Westbrook must pull out a victory
Last week’s results: Westbrook 38, Section 28; Fyffe 47, NSM 28
2012 result: NSM 27, Westbrook 14
Series record: Westbrook leads 7-6
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Westbrook finds itself in a must-win situation, as far as the postseason is concerned.
Should the Warriors win, they will be the No. 2 seed in Class 2A, Region
Devils still can get home playoff game
Last week’s results: Southside 21, Etowah 17; Boaz 29, Arab 22
2012 result: Etowah 28, Boaz 15
Series record: Etowah leads 14-6
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Etowah High has clinched a playoff berth, but the postseason seedings are yet to be determined. A win this week is imperative if the Blue Devils wish to play the first
Panthers still have plenty to play for
Last week’s results: Southside 21, Etowah 17; Fort Payne 35, Brewer 0
2012 result: Southside 63, Brewer 20
Series record: Southside leads 3-0
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
After the emotionally-charged game against Etowah High last week, Southside is hoping to avoid playing flat in a game that has no bearing on the playoff situation.
Win or lose, Southside
It’s win-and-in for Glencoe
Last week’s results: Glencoe 42, Susan Moore 14; Weaver 28, Ashville 7
2012 result: Glencoe 41, Ashville 21
Series record: Glencoe leads 7-2
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Glencoe is in a playoff situation already.
Basically, it’s win or stay home for the Yellow Jackets.
“I’m excited about it,” coach Lee Ozmint said. “With the exception of one game,
Coosa aims to chop Woodville
Last week’s results: JCA 62, Coosa 48; Valley Head 53, Woodville 6
2012 result: Coosa 7, Woodville 0
Series record: Coosa leads 1-0
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
If things go as they have been of late, look for Coosa Christian High to play a great defensive game this week.
“One week, our defense plays lights-out and the
Lions’ state playoff hopes hinge on beating Oneonta
Last week’s results: Fairview 43, Sardis 42; Oneonta 65, St. Clair County 6
2012 result: Oneonta 49, Sardis 0
Series record: Oneonta leads 18-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Sardis is fighting for its playoff life this week. Without a victory, the Lions stand little chance of making the postseason.
Almost the only way Sardis can play an 11th
Hokes Bluff hosts CCHS
Last week’s results: Anniston 33, Hokes Bluff 7; Munford 41, Cherokee County 14
2012 result: Cherokee Co. 36, Hokes Bluff 14
Series record: Cherokee County leads 42-15-5
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Two teams playing for nothing but pride will meet up in Centre tonight (Oct. 25), as neither squad has a chance at making the
Accountability Act hurting Republicans in state legislature
Ever since it was passed, the Accountability Act has been controversial and politically damaging for those who supported it. The most recent and obvious example of this was the recent special election in Montgomery.
Two weeks ago, a special election was held in Montgomery to fill a state House of Representatives seat left vacant after former Rep. Jay Love resigned to
A Haunted Organ in Gadsden: Psychic phenomenon…real or not?
The supernatural is defined as things that defy scientific explanation, such as ghosts, ghouls, goblins, wizards, druids and Stonehenge.
What we can touch, and feel is much more real to us, as humans, but what of the physical apparitions? Are they any less a reality?
So many of us, as physically unimpaired humans, rely so stringently upon the basic senses. Yet, what