Blue Devils push past Fort Payne
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Etowah’s 20-13 win over Fort Payne on Friday didn’t decide the Class 5A, Region 7 title by any means, but the Blue Devils certainly overcame their first big obstacle of the 2013 season. After an uneven performance in the contest’s first 24 minutes, Etowah put together a strong second half on both […]
Scott gets first GCHS win in dominating fashion
By Deunte Marshall/Sports Correspondent It took Matt Scott just two games to earn his first win as Gadsden City High head football coach, as the Titans (1-1, 1-0) posted a 41-7 victory over Class 5A, Region 7 rival Lee-Huntsville on Friday at GCHS. The Titans were a perfect 4-for-4 in the red zone. “I feel […]
Walker, Cullman receive AHSAA sanctions
Walker High School has been placed on restrictive probation for the remainder of the 2013 football season and Cullman High School has been placed on non-restrictive probation for one year and each school fined $1,500 for flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct during an altercation between both schools following their varsity football game on Aug. 30 at Jasper.
Walker head coach John Holladay and
Etowah, Fort Payne set for region clash
Last week: Etowah 14, Alexandria 7; Fort Payne 46, North Jackson 0
2012 result: Fort Payne 35, Etowah 18
Series record: Etowah 21, Fort Payne 19
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
The Etowah and Fort Payne high school football teams both are coming off satisfying victories, so there should be a lot of hope on both sides headed
Titans look for first win
Last week’s results: Florence 28, GCHS 7; Lee 39, Columbia 13
2012 result: GCHS 35, Lee 20
Series record: GCHS 0, Lee 0
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
After last week’s loss to Florence High, Gadsden City isn’t too worried about the opposition.
That is to say, that the Titans are focusing on themselves and trying to improve on
Eagles set to contain J’ville
Last week: Southside 25, Hokes Bluff 14; Jacksonville 54, Pleasant Valley 19
2012 result: Jacksonville 30, Hokes Bluff 7
Series record: Hokes Bluff 12, Jacksonville 12
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Class 4A, Region 5 rival Jacksonville comes to Hokes Bluff with two major offensive weapons – Jackson Bell and Dominique Thomas.
In last week’s dismantling of the Red
Southside will not overlook Columbia
Last week: Southside 35, Hokes Bluff 14; Lee-Huntsville 52, Columbia 20
2012 result: Southside 43, Columbia 30
Series record: Southside 1, Columbia 0
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Despite Columbia High’s runners having a bad game last week, the Huntsville squad still concerns Ron Daugherty.
In their opener, the Eagles were held to minus-9 yards rushing until the final seconds of
Red Devils headed to Rainbow City
Last week: Glencoe 29, Westbrook 12; Geraldine 20, Fyffe 14
2012 result: Fyffe 35, Westbrook 14
Series record: Fyffe 5, Westbrook 2
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Fyffe High did something unusual last week.
The Red Devils lost a regular season football game.
Fyffe went into the Geraldine game last Friday riding a 29-game regular-season winning streak.
So will Fyffe be
Yellow Jackets open region play
Last week’s results: Glencoe 29, Westbrook 12; Cleburne County 44, Weaver 20
Last meeting: Glencoe 15, Weaver 3
Series record: Glencoe 16-11
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Following a game that saw the Yellow Jackets turn the ball over five times, turnovers and missed tackles are two of the big things that Glencoe High’s football team is working on