In & around the SEC – Week 7
Auburn Week 6 recap The Tigers defeated Ole Miss, 30-22, last Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium behind a solid outing by quarterback Nick Marshall. While he threw for less than 100 yards, Marshall ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Robinson Therezie returned an interception for a touchdown and freshman defensive end Carl Lawson recorded two […]
No.2 Cougars visit Gadsden City
Clay-Chalkville (6-0, 4-0) at Gadsden City (2-4, 2-2)
Last week’s results: Pell City 35, Gadsden City 7; Clay-Chalkville 62, Grissom 8
2012 result: Clay-Chalkville 21, Gadsden City 14
Series record: Gadsden City leads 5-2
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
After seeing improvement in his team each week, Gadsden City High coach Matt Scott was disappointed in last week’s performance, saying there might’ve even been
Blue Devils host Arab
Arab (1-5, 1-3) at Etowah (5-1, 3-1)
Last week’s results: Scottsboro 24, Etowah 20; Southside 31, Arab 10
2012 meeting: Etowah 30, Arab 13
Series record: Etowah leads 12-8
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Don’t let the record fool you. Arab High is not your typical 1-5 football team. Three of the Knights’ five losses were by five points or less.
“They’re good enough that they
Rockers headed to Rainbow City
Sand Rock (4-2, 2-2) at Westbrook (3-3, 2-2)
Last week’s results: Gaston 26, Westbrook 0; Fyffe 19, Sand Rock 13
2012 result: Westbrook 31, Sand Rock 20
Series record: Sand Rock leads 10-7
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
The weekly wars continue – as does the hunt for second place in Class 2A, Region 7.
With Fyffe probably going to win the region again, there
Southside looks to sink Pirates
Southside (6-0, 4-0) at Boaz (1-5, 1-3)
Last week’s results: Southside 31, Arab 10; Fort Payne 33, Boaz 0
2012 meeting: Boaz 27, Southside 13
Series record: Boaz leads 11-9
By Gene StanleySports Correspondent
The Southside High football team is experiencing some rarefied air, being the only undefeated team in Class 5A, Region 7.
“It really feels no different,” coach Ron Daugherty said.
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Healed-up Sardis looks to put the hurt on Saints
St. Clair County (2-4, 2-2) at Sardis (5-1, 3-1)
Last week’s results: Guntersville 35, Sardis 13; Fairview 36, St. Clair County 34
2012 result: Sardis 48, St. Clair County 40
Series record: Sardis leads 3-2
By Gene StanleySports Correspondent
Still hurting from the Geraldine game two weeks ago, Sardis is trying to stay in contention for at least a second-place finish in Class
Yellow Jackets set for Cleveland
Cleveland (4-2, 2-2) at Glencoe (3-3, 1-3)
Last week’s results: Saks 39, Glencoe 28; Weaver 49, Cleveland 28
Last meeting: Glencoe 14, Cleveland 9
Series record: Glencoe leads 2-0
By Gene StanleySports Correspondent
Simply put, for Glencoe to have a chance to make the playoffs, this win is all but necessary.
Crazier things have happened, but
Gaston traveling to No. 6 Fyffe
Gaston (4-2, 2-2) at Fyffe (5-1, 4-0)
Last week’s results: Gaston 26, Westbrook 0; Fyffe 19, Sand Rock 13
Last meeting: Fyffe 40, Gaston 20
Series record: Fyffe leads 8-2
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Don’t look now but Gaston High has played itself right into contention for a postseason berth.
Should the Bulldogs beat Fyffe, the standings in Class 2A, Region