoming
Series record: First meeting
Last week: Clay-Chalkville 21, Gadsden City 14 (OT); Oxford 42, Grissom 14
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
After suffering an overtime loss last week, Gadsden City finds itself somewhat on the rope.
A loss this week wouldn’t eliminate the Titans from playoff consideration, but it certainly wouldn’t help anything.
“For us to