Gadsden City rally falls short at Bob Jones
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Gadsden City made a brief stop in the Class 6A state playoffs last Friday (Nov. 9) in Madison, suffering a 35-30 defeat at the hands of Bob Jones.
The Titans (6-5) were treated to a rude welcome by Bob Jones, as the Patriots raced out to a 28-3 lead after one quarter and led 35-10
Geraldine blanks Yellow Jackets
By Tony Willoughby/For Fort Payne Times-Journal
Glencoe produced less than 100 yards of total offense and was intercepted six times as Geraldine downed the visiting Yellow Jackets, 14-0, in the first round of the Class 3A state high school football playoffs last Friday (Nov. 9).
The Geraldine defense allowed 47 yards rushing on 22 attempts and 39 yards passing.
Red Bay overcomes sloppy start to defeat Warriors
By Orrey Bolton/For Florence Times-Daily
Red Bay withstood three early turnovers deep in its own territory to defeat Westbrook Christian, 14-7, in the opening round of the Class 2A state playoffs last Friday (Nov. 9).
The Tigers (8-3) travel to Woodland for a second round game this week.
Westbrook gained just 115 yards through the air on 27 attempts
Lions lose to Lincoln in shootout
By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter
A terrific night by the Sardis offense was offset by a Lion defensive unit that couldn’t stop Lincoln last Friday (Nov. 9).
The host Golden Bears built a 14-0 halftime advantage and withstood Sardis’ second-half aerial assault in a 49-34 triumph in the opening round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
Lincoln (6-5)