In & around SEC football
Alabama Week 4 Review
The Crimson Tide dominated an overmatched Florida team, 42-21, last Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Blake Sims threw for 445 yards, the second most in Alabama history. Amari Cooper caught 10 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns, while Derrick Henry topped 100 yards on the ground on the day. Alabama did turn the ball over four times,
Eagles, Jackets meet up for 70th time
Glencoe (4-0) at Hokes Bluff (2-2)
Last week: Glencoe 31, Piedmont 28; Sardis 49, Hokes Bluff 21
Last meeting: 2013 -Glencoe 40, HBHS 20
Series record: Glencoe leads 40-29-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Glencoe vs. Hokes Bluff. Need we say more?
Actually, there is plenty to discuss.
The Class 3A No. 4 Yellow Jackets are coming off a very emotional win – one that coach
Patriots looking to end winless skid
West End (0-4) at Coosa Christian (1-3)
Last week: Coosa Christian 60, Woodville 28; Section 33, West End 21
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Coosa Christian made it out of the winless ranks last week. Is it West End High’s turn tonight in Gadsden?
The Patriots have lost 16 games in a row, dating back to 2012.
“We played better (last
No. 3 Titans host Hewitt-Trussville
Hewitt-Trussville (2-2) at Gadsden City (5-0)
Last week: GCHS 44, Bob Jones 23; Hewitt-Trussville 64, Spain Park 63 (4 OT)
Last meeting: Hewitt-Trussville 17, GCHS 14 (2013)
Series record: Hewitt-Trussville leads 5-4
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Coming off a huge Class 7A, Region 4 victory, Gadsden City must focused on this week’s game or an upset could be in the offing.
Both teams have
Southside wary of speedy Saints
St. Clair County (2-2) at Southside (3-2)
Last week: Southside 49, Brewer 7; Mortimer Jordan 42, St. Clair County 10
Series record: Southside leads 9-3
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Don’t let the Saints’ record fool you.
St. Clair County has the athletes to win some ball games, according to Southside coach Ron Daugherty.
“Watching them on film, if you didn’t know better, you would
Talented Tiger squad visiting Westbrook
Randolph County (3-1) at Westbrook Christian (2-2)
Last week: Westbrook 24, Pleasant Valley 6; Randolph County 42, Central Coosa 16
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
There will be a good deal of speed and quickness on the field during tonight’s game in Rainbow City.
Much like Westbrook, Randolph County is built on speed.
“I’m pretty impressed with them,” Warrior coach Tony
Gaston hosting Trojans
Gaylesville (0-4) at Gaston (2-2)
Last week: Gaston 40, Spring Garden 13; Valley Head 18, Gaylesville 0
Last meeting: Gaston 33, Gaylesville 13 (2011)
Series record: Gaston leads 23-12
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Gaston is facing a Trojan team this week that is experiencing the “small-school” curse this season.
Graduation hit Gaylesville hard and a few players have been injured, so the Trojans’ record
Young Lions contributing
Geraldine (3-1) at Sardis (2-2)
Last week: Sardis 49, Hokes Bluff 21; Geraldine 30, Brindlee Mountain 0
Last meeting: Sardis 31, Geraldine 24 (2013)
Series record: Sardis leads 21-13-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Next up for Sardis High is a heady Geraldine team that is playing well after earlier losing starting fullback Marcus Davis, who tore his ACL against Pisgah in Week 3
Sardis baseball receives 6K grant
By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter
Sept. 18 was a great day for the Sardis High School baseball program, as head coach Zach Gilliland accepted a $6,000 grant check from the Coosa Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council to be applied toward the new dugouts at the Lions’ field.
Members of the Etowah County legislative delegation, the Etowah County Commission and officials