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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