Section slices up Patriots
By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter
The Section High football coaches are the only ones who slowed Chris Manning on Friday, as they kept him on the sideline during the fourth quarter.
West End’s defense had no answer for Manning in the first three periods, as he rushed for 203 yards and five touchdowns to power the Lions to
Coosa notches first win of season
Coosa Christian notched its first win of the season last Friday (Oct. 11) as the Conquerors edged Shades Mountain Christian, 26-24, in Gadsden.
The victory moved Coosa to 1-6, 0-5 on the year.
For the Conquerors, Ben Mills rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns.
Johnny Grizzard returned a kickoff 83 yards for a touchdown, while David Kim kicked
Bulldogs, Eagles come up short
Gaston lost to No. 5 Fyffe, 55-7, on Friday (Oct. 11) in a Class 2A, Region 7 game . Mitchell Smith scored the Bulldogs only touchdown. Gaston (4-3, 2-3) resumes region play on Friday with a home game against Ider. Hokes Bluff fell to Munford, 34-10, in a Class 4A, Region 5 game on Friday […]
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.
How you can help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer
Normally, I write my editorials about political issues facing our state is facing. But sometimes it is better to use my position as an elected official to help raise awareness for worthy causes that aren’t political but need our support.
As you may be aware, October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time when we help raise