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)
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In and around the SEC: Week 11
Alabama Week 10 recap
Alabama defeated LSU in dramatic fashion in Baton Rouge last Saturday. Trailing 17-14 with 1:34 remaining, A.J. McCarron led the Crimson Tide on a quick 72-yard drive that was capped off by a 28-yard touchdown from McCarron to T.J. Yeldon. The Tigers could not generate a final scoring drive despite gashing the Crimson Tide defense for
Blue Devils draw tough third seed
Series record: Russellville 2, Etowah 0
Last meeting: 2010 Russellville 41-12
Last week: Glencoe 19, Etowah 6; Russellville 58, Fayette County 27
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
It wasn’t long ago that the name Russellville put fear in the hearts of many an opponent.
Since the playoff system went into effect in 1967, the Golden Tigers have played in nine
Titans to face Big Bob
Series record: First meeting
Last week: Gadsden City 27, Hewitt-Trussville 21;
Muscle Shoals 38, Bob Jones 6
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
Two of the more quick and athletic teams in the state will clash tonight (Nov. 9) in what could be-come a head-knocking, knockdown, drag-out.
And even though the record doesn’t show it, the Madison squad
Warriors face stiff challenge out west
Series record: Red Bay 1, Westbrook 0
Last meeting: 2001 Red Bay 59, Westbrook 49
Last week: Westbrook 31, Hokes Bluff 26; Red Bay 21, Marion County 17
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
If ever a game was a contrast in styles, this is it.
While Westbrook likes to spread the field and throw a lot of passes, Red
Glencoe expects dose of powerful Bulldog offense
Series record: First meeting
Last week: Glencoe 19, Etowah 6; Geraldine 35, Crossville 12
By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent
Geraldine is known for its toughness and running ability.
With alumnus Tim Arnold as head coach, that hasn’t changed.
However – isn’t there always a ‘however’ when it comes to the state playoffs? – the Bulldogs are capable of hurting
Lions heading to Lincoln
Sardis (6-4) at Lincoln (5-5)Series record: Lincoln 3, Sardis 2Last meeting: 2007 Lincoln 34, Sardis 7Last week: Boaz 38, Sardis 35; Piedmont 41, Lincoln 22 By Gene Stanley/ Messenger Sports Correspondent Don’t let the record fool you. Lincoln may have five losses, but take note of the teams the Golden Bears lost to- Etowah, Piedmont […]