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In & around the SEC – Week 6

Alabama Week 5 recap  The Crimson Tide defeated Ole Miss, 25-0, in an impressive defensive performance last Saturday (Sept. 28). The Rebels failed to convert on several fourth down attempts deep in Alabama territory. Alabama led 9-0 at the half after three Cade Foster field goals, but running back T.J. Yeldon’s 68-yard third quarter touchdown […]

Bulldogs, Warriors face off in region tilt

Westbrook Christian (3-2, 2-1) at Gaston (3-2, 1-2)

Last week’s results: Gaston 47, Wadley 20; Westbrook 24, Ohatchee 16

2012 result: Westbrook 52, Gaston 12

Series record: Gaston leads 4-2

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

With six teams basically tied for second place in Region 7 of Class 2A, any win  – or any loss – is now critical to playoff hopes.

“You

Titans host Pell City

Pell City (3-2, 2-1) at Gadsden City (2-3, 2-1)

Last week’s results: Auburn 16, Gadsden City 13; Oak Mountain 22, Pell City 15

2012 result: Pell City 21, Gadsden City 19

Series record: GCHS leads 5-2

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

Two Class 6A, Region 7 teams jockey for playoff positions line up in tonight’s Homecoming game for Gadsden City. 

A loss wouldn’t

Unbeaten Panthers host Arab

Arab (1-4, 1-2) at Southside (5-0, 3-0)

Last week’s results: Southside 30, Springville 24; Guntersville 33, Arab 28

2012 result: Arab 20, Southside 19

Series record: Tied at 9-9-3

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

After a couple of big wins, Southside High’s football team is focused on the job at hand.

They’d better be, as Arab comes in hungry.

“They’re

Lions face Guntersville in key region game

Sardis (5-0, 3-0) at Guntersville (4-1, 2-1)

Last week’s results: Sardis 31, Geraldine 24; Guntersville 33, Arab 28

2012 meeting: Sardis 42, Guntersville 40

Series record: Guntersville leads 7-2

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

Like offense? This Class 4A, Region 6 game could be the game for you tonight on the shores of the Tennessee River.

Sardis High coach Gene Hill

Blue Devils prepping for high-octane Scottsboro

Etowah (5-0, 3-0) at Scottsboro (3-2, 2-1)

Last week’s results: Etowah 28, Lincoln 21; Scottsboro 55, North Jackson 0

2012 meeting: Etowah 40, Scottsboro 14

Series record: Etowah leads 13-5

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

Scottsboro may be the most improved team in Class 5A this year. 

Not just counting the record, the Wildcats have outscored their opponents 97-7 the past two weeks, and

Glencoe aiming to keep Saks’ backs in check

Glencoe (3-2, 1-2) at Saks (5-0, 3-0)

Last week’s results: Glencoe 40, Hokes Bluff 20; Saks 35, Alexandria 0

2012 result: Saks 35, Glencoe 21

Series record: Glencoe leads 8-7

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

According to Lee Ozmint, if there’s one team that can beat Piedmont right now, it’s fellow Class 3A, Region 5 rival Saks.

“This is one of

Eagles travel to Heflin

Hokes Bluff (0-5, 0-3) at Cleburne Co. (4-1, 2-1)

Last week’s results: Glencoe 40, Hokes Bluff 20; Cleburne County 51, St. Clair County 21

2012 meeting: Cleburne County 16,  Hokes Bluff 13

Series record: Cleburne County leads 4-2

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

Still in search of its first victory of 2013, Hokes Bluff will try its hand at

Conquerors head to Hammondville

Coosa Christian (0-5, 0-5) at Valley Head (5-0, 4-0)

Last week’s results: Gaylesville 48, Coosa Christian 14; Valley Head 41, Waterloo 0

2012 result: Valley Head 34, Coosa Christian 7

Series record: Valley Head leads 1-0

By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent

One more game and the Coosa Christian’s football team will have run the gamut.

With the first six games against